Simon Abboud:
In 1999, Simon Abboud became involved in the direct selling industry
because he was deeply in debt and wanted to find a way out. “I was
$25,000 in debt and living with my parents,” he says. “I had never had a
job or a business of my own-it was the first work experience I had.”
Simon decided to become a representative for a direct selling
company, and small successes soon came. “At the end of five years, we
had a large team that was doing well,” he says. Despite his success,
there were challenges.
“The
owners of the company changed many times, which meant a lot of the
integrity was lost. Often, the company would over-promise and
under-deliver. So, we decided to look at other direct selling
companies.”
Meeting With Destiny
... While Simon was evaluating other direct selling opportunities, he
received a phone call from Carlos Rey, his mentor and sponsor, who told
him about the telecommunications direct selling company ACN. The next
day, Simon and Carlos left for an ACN international event in Amsterdam.
Having experienced some disappointments in the past, they cautiously
approached the new opportunity. But things changed when Simon and Carlos
met ACN’s four Co-Founders-Robert Stevanofski, Greg Provenzano, Mike
Cupisz and Tony Cupisz-and spoke with them in person.
“I had prepared 19 questions that I wanted to ask them,” Simon says.
“I asked hard questions. I was trying to find out if anything was wrong.
But with every answer, things got better and better. It was obvious they
understood the direct selling industry-they weren’t just sitting at
their desks. They had been-and still were-in the field. They understood
what it was like to be a representative.” After the meeting, Simon was
convinced that ACN was built on a firm foundation and had a solid
future, and he joined the company as an independent representative.
Double Dollars
... “For me, it came down to three things,” he says, “ACN has a product
that makes sense-people will always need to communicate with each other.
ACN also had a compensation plan that allows people to earn residual
income. Most important, the ownership of the company is made up of
people of integrity who had a history in the direct selling industry.”
While he admits that the money is a wonderful part of working with
ACN, Simon couples it with the freedom the business affords him. “I have
the freedom to do whatever I want, whenever, wherever, and with whomever
I want,” he says, “That’s how ACN has changed my life.”
Free At Last... In just a few years, Simon has come from being in debt
to owning Montreal Canadiens season tickets and traveling to see the
World Cup finals in Germany. Finding his way out of debt was his goal
initially, but now he hopes to share his success by helping other people
discover the same financial and time freedom he has found.
“It’s an unbelievable feeling to share with as many people as
possible-to see them better their lives and find freedom,” Simon says.
“I’ve heard that the No. 1 cause of disease is stress, and 85 percent of
stress comes from financial problems. So, really, ACN improves lives!"
“I know why I wake up in the morning,” he says. “I have total
freedom with no stress. And the best is yet to come. ACN is poised to be
the largest digital phone service company in the world. It’s perfectly
positioned to grow its revenue. We have so much international expansion
ahead. Now is the time to become an ACN representative.”
Another Success Story With Shane’s Team
Jeremy Rose, Shawn
Herrick, & Adrian Eimerl:
More than two years ago, Jeremy Rose, Shawn Herrick, and Adrian Eimerl
made a collective decision to leave their previous direct selling
venture behind and move to greener pastures.
“Adrian, Shawn and I were involved in another direct selling company
before ACN-Shawn for eight years, Adrian for four years and me for 10
years,” Jeremy says. They flew to Charlotte, N.C., to meet with Greg
Provenzano and Robert Stevanofski, two of ACN’s co-founders, in October
2004 to learn about the ACN opportunity. While they thought the meeting
would only last for a couple of hours, they emerged 10 hours later. The
next day they became ACN independent representatives.
“We all agree that the greatest reward is knowing we are with a
growing, thriving company,” Jeremy says. “We know we can count on ACN to
be there in the future.”
Before their direct selling careers, Shawn and Adrian were students
and Jeremy was a waiter. Since becoming involved in direct selling, none
of them could imagine not being their own bosses. “It’s awesome,” Jeremy
says. “And it’s definitely worth the work to get to this point.”
