by Jennifer Pinner | Jun 12, 2020 | Recognition
May was an incredible month for your growth! Watch the latest edition of Carpool Recognition featuring Origami Owl Co-Founders Shawn Maxwell and Tyson Basha plus special Nest guests!
Congratulations to our OWL-mazing Designers on their incredible achievements in May! From rank advancements, top achievers, myO2 rewards earners and more, we’re thrilled to recognize you for all your hard work!
Whooo Promoted Up in May
Check out the Designers who promoted up to a new, {sparkly} title in May
May Top Achievers + Rank Advancers
Top 10 in Personal Sales
- Nova Goforth
- Kasandra Tucci
- Cailin Bundrick
- Emily Allison
- Sandi-Rose Smith
- Melissa Maher
- Alba Saenz
- Christa Richards
- Sandy Daly
- Kayriann S Molloy
Top 3 in Personal Sponsoring*
- Alba Saenz
- Courtney Butler
- Breanna Johnson
Top in Developing Team Leaders
- Mirta Hernandez
- Tatiana Quattrone Lessa
- Angie Wiltfong
*Please note, these Personally Sponsored Designers were Active and earned at least 75 PV or more in May. Annies are not counted toward this number. An Annie is an Independent Designer who enrolls without a Sponsor or Mentor.
by Jennifer Pinner | Jun 9, 2020 | Recognition
Our Young Entrepreneurs spread the O2 love in May and made such a big impact in their communities!
From hosting Force For Good® give-back events to sharing the new, officially licensed Justice League for Origami Owl Collection, our Young Entrepreneurs carried out the O2 mission and made a difference in lives and their businesses.
Take a look at their results!
Congratulations, May O2 Mystery Box Earners
Congratulations to our May Incentive earners! Our Young Entrepreneurs were challenged to have a fundraiser for someone they wanted to help, or for a business/organization in their community, or both!
The earners will get an O2 Mystery Box with items hand-selected by Origami Owl Co-Founder Bella Weems-Lambert.
We want to continue Origami Owl’s kindness movement and we know our Young Entrepreneurs can make an extraordinary impact!
Here are the earners from May and what they did:
Ellie Beutin
Elli’s fundraiser was to help a one-year-old baby boy named, Josiah, with a congenital heart defect and Down Syndrome. The funds she raised will help pay for his medical bills.
Erin Collins
Erin fundraised for Operation Catnip of Gainesville, Florida, to help spay and neuter community cats and find them homes. When Erin was throwing the trash away one day, she saw a letter from Operation Catnip on top of the pile of trash and took it. She went to school and took all the money she had in her piggy bank ($2.17 in change), and asked her teacher to help her mail the money to Operation Catnip. She never told her mom what she was doing. The director of Operation Catnip called her mom expressing her gratitude and told her she had posted about Erin on their website. Erin’s story and donation had unknowingly started a ripple effect and other kids started to send in their piggy bank money as well!
Jazlyn Dawson
Jazlyn decided to do a fundraiser for the Community Pet Project by the SPCA. They take donations and give pet food to families who can’t afford it. By donating money, they help other families keep their pets well and alive.
Ava Deklerk
Ava’s fundraiser was for Little Hands Kids for a Cause. Little Hands is a local charity that helps families who have children with life-threatening illnesses. The organization really need funds right now because they can’t hold any fundraisers due to the pandemic. Erin is giving them 75 percent of her commissions, plus a raffle prize. She has learned that it takes a lot of work to run a fundraiser, however, she wants to keep learning more and helping them.
Wellington Emanual
Wellington fundraised for Five N Two Food Pantry. It is a local food pantry in his community. They provide food, clothes, and more to their community. He has given them over $300 in May to support a food drive that provided over 100 pounds of food to community members in need. He will be extending this through the month of June.
Miley Haight
Miley does a different fundraiser every month. In May, she fundraised for Ben’s Builders and donated all her commission, plus bought $250 in Legos for their organization. Ben’s Builders is a local organization that donates new and gently used Legos to kids at hospitals in her area who will be hospitalized for a long time. Ben’s parents do this in his memory because he passed away. It is really close to her heart because her sister also passed away from a terminal illness.
McKayla Hartung
McKayla’s fundraiser was for her neighbor who is now on a heart donor list in Denver. This heart is very much needed for him to survive so she created the fundraiser, “Operation Save a Life: Be a part of giving a heart.”
