Ray & Joanne Melillo Executive Diamond Council
"I was single, 21 years old, in debt, and $200 away from law school," Ray Melillo says, "when my sponsor, Ed Maffia, presented me the business plan."
Ed and Joe Petrillo ' both now Emerald IBOs ' were college mates of Ray's who had gone off to law school.
"Ed came home one weekend, and presented me the plan on the back of an envelope in my car at 1:00 a.m. I figured, if it was good for those guys, it was good for me.
You see, I trusted them and trust is extremely crucial to your success in this profession. The rest is history!
"Living at home and renting a bed didn't offer me an edge by any means.
I recall Mom being so negative, that she'd interrupt my meetings in my room with washing, and later we would dispute about how stupid I was to believe 'those people.' Dad was even worse.
He pushed me to work in his industry of construction and see if I could continue to expand my business.
So I accepted a position at a job where he was foreman, lugging cement all day, and coming home ready to drop.
But I was out practically every night, showing the plan.
"The next thing I know, I was a new Platinum, making more money than I ever made working full time. So, I bought my first Cadillac and was able to resign from my work at the ripe old age of 23.
Since then, I haven't worked for another man.
In case you're wondering, my mother and father are Jean and Runzie Valerio, who are both Diamond IBOs and have been out of work for more than two decades.
Today, Ray and his wife, Joanne, as well as their three boys, Joey, Nicky, and Anthony, are able to enjoy the benefits of their hard work.
They also take pleasure in working together to help others realise their dreams.
Following their Diamond qualification, the Melillos moved on to EDC qualification in less than 18 months.
Their American and international enterprises continue to develop as a result of their determination to maintain their faith and dream.
EDC has provided them with greater security as well as a plethora of luxury for themselves and their family.
"God is good," Ray declares.
His blessings were the greatest opportunity to help others and achieve success, as well as the finest friends and mentors in Angelo and Claudia Nardone.
Joanne worked as a legal secretary in Manhattan, and she was disillusioned with her prospects for the future.
"I thank God every day for our upline, who demonstrated to us how to live properly and in service to others by setting a good example.
Because of this, my boys have a very secure family life, and most importantly, I don't have to worry about who their hero will be because it's already their father.
" As a result, my boys have a very secure family life, and I don't have to worry about who their hero will be because it's already their father."
Downline Diamond
- Melillo, Ray & Joanne, Executive Diamond, BWW
- Vicinanza, Edward & Elise, Diamond, BWW
- Guo-Yuan Du & Ya-Qin Zhu, Founders Crown Ambassador, BWW, China
- Valerio, Runzie & Jean, Diamond, BWW
- Strobl, Setsuko & Sue, Diamond, BWW
- Durso, Charlie & Ann, Executive Diamond, BWW
- Shannon, Rob & Olivia, Diamond, BWW
- Pappalardo, Vinny & Dayna, Founders Diamond, BWW
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