O2 GROW Experience 2014
Convention 2014 Recap
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I can't begin to explain what an absolutely inspiring and awakening experience the 2014 Origami Owl National Convention was. The feeling of so many women (and men... or MOO's) in one space all driving themselves towards their goals, being a Force For Good, and the emotional we all immediately had with each other was palpable. Team mates of ours that we have never met face to face, and only seen a tiny picture over Facebook have become some of the people I have spoken to most in the last 10 days. I can't wait to share everything we experienced with you, from the New Product Releases to the fun Photo Booths, and Break Out Sessions!
***This newsletter will give an overview and highlights of some Break Out Sessions. However, it will include more of new products, and new benefits specifically for Origami Owl Designers! I will be publishing individual newsletters for the breakout sessions that Martha and I attended. We want to make sure you get ALL of the info and not just a little snippet of what we learned!
Starting the Journey!
It's so crazy that this company we partner with was all started with a dream for a car! My story with Origami Owl may have started with the need for some extra money to cover bills, but this convention was the catalyst I needed to reinvent myself and my WHY!
And it all started with a plane ride with little pink Olive the Owl.....
The Grand Entrance
Walking up to the Convention Center in Phoenix, not knowing what to expect, but knowing it was going to be EPIC, this is what we saw..... an enormous window plastered with the O2 GROW Experience... can you say OMG!
How many of us do you think can fit in here?
This enormous Take Out Box was one of the first things we saw that really made me realize this experience was going to be larger than life. I mean it's ENORMOUS! But in true O2 fashion, Martha and I made sure to give it the O2 LOVE it deserved!
O2 STORE
The Origami Owl Store was probably one of the biggest hits of Convention! Yes, almost all of the items are going to be available in the back office under Business Supplies soon, but the experience of walking into a convention all to EVERYTHING O2 was like nothing else. On top of the AMAZEBALLS items that were available, the most memorable part were the relationships we formed while standing in the 2 hour line! (Yes you read that right... 2 HOURS!) But it was all worth it! 20 minutes after standing in line you would have thought the 12 women we were standing behind and in front of were our friends for years and years. We connected with them so fast and in such a way that it was almost like we all could see each other in a year and it would deb like no time had passed! Truly an O2 family!
THE JEEP!
Even though Martha and I didn't win the Jeep (sniff sniff), we did get the opportunity to see it in person first and envision our epic road trip back to the East Coast if we by some chance won!
Not Just a Name Tag
How cute is this right? This is not just a name tag to me. Yes it tells what my name is and where I am from, but to me it is my Journey Tag! When I look at this I see all of the effort I have put into my business to get to where I am today. It shows me where I need to improve, and the attention I need to give both my personal business equally with supporting and mentoring my Team to get me to the next level. This is my Journey Tag!!!
We Tell Stories with Jewelry!
Come on, how cute is this! These signs were posted EVERYWHERE, and not just in the convention center, but on the streets of Phoenix and at the hotels Designers were staying also! This was while waiting in line for the O2 STORE and it is a picture I will cherish as the beginning of a beautiful experience!
LOVE from The Nest
This is the first thing we saw once we came into the warehouse... mind you this was after exiting the bus into a dance party that made us FEEL the aura of The Nest and how much they LOVE us and what they do. This wall is constructed from delivery boxes and was designed by the warehouse workers!
Lets take the tour...
Just the start!
This is the first large view we had of the warehouse. The first thing that caught my eye was the O2 blue floor (I know I'm such a girl!) but also the massive amounts of business supplies that are being included in our Starter Kits and the expansive space (and this is only half of the warehouse!)
Quality and Compliance
This lovely little lady is one of many at the Nest who are responsible for checking the quality of incoming shipments and to check that the shipments are in compliance with the orders needed to go out! Everything at the Nest is handled with Love, so the next time you get a charm that may be missing a stone, or a plate that may have a tiny snag at the end, just remember that these workers check by hand and with their own 2 eyes. It's very intensive work and they understand the frustration... but good news! They will be expanding this department HUGE in the next few months!!!
IT Department
Obviously, this is not where Origami Owl's IT Department is stationed normally, BUT The Nest wanted us to see the faces of those who work so hard to help our businesses grow and who are designing the NEW BACK OFFICE!!!!! They were super funny and you could totally feel the love!
Hostess Exclusives!
Say Hello to our lovely workers who assemble our Hostess Exclusives for both ourselves and our beautiful hostesses!!!
Hostess Exclusive Part II
Each of these pieces included in the Hostess Exclusive are assembled by hand by this lovely lady right here! Can you imagine how dextrous she has to be to do this all day long!
STARTER KITS!
Our newly joining designers deserve only the best in their Starter Kits... and these are the guys who assemble them to ensure each designer gets just that! THANKS GUYS!
Welcome to the second part of The Nest!
This is just a snap shot of a larger area of The Nest dedicated specifically to packaging and shipping our orders!
Inventory Back Station
This station is where Inventory is tracked and reordered for their shelves to ensure we can almost always get what we need!
The "Light Picking System"
Have you ever wondered how the workers at The Nest know what we need for each order when our items are so itty bitty? Meet the Light Picking System... a container travels down the conveyer on the right... when that order is being packed, ONLY the lights for the items needed for that order come on letting the workers know exactly what needs to be packed, and letting the Inventory Specialists know exactly what needs to be ordered when supplies get low!
Packaging and Labeling
Once orders have been filled on the upper level of the Order Station, they are then sent on conveyer belts to the lower level to be packaged (each box is assembled by hand) and labeled to be shipped!
LOVE
Some of our Shipping workers at The Nest showed us the O2 Love and really made us feel at home! It's truly a family and we are all a part of it!!!!
