A Digital Success Story

25-year-old Dr. Sameh Dahech Bride Ghanmi went from student to Gold Director in less than three years. So, we sat down with her to learn more about her journey to success and how digitalising the business has helped her turn beauty into money!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR START WITH ORIFLAME
In December 2013 I was still a student. And since I couldn’t move because of my studies, I looked for work I could do from home. I tried different direct selling companies, but nothing worked for me. Then I joined Oriflame and it changed my life. I attended several courses, worked hard and always talked about Oriflame whenever I went. Working with Oriflame became a lifestyle. It’s my own project, and I wouldn’t change it for anything. Now, I’m only one month away from reaching the title: Senior Director Gold!

"Using IT and online tools is where I'm in my element"

HOW IS YOUR WAY OF WORKING DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS?
At first I was too shy and found it hard to contact people face-to-face. Using IT and online tools is where I’m in my element. So, I started looking for my first consultants via Facebook. With the help of the online trainings that Oriflame provides, I have improved my way of working. They helped me achieve my first goal - Senior Manager level. And these are some of the methods I use:

  • I'm using Skype for conference calls and trainings
  • I created my own Facebook group that includes all the members of my network. It makes it easy for me to share new dates and trainings, and communicate good times to build the right energy
  • I use the Oriflame Business App to manage my group
  • I use Photoshop to make photo montages for group challenges
  • I use Movie Maker to edit my videos

HOW HAS DIGITAL TOOLS HELPED YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS?
During my pregnancy, I didn’t have great mobility. So, to remedy this I focused on online prospecting (like sharing on Facebook groups) and did follow ups with the Business App.

DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY OF YOU RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS
I do more than 50 shares per day. As soon as I receive the message leads, I select people and call them by phone to establish direct contact. I use my smartphone to manage my network and to monitor their activities. Then I make weekly online trainings, as well as trainings on Skype upon request.

WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS OR TRICKS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE BUSINESS?
I highly recommend the Business App. It allows you to follow your groups’ activities.

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GOALS, AND HOW DO YOU PLAN TO ACHIEVE THEM?
My current goal is to reach the opening title - Diamond Director. I have to put maximum efforts into finding potential leaders and consultants who want to improve their living standards.

HOW HAS ORIFLAME CHANGED YOUR LIFE?
I finally have my own project. I became a business woman who runs her business from home, and I wouldn’t change it for anything!


Words by: Photographs by: Siwar Chaari