Jocelyn Irby
Jocelyn fundraised for a group in her dance studio called Darby’s Dancers. It is a group of students (both female and male) with physical or developmental disabilities, and they get to learn dance! Her goal is to sponsor a year of classes, dance attire, and costumes for one of those students. Although she didn’t quite hit her goal, it was enough to provide dance attire and shoes for one student for a whole year, and she’s not stopping there.
Isabel LaPorte
In February 2017, Isabel’s grandfather passed away due to a brain tumor. One of her biggest regrets is not being able to say goodbye to him. Each summer since then, her family has taken part in the Brain Tumour Walk in their city to support the Canadian Brain Tumour Foundation. Isabel set up a Facebook group and invited everyone she knew, which led them to inviting their friends. She ended up having over 50 people in her party. She posted every day showcasing different pieces. She had fun and was able to donate to the organization that is near to her heart. Plus, she got two new Customers who will be shopping with her permanently.
Brianna Standen
Brianna’s fundraiser total was $440 and 100 percent of the commission will be going to the Light House Rebuild Fund in Lions Head. This fundraiser is also going to help with the money fundraised by her father who has been making lighthouse birdhouses. This will be making a huge impact as this lighthouse is so very special to her family and the town of Lions Head.
Deja Sullivan
Deja chose Eden Animal Haven for her fundraiser. They help cats find forever homes, are fully vetted, and don’t stay in cages. They recently took in 15 kittens that have leukemia and were past their max. Deja feels so blessed to be able to help them and can’t wait until she can open her own sanctuary for kitties.
Edgar Zavala
Edgar does monthly fundraisers and selected The Emilio Nares Foundation in May. The organization provides rides to appointments for children who are cancer patients. They also provide Emilio’s Loving Tabs which are specially designed shirts to facilitate access to medical devices without requiring a scared child to remove their garment.
Congratulations, Young Entrepreneurs with Highest Justice League for Origami Owl Collection Sales
Congratulations to our incredible Young Entrepreneurs who put in a SUPER amount of effort in May to share the new Justice League for Origami Owl Collection!
Our special incentive from May 12 – 31 yielded some exciting results and we’re thrilled to share who sold the most Justice League items and will earn a special piece from the collection from Origami Owl Co-Founders Shawn Maxwell and Tyson Basha, and those who earned bonuses, too!
Top Sellers with a minimum of 250 PV:
Akemi Arriola
Erin Collins
Phoebe Davis
Jazlyn Dawson
William DeCoursey
Wellington Emanuel
Sophia Fang
Lily Gast
Jaymee Gomez
April Harlveson
Elizabeth Hendrickson
Kennedy Holtsnider
Jocelyn Irby
Selina Novello
Jade Rangel
Kami Scheele
Brianna Standen
Edgar Zavala
Bonus #1 Earners (top sales during launch week)
BRO, Wellington Emanual & Owlette, Kami Scheele
Bonus #2 (sponsored New Designers and got them to 100 PV or more)
Phoebe Davis
Jaymee Gomez
Kami Scheele
Edgar Zavala
Overall #1 in Sales & Sponsoring
Kami Scheele
Young Entrepreneur Details for This Month
Get details on upcoming calls here on the Young Entrepreneur page here.
by Jennifer Pinner | Jun 9, 2020 | Recognition
So many leaders rose to the occasion in May and achieved exceptional promotions with their teams!
We’re thrilled to celebrate three leaders who promoted up to SENIOR Director and welcome one NEW Director in Canada.
We asked them what it took to achieve these exciting promotions with their teams – here’s what they shared.
New Senior Directors
Senior Director Mirta Hernandez
From: Progreso, Texas
Team: Team Wise Owls
Been with O2: 5.5 years
When did you realize you could potentially reach “Senior Director” in May?
“Senior Director, can’t believe it yet! At the beginning of the month that wasn’t a goal I had. Actually I saw the possibility of that happening towards the end of the month, which was so nerve wrecking. It took a lot of communication with my leaders and upcoming leaders.”
How did you rally your team to achieve it?
“We did a couple of customer appreciation events during the month, which went very well for the team. The momentum and excitement kept growing throughout the month as we welcomed New Designers and celebrated promotions.”
What is your advice to other Designers who want to achieve a promotion?
