From Crisis to Presidential Diamond: How Emotional Breakthroughs Built a Thriving doTERRA Business

Winning Starts With a Decision, Kelly Mallinson’s Mindset for Growth

What if the biggest obstacle to building a successful business isn't strategy, but the story you're telling yourself? In this episode, Blue Diamond leader Kelly Mallinson shares how a simple mindset shift helped her overcome discouragement, rebuild momentum, and continue growing her doTERRA business after nearly a decade in the profession. Listeners will learn practical strategies for enrolling customers, finding builders, following up effectively, hosting local events, and staying focused when results don't come as quickly as expected. Kelly opens up about her journey from stay-at-home mom and former psychiatric nurse to successful business leader. She shares how personal product experiences sparked her belief in the products, why action always beats overthinking, and how gratitude and mindset have played a critical role in her growth. If you've ever questioned whether you can build the business you want, this conversation will remind you that success often begins with a decision. Key Takeaways: * Success starts with mindset. Your beliefs often determine your results before your strategy does. * Consistent action is more important than endless learning. Income-producing activities create momentum. * Follow-up matters. Many potential customers simply need additional touchpoints and conversations. * Finding builders requires asking directly and creating opportunities for people to see what's possible. Join us for the live recording of these interviews and get your questions answered: https://sharesuccess.com/doterra-business-success-podcast/ [https://sharesuccess.com/doterra-business-success-podcast/]

How Vulnerability Became Dr. Laura Ricci’s Greatest Business Strategy

In this powerful episode, Diamond leader Dr. Laura Ricci shares her incredible journey from physical therapist to successful doTERRA leader. After battling a rare cancer diagnosis, multiple major surgeries, and an identity crisis that forced her to step away from her profession, Laura discovered essential oils during one of the most challenging seasons of her life. What began as skepticism quickly turned into a mission to help others. Along the way, Laura learned lessons about fear, vulnerability, self-compassion, personal development, and the power of sharing your story. In this conversation, you'll learn: * Why fear is often a sign you're moving toward growth * How vulnerability creates trust and connection * The mindset shift that helped Laura finally reach Diamond * Why storytelling is one of the most important business skills you can develop * How to attract builders instead of only customers * The role of personal development in long-term success * Why self-compassion and healthy boundaries matter * How Laura overcame limiting beliefs and learned to trust herself If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, afraid to take the next step, or uncertain about your potential, this episode will leave you inspired to keep moving forward. Join us for the live recording of these interviews and get your questions answered: https://sharesuccess.com/doterra-business-success-podcast/ [https://sharesuccess.com/doterra-business-success-podcast/]

Why Serving One Person at a Time Built Her doTERRA Momentum

Today we sit down with Carol Turner, whose journey into dōTERRA began during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. After facing major health challenges and searching for answers, Carol discovered more than products. She discovered a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and a different way to serve others. Carol shares the powerful lessons she's learned along the way, including: * Service Over Selling: Why seeing one person instead of seeing a sale changed everything. * The Slow Growth Mindset: How focusing on relationships created stronger momentum than chasing numbers. * The One-on-One Advantage: Why personal conversations and authentic connection became her most effective approach. If you've ever felt pressure to move faster, do more, or chase bigger numbers, this episode is a reminder that lasting impact often starts with simply helping one person. Join us for the live recording of these interviews and get your questions answered: https://sharesuccess.com/doterra-business-success-podcast/ [https://sharesuccess.com/doterra-business-success-podcast/]

Why She Refused to Quit — Even When Her Entire Life Fell Apart

What happens when the business you built to protect your family becomes the very thing that holds you together when that family falls apart? In this episode, Andy Goddard sits down with Cachay Wyson, a doTERRA Blue Diamond with 16 years in the business, for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations we've had on this show. Cachay shares how she built her business while hiding a pregnancy, quit and came back while racing to Blue Diamond in 28 days, and then watched her entire "why" collapse during a devastating divorce two years ago. Today she's rebuilding slowly, intentionally, and authentically, and she has a lot to say about what really matters. Whether you're just starting out, coming back after a hard season, or wondering why your leaders have gone quiet, this episode will remind you why your integrity is your greatest business asset.

You Were Made for More: Sherrie Ferrell on Resilience, Recovery, and doTERRA Success

Sherrie's journey into doTERRA was not a polished one. She stumbled into enrollment after buying a homemade roller bottle for her husband's allergies, could not find anyone willing to sign her up, and eventually paid $35 for a wholesale account thinking it was like a Sam's Club membership. With no oils, no upline support, and no computer, she taught her first class from handwritten notes she pulled together after Googling "how to teach a doTERRA class." What she lacked in knowledge she made up for in passion, and that passion is what built her business in the early years. The road to Blue Diamond was far from straight. Sherrie hit Gold, then toggled between Gold and Diamond for years while navigating a serious antibiotic reaction that affected her nervous system, the passing of a close Platinum leader on her team, and deep personal confidence struggles. She had never seen herself as a leader. The turning point came when she stopped and invested heavily in personal development through books, prayer, and growth programs before re-committing to the business with full clarity about who she was and what she was building. The systems that ultimately carried her to Blue Diamond are refreshingly simple. She runs customer appreciation events quarterly, uses a paper checklist to onboard every new enrollee, schedules the membership overview before anyone leaves the room, and runs a six-day Oil Camp program every other month to keep customers engaged and loyal. Her PGV has stayed above 2,000 consistently, a reflection of how seriously she takes retention over raw enrollment numbers. A few standout moments from this episode: * Sherrie's first thought when she hit Diamond was "Oh no, I'm going to have to wear high heels now." * She met a new builder at a customer appreciation event who had tried the business years earlier and came back, leading to her Diamond qualification. * Her grandson's anxiety and OCD transformed after starting omegas, Adaptiv, and Serenity, which deepened her conviction about sharing these products with others. A few resources mentioned in this episode: The Live Guide, which Sherrie uses as the foundation for her membership overviews, can be purchased at doterra.com or downloaded for free. And if you are ready to build your own Oil Camp experience, the original template and step-by-step setup guide is available at Oil Camp Academy. Live Guide (purchase): https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/live-guide [https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/live-guide] Live Guide (free download): https://media.doterra.com/us/en/brochures/live.pdf [https://media.doterra.com/us/en/brochures/live.pdf] Oil Camp Academy: https://www.oilcampacademy.com/ [https://www.oilcampacademy.com/] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who is ready to go all in. We will see you next time.