Take a Ride with O2 Co-Founders Shawn & Tyson for September Recognition

by Stacey Harmon | Oct 15, 2019 | O2 News, Recognition

En Español

From Sedona, Arizona to Rome Italy, Origami Owl Co-Founders Shawn Maxwell and Tyson Basha have been jet-setting recognizing OWL-mazing Designers who achieved 2019 Parliament! Watch as they recap the trips and recognize YOU for your OWL-mazing achievements in September!

September Designer Spotlight: Debbie Sturgill

• Started O2 Journey: February 2013
• Home State: Florida
  
• O2 Business: Works her business part time. Has worked as a full-time Patient Relations Director at Mid Florida Eye Center for the past 21 years.
  
• August Achievements: Debbie has been consistent in her O2 business since she joined in 2013. She promoted to Senior Team Leader in September (and earned the entire Holiday 2019 Collection!) and hits Storybuilder consistently (some months Dreambuilder!) almost every month. She’s growing into leadership with no signs of stopping!
  
• Tips for Success:
  • Reach out to your best Customers. Building up my Customer base by posting on my Facebook page has been successful for me. Now, I’m encouraging my team to do the same.
  • Take advantage of monthly incentives and promotions. In September, I challenged my team to reach Senior Team Leader and our goal was 1,000 TV so we could earn the Holiday 2019 Collection. The prize would be a get-together at Starbucks where we’d select jewelry and share the Holiday Collection. Individual PV would help us decide who got what pieces. And, we did it!

“You can work your business however, and whenever, you want! Small time, big time, or anywhere in between. I love this company and being a Force For Good. The quality, stylish, affordable jewelry is unique and motivating!”

Whooo Promoted Up in September

Check out the Designers who promoted up to a new, {sparkly} title in September.

Senior Designer: 90

Executive Designer: 26

Team Leader: 13

Senior Team Leader: 103

Executive Team Leader: 15

Team Manager: 3

Senior Team Manager: 1

September Top Achievers + Rank Advancers

Top 3 in Personal Sales

1. Nova Goforth, Executive Team Leader – 5,966 PV
2. Karla + Sara Hemingway, Senior Team Leader – 5,196 PV
3. Breanna Johnson, Senior Director – 4,571 PV

Top 3 in Personal Sponsoring*

1. Kelly Kouri, Senior Team Leader –  4 Personally Sponsored Designers – 480 PV
2. Alba Saenz, Director – 3 Personally Sponsored Designers – 1,542 PV
3. Michele Kehnert, Team Manager – 3 Personally Sponsored Designers – 1,521 PV

Top 3 in Developing Team Leaders

1. Alba Saenz, Director – 3 Team Leaders – 1,542 PV
2. Sandi-Rose Smith, Director – 2 Team Leaders  – 2,551 PV
3. Kris + Katelyn Moser, Team Manager – 2 Team Leaders – 1,508 PV

See everyone who soared to the top in personal sales, personal sponsoring and developing team leaders in September.

September MyO2 Reward Earners**

• Ready, Set, SOAR! — 611
  
• Charm of the Month Club — 3,562
• Storybuilders — 2,009
• Dreambuilders — 904
• Businessbuilders — 64
• Successbuilders — 21

Get all the details on our MyO2 Rewards Program here.

*Please note, these Personally Sponsored Designers were Active and earned at least 75 PV or more in September. Annies are not counted toward this number. An Annie is an Independent Designer who enrolls without a Sponsor or Mentor.

**These numbers are cumulative and include all the levels each Designer earned. 

You can also find the Hoot recognition rank advancements, top achievers and Ready, Set, SOAR! earners in your Back Office O2 Training Academy under Incentives + Recognition > Hoot Recognition.

2019 Diamond Parliament Trip: Ciao, Italia!

by Stacey Harmon | Oct 15, 2019 | O2 News, Recognition

Our 2019 Diamond Parliaments members were treated to an unforgettable trip of a lifetime to Italy to reward them for all of their hard work this past year!

The trip started in Rome where our trip earners experienced the majesty of some of the world’s most historic sites including the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona.

Next stop on the tour of Italy was to beautiful Sorrento where our Diamond Parliament members enjoyed a tour of the ancient city of Pompeii.

The last stop was to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast where Diamond Parliament members explored the cliff-side villages and world-famous historical sites while taking in this picturesque coastal town.

