ZriiNN

Between the afternoon hours of 2 and 5, some people hit a lull in their mental acuity and physical stamina.



But not me, not today. I have a rolling vista of Florida’s verdant greenery unfolding before me as I sit in the bedroom of the ZriiVost and gaze out the large windows. Guitar riffs of Guns N Roses are flowing from my iPod to my one functional eardrum. Add to that the fact that I have been refueling regularly with Zrii mini bottles all along our drive today from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale, and you have a perfect recipe for awareness at a whole new level!

I am not sure what our ETA in Fort Lauderdale is this evening, but if the trip really is 12 hours as indicated by our GPS guidance, we should be pulling in at about 7PM. That should leave us time for a light dinner and perhaps a nighttime stroll on the beach.



So, who doesn’t love Florida? Ask this question sometime to a group, and the silence will be deafening. There is so much to love here, especially for a member of Zrii Nation. With a booming population, a large number of entrepreneurial-minded people, and a health conscious mentality, the perfect storm (don’t read hurricane) is brewing for Zrii in The Sunshine State. And that perfect storm will spill over into our final two stops on the 2008 ZriiVost Tour in Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Our Florida builders have been consistent and very active since our pre-launch last fall. My fellow Co-Founders and I have made several trips here over the past year, and we absolutely love our Florida leaders! Bill Farley also loves Florida and spends a good deal of time here.



As we prepare for the next two days, our hearts are full of appreciation for the examples set by our IEs in Atlanta. We had a special meeting there last night in the open and airy CNN Center, which briefly became the ZriiNN Center. As many times as Deepak Chopra has been on CNN, that name seems appropriate!



In a city famous for big brands (Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, CNN, etc.) we are excited that this group of early adopters will make Zrii the next iconic brand in this classy city. Once again, we were privileged to spend time with 7-Stars Alvaro and Gloria Buitrago (who will be at EVERY stop on this leg of the tour). These two dynamos are a living, breathing example of the American Dream and they are a blessing to have in our family. Dave Matteson of Colorado Springs, on par to become a 7-Star this month, was also on hand. He was in town to train a new group of IEs he has recently sponsored in the Atlanta area. It is always a treat to work with Dave.





As we met with an enthused group of IE leaders on the ZriiVost after the meeting, the takeaway was clear. The opportunity in Atlanta is enormous (or as Kirby would say, gynormous)! We look forward to seeing a surge in this area in the near future, and many return trips for us that this will create. See you again soon!





Well, Guns N Roses has now been replaced with James Taylor, clear as ever in my noise cancellation headphones. They say you can tell a lot about someone by the music on their iPod. Right now I am enjoying a triangle of Guns N Roses, James Taylor, and Andrea Bocelli. Dichotomy plus one. Like our incredibly diverse and enjoyable group of Zrii IEs, great music comes in many forms, each with a valuable element to contribute.

Time to sign off for now. We are closing in on the famed Gold Coast, where the buildings reach high, the warm ocean glistens, and the Zrii flows freely.

Zriiyaa,

Clint (Foghorn Leghorn, Foggie, Clintus Maximus, etc.)

Palmetto and Peaches

Greetings once again from the ZriiVost! This time we are cruising down I-85 in the always hospitable American Southeast.

Yesterday we began the final leg of the 2008 ZriiVost Tour in Greenville, South Carolina. In the Palmetto State, we felt blessed for being so well received in the land of sparring Gamecocks and Tigers. (For the uninformed, those would be the mascots for the University of South Carolina and Clemson, respectively). An enthusiastic crowd was on hand last night to take in all things Zrii. In terms of percentages, we may have had the largest group of guests ever at a ZriiVost stop. 5-Star David Huerta, an emerging leader in the Hispanic market, was on hand with a group of very attentive guests. Other local leaders were also present with team members and guests, including 5-Star Dr. Connie Godenick and 3-Star Derrick Jones. We were also privileged to be joined by 7-Stars Alvaro and Gloria Buitrago, who made the drive up from Atlanta to be with their team members. Alvaro and Gloria always bring such a fresh and inspiring spirit with them wherever they go.

Everyone in attendance loved the video we showed of 10-Star Marc Shinsato picking up his new BMW, which is reimbursed each month by Zrii. From the BMW reimbursement program, to the Hawaii incentive trip, to the new Zrii Office, to exciting sales tools, to the telling of the Zrii story, the meeting crackled. And what a treat for this group to hear from Scientific Advisory Board member and Zrii formulator Daniel Rhoda! I love sharing the stage with Daniel. He brings an even keel, straightforward authenticity to the Zrii family. It sets a tone of realness that resonates with people everywhere. Add to that his unique and pleasing brand of humor, and it’s little wonder he is in such demand in the field. (I must add this though…even though he knows that the battles between our rival high schools in New England normally end with my school on top - in both sport and academics - he is so good about it!)

Zrii IEs, guests, and the corporate staff enjoyed mingling on the ZriiVost after the meeting with healthy snacks. The ZriiVost makes for an iconic photo backdrop, and many cameras got a workout last night. Flash after flash after flash illuminated the stately coach and scores of smiling Zrii family members standing in front.

The South Carolina group was also introduced to our new Sales Director, Jon McGarry, our new Sales Manager, Brandon Day, and our new Events Coordinator, Taylor Kirby. Yes, Zrii has been busy making many key hires and promotions lately, and these three key corporate players are evidence of that.

Well, we just passed over the state line into Georgia, and I am hungry for a peach. I have to say, I love peaches. I love how sweet and juicy they are. Even when they are a little tart, peaches always satisfy. After I get my fill on peaches, I look forward to our meeting tonight at the Omni Hotel in the CNN Center in Atlanta. As most everyone knows, Atlanta truly is a world-class city, and the business capital of the South. And tonight, it is the setting for our next ZriiVost stop! Look for my report tomorrow, which I will write as we make our 12 hour ride in the ZriiVost to southern Florida.

Bye for now,

Clint (Clintus Maximus, Foghorn Leghorn, etc...)