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...)