Inception
May 1971
Qualifications
- Pearl 1977
- Diamond 1979
- Double Diamond 1987
- Triple Diamond 1992
- Crown 1993
- FAA Personal Perks 1999
Members of BWW's Crowns and North American Founders Council, Paul & Leslie Miller are from North Carolina and are involved with the organisation. Paul and his ex-wife Debbie qualified for Diamond in 1979, Double Diamond in 1987, Triple Diamond in 1992, and Crown in 1993, all with the help of their children. They were among the initial members of the Diamond Club, which was founded in the 1970s by John & Jennie Belle Crowe. As a result of their FAA Personal Perks qualification in 1999, Paul and Debbie have now split, and he is now married to Leslie, a former secretary. Bill Britt is the Diamond in their upline. Paul is also a member of the IBOAI President's Cabinet, which he joined in 2015.
Journey
When I first met Bill Britt in May 1971, I was staying at his home in Carrboro, North Carolina, which was known as Emerald Direct. At the meeting, I learned that the company, which had been in operation for twelve years, had about 100 distinct products, was present in three countries, and had generated approximately $100 million in sales! I signed up, spoke with one person, and then dropped out. The timing was simply inconvenient, as I needed to wrap up my football... baseball career as a University of North Carolina Tar Heel. It includes appearances in the Peach Bowl and Gator Bowl, selection as the A1I-ACC quarterback, the Coaches All-American game, and being named the first recipient of the Brian Piccolo Award, which was given to the ACC for excellence in coaching.
I'm originally from Ayden, North Carolina, a little town that is well-known for producing numerous state championship teams and individuals. The fact that I was able to survive the rigours of competition at Chapel Hill was largely due to the supportive environment. After being named to the All-ACC Academic Team in 1973, I decided to pursue a legal profession and enrolled in the University of North Carolina's MBA-Law programme in August 1974. During my time in law school, I was invited to participate in a couple of meetings. My response was the same both times: "Thank you, but no thanks. I'm well-versed in this field of work. I was previously a passenger in it. My long-term ambition is to work as an attorney."
'I went to a formal business presentation one day with trepidation,' I recall. At the presentation, I ran into several old acquaintances who I hadn't seen in a long time. They were really enthusiastic about the company, but they were unable to describe how it operated. All they could explain was that the business had something to do with 100 PV, that there would be no door-to-door selling, and that there was the potential to make a lot of money. In reality, I attended four meetings as well as a Free Enterprise weekend before deciding to join the organisation in September of 1974. The first two years were characterised by "internal growth." Financial difficulties, concerns to conquer, bar tests to pass, strangers to meet, and items to sell were all part of the picture. I realised that I needed to maintain my composure, remain positive, and be kind to everyone; and that I shouldn't give up. I'm relieved that I didn't give up. I became Pearl in 1977, Diamond in 1979, Double Diamond in 1987, and now, Crown. In 1978, I was laid off from my previous position. Bill and Peggy were good friends and counsellors to me throughout my life. Friends in the profession, such as the Renfrows, Crowes, Zeenders, Martins, Puryears, and a host of others, served as sources of inspiration.
My three children, Lindsey, Johnny, and Nancy, are delightful to be around, and I am grateful that I was able to witness their development as they grew up. On Ponte Vedta Beach, Florida, my family and I now live in a wonderful home that overlooks a championship golf course and is surrounded by water. We also own a 17-acre estate in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a mansion that is approximately 7200 square feet in size and has a pool, tennis courts and a basketball court. We also own a cottage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, as well as an ocean front condominium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Luxury sedans from Rolls Royce to Lexus are among the vehicles on display, as are antique automobiles, a Harley motorcycle, a Humvee Hummer, a 25-foot fishing boat, and a variety of other vehicles. I give all of the credit to the Almighty. I am grateful for my children, for my health, for this country, for the DeVos and Van Andel families, and for our company.
Anyone who is prepared to put in the necessary effort can make this business successful. Bring your friends and family to join us on the world's beaches and mountaintops!
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
The opportunity to start his own firm first presented itself to Paul Miller during the final year of college, but the timing was simply not right. With his football and baseball careers at the University of North Carolina coming to a close, Paul had already achieved a number of notable accomplishments, including appearances in both the Peach Bowl and Gator Bowl; selection as All-ACC Quarterback; participation in the Coaches' All-American Game; and selection as the ACC's first recipient of its Brian Piccolo Award. Following his selection to the All-ACC Academic Team, Paul enrolled in a dual Law/MBA programme at the University of North Carolina, with the goal of pursuing a legal career. Paul was invited to attend an introductory business class on two separate occasions while in law school, but he declined because he was focused on becoming an attorney. Following graduation, Paul went to work for a law firm. The opportunity to attend a formal business presentation by an old friend presented to Paul once more, but he was still doubtful about the whole thing this time. I attended four meetings and a business lecture over the course of a weekend before I was ultimately able to start my own company, Paul recalls. “However, looking back, being free to establish my firm at my own speed proved to be a significant advantage. No one gave me numbers to meet, or deadlines to meet, because I was my own boss. Despite this, the first two years of company were marked by "internal growth."
"It was a never-ending battle," Paul adds about his experience. "There were financial difficulties, fears to conquer, bar examinations to pass, strangers to meet, and items to sell," says the author.
Paul was able to leave the legal profession and devote his full-time efforts to the development of the company because he maintained a positive attitude, remained stable, and refused to give up on his dreams.
For Paul, the Business Women's World support structure was important in enabling him to overcome his early business challenges. ”The enterprise resource planning system generated a roadmap that was very simple to follow. Whenever I had queries or had difficulties, I had access to business mentors who were available to provide guidance based on their own experiences. People who are just getting their own enterprises off the ground can benefit much from my experience, which I am now able to share with those who are well established. Anyone who puts in the necessary effort and is willing to learn how to develop a business can make it successful.”
Disputes & Controversies are a part of everyday life.
Skaggs is suing the company.
In July 2007, International Business Solutions, Inc., a company operated by Emeralds Henry and Sue Skaggs, filed a lawsuit against Bill and Peggy Britt, Paul and Leslie Miller, Rocky Covington, Kevin and Beth Bell, and Britt WorldWide, among others. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. According to the lawsuit, the Skaggs, having developed a software system to allow for direct order fulfilment of BSM to their downline, received approval from Britt to continue the development of the software programme with the goal of eventually rolling it out to the entire BWW network, according to the lawsuit. During this period, the Skaggs claim that they were responsible for the majority of the development costs. According to the lawsuit, Bill Britt terminated the partnership agreement in 2005. When questioned about their upline, the Skaggs state that they were "de-edified." Breach of contract, racketeering, and intentional interference with commercial relations are among the allegations in the lawsuit.
When the plaintiffs filed their complaint, the defendants claimed that no contract had been entered into and challenged the lawsuit on a variety of legal grounds.
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