At the time, I was a pastor’s wife and a homeschooling mom of a large family with many little ones at home. I was convinced that I didn’t have time to “sell” anything (and hated the word “sell”), so, I resisted the business aspect of Young Living for quite a while. But these oils worked…and I couldn’t shut up about it! So I simply used my oils, wrote about them on my blog, and talked about them with anyone who would listen. Literally, anyone! I became known as the “oil lady” wherever I went.

After referring a few friends, I simply earned enough to cover the cost of my oils, plus a little extra (I could finally afford some of that organic food I wanted); but, as I learned a little about structure and became more deliberate with my sharing habits (talking, teaching, and writing about the oils etc.), it became clear that I was already building a growing, thriving organization. But it was so fun and satisfying I hardly realized it was work!