“There is opportunity out there; we just have to be willing to do the work. Reach out to your team and don’t be afraid to ask for tips. I am always learning from other people and, with trial and error, you are going to see what works for you best.”
Senior Director Maime Miller
From: Weslaco, Texas
Team: Team Owl-Rageous
Been with O2: 8 years as of September 2012
Welcomed 378 New Designers to the team in May
What caused you to go for Senior Director and achieve it?
“Mid-month… (my team member) Alba Saenz told me she was going to work for Senior Director. We partnered up and kept each other accountable for the rest of the month, and that worked! We pushed each other and did it together. We took massive action! Daily, I would check reports and see our sponsoring numbers going up and give shout outs to our top sponsors and promotions to keep the momentum going.”
What did you focus on from a leadership/mentorship perspective?
“I focused on sponsoring and developing leaders. I offered an incentive for both sponsoring and promoting. As a team, we had 78 new promotion and that was amazing. I would text each person to congratulate them as well as to ask their next goal. We congratulated each new achievement on our Team Owl-Rageous page and cheered each other on. Many of our New Designers saw our fun O2 family and were hooked!”
What is your advice to other Designers?
“Set your goals and keep working your business, take massive action, and surround yourself with like-minded people! I love personal development and do it daily to keep my mind focused on self-improvement. When you help your team reach their goals you will also reach yours. Teamwork is key along with consistency!”
Senior Director Alba Saenz
Team: Pixie Sparkle
Started with O2: 2014
Over 85 New Designers joined the team and over 85 percent earned the Essentials Kit upgrade in May!
Why was May different to achieve Senior Director?
“My team has had its ups and downs and some months it seemed like (Senior Director) was just a wishful thinking goal. However, May was different. From very early in the month, I saw that the whole team was working, and excited to share our latest collection. We as a team hit Paid As Director around the second week of May and that is when I realize that we as a team could work for the Senior Director title.”
What was your focus in May?
“I’ve always believed that my business and my team should not be about me, it should be about them and their goals. I also believe that’s the key to our team’s success – from working with each Designer to see where their goals are and how we can help them achieve it, to helping them see the importance of sponsoring. I let my team know where we were in terms of team volume and what goal I was hoping to reach as a team. I was able to see them come together and work hard to help our team achieve that goal. My team is the reason I earned this title and I will forever appreciate them for it.”
What is your advice to other Designers?
“My biggest tip is never give up. You may have months that are difficult; that make you question your goals and your reasons for being a Designer, but that happens sometimes. If you give up, you will stay stuck there, while if you keep pushing and working hard, things can, and will get better. Once they do get better, you will also appreciate them more. I don’t believe I became a Senior Director; I believe we became a Senior Director Lead Team, and that makes all the difference.”
New Director
Director Eloise Layton
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Team: The Charmed Forces!
Started with O2: March 2015
How long has Director been your goal?
“Back when I was still quite new to O2, I watched a couple of new Directors open their Director Boxes live on Facebook and I remember thinking, ‘That’s going to be me one day.’ Promoting to Director – to be a Director-led team – has always been my goal. I look forward to being a more direct part of everything O2. When I place my lock on the Director’s Heart at the Nest, I will have arrived!”
How do you believe you and your team achieved “Director?”
“We truly have an amazing team culture. We get together weekly via Zoom; my leaders are very active in helping to run our team page; we have a very strong culture of unity within our team that helped us work towards this goal.
The join special and New Designer incentive was the best ever! We not only were sponsoring so much more than usual, but our New Designers were reaching 100 PV+ because they wanted to receive the free (Essentials Kit) upgrade! Team Leaders reached their paid as and beyond and we celebrated so many Designer and leader promotions. The more they did, the more the excitement grew….and the more the excitement grew, the harder we worked, which sparked more to get excited about! It was a whirlwind of sponsoring, selling, rallying and celebrating.
My team worked so hard and pushed themselves more than ever – reached out more than ever – for the common, collective goal. They Just. Didn’t. Stop! I am so proud of them!”
How have things changed for you and your business during COVID-19?
“Previous to mid March, I ran my business solely through in home Jewelry Bars and events. I did online parties only when I absolutely had to, so the changes that have taken place have been hard! I have pivoted to Facebook parties and being more present in my VIP group. The best advice I can give to other Designers is, ;Share, don’t sell.’ What we have is special and when you can help someone create their story in a Living Locket, you don’t have to push the sale. Whether you are in home, at an event or online, when a piece resonates with a Customer, they will want to take it home.”
