Hello all,
My name is Nicole Grimes. I am a mother of two beautiful kids Brandon is 8 years soon to be 9 years old. My sweet Sarah is 12 years old. I am married to my best friend and love of my life Rick Grimes for 13 years. I have 3 fur babies 2 cats and a dog and most of all I am a very proud business owner. I started my business with Ameriplan almost 1 year ago.(9/15/2016) I was an optician working for a small eye doctors office and our peak times were
when school was out. This meant I had to work long hours during the summer,holidays and everything in between. My kids were acting out and I didn't understand why. I worked at this office for 5 years and I truly enjoyed aspects of my job. However like everyone else there were parts of my job I could live without.
I started looking to work from home when I found out that my son was suffering from dyslexia. I was crushed because I thought it was my fault and then I was angry at myself for not noticing when my little guy needed me. I decided to look for a work from home position. I looked for hourly jobs to do from home. However I realized that those jobs were few and far between. I also noticed those jobs would still require me to have to sit at a desk in my home for the hours they schedule for
me. I didn't want that. The purpose was to be home and be able to spend more time with my kids.
In late August I had a wonderful conversation with an amazing woman named Michelle shipp. She told me her story, she ran her own business,created her own schedule and she was making money doing it while being a wife and a mother to 4 precious girls. I was blown away by her story. I was so excited when I got off the phone with her. However I didn't have the money to start and I was afraid. I had never run my own home business or invested in one. I went through all the negative what
if's and then I looked into my son Brandon's eyes and I said I believe I can do this and I will make this work for my babies sake. I started my business part-time. I worked on my lunch break, after my kids went to bed and early in the morning before I went to my job.
About 7 months into my business I decided I know I can do this and I left my full time job on faith and went full force into Ameriplan. I did everything I was shown by Michelle as well as by the other leaders. I made sure to get connected with industry leaders so I kept my mindset right on my business. Here I am a year later with Ameriplan, enjoying my life I have created so far. No one telling me I can't go to my kids after school activities, If they get sick it's okay because mommy
is home. I love my life, my business and I am a happier person because of this wonderful business opportunity. I am so grateful for Michelle Shipp and my entire Ameriplan family. I will never work for anyone again. If you truly want it you can go get it!
Nicole Grimes
Regional Sales Director
| A Note from her Proud Enroller: |
Nicole, you did it! You kept your eye on the prize, rolled up your sleeves and got it DONE. Love your perseverance and positive mindset throughout your first year of your business. You ALWAYS remained coachable, and had a winning attitude despite obstacles. SO grateful for you and your leadership that shined through WAY before the title arrived. Get ready for SRSD and beyond because your future is SO bright! Congratulations!!!
Your Proud Friend and Mentor,
Michelle Shipp
Executive Sales Director
A Note from her Proud NSD: |
Congrats to you Nicole!! I welcome you to our leadership team with great pride on all you have overcome this far. With such a strong mentor, great training and determination you will go far. I look forward to seeing you at the top. Congratulations on your first of many promotion levels here in Ameriplan and on the FAHT!
Debbie Hanson
National Sales Director
A Note from her Proud NVP: |
You are a GEM Nicole!! When I met you at the Summer Blast event in July, I thought "Man, this girl has got THE STUFF to take this all the way!" That shines through in everything you do. I have loved working with you on our Special RSD Training and I can't wait to see you move up the ranks all the way to NSD and NVP!! It's just a matter of time and consistent effort!! Keep working hard for you and your beautiful family!! You've
got this!!
Congratulations Mrs. RSD!!!
Your proud teammate,
Kristie DeGraw
National Vice President
