Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge

“Feed the Kids!” Benefit Concert to Celebrate ViSalus Milestone of 100,000 Meals Donated!

Agnes Vigh — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:49:21 +0000

Originally Posted on Monday March 8, 2010 5:58 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Party will benefit Colorado’s Food Bank of the Rockies and feature a performance by U2 tribute band “Under a Blood Red Sky”

LOS ANGELES, CA – March 8th, 2010 – March is already shaping up to be a month that will go down in history for health transformation company ViSalus Sciences, which took time on its 5th birthday to celebrate the spirit of giving in grand fashion.

The company’s Body by Vi Community Challenge launched in November of 2009 with a goal of providing 100,000 shake meals to children within a year. ViSalus achieved the milestone in just under 4 months on March 3rd, five years to the day since the company was founded.

The Body by Vi™ Community Challenge continues to donate a nutritious shake meal through a network of local Distributors working with charitable organizations in their communities. For as little as 50 cents per meal, ViSalus Distributors and Customers can make a donation to be matched meal for meal by ViSalus. The recipients of the first 100,000 meals were organizations from all over the United States and Jamaica, as well as those suffering from the recent earthquake in Haiti who received 10,000 meals from the Body by Vi Community Challenge thanks to a partnership with World Emergency Relief.

ViSalus crossed the 100,000 mark at an event in Columbus, Ohio, where one of the company’s fastest-growing local communities rallied together in raising 14,880 meals in one night, with the largest donation coming from Dr. Paul Wehrum, a physician serving the Ohio area.

ViSalus CEO Ryan Blair was there for the event and expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the community in Ohio and around the country that made this moment possible. “We are just getting started,” said Blair. “We’ve developed a solution to children’s hunger in our local communities. One day in the near future we will solve the problem of children’s hunger in all of our ViSalus communities.”

Clearly not one to stop after achieving a first goal, Blair and ViSalus are throwing a party Friday March 12th to celebrate the first 100,000 meals and set a new goal at the company’s ViSalus Academy event in Denver, Colorado.

“Feed the Kids!”, a St. Patrick’s Day Party and Benefit Concert that will help raise shake meal donations for Food Bank of the Rockies, a local organization that helps children and families who are facing the reality of food insecurity. With over 192,000 children in the Denver area living in poverty and at the risk of hunger, the event hopes to further the state of Colorado’s campaign to end childhood hunger.

“We are grateful for ViSalus’s donation to our children’s programs and the kids love the shakes,” said Jeanne Downes, Nutrition Network Director for Food Bank of the Rockies. “Protein is so important for children to grow and it’s one of the most difficult nutrients to get donated.”

The evening will begin with an overview of the Body by Vi Challenge, the centerpiece of the ViSalus product line and opportunity, followed by a cocktail reception and performance by “Under a Blood Red Sky,” a renowned U2 tribute band that passionately recreates the bands most legendary songs.

The event is free to attend, with a $24 suggested donation for those wishing to support Food Bank of the Rockies and have a chance to win thousands of dollars worth of raffle prizes.

Event Details:

Friday, March 12th

Crowne Plaza Denver Int’l Airport

15500 East 40th Ave.

Denver, CO 80239

7:00pm – 11:00pm

John Purdy, Direct Sales Executive, Hired by ViSalus Sciences as President and Chief Operating Officer

Agnes Vigh — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:26:31 +0000

John Purdy brings to ViSalus nearly 30 years of global leadership in executive roles with companies such as Herbalife and Amway.

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 16^th, 2010 – ViSalus Sciences has added a direct selling industry veteran to its executive management team with the hiring of John B. Purdy as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

Purdy most recently held a variety of leadership roles over a 13 year career at Herbalife, including Director of North American Operations, Senior Vice President of International Operations and Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific. He led Herbalife’s efforts in Japan, increasing sales of this leading market during a dramatic growth period from 1995-1999. As Senior Vice President of International Operations, he was responsible for the International Expansion Group which successfully opened markets in Europe and Asia.

In Purdy, ViSalus adds a seasoned executive who has risen through the ranks of two multi-billion-dollar companies. Purdy was instrumental in both maintaining the stability of mature markets as well as launching and growing new emerging markets.

