Inception
May 1971
Qualifications
- Pearl 1977
- Diamond 1979
- Double Diamond 1987
- Triple Diamond 1992
- Crown 1993
- FAA Personal Perks 1999
Paul & Leslie Miller are North Carolina-affiliated Crowns and North American Founders Council members. Paul qualified Diamond in 1979, Double Diamond in 1987, Triple Diamond in 1992, and Crown in 1993. They attended the 1970s' inaugural Diamond club, along with John & Jennie Belle Crowe.
Also qualifying for FAA Personal Perks in 1999, Paul and Debbie have since split and he is now married to his old secretary Leslie. Bill Britt's upline Diamond. Paul is also IBOAI President's Cabinet member.
Journey
I attended my first meeting at Emerald Direct, Bill Britt's Carrboro, North Carolina, in May 1971. I learned at the meeting that the business, after twelve years, had about 100 distinct items, operated in three countries and had sales of almost $100 million! I signed up, spoke to someone and quit.
The timing wasn't ideal, since I had to conclude my baseball career as a UNC Tar Heel. Rt included participation in the Peach Bowl, Gator Bowl, selected as A1I-ACC quarterback, All-American Coaches, and selected as the ACC's inaugural Brian Piccolo Award recipient.
I come from Ayden, North Carolina, a small town renowned for producing many national championship teams and athletes. The primary reason I survived Chapel Hill's competition rigours was this setting.
After being chosen to the All- ACC Academic team, I joined the MBA-Law programme in August 1974 to pursue a legal profession.
Twice at law school, I was invited to attend meetings. My reaction was both times, "Thanks no. I know all this business. I was there once. My objective is becoming an attorney."
'One day, I went to watch a formal business presentation. I met several old pals at the presentation. They were enthused about the business, but couldn't explain how it worked.
All they could explain was that the business had something to do with 100 PV, no door-to-door selling, and the ability to make money.
I really attended four meetings and a Free Enterprise weekend before registering in September 1974. The first two years were 'internal growth.' Financial challenges, fears to overcome, passing bar examinations, meeting strangers, and selling items. I understood I needed to remain stable, positive and kind to all, and I shouldn't quit. I'm delighted I haven't quit. I became Pearl 1977, Diamond 1979, Double Diamond 1987, and Crown presently. I left my work in 1978. Bill and Peggy were my good buddies. Friends like the Renfrows, Crowes, Zeenders, Martins, Puryears, and many more influenced me.
My three kids, Lindsey, Johnny, and Nancy are pleasant to be with, and what makes me happy is that I grew up with them.
Today, my kids and I reside in a gorgeous property overlooking a golf course on Ponte Vedta Beach, Florida.
Our other houses include a 17-acre estate with a mansion almost 7200 square feet, with pool, tennis court and basketball court in Raleigh, North Carolina; a cottage on North Carolina's Outer Banks; and an ocean front condominium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Vehicles include luxury sedans from Rolls Royce to Lexus, antique cars, a Harley motorcycle, a Humvee Hummer, a 25-foot fishing boat, and many more.
I give God all credit. I'm grateful for my children, health, this country, DeVos and Van Andel families, and this business.
Anyone willing to work hard can make it work. Join us on world's beaches and mountains!
The Millers Downline Diamonds LOS.
- Larry & Pam Winters, 2007 Double Diamond, LTD
- Danny & Renate Snipes, 1993 Executive Diamond, LTD
- John & Amy Huffstetler, Diamond , LTD
- Mike & Susan Bundy, 2006 Founders Diamond, LTD
- Holt, Roger & Roxanne, Diamond 2011, LTD
- Joe & Marybeth Markiewicz, Double Diamond, LTD
- Alan & Michelle Leininger, Founders Diamond, LTD
- Grotewold, Matthew & Alana, Founders Diamond, LTD
- Doug & Amie Weir, Founders Diamond, LTD
- Mike & Jana Waechter, Diamond, LTD
- Strachan, Jack & Maureen, Diamond, BWW, United Kingdom
- Flanary, Bruce & Betty, Diamond, United States, LTD
- Yohey, Kenton & Andrea, Diamond, LTD
- Campbell & Diane Haigh, 2006 Founders Diamond, LTD
- Weaver, R.W. & Julia, 2002 Diamond, BWW
- Jake & Jackie Baker, Diamond, LTD
- Greg & Jacquie Francis, 2007 Diamond, LTD
- Rocky Covington, 1994 Executive Diamond, BWW
- Burns, Jim & Karen, Diamond, BWW
- Bell, Kevin & Beth, Diamond, BWW
- Bradshaw, Charles & Martha, Diamond, BWW
- Confere, Douglas, Diamond, BWW
- Kent & Jackie Allen, 1994 Diamond, BWW
- Little, Monte & Debbie, Diamond, BWW
- Cooper, Tom & Connie, 1983 Diamond, LTD
- Grove, Barry & Pat, Diamond, LTD
- Lucks, Steve & Julie, Diamond, LTD
- Craven, Ken & Gail , Diamond, BWW
- King, Roy & Sally, Diamond, BWW
- Taylor, Terry & Lorri, Diamond, LTD
- Stuart & Edith Upchurch, 1997 Diamond, BWW
- Leazer, Art & Bonnie, Diamond, BWW
- Griscom, Jay & Juanita, Diamond, BWW
- Miller, Ken & Maureen, Diamond, France, BWW
- A good portion of the Miller's organization is now affiliated with LTD, which is led by the Miller's largest leg, Larry & Pam Winters.