Set your goals this month, take the advice of these leader and go for it!
by Jennifer Pinner | Jun 9, 2020 | Recognition
They quintuple-promoted in May!
They saw the potential of their Origami Owl® businesses and RAN with it!
So many of our New Designers who are within their first six months with Origami Owl have achieved unbelievable growth – you could say they’re “unstoppable!”
Meet a few of our New Designers who QUINTUPLE-promoted within their first month with Origami Owl and find out how they did it.
Kristasha Martinez, Executive Team Leader
Home: Brooklyn, NY
Team: The Goal Rushers (with Melissa); The Empowering GEMS (Giving Empowering Mentoring Sisters)
Started with O2: May 1, 2020
Why did you decide to start your Origami Owl business?
“I attended a Jewelry Bar party and instantly fell in love with the jewelry and wanted a discount. Due to COVID-19, I had also been working from home, so I wanted to take the opportunity to make some extra cash.”
You brought on a lot of people in May – what do you think attracted so many people to you and starting an Origami Owl business?
“When I began O2, I reached out to my closest family members and friends. I was just so excited about the discounts and being able to make some extra cash I felt like I had to share this opportunity. They saw the excitement and the fire I had in me and decided they wanted to join in as well.”
How has your Origami Owl business helped you during this time?
“I believe nothing happens on accident. On May 22, my current job let everyone go due to COVID-19. This opportunity helped me pay two of my bills for the month of June. This opportunity has also given me more friends and a bigger community.”
How would you encourage other Designers starting out?
“The advice I would give to anyone trying to start their business is to not fear the unknown and go for it. Enjoy the perks and endless opportunities. Come into the company with an open heart and positive energy.”
Godi Carvajal, Executive Team Leader
From: Puerto Rico; living in Sanford, FL
Team: Origami Owl Latina Entrepreneurs
Started with O2: May 16, 2020
Why did you decide to start an Origami Owl business?
“I started my Origami Owl business because I needed to generate an income and show other ladies the opportunity to achieve the same in an easy and simple way just by creating stories in a beautiful piece of jewelry.”
How do you think you attracted so many New Designers to your team?
“The key to my success was the 100 percent commitment I set myself to work the business from day one. The way I attracted each of my New Designers was with the confidence I showed them when presenting this beautiful Origami Owl opportunity. Each one of them is a key part to the success of this amazing team.”
How has this business helped you?
“This success is not only helping me generate the income I need, but it is also helping me share this great opportunity with the Latino community so that they learn about this opportunity and live this wonderful experience that I am living.”
Anything else you’d like to add?
“COVID-19 was the push to reinvent myself and look for a solution to my loss of income. I say to the other Designers, ‘in any bad situation, we always need to find the positive side; we need to take advantage of this business opportunity and the time we have, let’s keep showing this Origami Owl opportunity to other ladies who may need and are looking for something great that can lift and motivate them and their families.’
This all started with a leap of faith!”
New Designer Results in Their First Six Months with O2
We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on New Designers who have kick-started their O2 businesses immediately in their first six months*!
From top in personal sales, top in personal sponsoring and climbing up the Career Plan, these New Designers are working hard and thriving right from the start! Plus, congratulations to the New Designers who joined in May and earned an exclusive necklace!
*To be considered a New Designer, the Designer must be in their first six months.
So, here whooo’s at the top:
Top 10 in Personal Sales*
- Stephanie Corey
- Erika Monique Guzman
- April Wirfel
- Ashley Caven
- Laura Palmer
- Lisa Rine
- Jeanette Sifuentes
- Nicole Robinson
- Joleen Hernandez
- Janelle Winter
*Cumulative PV in their first six months as a Designer.