Prior to his time with Herbalife, Purdy was with Amway Corporation for more than 15 years, holding various management positions as he rose to senior manager of Amway’s California operations center.

Purdy will work primarily from the company’s Beverly Hills office, where his focus will be enhancing the Customer and Distributor experience and improving operational efficiency in all aspects of the company.

“The ViSalus mission is to impact millions of people around the world through our Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge,” said ViSalus CEO Ryan Blair. “Adding John Purdy to the executive team is a monumental step in our global ambitions.”

The ViSalus Community will have its first opportunity to meet its new President and COO when Purdy is introduced at ViSalus Academy, the company’s national training event taking place March 12^th-14^th in Denver, Colorado.

In addition to valuable entrepreneurial education, ViSalus Academy will feature:

The crowning of new Body by Vi Champions from over 997 contestants.
The promotion of several Distributors to the company’s top earning position of Ambassador.
Significant cash awards on stage as part of the company’s Rising Star Search promotion.
The celebration of raising over 100,000 meal replacements for children in need through the Body by Vi Community Challenge, and the launch of a million meal challenge.“

“I am very excited about the ViSalus opportunity, and having met some of our leaders in the field already, I know that their passion for this company and our products is true of their teams as well,” said Purdy. “I can’t wait to experience the fun and excitement of a ViSalus national event first hand.

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About ViSalus Sciences

ViSalus Sciences, with headquarters in Troy, Michigan and Los Angeles, CA, is a leading Health Transformation Company utilizing the direct selling channel to distribute its Weight Management and Nutritional Supplement products. Backed by a partnership with NYSE traded Blyth, Inc., ViSalus is the company behind the Body by Vi Challenge, a 90-day health challenge that helps people achieve their weight loss and fitness goals for a chance to win over $100,000 per year in total prizes. Their Body by Vi Community Challenge is closing in on a goal set in November of 2009 to donate 100,000 meals to children in need.

ViSalus may be found on the Internet at www.visalus.com and www.bodybyvi.com

Originally Posted on Monday February 15, 2010 8:03 pm on Vi-Net Blog

Help the Haiti Relief Effort Now!

Agnes Vigh — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:21:17 +0000

HAITI RELIEF EFFORT

In the wake of the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti this week, there are thousands upon thousands of families suddenly left without homes, wondering where, when, and how their next meal will come. Our hearts go out to all those affected, including members of the ViSalus Community with family, friends, or loved ones in Haiti.

In our constant mission to give back to those in need around the world, ViSalus is reaching out on the strength of our Body by Vi Community Challenge.

We are working directly with World Emergency Relief to provide our Vi-Shape Nutritional Shake Mix to help feed children and families in need. The next 10,000 Children’s Meals donated as part of our ViSalus Body by Vi Community Challenge will be earmarked for the Haiti relief effort.

The faster we get the donations, the faster they help!

Visit http://donate.visalus.com

Nick Sarnicola, ViSalus Chief Sales Officer, Leaves Corporate Role to Become a ViSalus Distributor?

Agnes Vigh — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:32:05 +0000

Sarnicola brings with him former ViSalus Vice President of Sales Mike Craig to break records in the Network Marketing Industry.

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 11th, 2010 – ViSalus Sciences Co-Founder Nick Sarnicola has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as Chief Sales Officer in order to build a new team from the ground up as a ViSalus Distributor. He looks forward to being a leader in the field, executing the ViSalus sales and training model and providing key feedback to the company he helped create.

Also announcing his decision to join Sarnicola as a Distributor is Mike Craig, who has served as the company’s Vice President of Sales, working closely with Sarnicola over the past year. Together they will build a new organization as they share the Body by Vi Challenge, a 90 Day Health Transformation initiative that has fueled ViSalus’ growth over the past 6 months.

For Sarnicola, this step is a return to his roots as a builder. “I’ve been involved with the Network Marketing Industry for 13 years, the last 5 of those in a corporate role with ViSalus,” said Sarnicola. “I have loved taking my vision and turning it into a reality with an amazing community of people, but I have missed the lifestyle that comes with being a Distributor. I can’t wait to put some of our latest strategies into action to create success stories on an even larger scale, and help thousands upon thousands of people enjoy better Life, Health, and Prosperity.”

