After the sudden death of Lettie Visser, Annique’s number 1 consultant, in October 2012, Elizma du Bois her daughter, sprang into action taking the wheel of her mom’s multi-million rand business. Consultants across the country fondly remember Lettie with sadness in their hearts, as they saw her as a friend, mentor and mother. Elizma has taken time out to spend with each leader, to understand them and their life challenges, to encourage them to live out what Lettie taught them and to value their time and effort invested in the business.

Originally a stay-at-home with four children, Fransie du Plessis, Annique’s number 2 consultant, joined the business in 1981, because Annique products helped her with her dry skin. Many people asked how her skin looked so good, so she phoned Dr Theron to set up a Pamper Party at her house to make it more convenient for people to buy Annique products. Fransie says her aim was not to make money, she just wanted to make it convenient for people to access the products.

Elmien Goosen, Annique’s number 3 consultant, who was originally a secretary, decided to join the Annique business in 1982, after realising it would offer her the opportunity to determine her own working hours and salary. Elmien says with Annique she has only had opportunities and it has been easy to maintain a positive attitude as she hasn’t had any career disappointments in the business. “I believe I will be running my business until I am 100 years old. With Annique you always have work and money and there is never a dull moment,” she says.

Originally a trained lawyer, Leslie Grobler, Annique’s number 4 consultant, was so impressed by the products over 25 years ago when she first tried them, that she quickly transformed her love for people and Annique products into a successful Annique business. Today Leslie motivates her team of consultants, speaks at Lifestyle Slimming Club launches and invests time in leadership development. Her leaders say she is a true mentor with a winning attitude who leads by example. “Annique provides me with financial freedom, great joy and a fun way to make money,” she says.

Sanette Horn, originally a manager at a financial services company, joined Annique in 1987 as she wanted to be home for her children and to determine her own salary. Sanette goes out of her way to help all consultants and can see a solution for any challenge. She applies logic during strategy meetings, spends hours on the phone to her leaders and is always available to attend their team meetings. Sanette’s consultants say she is one of the most inspiring business women they have ever met.