Top 10 in Personal Sponsoring in ABC order**
- Zayra Marrero Burgos
- Aida Schwartz
- Kara Gonder
- Jessica Kuczynski
- Crystal Ramirez
- Ximena Walker
- Corrine Spronz
- Tammy Story
- Amber Molano
- Donna Sanders
**Cumulative # of qualified sponsored Designers in their first six months.
Promotions***
Senior Designer
Nicole Robinson
Emely SALAS
Krystal Johnson
Cynthia Perez
Alma Merkt
Cynthia Moreno
Jean Underfer-Babalis
Jennifer Phillips
Daisy Flores
Megan Flynn
Melissa Bartlett
Amber Adams
Kathern Hassoune
Lisa Costanzo
Stephanie Gonzalez
Tammy Davis
Mandie Nelson
Jacqueline Zslnka
Jose Negron
Letty Teeler
Amanda Kuehn
Gloria King
Danielle Boyer
Stephanie Cancel
Alexia Bellot
Ray Williams
Esmeralda Mercado
Sandi Combs
Connie Felix
Paola Angelini
Heather Vlahovich
Brenda Moberly
Ashley beckman
Jeanette Granger
Erin Welch
Katie Silliman
Roxanne Pena
Everlin Gonzalez
Dawn Wendel
Melissa Cardenas
Victoria Kellis
Executive Designer
Meghan Bond
Doris Mofield
Blanca Tello
Kerri Figueira
Selina Guel
Reba Thomas
Julie Garreau
Team Leader
Katie Tompkins
Rhonda Tuttle
Refugio Irasema Valencia
Jessica Flores
Denise Anguiano
Connie Chavez
Rosa Rodriguez
Jacquelin Rivera
Senior Team Leader
Nyeka Moore
Lilly Casas
DESIREE CARMONA
Executive Team Leader
Kristasha Martinez
Godi Carvajal
***Promotions in their first six months as a Designer.
Generated 250+ PV in May
These Designers, who joined in May, generated 250 PV or more last month and have earned an exclusive Inscriptions® Silver Horizontal Bar Necklace that says, “The Best is Yet to Come” in a special font that will ONLY appears on this special piece!
Adilene Barrera
Alejandra Longoria
Alexia Bellot
Alicia Daley
Allison Brewster
Alma Garcia
Alma Merkt
alma sowell
Amanda Asencio
Amanda Goringe
Amanda Kuehn
Amber Adams
Amber Lee
Amy Olvera
Ana Razo
Andrea Garcia
Angela Hinkle
Angela Lecher
Angela Rader
Anita Detherow
Anna Girk
Anna West
Annalise Lynn
April Wirfel
Aracely Guerrero
Ashley Caven
Ashley Collens
Ashley Gregory
Ashley Lopez
Ashley Panfil
Ashley Winfrey
Ashlie Hernandez
Belsa Salinas
Berlinda Luikens
Bethany Rivet
Blanca Tello
Brandi Cotton
Brooke Ahlstrom
Brooke Moran
Carla Barrios
CARLA PUGH
carly gibbs
Carmen Chandler
Carol Joan Geiger
Carol-Ann Sauve
Catherine Snow
Celina Garcia
Chandra Evans
Chantal Demers
Charlotte VanSickle
Chere Urgo
Chris Szczypinski
Chrissy Seitz
Christina Auzenne
Christina Dolan
Christina Richards
christine saberson
Christine Smead
Chrystal Gale Silvers
Cierra Gardner-Kolb
Clarissa Guerra
Colette Munroe
Colton Justus
Connie Bruno
Connie Chavez
Cristina Gil Rosas
Crystal Ochoa
Crystal Ratcliff
Cynthia Moreno
CYNTHIA VOTAVA
Cynthia Perez
Daisy Flores
Dalia Cardona
Dana VanPelt
Danielle Boyer
Darlene Dominguez
Darrell Acosta
Dawn Perez
Dchell Ferguson
Debbie Holmes
Deborah Dillingham
Deborah Grenon
Deborah Monroe
Debra DeVito
Denise Anguiano
Denise Freeman
denise tate
Dennise De Arce
DESIREE CARMONA
Diana Israel
Diana Warwaruk
Doris Mofield
Edelmira Alvarado
Edna Swartzlander
Elena Salinas-Salas
Elizabeth Hancock
Elizabeth Ramirez
Elizabeth Rossner
Elizabeth Watt
ELSA TORRES
Emely SALAS
Emily Dietz
Emma Preston
Erica Hookf
Erika Peterman
Erika Monique Guzman
Esmeralda Gracia
Esther Garcia
Esther Treto-Vega
felicia gonzalez
Gail ODonel
Georgina Solis
Ginger Hughes
Gloria King
Godi Carvajal
Guadalupe Melgoza
Guadalupe Cruz
Haelee Platson
Heather Diamzon
Heather Regner
Heather Rodriguez
Heather Torres
Heather Oakley
Heather Pulkinen
Heidi FitzGerald
