Co-Founder Shawn Maxwell Goes Cruisin’ with Our Diamond Designer of the Year

by Stacey Harmon | Sep 16, 2019 | Latest News, O2 News, Recognition

Congratulations to our OWL-mazing Designers on their incredible achievements in August! From rank advancements, top achievers, myO2 rewards earners and more, we’re thrilled to recognize you for all your hard work!

Watch as Origami Owl Co-Founder Shawn Maxwell takes a joyride with our 2019 Diamond Designer of the Year Karen Alaniz and another special guest.

August Designer Spotlight: Chelsea Louvier

• Started O2 Journey: July 2019
• Home State: Texas
• O2 Business: Works her O2 business full time and is a stay-at-home mom for her 3-year-old son
• August Achievements: Promoted to Team Leader; sponsored 10 Designers and has already earned 3,000 Adventure Points toward Costa Rica!
• Tips for Success:
  • Always ask questions and don’t be afraid to ask for help. We are a family and we are always willing to help each other through our amazing support system.
  • Set up a launch Jewelry Bar® right away. Show pictures of your favorite jewelry and share it with your friends, family, co-workers and anyone you meet. I started my launch Jewelry Bar within 24 hours of joining.
  • Wear your jewelry every day. I created my first Locket that I wear every day to represent and support my nephew with Down Syndrome and Autism.

“My upline, Executive Team Leader Dawn Firstenberg, gives me amazing support. She has inspired me to support and encourage others to join this amazing company and share their stories. I’m grateful and proud of the hard work and effort my team puts into reaching outside their comfort zone and sharing all that Origami Owl has to offer!”

Whooo Promoted Up in August

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

Senior Designer: 166

Executive Designer: 49

Team Leader: 57

Senior Team Leader: 37

Executive Team Leader: 20

Team Manager: 2

Senior Team Manager: 4

Director: 2

August Top Achievers + Rank Advancers

Top 3 in Personal Sales

1. Karla + Sara Hemingway, Senior Team Leader – 8,753 PV
2. Patty Raley + Bridget Cory, Senior Team Leader – 8,718 PV
3. Linda Peterson, Senior Team Leader – 7,345 PV

Top 3 in Personal Sponsoring*

1. Alba Saenz, Director –  13 Personally Sponsored Designers – 2,582 PV
2. Breanna Johnson, Senior Director – 11 Personally Sponsored Designers – 3,442 PV
3. Frances Brunner, Senior Team Leader – 9 Personally Sponsored Designers – 3,013 PV

Top 3 in Developing Team Leaders

1. Mamie Miller, Director – 3 Team Leaders – 1,511 PV
2. Robyn Lozier, Senior Team Manager – 2 Team Leaders  – 1,381 PV
3. Julissa Schuster + Jada Cantu, Director – 2 Team Leaders – 762 PV

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

August MyO2 Reward Earners**

• Ready, Set, SOAR! — 579
  
• Charm of the Month Club — 6,922
• Storybuilders — 3,162
• Dreambuilders — 1,197
• Businessbuilders — 165
• Successbuilders — 55

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 August. 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.

Moving on Up: Meet Our Two, New Directors!

by Stacey Harmon | Sep 16, 2019 | Latest News, O2 News, Recognition

With more than 330 Designers promoting up in August, you proved you were truly “limitless” last month!

And, two of these Designers – Alba Saenz and Julissa Schuster – promoted to Director!

Congratulations to Alba and Julissa who earned the incredible perks listed below! (Keep reading for more details.)

Alba Saenz – Started O2 Journey October 2017

“I started my O2 journey in April 2014, but after a bad Customer experience, I gave up. My Mentor saw my potential and never gave up on me, so I had a change of heart and re-enrolled in October 2017.”

Earning Director

“I honestly never imagined I would be able to reach Director. It’s been an amazing and humbling achievement. Earning Director means that through my own journey, I have been able to help my team reach their own accomplishments and goals.”

Tips for Success

• “Never give up. We all experience rough times and moments when we feel we can’t keep moving forward, but if I’ve learned something this past year, it is that nothing is impossible and our rough times help us appreciate the good moments and achievements even more.
• Work alongside your team; never above them. This business is really about team work. Having a good relationship with your team is key.
• Set your goals, your team’s goals and then work together to reach them.”

Future Goals

“My goals change monthly and evolve as my team does. Currently, my goal is to help as many of my team members as possible reach Senior Team Leader, so they can earn the Holiday Collection and a spot on the Costa Rica incentive trip. For myself, my goal is to continue to help my team and start working on more Force For Good® projects within my community.”

Julissa Schuster + Jada Cantu – Started O2 Journey June 2018

Earning Director

“Earning Director means that my team and I accomplished something amazing together in such a short period of time. We’re ready for more; together, we can do anything we pour our hearts into!”

Tips for Success

“The best tip I can give other Designers is to get to know your team. Know who they are and what they want out of this amazing company.

• Do they have kids? If yes, then send their kids a birthday card.
• Do they have pets? If yes, then comment on their fur baby’s photos and let them know you’re watching.
• Are they expecting a baby? If yes, then get together with your team and send them a gift card!

I also send gifts to all of our Owlettes and BROs on their birthdays because they are important and part of our team!

When you’re scrolling through Facebook, don’t just scroll. Take the time to stop and read and see what your Designers are going through. People love to know they are not alone. My team and I have created a special bond with one another. That helps us all love what we do even more with Origami Owl.”

Future Goals

“Senior Director, of course! No, in reality, I really want to enjoy being a Director. My next goal is to have at least two more Directors on our team by the end of the year. The sky is the limit for us!”

5 Perks of Being a Director

1. Advancement Bonus + Director Generation Bonus

Not only do new Directors get a $500 cash Advancement Bonus after they earn Director for the first time, but they also have the opportunity to earn a Director Generation Bonus. The Director Generation Bonus is a bonus paid to Directors and above on volume produced by Directors on their Team (even those below Levels 1-4). For details regarding Director Generation Bonus amounts and qualifications, please refer to the Career Plan located in your Back Office “Designer Resources” section.

2. Invitation to Attend the New Director Academy

The New Director Academy is an exclusive event full of inspiration, motivation and education for new Directors in their first year of achieving the title. Our next New Director Academy is on January 23, 2020 at The Scott Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona for those who promote to Director between September 2018 and December 2019. After a full day of leadership training, the event concludes with our iconic New Director Heart/Lock ceremony. Origami Owl covers the airfare for one, hotel accommodations, which the New Director shares with another inductee, and some meals. The New Director Academy is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other leaders and share the O2 love!

3. Exclusive Convention Hoot Loot Hour, Training + Luncheon

During The O2 Experience – our annual convention – Directors and above, as well as Parliament members, are invited to attend an exclusive leadership training and luncheon. They also get their very own Hoot Loot Hour! That means you get to shop in the O2 Store before everyone else!

4. A Special Surprise in the Mail from The Nest

The month after you earn Director for the first time, you’ll receive a special gift in the mail from the Founders and your family at The Nest! This is our “thank you” for working so hard at building your team!

5. Elite O2 Directors and Above Facebook Group

Once you’re a Director, you’ll have the opportunity to join our O2 Directors, VPs and Parliament Facebook group where you can connect with other top leaders and ask any questions you may have about your business.