While serving as Secretary of Commerce for the state of Louisiana in the early 1980s, Ben James was charged with the obligation of creating jobs for the state's inhabitants. His extensive business experience made him an excellent candidate for this role.
Ben has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University, a law degree from Louisiana State University, and an MBA from Louisiana Tech University. Ben's family also owned and controlled the state's largest construction company, and he currently serves on the boards of directors of Louisiana's largest bank and third-largest electric utility company, among other organisations. Although Louisiana had a period of economic duress in the early 1980s, a recession caused by the oil industry resulted in a downward spiral in the state's housing values.
In those days, Ben recalls, "our main lines of business were real estate development, oil and gas exploration, and banking." The Jameses, like many other citizens of Louisiana, found themselves in a state of severe financial distress. In 1989, Ben was looking for an answer when he came upon a business opportunity that piqued his interest.
It took some time and investigation to realise that the "necessary" dollars were available to ensure financial recovery, says Ben. "The magic of duplication and residual income was enticing, but it took a little time and investigation to realise that the "necessary" dollars were available to ensure financial recovery," says Ben. A trip to his first major business conference, as well as getting to know his upline, gave him the confidence he required.
In February 1995, the Jameses were promoted to the Diamond level. Ben and his wife, Margaret Ann, can now devote their time and energy to spending time with their seven grandchildren, knowing that their financial future is safe.
Margaret Ann is the daughter of the parish's five-term sheriff, who also happens to be her father's brother. She received her bachelor's degree in home economics and child development from Louisiana Tech University.
It is clear that she has put her degree to good use by building a magnificent home for herself and her family. Beyond her volunteer work at her church, the hospital and nursing homes, her favourite hobby is spending time with her husband's and children's grandchildren.
"All of our grandchildren reside within four hours of Ruston, and we like hosting them when they come to see us. Children have always been welcome at our house, which has always had a pool, tennis courts, basketball court, and a trampoline for their amusement.
The whole family comes to our house for Santa Claus every year "Margaret Ann adds to the conversation.
The James family's firm operates in practically every state as well as 16 countries. Ben says, "It's really exciting to be partners with so many leaders who, as they build their dreams, it counts for the whole team.
Of all the businesses I have looked into as an entrepreneur and as Secretary of Commerce, there is not even a close runner-up to the multiple advantages of this business, especially the ability to offer economic opportunity to so many."
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