Here’s what a few of our Diamond Parliament members had to say after the trip:

“Would Italy have been as awesome without these homies? Honestly? I hesitate. I mean, Italy is Italy, right? But. There was truly something magical about experiencing it WITH these fools that pushed the trip over. the. top. This is Origami Owl’s Top 10 (minus one very precious and amazing expecting Mama who was ordered to stay home. We love you, Robyn). And in spite of the fact (yes, I said in spite) that this group had last year’s top performers, this group was humble, easy, fun, and go with the flow. For real. This group was a delight. I’d travel with them ANYWHERE. Unless you have to get on an Italian train to get there. And it was beyond, beyond, beyond to have time like this with our Founders. Jason and I have the deepest levels of love, gratitude and appreciation for Chrissy, Warren, Shawn, Terri, Tyson, Bella and Dallin. You guys are pretty incredible humans. And some of the funniest people I’ve ever met. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime. But mostly, thanks for the laughs. So my answer is…no. Italy would not have been as awesome without these humans. I love you all! Take. Me. Back.” – Kate McKenzie, Senior Director

“Leaving Italy exhausted, but truly knowing we filled each moment with everything but…..sleep! Loved spending the week with some if the strongest women I know, their 9 guests, the BEST Founders + their families, and the new friends we met in Italy. Cannot wait to return one day. Thank you Chrissy, Warren, Bella, Dallin, Tyson, Shawn, Terri and Origami Owl for the trip of a LIFEFIME. Me and Megs are SO grateful.” – Karen Alaniz, Executive Director

“Where sea meets sky, let your soul fly. Staring off into the horizon where I couldn’t tell if I was looking at the sea or the sky was surreal. It was empowering. So many thoughts about life, endless possibilities, dreams, aspirations, but the biggest most powerful was overwhelming gratitude. What a life-changing moment. What an amazing experience. Thank you Origami Owl and our amazing Founders Chrissy Weems, Bella Weems-Lambert, Shawn Maxwell and Tyson Basha for allowing me to earn this trip which gave me this moment. A year’s worth of hard work, dedication, commitment and focus with my team brought me to this place, and I’m forever grateful. To anyone reading this…dream BIG dreams and believe in yourself because ANYTHING is possible! You can achieve everything you want if you work hard for it!”
– Breanna Johnson, Senior Director

“This week was something I never knew I wanted and needed so much. Never in my wildest dream did I think we would get to spend a full week exploring Italy. It’s funny because, this trip was truly one for the books. Full of adventure, laughter and incredible new friendships. This will be an experience we will never forget. Huge thank you to Origami Owl for allowing us the opportunity to dream and make those dreams true. To our Founders who made this not only possible, but one we will never forget, and to Kate McKenzie for sharing her love of Italy with us! – Alba Saenz, Director

Here are some photos from the trip:

Congratulations, again, to our 2019 Diamond Parliament Members!

Karen Alaniz, Executive Director – Diamond Designer of the Year

Simcha + Jaiden Bloomfield, Director

Tami, Brooks + Tatum Butcher, Executive Field Vice President

Holly Corbett, Director

Aimee Johnson, Senior Director

Breanna Johnson, Senior Director

Kate McKenzie, Senior Director

Alba Saenz, Director

Melissa Taylor, Senior Director

Robyn Torres, Field Vice President

Parliament Tips of the Month

Alba Saenz, Director

“Connect with those who have earned Parliament and dig into how you earn Parliament Points. “I wish I had understood how to earn Points earlier so I could have possibly earned more! Once I understood Parliament was a numbers game, it really helped me. I mapped out the best way for me to earn the Points and I worked for it.”

Holly Corbett, Director

“I am embarrassed to say that it took me 5 1/2 years of being with Origami Owl to even start tracking Parliament. I always thought it was something that was out of reach and something I could never achieve……in actuality, it is achievable for each and every Designer. It does take working your business with intention and sharing the opportunity with others. Last July, I fell and suffered a severe concussion. I was forbidden to use the computer, watch TV, or text. It was very boring…..for 6 weeks, the only thing I had was the telephone to make phone calls and to personally meet with people face-to-face. At that time, the magic happened. I was able to personally connect with others and verbally share the opportunity. I was also more accessible to help my team in achieving their goals. Since reaching Parliament is a group effort, it is important to know the goals of your team and to help them reach for the stars. It was an absolute blessing to share a week with our Founders and some of the top leaders of our company. It was a truly humbling experience and one that I will always be grateful.”

Get all the details on the 2019-2020 Parliament Program here.

Get all the details on the trip locations here.