ACN has become the family business for this team. Adrian’s wife,
Lyndi, and Jeremy’s wife, Adrienne, are stay-at-home moms. They’ve
become each other’s extended families through ACN. “We all work together
every day,” Jeremy says. “At first, it was a bit of a challenge having a
three-way partnership. But after we worked out the bugs, everything has
worked out great.”
These experienced direct selling veterans agree that for such a low
start-up cost, there’s not much to lose and a whole lot to gain by
joining ACN as an independent representative. “Get in the business and
listen to the co-founders of ACN,” Jeremy says. “They are experienced
and want to help you. And remember, you can either make excuses or you
can make money, but you can’t do both at the same time.”
Regional Vice President's in only 17 months!
Greg & Lori
Ferraro:Greg and
Lori Ferraro were sponsored by Shane Douglas and know what it takes
to become successful. They've watched their income grow while
working full-time in direct selling for years, and yet they knew
they were looking for something more. When they joined ACN, they
committed themselves completely to the ACN's vision and their
personal long-term objectives.
It wasn't only their income that grew but also their mindset, their
skills, and their faith. Within 17 months, they reached the
prestigious position of Regional Vice President, an achievement they
celebrated with daughters Jordan and Kennedi during the Detroit
International Training Event in 2006.
On stage, Lori told the crowd how the ACN Opportunity can change
each person. "There is so much more that you get with ACN than just
the money. You are going to have friendships that you didn't have
before. You are going to be around so many positive people. Just
your whole personal growth is absolutely amazing."
Greg offered this advice to new representatives: "Treat this
business like a multi-million dollar business. Treat it seriously.
So many people get in and they get a 'No' and then run off. If you
want it bad enough, you find a way to get through it."
Congratulations, Greg & Lori Ferraro!
“Nothing would stop us
from succeeding!”
Simon Turcotte & Jonathan Déziel:Simon Turcotte and Jonathan Deziel experienced many
struggles in their path to success, but a never-quit attitude guided
both in building a powerful team in a journey that culminated in their
promotion to Regional Vice Presidents during the Fort Worth
International Convention.
These two Canadians came from different backgrounds before finding
ACN and building a powerhouse organization together. One of them spent
four years making doors and windows with his hands, a job that often
required him to work 70 hours a week and left him exhausted. His friend
supplemented his accounting job by working as a representative for an
unstable telecommunications company.
When the two friends were introduced to ACN, they were astounded by
the opportunity to earn residual income on products people use every
day. While their friends laughed at them for joining a direct selling
company, they went to work and built a strong organization that made
them two of the top producers in the company.
But it didn't come without a few trials. "Did I pay the price? Yes,
and big time!" Jonathan said on stage in Fort Worth. "But to be honest
with you, it was the most incredible adventure of all my life. And it's
only the beginning."
Today, these two gentlemen are getting the last laugh as they are
living their dreams of time and money freedom. They advise new
representatives to stay clear of negative influences and never stop
believing in themselves.
"Never quit," Simon said. "If it takes you three months, six months,
a year, or two years, it's nothing, nothing at all in a life."
Congratulations, Simon Turcotte & Jonathan Déziel!
“There’s something very
special about this business.”
Jerry & Adie Kolker:
Jerry Kolker spent 40 years in the mortgage banking and financial
world and built two national companies, but he knew something was
missing. Having experienced success in a former network marketing
company that failed, he was open to a new opportunity when a good
friend approached him about ACN. He agreed to come onboard, and with
the recent downswing in the mortgage business, he is happier than
ever to be involved in a recession-proof business. He described his
feelings to the crowd from stage.
“The mortgage crash that happened to me -- again, for a third time
-- was the best lesson because it brought me here. There’s something
very special about this business. Those of you that don’t know yet
will find out soon,” Jerry said.
