Passion for her products drives Van Hook's business

By Laurie Gordon
Tracie Van Hook doesn't just sell Arbonne products: she believes in them. She had been using them throughout the years and decided she wanted to become a consultant. Her Internet business is doing great as she approaches her one year mark.
“A friend told me about the lucrative business opportunity that was attached to the products,” Van Hook said. “ I was interested in earning extra income and I have always had an interest in health and wellness. My journey started when I became gluten free for my own health reasons. It was important to me what was in my products and specifically what was not.”
Van Hook said, “I feel what sets Arbonne apart is being vegan and OU Kosher Certified. Arbonne is animal cruelty free, gluten free, and soy free and dairy free. In addition we offer consumable products and products that can be used by all ages from babies through teens to adults.”
Looking on line or through a catalog, it's clear that Arbonne has something for everyone. “Arbonne is generous in offering a try before you by program,” Van Hook added. “People can actually take home full size products to try for a few days to see what works for them and decide what they want to replace for a more pure, safe and beneficial product.”
As with every business, Arbonne does have its competition.
“The biggest competition is the home-based business model because it is the fastest growing industry,” Van Hook said. “However what sets us apart is we offer a full array of products for the entire family that are formulated with no toxic chemicals or carcinogens we are a vegan & OU Kosher certified company, animal cruelty free, gluten free, dairy fee,& soy free.” Van Hook said her primary method of sales is word of mouth and social media.
Van Hook is a Medical Office Practice manager working full-time and communing over an hour to and from work. She also has two boys ages 15 and 11.
“I am running after work with them with sports games and practices and fitting in daily errands. I have the same errands and demands to meet like any household,” she said. “With all this, I needed to seek extra income to keep it all going. I didn't know how I was going to fit in another thing, yet alone another job to make it all worthwhile. Then I was introduced to the Arbonne business. It is designed to fit into the nooks and crannies of your life. There is a system for success that allows me to work my business from my vehicle, which has become my mobile office, my cell phone and a laptop.”
Van Hook, who lives in Stillwater, said the number one selling products are their anti-aging skincare lines and the nutritional products. Many may not know that these items exist.
“I love the Arbonne nutritional products because of the certifications that demonstrate the importance of wholesome quality products and they are gluten free, dairy free and soy free which is super important to me,” Van Hook said. “They are formulated for easy digestion and focus on getting your gut healthy. In fact we offer a 30-days to Health Living program that is not just a weight loss program although that it is a nice side effect but the program is geared to a clean way of eating that can be made into a lifestyle. Some of the other benefits reported in clinical trials are better sleep, clarity of thought, increased memory, increased energy, decreased brain fog and improved gut health and regularity.”
“The training and mentorship program is ongoing and can be implemented into every person's life specifically to fit their needs,” Van Hook said. “Consultants determine the goal they wish to achieve, and they will be coached to move as slow or fast as they want, to reach that goal. Trainings include weekly web based meetings, Live video/ webcasts and conferences. There are monthly and annual trainings as well. What impresses me the most about Arbonne is the team literally locks arms and works together to help each other succeed. I love that you learn as you grow your business.”
Arbonne offers skin care, bath and body, sun screens, hair, makeup, and nutrition,. There are specials and sales and some great ideas for holiday gifts.
The company prides itself by offering “pure, botanically based ingredients in scientifically tested products, a pure, healthy lifestyle.” For it's consultants it offers, “the pure joy of helping others.” For over 35 years, this has been the hallmark of Arbonne's product integrity.
“It's a pleasure to sell such great products and see how happy my customers are with the quality,” Van Hook said.
Van Hook's business web site is: www.tracievanhook.arbonne.com. She can be reached via e-mail at tracvh@gmail.com.