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With the company’s Body by Vi Challenge sweeping the nation, and the backing and stability of a publicly-traded, billion-dollar direct sales leader in Blyth, Inc., the timing was perfect for Sarnicola to join the ViSalus field and experience life as an Independent Distributor once again. “I have always said that the best job in the company should be that of the Distributor, and I’m excited to go live that lifestyle. I have found my utopia.”

For Mike Craig, who has worked closely with Sarnicola in the past, his time with ViSalus showed him the potential of the company’s products and opportunity. An expert in sales systems, Craig will serve as an integral part to the success of this new organization. “Like Nick, I am a builder at heart,” said Craig. “Traveling the country and speaking at ViSalus events over the past year has re-ignited that spark within me and showed me that ViSalus is a special place. When Nick decided to move into the field, I couldn’t pass up that opportunity.”

Sarnicola’s Co-Founders, CEO Ryan Blair and Chief Marketing Officer Blake Mallen, will continue to work with the current leadership to support the growth of the ViSalus community. They are excited to take another step towards their vision of ViSalus becoming the ultimate health transformation opportunity worldwide.

“When Nick came to me with this idea, and I saw the passion in his eyes, I was thrilled to support his desire to join the field,” said Blair. “Nick is an amazing entrepreneur, and with Mike as on his team, I have no doubt that they will be extremely successful.”

Blake Mallen, who has worked with Sarnicola for over a decade, is excited to support a longtime friend. “Nick and I were Distributors together when we launched our careers in Network Marketing. I know what he brings to the table. The existing team of ViSalus leaders is exceptional. Mike and Nick just bring one more competitive advantage.”

Sarnicola has the opportunity to achieve exciting new goals alongside a community that is close to his heart. “I love every one of our Distributors,” Sarnicola said. “I am thrilled today to join them in taking the life-transforming ViSalus vision to new heights.”

Originally posted on Vi-Net Company Blog Tuesday, January 12, 2009

Do You Want to Be A Rising Star?

Agnes Vigh — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:10:25 +0000

New Year, New YOU!

Introducing the Rising Star Program

When you start your journey as a ViSalus Distributor, you are opening a door to wonderful benefits, no matter how quickly you choose to build your business. For those looking to maximize their potential right out of the gates, we introduce the Rising Star Program, which provides a lifetime of added benefits for Distributors who achieve the rank of Director or above in their first 30 days!

Rising Star Program Benefits:

* Earn 3 points in the ViSalus Weekly Enroller’s Pool just for qualifying!
* Earn DOUBLE POINTS every time you qualify in our Weekly Enroller’s Pool… for life!
* Companywide Recognition and a Vi-Net Badge, Rising Star Certificate, and Rising Star Pin.
* Special invitation to a Congratulations & Game Plan Call with ViSalus Founders and Top Ambassadors

How to Achieve the Rank of Director:

* Be an Active Distributor ($125 PQV in Auto-Ship Sales or $200 PQV in Retail Sales per month)
* Have at least 3 Active Legs in your organization
* Have at least $2,000 GQV/month

Achieve this position in your first 30 days (from your enrollment date) and join the Rising Star Program!

Get started with ViSalus today and you could be a Rising Star!

Join Now!

Congratulations to our newest Rising Stars!

Special January Opportunity for Existing Distributors!
Achieve the Rank of Director for the first time in the month of January.
OR
If you are already a Director or above, qualify* at least one time in the Weekly Enroller’s Pool in the month of January.

*Qualify in the Weekly Enroller’s Pool either by enrolling 3 New Associates OR by acquiring 3 New Preferred Customers (minimum $500 QV, you must have enrolled with an Executive Success System

ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based Initiative Program

Agnes Vigh — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:24:45 +0000

NEW! ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based Initiative

Originally Posted on Monday August 31, 2009 on Vi-Net

David Colister here, Vice President of Field Operations and Overseer of the ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based Initiative. Recently, the company commissioned me to help distributors reach and work with the faith-based community, particularly leaders of churches, missions, authors, etc. I want to make some resources immediately available to you that will dramatically increase your impact on the health of Americans, as well as impact your personal income by working closely with, and funding, ministries.