By listening to the advice of his mentor Shane Douglas, setting
goals and taking action, he built a very large organization at ACN
and was promoted to the position of Regional Vice President during
the Baltimore event. With his wife Adie at his side, he praised all
those who’d helped him on his way to the top, including members of
another team who he says exemplify the "all for one" spirit of the
ACN family.
Jerry enjoys his ACN business so much that he has no plans to
retire. Instead, he’s looking forward to a bright future and the
time he gets to spend not only with his wife but also with his two
sons, who have joined the business.
“How lucky can a papa be? That’s what you dream about in life isn’t
it? Being in business with your sons.”
Congratulations, Jerry & Adie!
“I have won my life back!”
Nekoda
Bragg:Working more
than 70 hours a week at three jobs and going to school part-time was
no life for Nekoda Bragg. His work ethic certainly should have
delivered him from low-income housing and replaced a car that was
older than he was. But it didn't. And by age 21, Nekoda felt like he
was just working to survive.
After discovering the concept of residual income in a book by Robert
Kiyosaki, Nekoda realized there was a better way to win. When a
friend told him about the opportunity to earn residual income
through ACN, Nekoda didn't hesitate to get started. He stepped
outside his comfort zone and challenged his fears of speaking
publicly, building a large organization over three years that
culminated in his promotion to Regional Vice President at the
Phoenix International Convention.
"Now, I don't have to trade my hours for someone else's dollars," he
said. "I control my own schedule and income. I feel like I have won
my life back! I am able to spend more time with my family creating a
business that continues to pay me even after I clock out."
Congratulations, Nekoda!
“You have to give it everything you got.”
Maxime Butera:
Maxime Butera grew up with the words of his father stuck in his
head: “You can either work for the system all your life, or find the
system that will work for you.” That’s why he quit a $20-an-hour job
leading a call center for a security alarm company. He was hungry to
achieve more.
“I wanted to prove to my father that I could be someone, prove to my
family and to show them I could get paid for what I am worth, not
for what people told me what I was worth,” he said.
Maxime tried another opportunity for five years before realizing it
was the wrong vehicle for him. Then a friend spelled out the ACN
Opportunity to him using a napkin in a restaurant, and he started
immediately. He was not only impressed with the ACN compensation
plan but also the support available from others.
With the help of a mentor and his willingness to be coached, Maxime
built a large team, culminating in his promotion to Regional Vice
President during the Baltimore International Training Event. On
stage, he reflected on the last three years in ACN: “I worked hard
for this. For three years, I gave it everything I got. I did a lot
of sacrificing. I did sacrifice with my family, sacrifice with my
girlfriend.”
Maxime thanked his upline for helping him grow financially and
personally: “It's not only money that you make in this business. You
can find other stuff. You can find love.”
Congratulations, Maxime!
‘Follow people who
succeed in this business and listen to them!’
Mathieu
Lamontagne:Mathieu
Lamontagne, from Montreal, Canada, was promoted to the prestigious
level of Regional Vice President during the ACN International
Training Event in Baltimore. Carried to the stage on the shoulders
of his very supportive team and accompanied by his beautiful new
bride Gabriela, Mathieu teared up as he spoke to and thanked his
team and his upline.
With his team lined up at the front of the stage cheering him on,
Mathieu ran up the ramp where the Co-Founders of ACN placed the 14K
gold RVP pin on his lapel. Mathieu then humbly approached the podium
to tell his story.
His story began 19 years ago with another network marketing company.
He was a full-time student and basketball player looking to make a
better life for his family. He was dedicated and motivated and
worked hard for two and a half years. But unfortunately without
warning, the company for which he had dedicated so much of his life
closed its doors.
He received a telephone call with the news that his job was suddenly
gone while he was on vacation with his new fiancée. Needless to say,
he was devastated. But in that same telephone call, he was also
introduced to ACN. Although he was terrified and doubted himself and
his ability to start over, he signed up immediately.