THE END!
How cool was that tour of our Warehouse! I know I loved it and meeting those who make our businesses so much better and work smoothly really connected us!!
Meet your Senior Director!
I have been very lucky to have formed a very close relationship with Jen Cascella, our Senior Director! She is truly an inspiration and lives the O2 Dream. She may only live 45 minutes away, but we have spent the most time together in the time I have known her at this years Convention in Phoenix!
Our First View of General Session!
Can you say pandemonium!!! Imagine 4,400 Origami Owl Designers running full speed, jumping on chairs, waving light up signs, and using blow horns to guide their teams to where they are sitting! It was crazy, but I will never forget it!
Lets talk about the benefits of Ice!
One of the slides that stuck with me most was this one. Some people see the glass half empty... some see the glass as half full... Origami Owl see what the benefits of ice are to get the water to the top!
{Welcome SWAROVSKI Crystals to the O2 Family}
AHHHH!!!!
Origami Owl will be doubling their Earring line with SWAROVSKI Crystals!
Meet the New Hexagon Crystal!
{NEW DESIGNER BENEFITS!!!}
HEALTHCARE!
Origami Owl is revolutionizing the Direct Sales Industry by being the first to offer Affordable HEALTHCARE to it's Designers!
for more info visit the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/O2HealthcarePlan/
Become a Child Help Ambassador!
Our Partnership with Child Help has brought us a new charm (the dove) and also the opportunity to make a difference in your community! Coming soon we as Origami Owl Designers will have the opportunity to be trained as a Child Help Embassador to teach a curriculum in local schools to raise awareness against child abuse and Bullying!
O2 Academy
I apologize for not getting a photo of the new O2 Academy Logo, but inside this virtual academy, you as an O2 Designer will be able to accomplish Origami Owl training to better your business, learn the Child Help curriculum should you choose, connect with your College Credits (YEP! O2 has partnered with multiple colleges with discounted and scholarship rates to earn college degrees exclusively!), and to train New Designers and Owlettes with their own virtual portals!
Where are my Brides at??
Introducing an entire collection dedicated to that very special day! Including charms, plates, and our exclusive bouquet pin to carry memories with you as you walk down the aisle!
Lanyard Locket Ambassadors!
We all know people who wear Lanyards at their jobs (including me!) Check out this beautiful way to wear your story to show your coworkers and patients!
THE CORE COLLECTION!
Unlike any other bangle or simplistic collection on the market today, the CORE Collection has unlimited personalization possibilities with beautiful meaning to each piece. Each charm can be worn on a Bangle or on a Necklace and opens a whole new door for us to make more connections!
Can you spot the new charms?
These are just a few of MAY new charms being released!! Including the potted plant, kettle ball, stack of books with apple, and a globe!
EXCLUSIVE Designer Charms to tell YOUR Story
With each promotion on the origami Owl Career Plan, you will receive a rank specific charm (Designer to ETL), Promote to Director and receive an Exclusive Blue Crystal Locket with Director Charm and o2 Plate, Reach Senior Director and receive a Senior Director Tag and Charm, Promote to EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and receive a DIAMOND ENCRUSTED LOCKET AND DIAMOND ENCRUSTED CHARM!!! What What!?!!?!?!
Leather Wrap Lockets!
I apologize for the small picture, but check out our new Leather Wrap Bracelets compatible with our new Twist Locket Bracelet!
{BREAK OUT SESSIONS}
Maximizing your Earning Potential
BY FAR the best breakout session of convention. Meet Heather Hall, an amazing designer, and member of Origami Owl's MILLION DOLLAR PARLIAMENT, and exclusive group of Designers whose Central Team Volume has reached over 1 MILLION DOLLARS IN 1 MONTH!!! If you hear me start to say "Put your big girl panties on and do the work" I got it from her! She drives her team by empowering members to work their businesses to where they want to be! By empowering Designers to take their businesses into their own hands with the help of their Mentor's example, her Designers have higher monthly averages in Earning Potential!
HERE TODAY, GONE TO MAUI!!
Who is going with me?????? I will be releasing a Newsletter specifically about the incentive trip including audio from the Incentive Trip Break Out Session. February 5-9 2015 we will all be in sunny Hawaii!!
Senior Team Leader Panel
This photo is not from this exact session, but it encompasses everything I learned to promote myself and my business to the higher ranks of the career plan, and it also taught me how to get you where you need to be as your Mentor! This panel was EXCLUSIVELY for Senior Team Leaders, and was a Q&A Session run by STL's who promoted to ETL or Higher in the past year. Their suggestions and support were wonderful and I can't wait to share it with you all!
{GALA}
2014 Origami Owl GROW Gala
I was very lucky to share this experience with Martha, both Designer on my team and also my Sister-In-Law. It's so fun to get dressed up and enjoy a night of celebrating everyone's accomplishments!
The Scene
Beautiful tables , a sit down dinner, awards ceremony, and of course the Jeep Giveaway! I may not have won the Jeep... but next year I am planning a road trip home for when they call my number!
In the Big Pretty Lights!
Special thanks to Martha for snapping this picture... Names scrolled across the screen for each level and we were able to catch mine for Senior Team Leader!
HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP!
YEP that's right, selfies with Bella and Chrissy! Without these two ladies I wouldn't be where I am today and I am sure you feel the same. Their inspiration and love for our businesses and personal well being is palpable and Martha and I were so lucky to meet them!!!
So tell me... Where will you GROW??
Team HOOT-Y-Bunch
Email: Hannflynn@gmail.com
Website: www.HillaryPerryman.origamiowl.com
Location: Juliustown, Springfield, NJ, United States
Phone: (609) 864-2210
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