doTERRA literally means "Gift of the Earth". Essential oils are extracted from the seeds, bark, petals, stems, and roots of the plants that grow all around you. These oils have been used for centuries and centuries, not only for their fragrant and aromatic appeal, but also for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. There are still many uses for these oils today in a great number of products. But only doTERRA's products contain 100% certified Pure Therapeutic Grade oils. These oils are said to be the safest and purest essential oils on the planet. There are three basic uses for essential oils. They are aromatic, topical, and internal uses. Aromatherapy is the most popular use of these oils today. These oils can be diffused into the air to purify the air, and inhaled to open the airways, and even elevate one's mood. They can be used topically by rubbing on the skin to provide comfort as well as penetrating the skin to kill viruses and bacteria. They can also be taken internally as an anti-oxidant, detoxifier, or even to help with digestive problems.
Lavender, lemon, frankincense, melaleuca, peppermint, and cinnamon are just a few of the essential oils that doTERRA use in their products. There are also a number of proprietary blends of these oils and others. doTERRA has created a wide variety of products with these oils, including nutritional supplements, weight loss products, skin care, personal care, bath/spa care products, etc. I would suggest getting with a doTERRA rep to find out more about the products, as there are just too many of them for me to try to cover here. To me, the main products are the huge selection of single oils, and oil blends themselves.
There seems to be an oil to address whatever physical ailments or issues one might have. Some of the testimonials I've heard are tremendous. Also, you can use these oils in the cleaning of your home and in your laundry to clean your clothes. There are many other uses as well. One thing that impressed me about the doTERRA products is that the doTERRA reps seem to be more excited about the products than they are about the opportunity, which is rare in network marketing. But the opportunity itself is also very good.
One of the measures of a good opportunity in the network marketing industry is retention. doTERRA boasts of a 65% retention rate, which is three times the national average in America. That alone should tell you that the Independent Product Consultants of doTERRA are very happy with the company, the products, and the opportunity. doTERRA has a very lucrative and generous uni-level compensation plan, loaded with incentives and bonuses for getting off to a fast start, and for building a solid organization. The Power of Three bonus, paid monthly, is a good example of a relatively simple to earn bonus that you receive for helping three people achieve a modest level of success. For those who achieve major success, there are leadership pools they can participate in where they are paid a percentage of the company profits.
The company itself has excellent leadership. Based in Utah, doTERRA was founded in 2008 by Dr. David Hill. Dr. Hill has put together a solid management team made up of experienced business, marketing, and health-care professionals. The company still places a lot of emphasis on continuing to study and discover uses for essential oils in modern health care practices, as well as educating the world about the benefits of these oils. I think this just shows, top to bottom, from management down to the consultants, the emphasis is on the products.
The company also has some excellent field leaders, like Royce and Ashley Willis. I first met Royce in his capacity as a trainer and success coach. This is a guy who thoroughly understands what it takes to be successful in the network marketing industry. Even more important, he knows how to share that understanding with others in an effective manner. Both he and Ashley have a thorough understanding of the benefits of essential oils and teach classes on their use. It impressed me that instead of trying to sell, they seek to educate and provide value. And I believe that is one of the reasons why they are so successful with doTERRA. That and their sincere desire to help others become healthier and attain financial success.
If you are looking to get involved with doTERRA, hooking up with the right leadership is very important to your future success. It is also important to know how to market doTERRA and yourself effectively. No matter how great the product, the company, or your upline; whether you succeed or fail will almost entirely depend on you and your ability to market both on the internet and offline. Leaders like Royce and Ashley can definitely help you with both, especially offline marketing. And there are a number of automated systems that can help you with marketing online. But by far, the most important success determinants are within you. I'm talking about your will and determination to succeed. If you are willing to work hard, listen to your leaders and do what they say, and don't quit no matter what, you will likely be very successful with doTERRA.
