Invest the Effort

Desiree Mangandog’s esthetician was diffusing Citrus Bliss one day and Desiree asked her what the amazing smell was. Her esthetician didn’t sell doTERRA, so Desiree tried contacting her upline and began researching doTERRA on her own. As an herbalist and acupuncturist, she felt confident that the essential oils would work and was interested in incorporating them into her practice. Eventually, she found business training videos on YouTube by Rod Richardson, a Diamond leader. After several frustrating weeks of not hearing back from anyone, she decided to Facebook message Rod. He called her the next day and after talking for two and a half hours, Desiree bought a Diamond kit and committed to the business.

Her husband, Alonto, was a space engineer who had just gotten his MBA. He was interested in being an entrepreneur and building their dreams rather than someone else’s. He was fully supportive of Desiree starting a doTERRA business, and three months in, was able to quit his job to join her. He started out helping with business training, and recently has started teaching classes and bringing in leaders from his own network. They both knew from the beginning that they wanted to do this business for the rest of their lives. Desiree says, “We have the goal of being Triple Presidential Diamond, so hitting ranks is never really a surprise. It happens because you put in the time, effort, and dedication.”

Desiree has learned through her journey that she can’t do everything herself, and it’s a better experience for everyone when she doesn’t. She says, “I had to step back and allow my leaders to make mistakes so they can grow and develop. You develop so much self-confidence if you stick with this business. It’s a beautiful process to see someone develop from being shy to getting out of their comfort zone and doing whatever it takes.”