If you know ministers (pastors, teachers, authors, missionaries, etc.) we want to help you create a healthy and profitable ViSalus relationship with that minister. In the U.S., the faith-based community is the proven leader in terms of market penetration for networkers.

Relating our products and opportunity to those in the ministry requires a marketing different approach than those used for other types of prospective customers and/or distributors. Optimizing a ministry’s customer and distributor acquisition also requires (for IRS and other considerations) a different administrative process for the distributor and ministry.

We are rapidly creating resources for your use in marketing to and servicing ministries. Below are some resources already available:

FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE RESOURCES:
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$49 BASIC DISTRIBUTOR ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVED
Any ordained or licensed (usually support personnel are licensed, not ordained) minister may take advantage of this free Basic Enrollment. There is currently no online process for this. Simply have the minister complete the distributor application in full (minus payment information) and fax it to the number at the top of the application (877-547-1570). In order for this to be properly processed, please include at the top of the application “Attn: Zorica, Faith-Based Initiative”. The minister will also need to include a copy of his or her ordination or ministry license with the fax.
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FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE 24/7 RECORDED SIZZLE LINE:

This is a 24-hour-a-day recorded message designed to introduce the heart and mission of the ViSalus Faith-Based Initiative to someone in the ministry (pastor, ministry staff, etc.). Simply 3-way or have the minister (or interested party) call the number and give the Access Code (below) and pount sign “#” when prompted:

Minister’s Sizzle Call:
Call: 616-712-8099
Enter Access Code: 1082449# (when prompted)

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VISALUS SCIENCES FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE VISION CALL
Hosted by David Colister

This live, interactive conference call takes place every Monday morning at 9 a.m. Pacific Time (Noon Eastern Time). The call is hosted by David Colister, ViSalus VP of Field Operations. David is a 27-year network marketing veteran and 30-year ministry veteran. His initiatives have created over $3 billion in revenue through the faith-based community, creating wealth for the ministry organizations, the minister’s family, distributors, and companies. His expertise as a minister, network marketer, and direct selling corporate executive and consultant make him the perfect voice to head up this initiative for ViSalus. In you want to help ministries prosper while positively impacting the health and wellness of their members, not only will you want to get every minister you know on the call, but you’ll want to be on it every week to learn the nuances of David’s messaging to those in the faith-based community.

Every Monday Morning
9 a.m. Pacific Time (10-Mountain, 11-Central, 12-Eastern)
Call: 218-844-8230
Enter Access Code: 407278# (when prompted)
(Approximate call length: 25 minutes, not including Q&A)

To listen to a recording of that week’s call (24/7), please call: 218-844-8799 (Use code: 407278#)

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FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE TRAINING CALL
This training call is for ViSalus distributors (ONLY) who want to master the art and science of engaging ministers and ministries for ViSalus. Talk about highly-influential people! The median size of a congregation is approximately 100 members. So the warm market of pastors is almost 10 times the size of the average person. Add to this that nearly all pastors know dozens, if not hundreds, of other pastors! Mix in mega churches and parachurch organizations and you have a warm market of over 150 million Americans (over 50% of the U.S. population)! The mission, message, and methods required to optimize your faith-based initiative impact are the most important things discussed on this interactive call. Again, this training call is NOT for visitors! Only active ViSalus distributors should be on this powerful time of training and leadership interaction.

Faith-Based Initiative Training Call:
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month: (September: 14th and 28th)
Time: 1 p.m. Pacific Time (2-Mountain, 3-Central, 4-Eastern)
Call (Distributors ONLY): 712-432-0800
Use Access Code (when prompted): 998228#
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To learn more email me, David Colister at dcolister@visalus.com or faith@visalus.com

The Vi-Shape Kosher?

Agnes Vigh — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:05:48 +0000

Vi-Shape has received the worlds most trusted certification and trademark!

For over 80 years, the Orthodox Union has maintained the highest standard of kosher certification. Today, the OU supervises more than 400,000 products, making it the world’s most recognized and most trusted kosher symbol.

Look for this symbol soon on our Vi-Shape packaging!

The Neuro Smart Energy is Kosher?

Agnes Vigh — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:01:13 +0000

Neuro has received the worlds most trusted certification and trademark!

