Rocking the Old Pueblo

Tucson. When you hear that word, certain unique images come readily to mind. For me, these images include turquoise stones, Sabino Canyon, Saguaro cactus, and Lute Olson's Wildcats. There is nowhere in the world quite like Tucson. It is a community that has vibes and vistas all its own.

After our delightful visit to the "Old Pueblo" yesterday, I can truly say that there is a new image that will come to mind when I hear the word Tucson from this day forth. That image is a jam packed Zrii Prosperity meeting, filled with some of the most driven, aware, and balanced people I have ever met. Over 300 individuals packed the Inn and Suites Hotel to welcome us, size up the ZriiVost, and take in all things Zrii. Only a handful made the trip from Phoenix, so this was a bonafide Tucson crowd. For the second night in a row, it was standing room only. Scores of guests joined the leaders of some of Zrii's fastest growing organizations for some light, luster, splendor, and prosperity.

Once again, Scientific Advisory Board member Dan Rhoda made a lasting impression with his eloquent distillation of the core principles of Ayurveda, and the powerful makeup of the Zrii formulation. It is clear that Dan's addresses are leaving an indelible impact on everyone who hears them. You will not want to miss any meeting where Dan is scheduled to speak, or any SAB conference call where he will be a guest. Curtis once again had MC honors. He is so smooth in this role, he should host the Academy Awards. Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Jon Stewart hold nothing on him! I presented some of the elements of our unique prosperity plan and our collective opportunity for financial wellness. Kirby, as per usual, wrapped the meeting with a strong statement about our position as a company, where we have been, and where we are all heading together. His patriarchal presence is always reassuring.

Hats off to 7-Stars Eric and Tricia Albrechtsen of Florence, AZ, who have worked diligently over the past few months with regular trips to Tucson to build that area. Several major leaders have now emerged in Tucson, including 7-Stars Blue and Colt Elam. The Elams are becoming household names in Zrii, and we all feel inspired when we observe their significant success so early on. Newly minted 6-Star Cynthia Cross (in two months, no less) and 5-Star stay-at-home mom Brooke Hunt (and her husband, now affectionately known as "Mr. Brooke Hunt") were also in attendance with many of their excited team members. Cynthia and Brooke are flat out getting it done!

As we took off from Tucson this morning and gained altitude, a beautiful vista stretching from the airport on up to Oro Valley opened up before me. How inspired I felt at that moment by the people of this special area.

So, we wrap our first week of the first leg of the 2008 ZriiVost Tour. We saw nearly 1,000 IEs and guest in our first three stops. Even though we will use the weekend to rest up and refuel, we are very excited for next week's California destinations - San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. Check the meetings page at zrii.com for exact locations. I will be joined next week by Curtis, Ryan (The Older) Thompson, Ryan (The Younger) Fleming, and Dan Rhoda. Who knows, maybe Kirby will even make an appearance. And of course, we will be joined by the finest IEs in the Golden State, and a large number of guests as well. Ryan Thompson, who has been busy all week with Prosperity Meetings in the East Coast, is very excited to join us on the Tour. Curtis and I are thrilled to have our one-of-a kind partner and amigo back on the bus! We look forward to seeing all of you in a few short days. The California stops wil be just as special as all of the preceding stops as the ZriiVost Tour rolls on!

I am back in the office now, and it has changed yet again. Now that we have acquired virtually all of the office space in our building, Tracy has our redecoration operation in full swing! Things are evolving each day, and the HQ is becoming positively Zrii-ified.

Quick update on our growth: After a huge growth month in January, we are about to close another stellar month of stout growth across the company! Sales revenues are up by a large margin month over month yet again. Average daily enrollments are way up. And convention sign-ups are skyrocketing! Make sure you register for ILLUMINATION and reserve your place in history before the seats are gone.

And don't forget, if you have not yet earned a share in the Fast Stat Bonus Pool or been paid as a 6-Star since December, you must do so in February to begin qualifying for our incentive trip to beautiful Cancun, Mexico. There has been a great deal of activity in the field this past week as IEs are qualifying themselves for this incredible trip to the Palace at Barcelo Maya - a luxurious, new, 5-Star resort on a gorgeous Caribbean beach.

