More than 10,000 of you have already signed up for MonaVie Perks Retail Rewards, and we have enjoyed hearing your stories of savings!

For example:

• A recently married couple from Florida texted their upline to report that they had saved $170 in just two days with MonaVie Perks Retail Rewards! "What a difference this program is going to make to so many families," says upline Chris P.
• A distributor recently used the Retail Rewards card to save $50 off a hotel room while attending his son’s out-of-town sporting event. In that one instance, he paid for one-third of his monthly AutoShip!
• Another distributor estimated she would save $1,000 per year using the Retail Rewards card at retailers she already frequents.

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Being as curious as the next person, I was anxious to see what deals were available to me in my neck of the woods, which happens to be right around where MonaVie Corporate is located in South Jordan, Utah.

As a family man, I instinctively looked for events or restaurants we could enjoy together, and not break the bank. I found…

• Buy one, get one free at Mountain Mike’s Pizza
• 2-for-1 admission to Classic Waterpark
• 2-for-1 at Marble Slab Creamery (ice cream)
• 2-for-1 admission to Momentum (indoor rock climbing)  

 Sometimes, though, you just want to leave the kids at home and enjoy some quiet time with that special someone. And, if you can save money while doing it, all the better. I found…

• Save up to 30% at Cinemark movie theaters
• $10 off at Madelines Steakhouse
• 2 for $5 at Coldstone

And these are just a few of the deals I found when searching by zip code. To tap into the nationwide deals, however, you’ll want to be sure to search the “Online Deals” portion of the site. To do this, log onto your Virtual Office, click “MV Perks,” and proceed to the Retail Rewards website. Once on the site, click “Online Deals” and you can search alphabetically for deals nationwide.

Have fun, have savings, and, as always, let me hear about your good experiences by leaving a comment below.

Brian Gill

Sr. Director of Corporate Communications, MonaVie

Not all experiences are created equal. The majority of experiences we have in the course of a week or month are soon forgotten and do little to change the course of our lives. But when you think about it, the experiences that have had the power to touch, change or move you, and remain forever etched in your mind, have a common thread. Usually, it’s because someone you love, trust or admire shares something with you that has personally affected them or motivated them to change their life.

The Importance of Creating an Experience

Isn’t that the reason that the Community Commerce^SM business model is so powerful? As discussed in a recent blog, this model is successful because it’s based on building relationships within the communities to which we belong and then creating experiences within those relationships that move people to seek a more meaningful life. Many of today’s business leaders are just now beginning to discover what many MonaVie distributors already know—it’s about the experience!

When Southwest Airlines goes out of its way to please a customer, they know that by providing one customer a great experience, that customer has the potential to become a brand ambassador and share experiences that can shape the opinions of others. This is why they have a dedicated team of representatives listening on social media channels, handling complaints, informing their communities about inclement weather and offering discounts on flights. The team’s goal is to create memorable experiences that result in loyalty and repeat business. It’s all about the customer experience.

Successful distributors know that they must do much more than merely contact someone. New customers and distributors are created when individuals have positive, personal experiences at a friend’s tasting party or at a MonaVie-sponsored event. Our whole goal for corporate events like MonaVie 2.0, I Am MonaVie Tour or MonaVie Convention, is to create a memorable experience that moves attendees to action and ultimately to make changes that will improve the quality of their life.

How Are You Creating Experiences?

With the advent of social media channels, communication has never been so convenient. You can text, post on Facebook, tweet on Twitter, email and maybe even make an actual call on the phone! But is convenience somehow replacing experiences? When you reach out to those you want to share MonaVie with, how are you creating experiences?

I want to know!

Share with me the best ways you have shared MonaVie with others by leaving a comment below.

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Sponsor a Child with the MORE Project

Each year during the holidays, I look forward to when The MORE Project places its Christmas tree in the lobby of MonaVie Corporate. The ornaments on the tree consist of a picture of a child from Brazil with some basic information about who they are and what they would want or need for Christmas.

Last year I chose an ornament that featured a boy who appeared to be somewhere between the ages of my own two boys, hoping they would identify with him. Before placing the ornament on our own Christmas tree that night, I asked my kids to give him a name. They chose the name “Bartokamos,” and we spent the balance of the evening talking about how our relatively small contribution would provide Bartokamos with food, clothing, and a gift that holiday season.

Over the years, as we’ve continued this tradition, I’ve come to realize what I—and what my family—really need for Christmas…and that is an opportunity to serve others in a meaningful way. I can’t think of a more worthy cause than The MORE Project, so when I heard about their goal to sponsor 100 children by the end of the year (watch video), I wanted to share my experience with you.