Look for this symbol soon on our Neuro packaging!

It’s the Time of the Year for Giving the Gifts of Life, Health & Prosperity!

Agnes Vigh — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:07:34 +0000

ViSalus Sciences Holiday Specials

Give the Gifts of Life, Health, and Prosperity

ViSalus wants to help you take care of everybody on your list this Holiday Season, and make you the best Holiday Shopper in your community with some special limited time offers.

Give the Gift of Life – Help Feed Children In Need

Join the Body by Vi™ Community Challenge in our goal of providing 100,000 meals to children in need.

Donate for yourself or on behalf of friends and family and receive a printable certificate.

Purchase 30 meals and ViSalus will donate 30 more!

60 Meals For Only $24

Give the Gift of Health - A “Shaked and Baked” Holiday

Do you know anybody who might be in the mood for a delicious treat of a shake and cookies this year?

Give this jolly gift to anybody you know who wants to satisfy their sweet tooth the healthy way!

15 Nutritious Vi-Shape® Shakes & 14 Delicious Nutra-Cookies™

A Healthy Holiday For Only $49

Give the Gift of Prosperity -ViSalus Executive Success Club 1-Year Membership!

This one-year membership is the perfect gift for anybody interested in Personal Development, entrepreneurship, or simply learning from the best and brightest minds in business.

50 FREE ONLINE BOOKS & LECTURES

$579.98 Value Only $99

Buy your gifts today and help your friends and family do their shopping, too!

Use the Gift Organizer by simply filling in the information for your gift recipients and ViSalus will ship the gifts directly to them for you.

Fax Both Sides of The Form to 877.547.1570 or scan and email to info@visalus.com

A Cookie That Tastes Great and Is Healthy For YOU?

Agnes Vigh — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:28:15 +0000

ViSalus Sciences does it again!

The AMAZING tasting ViSalus Sciences Nutra-Cookie™ that is good for you!

These delicious, all-natural, cookies are the perfect mini meal the whole family can enjoy! Made with ViSalus Sciences exclusive Tri-Sorb™ protein system, prebiotics and fiber, and antioxidants, these cookies support a healthy immune system, healthy digestive system, and help curb your appetite. Eat one cookie for a healthy snack, or two cookies for a meal replacement that won’t leave you hungry or feeling unsatisfied.

Our cookie has 9 grams of a proprietary Tri-Sorb™ protein system designed to curb your appetite and control your hunger. A patent pending blend of proteins and branch chain amino acids are helpful for immune support and muscle health; and to support the di-sulfide bridge for cellular protein absorption.

What’s in the ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™?

9 grams of our proprietary Tri-Sorb™ protein system
2.2 Servings of Fruit and Vegetable Antioxidants
5 grams of Fiber with Feeling of Fullness Benefits
Prebiotics & Fiber for Digestive Health
Non-GMO Soy (cultivated without biotechnology), specially processed to remove isoflavones

Who can eat the cookie?

The Whole Family: Great for fighting those pre-dinner cravings.
Kids: They may think its a yummy treat, yet it is healthy and sustaining.
Sports Enthusiasts: Provides pre-workout fuel, nutrients and protein to sustain your energy levels and post-workout and can speed up recovery time.
Dieters: Sustain your appetite with a full serving of fiber.
Health Conscious: Those who want a healthy snack without wasting calories eating empty foods.

Great as a Snack: Eat one Nutra-Cookie™ for a delicious protein snack with fiber to help keep you from feeling hungry between meals. It’s the perfect on the go snack!

Meal Replacement: Eat two Nutra-Cookies™ in place of a meal or have one Nutra-Cookie™ with a delicious Vi-Shape® Nutritional Shake mixed with water. For added weight management support add Vi-Slim® to help boost your metabolism and Vi-Trim® to help you control hunger.

Do you have more questions about the Nutra-Cookie? Click here for FAQ’s. Wondering how the Nutra-Cookie compares to other brands in regards to Vegetable & Fruit Antioxidants? Immune Support Ingredients? Full Serving of Fiber?

The Nutra-Cookie™ Available in Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal Raisin! Yummy! Become a Guest of Vi-Net to order yours TODAY!

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