michelle haught
wife. mom. boss.
April 2011 I started a journey that would forever change my life...
When my husband and I learned about the opportunity I thought it sounded amazing, but I knew it wasn't for me! As a mom of soon-to-be three young boys, a project manager at job I already liked, and a husband who traveled for work, I knew I would never have time for something like this. Plus, I am engineer, I don't know how to sell things, let alone sell skincare... |
Engineer Turned Entrepreneur
Once upon a time...A friend invited me to learn about this successful company. Luckily, my husband Ryan was with me because like most people, I was skeptical. I didn't think it was for me. I wasn't sure if I would be successful. I already had a lucrative and rewarding career as an engineer with an MBA. I didn't need the money. And I didn't have the time. But I joined anyway. All I knew then was that if Ryan hadn't have been with me, I would have walked away from an opportunity that has literally changed our life.
I did it.
Okay,
Ryan made me do it.
He said, "I don't know what we're going to do with this, or how we're going to do it, but I think we need to be involved."
I trusted Ryan so I went for it. I enrolled the night we learned about it. I was a virgin to this industry. This scared.me.to.death.
Luckily, I was motivated to make our investment back. I talked to my mom, mother-in-law, aunts, neighbors and friends. What I found is that people were actually LOOKING for a product that worked! Most people were dismally disappointed in the results of their current skincare. Perfect - I was your girl! Secondly, I saw many other professional women and mothers who wanted more: more time freedom, more financial freedom, more community and friendship. My team started growing at a powerful pace so I kept up with it. Even after I made my initial investment back, I continued to grow my business because I saw there was a need.
Okay,
Ryan made me do it.
He said, "I don't know what we're going to do with this, or how we're going to do it, but I think we need to be involved."
I trusted Ryan so I went for it. I enrolled the night we learned about it. I was a virgin to this industry. This scared.me.to.death.
Luckily, I was motivated to make our investment back. I talked to my mom, mother-in-law, aunts, neighbors and friends. What I found is that people were actually LOOKING for a product that worked! Most people were dismally disappointed in the results of their current skincare. Perfect - I was your girl! Secondly, I saw many other professional women and mothers who wanted more: more time freedom, more financial freedom, more community and friendship. My team started growing at a powerful pace so I kept up with it. Even after I made my initial investment back, I continued to grow my business because I saw there was a need.
The new "day job"
After two and half years working alongside my three boys (then ages two, four, and six), a husband who traveled out of town for work every week, and a full time job, I was earning enough to step away from my engineering job. It actually didn't make financial sense to continue working my current job as the return on my time with my business was much greater than devoting 40 hours a week working somewhere else. Full-time, work-from-home mompreneur.
This is my personal story of hard work and commitment. For more information search R+F IDS.
This is my personal story of hard work and commitment. For more information search R+F IDS.
The perks aren't too bad, either!
The best part about my business is that I have time freedom. Sure, the money is more than I have ever dreamed, but being able to have the flexibility as a wife and mom is invaluable. Our company also offers incredible incentives...I have earned luxury gifts and trips to Sonoma and San Francisco, Banff, AB Canada, Puerto Vallarta, Scottsdale, Milan, Cabo, Cancun and numerous retreats to the lake.
After all the years in this business and all of the rewards, friendships, paychecks, trips, and camaraderie, the best is yet to come! Every week I coach and mentor hundreds of consultants on how to grow their businesses and their paychecks. And we have a lot of fun doing it! |
So, think about it for you. Why NOT you? Why NOT now? We're part of the #1 life-changing skincare brand in the U.S. That's big business. And we're just getting started...