“The Amway business was introduced to us as a young family, soon after high school.
With two little children, a small rented apartment and joint income of about $100 per month. We knew that our life certainly could not stay this way. We longed to work together, but we wanted a business and not just work, so that we could organize our time to working hours that suited our needs. We wanted to have the option to provide for our (now three) children so that they could pursue their talents and not just their needs.

The Emerald level for us means not only personal success. This shows that the Amway business works regardless of the economic situation of the country and no matter how long the company Amway has been in the market. Today we know that employed in our original professions as a teacher and traffic engineer, we would not have such a family life as through Amway business.”

If you have a new Emerald or above recognition in your group and want a shout out from none other than me, n21guy to my thousands of Network TwentyOne affiliated Amway IBO/ABO followers in over 35 countries, click on the iReport at the top of this page and fill out the form. Include the Amagram address of your local Amway spotlight and I’ll give a shout out just like this one. How’s that for full service?

Here is the local Slovak version of the article in the Amway Achieve magazine 

Click on this link to check out the Amway 2012 Year in Review Video

Below are some of the amazing Facts & Figures listed in Amway’s video:

• $11.3 Billion in Sales
• Sales Increased 12 of the Last 13 Years
• All Top 10 Markets Grew
• $3.5 Billion in Bonuses & Incentives
• 55,264 New Pins
• 18,982 Platinums and Above
• 53,200 Incentive Trip Qualifiers
• 2.5 Million Volunteer Hours & More Thank $166 Million Donated
• Nutrilite is the World”s #1 Selling Vitamin & Dietary Supplements Brand
• Artistry is Among the World”s Top 5 Largest Selling Premium Skin Care Brand
• eSpring is the World”s Largest-Selling Brand of Kitchen Water Treatment Systems
• Atmosphere is the World’s Largest-Selling Brand of Residential Air Treatment Systems
• More Than 21,000 Employees Globally
• More than 1,000 Patents Granted and 800 Patents Pending
• More Than 900 Scientists and Technicians
• 65 R&D Labs
• In 2011 Amway Paid Out More Bonuses & Cash Incentives to Its Distributors and Business Owners Worldwide Than Any Other Direct Sales Company
• In 2011 More People Renewed Their Amway Business Than Any Other Direct Selling Company in the World.

Note: please source all relevant trademarks and fact sources listed above directly from Amway’s video.

“It was 2008 year when Russian Platinum ABOs and above went to Turkey to have a beautiful Go Diamond seminar. After that great experience they decided to repeat their journey and on 7th October 2012 Russian Platinum ABOs invaded Kemer, Turkey and conquered this beautiful place as Network 21 family!

There were unbelievable 7 days of rest and learning at the same time! The Hotel “Limra Limak Resort” was a paradise for everybody!

We had a very intensive seminar program full of amazing stories, experience sharing and teaching. Hans Nusshold attracted all audiences with his mature and humble posture at the stage, all attendees listened his stories and teachings in a big attention. Katalina Lovas and Peter Mercz is a beautiful and friendly couple, they demonstrated a unique personal example, shared their experience, teach tolerance, determination and utter commitment to Network 21 training and Amway business.

Everybody was amazed by delightful Sean’s speeches! He told his touching success story, shared experience, rode the bike on stage trying to ride over “barries and obstacles” on his way even when one of them was Network 21 Russian country manager! He got to know how brave Russian women are!

Dream night passed as a single breath. We had a record number of recognitions here, beginning from new Platinum ABO and ending with one of the highest pins as Founder Executive Diamonds! Reception for New Qualifications made it possible for all new achievers to make pictures with their uplines and guest speaker. And the cherry on top was the amazing firework accompanied by soundtrack from Pirates of the Caribbean, pointing out once again that Russian Leaders are truly most courageous and adventurous people!

Our warmest congratulations and wishes for further success and growth!

We are grateful to all Leaders, guests of the seminars for their work. We are looking forward to meet you all at Go Diamond seminar next time!”

