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Ministers in EcoQuest

Here are some GREAT stories of Ministers in Vollara

that are inspiring and show the true potential of our company.

Roger & Donna Abels

"We paid off this home

18 years early

thanks to EcoQuest!"

 

 

The Abels' story

of Vollara Success.

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Donna Abels, wife of Fort Wayne Pastor Roger Abels joined Vollara for two reasons: "I was suffering from a form of environmental poisoning. We treated the house for fleas and the pesticide residue caused a reaction, which included constant migraines. Even changing the carpets did not help. We considered selling the house. But my problem went away within 72 hours after I installed an air purifier to clean the air."

 

“My second reason was financial. We had one child in college and two more coming up. In my younger years I had worked as a teacher, but as a pastor’s wife—in spite of quite a few duties—I was unable to help with the family finances.”

 

Although Roger asked her not to sell to their members, Donna found plenty of other customers. She made 2 sales right away and 4 more by the end of her first month. Besides being an art teacher, her prior experience was in women’s ministry, Sunday school teaching, Bible studies, and other church related work.

 

Donna, how did you learn to sell?  “My personal experience with the product was the key (thanks to our dog and his fleas). I wasn’t a salesperson. I sat in the car and cried before going into the first business I called on. But no one could doubt my conviction about the product."

 

“I don’t have a large business. I really enjoy Vollara and occasionally I get carried away and work too much. My usual commitment is one night per week away from home for meetings. The profits enabled us to make double and then triple house payments and keep our children in college. We paid off our mortgage—18 years early. I then picked up my pace of work and provided funds for two weddings. All families have these kinds of expenses. We are so grateful that our in-home business made it possible for us to handle all of this.”

 

When asked if other pastor’s wives should consider this Donna says, “Absolutely! Try the product first to make sure you are 100% pleased. Even though I have never used our congregation as a prospect source, it was understood that I could only work with an respectable company and with a product that helps people."

 

"Selling has become comfortable for me. I’ve sold hundreds of air and water purifiers ($100 to $400 profit each) and I haven’t begun to dent the potential in Fort Wayne. Vollara has also been a source of new friends, self-growth, and even some extra husband-wife benefits such as trips to Cancun and other enjoyable places.”

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The Abels tear up their mortgage, fund their retirement, and put their kids through college

Donna Abels laughs when she says she recruited herself, but it's basically true. As a pastor's wife and mother of three, she wanted to find work that would help her pay college expenses and be home for her family.

"I became familiar with the technology in 1997 and was very impressed," says Donna, a Coordinating Manager from Fort Wayne, Indiana. "It cleared up a chemical problem in my home very, very quickly. I started to inquire about how I could become a part of the company."

Donna was acquainted with Jane Gillen, so that's where she went first. "Jane came from out of state to sign me up! I was nervous about signing up because I had financed a Fast Start Pack and had no background in sales. I just believed in the product."

Donna started with cold calls. "I just put the machines in my car and would not let myself come home until I had talked to 15 people," she says. "I went to beauty salons, vets, real estate offices, car dealers, and doctor's offices. I offered the free trial. Here's what I realized: I needed a way to get good referrals from satisfied customers. Otherwise, cold calling was taking way too much time."

Two knock-out tools

"I realized that when I got a referral, the unit was practically sold by the time I got there, so I had to get a lot of those," says Donna. "I started working on a referral program. It took me months to develop it with scripts and that sort of thing."

In her system, Donna includes a survey with suggested performance tests with each free trial. Completion of the survey will earn the potential customer an incentive--a free Focus. Supplying seven referrals can earn a cash incentive. Follow up calls are important as well.

"If used correctly and consistently, my program produces economic high-quality leads indefinitely," she says.

From the first week in her new business, Donna also began to compile a presentation book for her customers. With the help of her husband, Roger, Donna's presentation guide grew into a logical, step-by-step progression explaining the problem of indoor air pollution and the solutions offered by Vollara products. She included colorful graphics, outside product endorsements, and explanations on how the products work with their features and benefits.

"These two tools have helped me tremendously," she says. "I have so many referrals I could never get through them all. And I started recruiting from my customer base."

The Two D's--Duplication and Diversification

Donna's referral system and presentations are uncomplicated and easily duplicated. In fact, her process is well known among Vollara people. She has presented her strategies online and at company training events.

Diversification is another key aspect to Donna's business. "I try to do my business with a variety of marketing strategies," she says. Besides cold- and warm-calling, "I have placed some classified ads in the paper and worked the local market." Now Donna is working with an Internet lead program. "I'm fishing from many ponds!"

Rich blessings

Donna credits much of her success to perseverance. "I think the thing that really helped me be successful was that I never considered giving up or quitting," she says. "If there was a challenge I would figure out how to get around it or move it or dig under it or get help."

She also believes that the quality of Vollara--from its people to its philosophy to its products--has enriched her life and her business. "This is the best opportunity I can ever imagine. It's been such a blessing in our lives. Because of this business we were able to help three children through college. We were able to pay off our home 18 years early. When we went to the bank and tore up that mortgage, I just sat there and cried. We never would have been able to afford a new car. We've gone on trips and cruises, and we've finished funding our retirement."

Donna says Vollara took the financial pressure off her family and has given her many precious friends. "My husband and I thank God for this company every day!"

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Tom & Tammy Ross

Baptist Pastor Tom Ross

 

 

"In years past, the Vollara business opportunity provided Tammy and me with a fantastic income, a car, free vacations, and the freedom and flexibility to work around my pastoral schedule."


"I have been in the Gospel ministry for more than 25 years, most of which I have had to work full or part time jobs to supplement my ministerial income. These jobs generally restricted my time with Tammy and our kids, and my time for studying, writing, visiting, and preaching revival meetings. I always worked hard, but none of my past jobs ever paid very well. We lived paycheck to paycheck."


"Through the Providence of God we became Independent Dealers of the finest indoor air purification and home water purifications systems with Vollara when it operated as EcoQuest. After our first full calendar year in business our 1099 IRS statement revealed that we had made $58,414 working part time (
plus more from commissions) from our home!"


"A few months later—our March 2003 earnings came to $10,000 for a single month! Not bad for a country preacher!"


"I recommend our opportunity to any pastor who is willing to work and put his leadership and communications skills to good use. We seek established leaders who have a burning desire to make a difference in the lives of others. If you possess these qualities and have a desire to make a better living for your family, we urge you explore this company! There is no time like the present."

 

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Frank & Bobbi McGee

 

 

Minister/Evangelist Frank McGee was impressed when he first heard about the Christian values espoused by Vollara.

 

Before getting started, Frank put both the products and the company leaders to the test. He tried a Living Air unit (now replaced by FreshAir Surround) to see whether the product would live up to its claims and "...realized right away that something was different in the air we were breathing."

 

After being fully convinced that the product would deliver on its promises, Frank brought the same zeal and energy to sharing this opportunity and products that he had displayed throughout his life as a minister. "Through selling alone, I made a great deal of money in the very first week." Frank says. "I realized that in this business your ability to earn income is equal to the effort you put forth. All I had in my pocket a few years ago was lint. I couldn't even afford to take my family out to eat."

 

The McGees say one of the greatest blessings of their success is being able to work from home allowing them to spend more time with family. And, they especially appreciate the travel opportunities they and their children have experienced together. Since discovering this company, a lot has changed for the McGee family, but one thing has not changed. They still remain dedicated to the Lord and Christian service.

 

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