Success Story
Paul Miller was offered multiple possibilities to launch an independent business from his last college year, but the timing wasn't perfect.
Paul finished his football and baseball career at the University of North Carolina, a career that included appearances at Peach Bowl and Gator Bowl; selection as All-ACC Quarterback; participation in the All-American Game of Coaches; and being chosen as the first Brian Piccolo Award recipient of the ACC.
After being chosen to the All-ACC Academic Team, Paul joined a joint UNC Law/MBA programme to pursue legal career. Paul was invited to attend an introductory business lecture twice at law school, but his sights were firmly on becoming an attorney.
Paul joined a law firm after graduating. Paul was again given the opportunity to attend an old friend's formal business presentation, but he was still somewhat hesitant.
"I went to four meetings and a weekend business seminar before finally starting my own firm," recalls Paul.
"But looking back was a wonderful benefit to establish my business at my own speed. As my supervisor, nobody gave me quotas to fill or timelines to meet." Still, the first two years were "internal growth" years.
"Struggle after struggle," Paul adds. "Financial troubles, worries to overcome, checks to pass, strangers to meet, and items to sell."
By being cheerful, maintaining consistent and not giving up, Paul was able to leave the legal profession and was able to dedicate his full-time efforts to establishing the firm.
Paul appreciates BWW support to help him overcome his early problems as a business owner. "The business system established an easy-to-follow roadmap.
Whenever concerns or challenges arose, I had business mentors right there to advise, based on their own experience.
That kind of experience is invaluable, and now, in turn, I can assist people starting their own enterprises. Anyone, wanting to learn how to create it, can do this company."
Disputes & Controversies
Lawsuit Skaggs
International Business Solutions, Inc., a corporation run by Emeralds Henry and Sue Skaggs identifying Bill and Peggy Britt, Paul and Leslie Miller, Rocky Covington, Kevin and Beth Bell, and Britt WorldWide, filed a lawsuit in July 2007.
The action says that the Skaggs, having established a software system to enable direct order fulfilment of BSMto their downline, acquired Britt's agreement to continue developing the software programme for future BWW implementation.
During this time, the Skaggs state they carried the development cost burden. According to the lawsuit, Bill Britt withdrew the agreement. The Skaggs then claim their upline "de-edified." The claim accuses breach of contract, racketeering, and intentional economic interference
In response, the defendants claimed that the lawsuit was not signed and challenged on many other legal grounds.
Miller, Paul, and Leslie Amway are a married couple that have found tremendous success in the field of network marketing. They are known as the Amway family. They have established a broad organization that includes clients and distributors all around the world, which has contributed to their widespread recognition as industry leaders.
After quitting his profession as a financial planner in the late 1980s, Paul Miller launched his career in network marketing and has been successful ever since. Following his attendance at a seminar, he was able to overcome his initial skepticism regarding the industry and become convinced of its potential. He began with only a small group of distributors on his team, but he was able to rapidly expand his organization by recruiting new members and educating them in the techniques he had mastered.
On the other side, Leslie Amway fought against the concept of network marketing when it was first proposed. She had a prosperous career as a nurse and was wary of the claims that the business was making about its future. Nevertheless, after participating in one of Paul's events, not only did she come to realize the potential of network marketing, but she also joined Paul in the process of constructing their business.
Paul and Leslie's partnership has resulted in the creation of a vast organization that encompasses consumers and distributors from all over the world. They have a dynamic leadership style, and they are known for their ability to inspire and motivate the people on their team.
They have placed a strong emphasis on their own personal growth, which has been one of the primary contributors to their level of success. They hold the belief that achieving success in network marketing requires one to cultivate not only the abilities and mindset required to lead and inspire others, but also a big organization. They are known for their commitment to their employees' continued education and evolution as individuals, and as a result, they have designed a number of training programs and activities that help their team members improve these talents.
One more factor that has contributed to their level of success has been their emphasis on product quality. Paul and Leslie have always had a deep interest in health and wellness, and they are certain that the items they sell can make a significant positive impact on the lives of the customers they serve. They have ensured that the products they sell are of the finest quality by collaborating closely with the Amway Corporation, which is the manufacturer of the goods they sell, in order to give their clients the best possible deal.
Paul and Leslie are involved in a number of charitable endeavors, in addition to their work in the field of network marketing. They feel strongly about supporting causes that are important to them and giving back to the community that has done so much for them. They have given away millions of dollars to charitable causes over the course of their history, and they continue to be involved in a diverse assortment of humanitarian endeavors today.
Both Paul Miller and Leslie Amway are usually considered as being at the forefront of the network marketing industry as a whole. Their accomplishment is evidence of the effort, dedication, and commitment they have shown to both their own personal development and the quality of their products. They serve as a model for many others working in the sector, and there is little question that their legacy will live on for many years to come.
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