What keeps a business moving forward when life gets difficult? Sharon McDonald shares the mindset, leadership habits, and relationship-building strategies that have helped her stay committed through 16 years of building her doTERRA business. From creating early momentum through consistent workshops to developing leaders, expanding her network, and navigating deeply challenging seasons, Sharon explains why long-term growth requires more than enthusiasm. It requires service, connection, resilience, and a willingness to keep moving. You’ll also hear practical advice for meeting new people, building genuine relationships, avoiding burnout, and creating a pipeline that can support your goals. Listen in for an encouraging reminder that lasting success is built through consistent action and meaningful connection.
What does it take to keep building when the excitement wears off or life gets hard?
Sharon McDonald shares lessons from 16 years of building her doTERRA business. She explains how she went from wanting to simply use the products to intentionally building a business, reaching early ranks quickly through consistent action, workshops, mentoring, and leadership development.
Sharon also opens up about navigating major personal challenges while continuing to serve her customers and team. Her message is clear: momentum matters, but so do relationships, purpose, boundaries, and resilience.
Guest Information: Sharon McDonald began her doTERRA journey in 2010. A teacher by trade, she brought her love of education and simplifying complex ideas into her approach to business building. Over the years, she has focused heavily on leadership development, community building, training, and helping others strengthen their mindset and skills.
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