In autumn nature starts to go to sleep until new life begins in spring but this is not valid to the nature of Network TwentyOne! It was proven in lot of countries among others in Debrecen, Hungary. We showed the world that no matter what season we have, Network TwentyOne is alive and wakes up whoever is attending a Network TwentyOne function. At the Central European Regional Conference the venue was totally packed with attendees from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania and Hungary. There were four Weekend Seminars at the same time, Baltic WES, German WES, Italian WES and our event. On Friday each country had sent a message to the other countries, on Saturday and Sunday morning it was shown for the audience (n21guy comments: click here to see that post and video). These messages showed that Network TwentyOne is an international system and how successfully it works in Europe, too. We had 5 recognitions on Saturday evening: 1 Emerald, Valentina Aftenii from Romania, 1 Founders Emerald, Costel & Desy Ciobanu from Romania, 1 Diamond, Tibor & Piroska Torma from Hungary and 1 Founder Diamond, Elena & Dragos Floroiu from Romania, and 1 Founder Executive Diamond, Irénke Némethné from Hungary. The Diamond. On Sunday we had a special recognition; new Founder Double Diamonds, Alois & Sissy Petra Szuchar from Austria had recognition in Germany that was made visible in Hungary on video messages. A wonderful moment was when Hans and Eva Nusshold appeared on the screens and sent special messages to the high pin recognized leaders. We had a fantastic Crown Ambassador Guest speaker from Australia, Peter Cox. With his dynamic personality, he gave unforgettable moments to the audience. He was very enthusiastic and blew up the venue. On Sunday Peter Cox closed the Seminar with an uplifting speech, and that added wings to the ABOs and proved that Network TwentyOne never sleeps!

“WOW…It was The First WES in Baltic Republics and we almost put the house on fire!!!

Fantastic speakers from all over the Europe: Yulia and Evgeny Zoteev, Mats Holmberg, Else Bang, Susanna Hintikainen, Vyacheslav Petkevich and the most important guests: Hans and Eva Nusshold and last but not least, Leszek Krecielewski – Amway’s Eastern European Sales Director.

Exciting recognition that included the highest recognition in Baltic Republics, the first Diamonds from Estonia… Toivo and Anne Rande.

Amazing atmosphere and design. Network TwentyOne’s technicians showed high level of professionalism, designing venue the way that all audience could feel amazing. Additionally, there was a concert with a local star on Saturday evening, that made people dance long after midnight.

And finally a truly inspirational messages from Jim Dornan to local leaders what gave them new motivation. To quote from Jim’s video:

 “… and this is just the beginning of a long future, I believe, of successes and celebrations as you share with the people of the Baltics how great this business can be in their life, and how determined you are to lead by example, with your story and your courage and the principles that you have learned form your exposure, perhaps on CDs or from your upline or by attending seminars ….

… It is time now to have a great harvest locally and for you to turn around and reach out to other parts of Europe where the Amway opportunity remains available to you as well.”

WORLD! BE READY, BALTIC LEADERS HERE THEY COME!!!”

In every country and language, the concepts of “Achievement”, “Opportunity” and “Reward” translate clearly… add to this the opportunity provided by the Amway business model and the the support of Network TwentyOne and amazing things are predictable!

PS. OK so maybe I did not actually hack a satellite … sounded pretty cool though huh?

“What could be more beautiful than the time spent on the seaside? … Only the time spent on the seaside in one of the most amazing cities of Ukraine with the best leaders of Network TwentyOne … Cecilia Karas, Elena Floroiu, Marek and Isabela Bujwicky, Igor and Valeria Haratin, Taras and Irina Demkura, Vera Arkhipova & Alexey Mautanov, Robert Angkassa and last but not least… Hans and Eva Nusshold!

And it’s all connected with one of the most important events of the year 2012 – Go Diamond in Yalta!
We are very grateful to our Guests Speakers Crown Robert Angkassa (Indonesia) and Crown Ambassador Hans & Eva Nusshold (Austria) for great contribution to the success and the positive outcome of the event. Your experience and wisdom are truly a core value of these meetings!

A rich program, time for relaxation and evening promenade on the seafront of Yalta, Emerald and Diamond meetings, time for counseling and great recognitions, special video message from Jim Dornan…we had it all!