I'll catch up with you next week from Southern California - yet another warm place to be this time of year. Are you seeing a trend?

Zriiyaa,

Clint (Foghorn Leghorn)

A Zrii monsoon in the desert

One of unavoidable side effects of owning a land yacht with every bell and whistle is the little fact about the bells and whistles. The more creature comforts you add, the more care your coach requires. Of course, anyone who owns a home is likely smiling knowingly in agreement, as the principle applies to just about everyone in some degree. Right now we are in a bus stop somewhere near Casa Grande repairing a flat tire and addressing a few other minor details. Fortunately, the ZriiVost, with its two generators and nine batteries, has cooperated by and large on the tour. By the way, every time I think of the nine batteries on this thing, I think of an earthworm. Don't they have something like nine hearts?

Well, yesterday's drive from Las Vegas to Phoenix was not without some drama. As anyone who has ever driven from Vegas to Phoenix knows, the one turn you don't miss is Highway 93 when you are on I-40. Well, we missed it. Our driver discovered his error 66 miles after the fact. So, in our roundabout route, we were able to discover the wonderful city of Prescott. Or, as some Arizonans are wont to say, "PRESScut." We were a little embarrassed to pull into the Marriott - Buttes Resort in Tempe late, but the reception we received as the ZriiVost pulled in sure made us feel better. A large crowd of excited (and forgiving) IEs and guests greeted us with applause, whoops, and hollers. Within minutes, the food spread of healthy snacks was in place and the reception reached a fever pitch.

Conveniently, the Prosperity Meeting was also held right there in the Marriott, in a ballroom only 50 yards or so from the ZriiVost itself. Close to 400 people attended. It is incredible when you consider that a few weeks ago we decided to take the ZriiVost to Phoenix, and like clockwork more people showed up than attend many companies' annual conventions! This is obviously the result of strong local leadership, which Zrii has in spades in the Phoenix area. The energy in the room was spectacular. Curtis kept things hopping as MC. Dan Rhoda shared his unique insights into Ayurveda and the power of our unique formulation, in a way that only he can. And he looked just like Steve Jobs (with some extra hair) doing it. I addressed the topic of our singular opportunity for prosperity. I mentioned the fact that Bill Farley was one of the first investors in Starbucks. Nice timing, huh? Yes, our founder knows how to spot a billion dollar brand in the making! Aren’t you glad to be a part of this one?

Based on the number of tear-off presentations that were sold, we can now expect over 25,000 new Zrii presentations to be shared in the coming months in the Phoenix area. Wow!

Many of Zrii's finest IE leaders were in attendance and were recognized. They included 9-Stars Tyler Daniels and Marcell Niederhauser, 7-Stars Eric and Tricia Albrechtsen, 7-Star Mark Rogers, 6-Star Joe Profaizer, 6-Star Martin Aiono, 5-Star Dr. Andreas Boettcher, and many others too numerous to name. The stars were definitely out!

The connection that took place between IE leaders, guests, new team members, and members of the corporate team was very special. It was a night to remember - especially as we consider that the work in Phoenix has only just begun. Imagine what the future holds! Congratulations Phoenix on the example you are setting to all of Zrii Nation.

This morning Kirby, Curtis and I joined some IEs, including professional golfer and new IE Matt Baird, at the beautiful Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler for a morning round of golf. The weather was just spectacular - 80 degrees and sunny - and the award winning course was in excellent condition. Matt shot a 68 (yes, you read that right!) and everyone enjoyed hitting that little white ball in such terrific weather in the month of February!

Well, we are about to pull out of our bus stop with a repaired tire and some spruced up accoutrements. We will be in Tucson soon. We can't wait to take in the beauty of Saguaro cacti! See you there!

Zriiyaa,

Clint (Foghorn Leghorn)

What happens in Vegas...