Congratulations to Our First O2 Adventure 2020: Costa Rica Incentive Trip Earners!

by Stacey Harmon | Oct 15, 2019 | O2 News, Recognition

En Español

September brought two NEW! limited edition collections – Harvest and Halloween – and our very first Costa Rica Incentive Trip earners!

These Designers worked hard earning Personal Volume (PV) and helping their new, Personally Sponsored Designer earn PV, and have earned a Trip for 1 or a Trip for 2 to Costa Rica.

Congratulations to the following Designers who will be adventuring in beautiful Costa Rica next summer.

Check out their tips for achieving this trip so you can join them in Costa Rica, too!

Frances “Franky” Brunner, Senior Team Leader – Trip for 2

• Figure out how many points you need a month to qualify and make it a goal for yourself.

• Come up with a strategy that works for you and don’t be afraid to ask for help!!

• Host fundraisers with schools, churches and/or organizations.But most of all:

• Connect with people emotionally, show how much they mean to you!

• Share with your friends, family and customers a small piece of jewelry or charms that are meaningful to them.

• Always express your love and enthusiasm for Origami Owl!

• Speak of how great O2 is and how generous and empowering the founders are!

• Sponsoring is a beautiful thing, sharing is caring!! Bring in your best customers and your family, then help them achieve their highest potential, by encouraging their friends and family to support them!!

• Never, ever be pushy, the right people will read your energy and will be contaminated with your enthusiasm!

Alba Saenz, Director – Trip for 1

“Set your personal volume (PV) goals for the month and divide them into weekly goals. Work on your business daily, keeping track of what your goal for that week is. This allows you to take things one day at a time and helps pace you so at the end of the month, you don’t feel overwhelmed trying to reach it all at once. (If you really want to earn the trip), sponsor, but sponsor with intention. Follow up with your New Designer, learn their goals, and help them achieve them. In doing so, not only are you helping them, but you’re also building your Points.”

Breanna Johnson, Senior Director – Trip for 1

“Stay Focused and Create a Plan.You have a little more than 5 months left so break that down into how many points per month you need. Take the number of points per month and figure out how you’re going to earn them.  Think about the PV goal and then work on a sponsoring goal. Helping your New Designers find success, not only is extremely fulfilling, but it earns you 1.5 points per PV they earn! Any points you don’t earn in your current month, carry that over to the next month and that becomes your new monthly points goal for that month.Also, always believe in yourself. Find an accountability partner, make sure to work with your Mentor and track your progress daily in your Back Office! It’s also fun to ‘visualize’ your goal, so be sure you are completing your tracker from the Back Office, your active in our Costa Rica Facebook group and you keep reminders around your work space and home as subtle motivating reminders!”

“Last year my team had four brand new Designers and first-time trip earners! Believe in yourself and follow the action steps above. Nothing is unachievable – I believe in you! Feel free to reach out if you need anything; I’m always here to help!”

Karla + Sara Hemingway, Senior Team Leader – Trip for 1

“Follow up with all Customers. If you don’t have a solid base of Customers, start doing events. Events will bring you Jewelry Bars® and repeat Customers. Stock the basics so a Customer can build a Living Locket and go.”

Aimee Johnson, Senior Director – Trip for 1

“The BEST action you can take is to help your new Designers to get started right away – DO NOT WAIT! New Designers need a Launch Party to introduce their friend and family to ALLLLL the amazing-ness Origami Owl has to offer. Doesn’t matter if it’s online or in-home – it just needs to happen! By helping your new Designers launch, you are BOTH getting an accelerated advantage to trip points!

Also, if you want to earn this trip, you have GOT to SPONSOR. It’s all about working smarter, not harder – and by sponsoring you are doubling your efforts to earn points! Not to mention – you can help someone new earn an all-expenses paid trip, too. Now THAT’S exciting! Share the opportunity as much as possible, with everyone, and then help them to get started RIGHT AWAY. This holiday collection is incredible and you’ll BOTH reap the rewards!”

Erin Zapata, Senior Director – Trip for 1

“My number one tip for earning Costa Rica would be to break up necessary points into monthly goals. This allows you to know how many points per month you need from personal sales and/or sponsoring. I found it best to do a combination of both, but aside from the 4,000 Adventure Points you need from personal sales, you can earn this trip the way that is best for you and your business! Here are additional tips from Erin that she shared in the Costa Rica: O2 Adventure 2020 Facebook Group!”

Here are three more tips for earning a FREE trip to Costa Rica.

Here are all the details on the qualifications and more.