Hollie Sineath
Hope Branson
Iliana Garcia
Irene Ponce De Leon
Irma Acosta
Jacinta Dawson
Jacquelin Rivera
Jacqueline Zslnka
Jaime Smith
James Bond
Janelle Messier
Janelle Winter
Janie Gomez
jasmin luna
Jasmine White
Jay Thompson
Jayne Owens
Jean Underfer-Babalis
Jeanette Sifuentes
Jennifer Bracken
Jennifer Dooley
Jennifer Glotfley
Jennifer Hoban
Jennifer Panko
Jennifer Paul
Jennifer Phillips
Jennifer Regis
Jennifer Guzman
Jennifer Torres
Jenny Klein
Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Campos
Jessica Flores
Jessica Mullins
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Wallis
Jessica Scott Scott
Jo Durgee
Joanna VanBelkum
John Irby
John Joe Cruz
Joleen Hernandez
Jordin Stump
Jose Garza
Jose Negron
Juan Garcia
Julie Garreau
Justina Milligan
kaitlyn hohmann
Karen Monroe
Karen Wooddell
Karla Arriaga
Katelyn Herbert
Katherine Rodriguez
Kathern Hassoune
Kathryn Fauss
Katie Pragle
Katie Tompkins
Kayla Sinchak
Kelly Feazell
Kendra Uribe
Kerri Figueira
Kimberly Moss
Kimberly chamer
Krista Palacios
Kristasha Martinez
Kristin Roberts
Krystal Fisher
Krystal Johnson
Krystal Pentz
laura hinojosa
Laura Neiswonger
Laura Palmer
Laurie Guenther
Leigh-Anne Schugt
Lerio Payumo
Leslie Rocha
Leticia Ramirez
Letty Teeler
Lilly Casas
Lily Barkau
Linda Hetzel
Lisa Costanzo
Lisa Whitefield
Lisa Bond
Lisa Rine
Lorena Garza
Lori Lemons
Lori Thibault
Lorraine Winkler
Lucero Yee
Lucinda Zigovits
Lucy Gonzalez
Luisa Marcial
Lydette Laeng
Lynnette Lambert
Macie Dawson
Madi Burns
Madison Mills
Mamie Felder
Mandie Nelson
Mandy Causey
Mara Resendez
Margaret Reed
Margaret R Barnett
Maria Chavez
Maria Hardy
Maria Ruiz
Maria Sandoval
Maribel Vazquez
Marie Adkins
Marie Faragone
Mariela Perez
Marissa Delvalle
Marjory Gonzalez
Mary Boatner
Mary Buckelew
MaryLou Miller
megan avendano
Megan Flynn
Megan Hopkins
Megan Bryce Owens
Meghan Bond
Melanie McNeeley
Melanie Steinberg
Melinda Samaniego
Melissa Bartlett
Melissa Burton
MELISSA COOK
Melissa Garcia
Melissa Stacey-Dell
Mercedes Santillanes
Mia Appleyard
Minelva Gallardo
moneca moreno
Monica Ketcham
Monica Garcia
Nadia Jean Chavez
Nancy Dagis
Natalie Labine
Natalie Wilson
Nelda Rosa
Nicole Robinson
Nidia Garcia
Nova Heltemes
Nyeka Moore
Olga Adame
OLIVA TREVINO
Paige Hibbitts
Paola Pimentel
Patricia Puente
Patricia Mickel
Perla Guerra
Perla Olivo
Rachele Stuart
Ray Williams
Reba Thomas
Refugio Irasema Valencia
Regina Garcia
Renee Montano
Rhonda Henry
Rhonda Tuttle
ROBIN C CHERAMIE
Rosa Rodriguez
Rosa Tejeda
Rosie Plasencia
Rosie Polina
Ruby Alvarado Hernandez
Samantha Furiasse
Sandra Foy
SanJuanita Carreon
Sarah Bojorquez
Sarai Zamorano
Selena McCroskey
Selina Guel
Shannon Larsen
Shannon Morris
Shantel Gee
Sharon DeJesus
Sheri Sullivan
Stacey Baughman
Stephanie Alvarez
Stephanie Cancel
Stephanie Gonzalez
Stephanie Corey
Stephany James
Susan Bottkol
Susan Kirk
Suzette Fortelny
SUZY PRESLEY
Tabatha Stoots
Tammy Davis
Tania Rachkoskie
Taylor Lee
Teara Morrison
Teresa Elizalde
Teresa Stevenson
Tiffany Andrews
Tisha Mikalowsky
Tonia Comer
Tracy Zeccola
Valorie Cruz
Vanessa Garcia
Yemely Sanchez
Yolanda Deaquino
Yvonne Sosa
Zinnia Bustillos
by Jennifer Pinner | May 14, 2020 | Recognition
Featuring Origami Owl Co-Founder Shawn Maxwell, super-special guests and (maybe) Co-Founder Tyson Basha
“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a SUPER edition of Carpool Recognition featuring Origami Owl Co-Founder Shawn Maxwell, super-special guests and (maybe) Co-Founder Tyson Basha.