In patent contradiction to a popular ad campaign, what happened in Vegas will now be shared with the world.

Top of the morning to everyone in Zrii nation! We are currently pulling out of Las Vegas on our way to Phoenix. We leave with our first ZriiVost tour stop in the books, and with some special memories in our minds and recorded forever on film. Our videographer, Kyle Burdash, was with us yesterday and will be with us through the Phoenix events today. He will also make appearances with his HD video camera in hand later in the tour. Bill Farley is adamant about recording as much company history has possible - and these days Zrii is making plenty of history. So, many of you will meet Kyle in the coming months.

Soon after I finished my last blog, we pulled into a truck wash stop on the north end of Vegas. The ZriiVost had gathered some exterior grime and had become a cemetery for more than a few insects - so it needed a scrubbing. While the coach looked much improved after its soapy hose down, there were still a few areas that eluded perfection, at least in the mind of Kirby. So, upon stopping at Costco a few minutes later, Kirby was quick to toss some Armor All, Windex, and heavy duty paper towels into our cart. While at Costco, we also picked up a sushi platter, vegetable tray, and some turkey wraps for our VIP reception at Sunset Park. We also pleased Dan with the purchase of some organic vegetable snack packs.

Our next stop was Sunset Park. With a reception looming at 4:00 PM, we went right to work preparing the ZriiVost and our healthy snacks. Kirby and Ryan polished up the wheels, tires, and other minor exterior blights. Our driver Tony also helped spiff things up. Curtis went to work repositioning our luggage and mini bottles underneath the coach (his fascination with luggage positioning is much appreciated). I went to work setting up our food spread. (Fortunately, our full size refrigerator keeps things cool in transition.) With our living room and bedroom pop-outs in place, the awnings pulled down to provide some cool shade, the ZriiVost all shined up, and a spread of mini bottles and tasty treats in place, we were ready for our the reception.

Mingling with some of Las Vegas’ finest for an hour in a half was a delight. One of the most impactful stories to come out of the reception involved our new friend Lisa. Lisa was driving around town yesterday afternoon speaking with her mom on the phone. Her mom lives in Temecula, CA, and was telling Lisa all about her exciting new venture with Zrii. While Lisa was hearing about this incredible Ayurvedic product endorsed by the Chopra Center for the first time, she looked out her car window and what did she see? Why, the ZriiVost of course! So, she followed us into Sunset Park, parked right next to us, and approached us to find out what this land yacht was all about, as well as to sample Zrii for the first time. As she was asking me about the formulation, Dan appeared from the back of the bus. This moment would be akin to having someone ask me about golf, and then having Tiger Woods appear. Truly, a “stars aligning” moment!

Our VIP reception of over 50 leaders and guests was followed by a Prosperity Meeting in nearby Henderson, which was attended by over 100 people. We heard from 9-Stars Tyler Daniel and Marcell Niederhauser. Other IE luminaries in attendance included Valerie and Brian Smith, Barry Comeaux, and Field Advisory Board members Bonnie Heverly and William Boles.

I acted as MC, and corporate speakers consisted of Curtis, and Kirby, with special guest and Scientific Advisory Board member Dan Rhoda. Of course, Dan wowed the crowd with his eloquence in introducing Ayurvedic concepts and reviewing the history and benefits of our singular formulation. Curtis inspired us all with a charge to do the little things in growing our Zrii business. After his remarks, I think we will all always remember the difference between 211 and 212 degrees. Kirby gave us all a poignant reminder of our historic beginnings, and a promise of life changing event at ILLUMINATION in May.

After the meeting, Zrii IEs and guests joined some of our newest team members and boarded the ZriiVost, parked strategically in front of the building and bathed in floodlights. A highlight of the evening was the unveiling of a mini-ZriiVost, created by Zrii IEs Dr. Tom and Amy Czyz of Arizona. Tom purchased a brand new Dodge Caravan, loaded it to the hilt with satellite TV and all the goodies, and wrapped it with a full-body wrap that mimics the ZriiVost wrap! He is following the ZriiVost to every tour stop, and he will be giving this stunning vehicle away to one of his team members in a drawing he will hold at ILLUMINATION. Wow!

