Thursday, February 28, 2008

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)

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Great job everyone! This event was first class all the way! Thank you!