If you are blessed with surplus this year—or even if you have to make a few sacrifices—I encourage you to sponsor a child through The MORE Project. I assure you there are many children just like Bartokamos who are counting on your generosity. For more information, click here.

If you’d like to share your experiences with The MORE Project Sponsor a Child program, or similar experience, leave a comment below.

Brian Gill

Sr. Director of Corporate Communications

MonaVie firmly believes that community commerce^SM is the key to creating new jobs and strengthening the world economy. That’s because MonaVie’s powerful business model utilizes the marketing power of people who are entrepreneurs, just like you.

Now, it appears that notable people are stepping forward and embracing this very notion. In a recent interview with a CBS Philadelphia affiliate TV station, CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley remarked about the surprising growth of the American economy during the 3rd quarter of 2011, more than doubling in rate from 1.2% to 2.5% over the previous two quarters:

"Washington had gridlocked over the deficit problem. Wall Street had panicked and what happened? The rest of the country just went out and grew the economy. So I am beginning to think that the center of the universe here in America is not in Washington or on Wall Street, but it's out there with everybody else..."

Steve Strauss, USA Today's small business expert, has also written strong words reinforcing the role of community commerce leaders in today's economy: "Only entrepreneurs can save the world. Why? Because entrepreneurs go where governments fear to tread...they actually care about making a difference."

As the No. 1 opportunity in community commerce, we want to help you, and every entrepreneur just like you, to better understand what a great opportunity MonaVie represents for people everywhere, as we all pursue "A More Meaningful Life."

During the past eight months since I started working at MonaVie, I have been amazed—and I’m not easily amazed.

In my past, I had the good fortune to work on infomercials for cable television, and I’ve had the opportunity to work on product development for a few direct sales companies. As a result, I had a healthy respect for the power of direct sales and personal marketing. But it wasn’t until I began working at MonaVie and started seeing the personal impact that MonaVie’s Community Commerce business model has on people’s lives that I gained a true appreciation for the beauty and power of what we offer. What I’ve learned as I’ve watched successful distributors at work is that community commerce is all about building relationships within the communities to which you belong and then recommending the products that you believe in to the people with whom you interact. No one does this better or in a more genuine way than MonaVie distributors. During the past few months as I have traveled extensively to meet with distributors across the vast MonaVie network, I have seen how our remarkable products have brought hope and renewed health to hundreds of thousands of people. Equally as moving are the stories of how MonaVie’s business opportunity has saved homes, cars and families struggling to survive one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression.

As many of you have shared your incredible stories of success with me, I have felt humbled, honored and amazed to be part of a company that is changing the lives of people from every walk of life. And I have felt even more motivation to make sure that what we are doing to create MonaVie 2.0—our strategy to take our company to the next phase of success and significance—will offer everyone involved the opportunity to achieve an even more meaningful life.

If you’re not already planning to join us in Dallas on January 13–14, please mark your calendar and click here to register for this historic meeting. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be in attendance where we are set to reveal a whole new MonaVie to the world.

In the meantime, if you need inspiration to remember why you do what you do, visit the MonaVie Media Center to view “100 Testimonials in 100 Days”—firsthand accounts of distributors’ stories that will move and motivate you.

After you take a look, let me know what you think by leaving a comment below. If you’re like me, I think you will be amazed.

Sincerely,

Jeff Cohen
Chief Marketing Officer

In January 2011, MonaVie officially launched RVL, and, a year later, it is the premier weight management program on the market today. Thousands have tried the product, hundreds of thousands of pounds have been lost and, based on the volume of success stories we have received and continue to receive, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. And, the need has never been greater!

Here’s why:

• Obesity skyrocketing in the U.S. – 1 in 3 adults in the United States is considered obese.In 2000, no state had an obesity prevalence rate of 30% or more, and, in 2011, 12 states have eclipsed 30%.

• Diabetes on the rise – In 1995, only four states had a diabetes rate higher than 6%. Today, 43 states have a diabetes rate over 7%.

• 1 billion people overweight – The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1 billion adults are overweight, and believe that number will increase to 1.5 billion by 2015.

• Childhood obesity – And, it’s not just adults…globally over 42 million children under the age of five are overweight, and chances of these children becoming obese as adults is extremely high.