See who was faster than a speeding bullet in April and was able to leap tall goals in a single bound!
Watch this month’s Carpool Recognition:
Congratulations to our OWL-mazing Designers on their incredible achievements in March! From rank advancements, top achievers, myO2 rewards earners and more, we’re thrilled to recognize you for all your hard work!
Whooo Promoted Up in April
Check out the Designers who promoted up to a new, {sparkly} title in April.
April Top Achievers + Rank Advancers
Top 10 in Personal Sales
- Sharon Troster
- Nova Goforth
- Aimee Johnson
- Kasandra Tucci
- Cailin Bundrick
- Cynthia Kruis
- Kati Smith
- Sandi-Rose Smith
- Stephen Pena
- Melissa Maher
Top 3 in Personal Sponsoring*
- Corrine Spronz
- Julissa Schuster
- Tammy Story
Top in Developing Team Leaders
- Lora & Erin Schott
- Kathy Cornell
- Sandi Rose Smith
*Please note, these Personally Sponsored Designers were Active and earned at least 75 PV or more in March. Annies are not counted toward this number. An Annie is an Independent Designer who enrolls without a Sponsor or Mentor.
Ready, Set, SOAR!
Congratulations to these OWL-mazing New Designers who generated 250 PV or more, personally sponsored a new team member or promoted up to Team Leader during their Ready, Set, SOAR! qualification period!
by Jennifer Pinner | May 12, 2020 | Recognition
April was packed with several stellar promotions – we just had to get some of our OWL-mazing Designers’ tips to pass along to you! From long-time Designers achieving Director and Senior Director to a New Designer who quadruple-promoted in her first month, no matter where you are on your O2 journey, they have something for you.
Take a look at just some of the Designers who advanced their titles last month and how they did it.
Long-Time Designer Hits Senior Director
Lora Schott
New recognition title: Senior Director
Been with Origami Owl: 7 years
Her team’s focus in April…
“Our team focused on Customer Appreciation in April. We did a huge Mega Team Facebook Party in early April; made it super fun with lots of games and prizes for our guests. We ended up having 7 ladies from the event join and I lost track of how many online Facebook parties were booked. We truly engaged with our Customers during this event, and focused on following up and took notes on what they may like in the future.”
How she’s shifted her efforts in the wake of COVID-19…
“Personally, I went from working some side jobs to focusing solely on O2 for income. I know that many on my team were experiencing the same situation I was in. I typically go to work during the day, and only do O2 a few evenings a week. This all changed when I could not go to work anymore (I do marketing for a big steakhouse chain). I truly had to focus on replacing my marketing job income with O2. I’ve taken all the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes he has ever had, and even taught them to high school students. He always says to have multiple sources of income, in case something happens. Well, that happened. For the first time in quite a while, I was able to give 100 percent of my focus to my personal sales, my VIP group and my team. It was a huge eye opener to me that by focusing on only one thing, O2, I could make a huge impact on running my own business and helping my team with theirs. Our team members who also lost their jobs were able to brainstorm ideas together and move mountains by focusing and holding each other accountable.”
Her mindset and advice to others…
“Don’t give up! If it was easy, everyone would be doing it! Give EXCELLENT customer service, go above and beyond. They will remember that when they need gifts.”
Her next goal…
“Helping more of our team members increase their income during this tough time and reach their personal goals.”
