So today I turned 28 and I wanted to share with you all the two highlight’s of my day. First was when I came home I found a Mickey, Donald, and Goofy Balloon attached to my door. I thought, “Wow, how nice that my sister or parent came over and gave me a balloon. See I had class all day today from 8 am to 8 at night so this was the first time I was getting home. When I entered my apartment I was stunned to find my apartment was decorated with Happy Birthday Banners, Happy Birthday signs, streamers and more balloons. With my bad foot and all and not being able to work out this was the exact pick me up I needed. So my mom calls me and wishes me a happy birthday and it was her and my middle sister, Gia who came over and decorated my place and gave me little gifts. My mom gave me a gift card to Dunkin Donuts, and my sister got me a gift card to Subway.
My eyes went wide and my jaw dropped. I was pumped. Carl Daikeler, the man himself who I have been watching and learning from since last July was calling me. Carl continued, “I’m just calling to thank you for all your hard work and for achieving the leadership role of Diamond within the organization.” We then proceeded to just have a conversation about Beachbody and I thanked him for what himself and Jon Congdon, and everyone at Beachbody has done and how excited I am to be a part of this company. I was in pharmaceutical sales for 5+ years and never did my manager’s manger, the regional sales director, call me personally to thank me for my efforts. To ask me how I did it and what I was doing. Never has a VP of my former companies personally give me a call never mind the CEO. That’s what this company is all about. It’s about awards, recognition and praise.
Honestly, I’ve been waiting for the day when I could meet Carl and thank him personally for all that he has done and to thank him for this opportunity that is coaching. I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present then the one I got tonight from Carl. This is a man that cares; this is a man that wants everyone in the Beachbody organization to be healthy, happy and successful. I’m still looking forward to the day that I can shake his hand personally and say thank you. Its amazing how one little infomercial, how one little website can change your life in ways you never dreamt possible. Team Beachbody is the real deal.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something truly special. Getting that phone call tonight was the icing on my birthday cake. Thank you Carl.
Joey Petri