The pride of the program were new achievers: new Silvers and above, Emeralds & Founders Emeralds, New Diamond Vladimir and Marianna Demihiny, New Diamond Shtogrin Igor and Natalia, New Founder Diamond Glushko Ivan and Svetlana, New Founder Diamond Vigul Vita, Founder EDC Pavlyuk Yaroslav and Valentina!

Festive fireworks accompanied by the song of Olivia Newton «Dare to dream! Dare to fly! Dare to be the heir, the chosen one to touch the sky» was very special and memorable one! Later on all new qualifiers could meet together, celebrate and take pictures at the special Reception.

Thank you all for the sincere performances, great attitude and wonderful memories!”

Bernice Hansen
1911-2012

An Amway icon and one of Network TwentyOne’s great leaders, Bernice Hansen passed away on September 27th at the age of 101. Having been an IBO with Amway from the beginning and built to the level of Crown with her husband Fred, Bernice was loved for her wisdom, generosity and enthusiasm and respected by all for her accomplishments. Having worked with Bernice over the last decade or so, I was always struck by her kindness and confidence. Truly a remarkable woman.

Because of the enormous family of IBOs who knew and loved Bernice, the family has decided to stream Bernice’s funeral service live for all of you to take part in. The service will begin Wednesday, October 3 at 1:00 PM Eastern time. To view the service, simply click here  at the appropriate time and the service will stream at the top of the page.

Below are a few articles on Bernice with quotes from many senior Amway managers as well as Rich DeVos. Additionally I dug up a few of my favorite pics.

• Michigan Live article - Amway co-founder Rich DeVos remembers one of his original distributors

• IBOAI article – Beloved Amway pioneer, Bernice Hansen, leaves behind a legacy of encouragement and inspiration

• Achieve article, April 11, 2011 – An Amway Pioneer – Bernice Hansen

Those of you who know Bernice are welcomed to share your thoughts about her by commenting.
Simply click here to leave your comments (all comments will be moderated before posting).

Bernice Hansen – A Celebration of Life

Founders Crown Ambassador Aleksey Mautanov was our guest speaker at this Autumn Regional Conference. His message to the ABO’s was simple, and very encouraging. ‘The business works if you work the business.

The event kicked off on Saturday evening with an inspirational video message to the UK from Jim Dornan. The event was buzzing from the start! The UK ABO’s left on Sunday focused and optimistic for the coming months as they reset goals and re-affirmed their commitment to Go & Grow.

Jim Dornan addressing the global management team

Being the kind of guy that gets the inside scoop on all things cool in Network TwentyOne, I was recently given the heads up about a very special meeting of the  global management team at Network TwentyOne’s global headquarters just outside of Atlanta, GA – USA. Managers from 25 countries representing 36 markets descended on Network TwentyOne’s headquarters for 5 days of updates, training, fellowship as well as the sharing of best practices from all over the world.

Saturday evening kicked things off with a causal reception where old friends reconnected. With the average employment term of over 12 years, most of the global management team has met many time before and for the new managers, new friendships were made.

Sunday was a day of relaxation and sport out on a popular lake north of Atlanta and then into meetings Monday through Wednesday. Topics covered included finance, marketing and promotion, global BSM development and compliance, events management best practices and new ideas, new technologies including digital CEP delivery and Channel-21, customer service, copyright rules and best practices, targeting ideas for Gen-Y and last but not least, social media practices (a personal fav. I got to sit in on).

In addition to the above, the global management team was treated to a great talk by David and Jules Dornan on Network TwentyOne from a Diamond’s perspective. But perhaps best of all was the special time shared with Jim Dornan as he gave updates on his health (which is great), discussed the history of Network TwentyOne and laid out an exciting vision for the future of Network TwentyOne as he an Nancy see it growing through current leadership, new leadership and as exciting, second generation leaders like David and Jules.

Needless to say a righteous time was had by all… the management team left with a greater sense of mission, purpose and a passion to support Network TwentyOne affiliated IBOs around the world. What else would you expect from a company dedicated to personal and professional development?