Her advice to others leading a team…
“Team meetings are key. I believe ‘Those who show up, go up.’ Leaders need to have meetings and trainings. I’ve done monthly meetings in my home since the very first month I started. We always had Facebook Live going for our out-of-area teammates to join in. Now we have Zoom meetings, which are working out very well, too! Even if you have one person coming to the meeting, DO IT! Learn as much as you can and share it with others!”
She Made Director!
Tatiana Lessa
New recognition title: Director
Been with Origami Owl: 6 years
Her Goals for April and How She Achieved Them…
“(My goal was) to have as many Designers generating 250 PV with at least 1 active Designer and to have as many Designers sponsoring at least 1 New Designer as possible. The special (April Pay It Forward) 40 percent off code on a kit was golden and my team was probably tired of me, but that’s all I talked about it in April. I wasn’t thinking about (Director) until it became possible like the last three days of April.”
The Keys to Achieving Director in April Were…
“The team connection, the love and support we have in our team is huge and we were all cheering for each other. When some Designers saw their teammates getting promoted, it lit them up.
Recognition in our team group is huge and makes a big difference; everyone likes to see their names for everyone to see.”
What She Shares With Potential Designers…
“You love the product and you really have nothing to lose, just start for your own discounts and who knows? Maybe some extra cash if you’d like. No monthly fees or minimums.”
Her Next Goal Is…
“To keep posting and talking about the magic word: ‘Sponsor!’ To keep recognizing, motivating and growing our team. To be a Paid-As Director every month. And to have two successful virtual parties a week.”
Her Final Word of Advice…
“If you’re stuck or feel like giving up, change your mindset. Only you can make it happen.”
Owlette Team Achieves Executive Team Manager
Sandy and Lily Gast
New recognition title: Executive Team Manager
Been with Origami Owl: 6 years
How They Approached April…
“Our team went into April with a mindset of giving back as much as possible to our community. We wanted to celebrate ‘Pay It Forward’ all month long. I posed a ‘Bucket Filler’ challenge and everyone stepped up and participated, far exceeding my expectations. As a team, we completed more than 100 random acts of kindness. I truly feel all the positive energy and good we did for others helped to fuel and motivate us all.”
How Fundraisers Helped Their Team…
“Many of us offered fundraisers this month as a way to give back. Our Young Entrepreneurs really led the way with that initiative. These fundraisers helped to not only motivate our team and add to our challenge for the month, but they also drove sales. Lily and I were able to donate almost $1,500 to various organizations and I know as a team that amount is much higher.”
Their Best Advice for Getting “Unstuck…”
“For anyone who may feel overwhelmed or stuck or even just starting out, I encourage you to partner with someone and host a fundraiser for the organization of their choice. Six years ago, my first Jewelry Bar was a fundraiser, and I still have a ton of loyal Customers to this day from that event. They are a great way to do good in your community while expanding your Customer base.”
Their Next Goal…
“Promoting was several years in the making and it feels amazing to have accomplished that as a team. My next goal is to earn a pretty hear- shaped award for the shelves in my office!”
Her Extra “Thanks…”
“Thank you to all of the Designers who share your knowledge in trainings; your graphics with the field and your love in our groups. And to my Sister Owls – Lily and I love you so much!”
New Designer Who Quadruple Promoted!
Corrine Spronz
New Recognition Title: Senior Team Leader
Started with Origami Owl: April 6, 2020
How She Got the Excitement Going….
“I had just started (my O2 business) and wanted to reach out to as many of my supporters as possible to explain my new adventure. I had so many people who were excited to order! Also, when friends and friends of friends saw my success, they wanted in on it!”
How She Approached Sharing the Business Opportunity…
“My mentality going into this was definitely the key to why I was so successful. I was determined to let everyone I knew in on why I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this company and the jewelry itself!”
Why the Origami Owl Business Right Now…
“My team and Mentor have been super helpful and easily accessible. I believe since we are all home, this venture has helped me, and I’m sure others, to focus on something positive instead of being locked down. My best advice for New Designers is to not be afraid to ask questions of your Mentor and to utilize the resources in the Back Office.”
Her Next Goal…
“My next goal is to help my new team to have an amazing beginning like I did! To lift them up and empower them like my Mentor did for me! Origami Owl has given me an amazing opportunity and I am thankful for it! I am also truly blessed to have found the community of women that I work with!”
