Ballestas, Juan Manuel & Shelly
"It was the best decision we could have made!" – According to Shelly Ballestas, "I believe that establishing our company in the United States was the best decision we've ever made!"
Juanma had previously worked as a real estate agent before starting her own business. Shelly is continuing to work as a dentist, at least for the foreseeable future. "I joked with Shelly that I would retire her from that career once she achieved the status of Double Diamond."
"Shelly and I launched our Amway business in the United States to provide for our family (which includes Sebastian, 8, and Christian, 5)," he continues. "In Colombia, I had already established an Emerald business (prior to meeting Shelly).
It is through that business (which is now at the Founders Emerald level) that I am able to assist my mother, who is our biggest supporter and is always there for us. It is my father (who died away four years ago) who is to thank for putting me on this path; he deserves all of my gratitude "he explains.
Juanma is appreciative for his father's example of leadership and guidance throughout his life. "The most important lesson I've learnt is that we are all capable of accomplishing everything we set our minds to," he states. With the use of business support tools and direction from our uplines, we can convert into achievers.
Shelly responds in the affirmative "That we are raising our children with these beliefs and ideas makes me happy. Even at such a young age, they recognise the need of authentic leadership."
The mystery of how Amway knows they are VIPs continues to elude them, however. The boys always question her, "Mom, how do they know we're famous?"
whenever they attend a corporate function when the red carpet is rolled out, she says, a chuckle in her voice.
While receiving VIP treatment at events and on work travels is enjoyable, Shelly points out that "it is not the toys and material things that are essential to me." We enjoy sharing our adventures as a family and knowing that we will have financial security in the future."
The same is true for Juanma, who adds, "Our mission now is to be an example to our children and to encourage others to believe in themselves and this opportunity."
Qualifications
Colombia
Emerald of the Founders
The United States of America
Emerald of the Founders
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