With so much in the world that we can’t control these days, one thing that we control—even with the looming holiday season — is our weight. MonaVie has made this easier than ever with a simple 1-2-3 system that manages weight in a healthy way.  Featuring a delicious shake mix, crave-worthy snack bar and all-natural, metabolism boosting supplement, this premier weight solution has everything you need to reach your ideal weight. The proof is in the success stories, the dramatic before and after pictures and the healthier lifestyles people are living, as they use and share RVL. To provide even more incentive for people to get healthier in the new year, MonaVie is launching the MonaVie RVLution in January 2012, which promises to be the biggest promotion in the history of our industry! Over the next few weeks, we will provide details on this monumental promotion.  However, one thing I can tell you now is that MonaVie is up to the challenge! We will be giving away $1 million in prizes…that’s right $1 million in prizes to those who join and participate in the coming RVLution!

Plan now to have a healthier, more meaningful life in 2012. Join the RVLution!

Let me know if you’ll be joining us, and leave a comment below!

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MonaVie Black Diamond Randy Haugen is part of the upcoming industry film, Forward: The Network Marketing Movie – and you can be too!

AVAIYA, the company producing the film, would like to include pictures of several network-marketing entrepreneurs in the mosaic for the Forward DVD cover artwork and within the film itself.

For a chance to “play a part”, go to http://www.forwardmovie.com/forward-movie-contest-signup/ and submit a photo today!

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Shante

MonaVie Chief Blogger

Randy Larsen (Founder, Vice Chairman, and Asia Pacific President) and Dallin Larsen (MonaVie Founder, Chairman, and CEO) commend the distributors of MonaVie Thailand for their strong resolve and determination to succeed, especially during this time. We know the historic floods in Thailand have impacted millions and we are grateful for everything you are doing to rally and to donate to those in needs.

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Shante
MonaVie Chief Blogger

A letter from Randy Larsen:

The spirit of giving is synonymous with MonaVie, and never was this more evident than when a group of distributors came together in response to the epic flooding that has impacted millions of people in Thailand.

While many anxiously await the full launch of MonaVie Thailand, we couldn’t be more thrilled as a group of 15–20 Thailand distributors, with compassionate hearts, banded together to organize and provide relief to hundreds of people afflicted by the worst flooding in Thailand in more than 80 years. These distributors perfectly exhibited the beauty of the MonaVie family and The MORE Project as they proactively went forth to give back to those in their local communities. They understood the tragedy firsthand and wanted to do MORE to make a difference—and they did just that.

I am proud to say that these gracious Thailand distributors, along with The MORE Project, raised more than 200,000 baht (THB) to provide food, sanitary items, and other relief supplies to nearly 1,000 families in the Uthaithani province of Thailand—the worst hit area of Thailand that has been underwater for a month. Families in this province have lost their homes and are now living in scattered shelters throughout the area.

Click here to view images and videos of this event.

Weeks earlier, MonaVie Thailand distributors visited the Taluk Village in the Chainat province and donated enough food and clean water to sustain members of 385 households for an entire week. MonaVie distributors passed out the food to each of these families. It was an incredible, emotional event as these families showered the distributors with gratitude for their help and sacrifice.

But it’s never a sacrifice to give. I have always believed what you give is returned, and we have already gained a greater love in our hearts for the Thailand people. As David Phelps (Regional President of Southeast Asia), Peter Willden (Vice President of Southeast Asia), MORE Project Executive Director Katy Holt-Larsen, and I stood alongside Thailand distributors to hand out these supplies, you could see in each person’s eyes and smiles their tremendous gratitude and an instant bond of friendship was created. That’s what this company is all about—coming to the rescue of those individuals and families who need a little hope and happiness added back into their lives.

Today, many distributors throughout Thailand are still coming together to raise money and to do what they can to help those who have been impacted by these horrible floods. Thank you for all your efforts and we will continue to do what we can to provide relief in each community throughout Thailand.

Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles, and through the combined efforts of our MonaVie family worldwide we are bringing smiles back to the faces of so many.

Sincerely,

Randy Larsen

Founder, Vice Chairman, and Asia Pacific President

MonaVie

Black Diamond Kathleen Deggelman shares her insights regarding the power of the penny with her most recent article, How to Get Rich from a Penny and Earn Income for Life.

In this piece Kathleen charts the value of a single penny if it were to double it's value each day for 30 days. See chart below:

Kathleen then likens this to the MonaVie compensation plan and how she went from "zero to millionaire" in 23 short months.

Read the article here. Be sure to leave Kathleen a comment below or on her site www.kathleendeggelman.com.

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Shante

MonaVie Chief Blogger