We capped the evening off with a delicious and nutritious meal at Jasmine Thai Gourmet, operated by Zrii IE Steve Petrack, who graciously hosted us. Who doesn’t love great Thai food??

Well, it is Wednesday morning and Phoenix lies ahead! As I finish this blog entry, Kirby is studying his gourmet organic chocolate bar (a gift we all received from Valerie Smith) Curtis is once again reading his emails, Ryan is on the phone with 7-Star Trisha Albrechtsen planning our VIP reception in Phoenix, Dan is looking through our fridge, and Kyle is reviewing yesterday’s video. Life is swell on the ZriiVost.

See you in Phoenix in a few hours!

Zriiyaa,

Clint (Foghorn Leghorn)

On the road to Vegas

Hello Zrii nation!!

This first blog entry comes to you from the ZriiVost itself. We are in the desert between Mesquite and Las Vegas, NV. Mobile broadband connections are very cool! On this leg of the ZriiVost tour, I am joined by Kirby Zenger, Curtis Call, Dan Rhoda, and Ryan Fleming. And our driver Tony. For those of you who have not yet met Ryan Fleming, he is our sales coordinator, and works closely with the field - so you will meet him soon!

Yesterday afternoon we departed from Zrii headquarters in Draper, UT. A few hours later, we stopped in Beaver, UT for our first diesel fill-up. 150 gallons later, we were on our way (this fuel should last us about 1,500 miles). While we were watching the gallons tick away over one hundred and beyond, Dan Rhoda submitted the idea that we should purchase carbon offset credits each time we take the ZriiVost on tour. The idea was well received by the group and we are happy to announce that this beautiful red ZriiVost coach now has a streak of green!

Presently, I am sitting on the suede sofa next to Kirby. He is watching the cult classic movie, "Sixth Sense" on satellite. Across from me, Dan Rhoda is working away on our first batch of product FAQs, which will be posted on zrii.com, hopefully within the next week. Further down the coach, Curtis is reviewing his emails and Ryan is confirming some details for tomorrow's stop in Phoenix.

We are all still basking in bit of a natural high after the events of last weekend. Our first ever Field Advisory Board (FAB) meeting and the weekend training event put on by Z All Stars really delivered a lot of excitement. Not just for the field, but for us as well! So many of you traveled to be a part of the weekend, and our collective belief and confidence in our future is as high as ever. And with good reason! Our field leadership is the best that any of us has ever seen. That field leadership is responsible for the incredibly high level of daily activity in and around Zrii. Our pre-launch has set records in the industry. We launch in 90 days and our ILLUMINATION launch event will set even more records. With all of this excitement as a backdrop, the timing is perfect to embark on the first leg of the ZriiVost Tour!

We are all excited for the next few days. We will be attending events in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson. Next week we will be in San Diego, Costa Mesa, and Los Angeles, CA. And then in the following week we will visit the Bay Area and Sacramento, CA. If you live within a few hundred miles of these markets, you won't want to miss these Prosperity meetings! Make sure you send your guests as well - these events will not disappoint!

Well, we are coming up on Vegas. Soon we will be mingling with hundreds of you as we bask in the iconic essence of our billion dollar brand in the making.

Look for more updates soon!

Zriiyaa,

Clint McKinlay (a.k.a. Foghorn Leghorn)

ZriiVost Tour Begins Today!

First Stop: Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community, Henderson, NV.

You won't want to miss the ultimate branding land yacht as it cruises to a city near you.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to rub shoulders with and learn from the elite Zrii leadership. Each ZriiVost Tour stop includes a special VIP reception in and around the ZriiVost itself followed by an open Prosperity Meeting at a nearby location.

For those of you who live in other parts of the country, we have not forgotten you! This is just the first leg of the 2008 ZriiVost Tour, click here to view additional dates and locations.


For those of you living in the Tempe, AZ area, see you tomorrow at the Marriott-Buttes Resort!