Any of the fears and doubts that he had faded quickly as he
surrounded himself with positive and ambitious people in ACN. He
found more success in the initial weeks with ACN than he had ever
had with his previous company. Today he has more than 2,200
representatives in Canada, the United States and six European
countries and supports more than 10,000 customers.
Congratulations, Mathieu Lamontagne!
‘Follow people who are
where you want to be’
Nathan Goldberg:
Nathan Goldberg spent six years as a waiter at a breakfast
restaurant before he decided he wanted more out of life. He
discovered network marketing through two other companies and enjoyed
the idea of building a business by helping people succeed. But he
never reached his goals and dreams with those companies.
Introduced to ACN, Nathan was impressed with the compensation plan
and the company's integrity. By remaining positive and sticking to a
personal goal of approaching 10 people a day, the Canadian built a
solid business quickly.
During the Detroit International Training Event, Nathan was paraded
to the stage for his promotion to Regional Vice President, a
position he reached in just 15 months. On stage, he advised
representatives to stay focused, remain coachable and surround
themselves with leaders they admire.
"I am always asked, 'What’s your best words of wisdom?' Here’s my
best words of wisdom: Your broke friends can’t teach you to make
money. They can only teach you to be broke," he said. "Follow people
who are where you want to be."
Congratulations, Nathan Goldberg!
‘I found ACN, and it's Friday every day of the week!’
Gaétan Grimard:
Before discovering ACN, Gaétan Grimard was a very successful
businessman. By his mid-30s, he was already earning a salary that
most people would envy. He thought he had it all: Good job. Loving
wife and family. Nice home. All of the things he associated with
success.
But something was missing. He went through his 9-5 workday feeling
trapped. He tried vacations to try to relax, but even time away from
the office did not help ease his mind. He thought long and hard
about himself and his dreams and looked inside himself for the
answers.
Gaétan finally realized that he was working for all the wrong
reasons and that his attempt to attain the perfect life had actually
caused him to lose sight of what truly made him happy. He was
missing freedom, passion and joy. But most of all, he was missing
his inner spirit.
So Gaétan refocused all of his energy, drive and ambition into
seeking a new career. He knew deep inside that there was a life for
him that would allow him to feel good about himself and his career.
In the midst of his search for self-fulfillment, he found ACN. ACN
stood for everything that he needed – a company with historical
stability, strong leadership and a lucrative compensation plan – but
most of all, ACN allowed him to help other people. And that is what
he had truly been missing in his life.
With his passion, he built a strong organization that led to his
promotion to Regional Vice President at the Baltimore International
Training Event. On stage, he talked about how ACN made a difference
not only in himself but in those around him. And that, he decided,
was true happiness.
Congratulations, Gaétan Grimard!
‘It's going to happen if you don't quit!’
Viken
Atalla:Viken Atalla
has grown from a security guard who patrolled parking lots to a
Regional Vice President of ACN who is financially free and knows he
can achieve anything. He drove himself to success with ACN by
refusing to quit and following his mentor.
Viken came to ACN having previous experience with another direct
selling company, but in his first six months he felt he learned more
than he ever had before. Viken immediately attended an ACN
International Training Event, an experience that changed his life.
"When I went to the International event after four days in the
business, I saw the best people that I needed to stick with to be at
the top of my life," Viken said. "ACN is a real family. We have the
best, honest people that really want to help us better our lives
without only thinking about their pocketbooks."
Viken celebrated his RVP promotion during the Salt Lake City event,
where he told representatives to remain coachable, refuse to
surrender and share the opportunity as much as possible. "It's not
who finishes the race first, it's who is going to finish the race -
period," he said. "It's going to happen if you don't quit, simple as
that."
“The
owners of the company changed many times, which meant a lot of the
integrity was lost. Often, the company would over-promise and
under-deliver. So, we decided to look at other direct selling
companies.”
