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The Importance of Events

As many of you know, we have a CorVive event coming up in September. This event represents a number of things at this point in time, but for the sake of distilling this blog into digestible nuggets let’s stick to the basics of the importance of events and why you and your team can’t miss this. Besides the obvious things; fun, camaraderie, growth, and just general enjoyment, there are a few things that should be brought to the forefront so you can bring as many people with you to be a part of this amazing event. So before we start let’s preface this blog with the mantra that “leaders are made at events” because it is absolutely true for a number of reasons, but for now let’s stick with the basics.

CorVive just turned three years old. You would be hard pressed to find a young company with so much potential. This is statistically when things really start to click for direct sales company. The start-up kinks begin to be worked out and endorsers are able to focus on the basic elements of sharing. We are just at the start of this process and it is overwhelming exciting. But unless you are at the event you will miss the true understanding of what this timing element really means. It truly means you are in the right place at the right time. Call it luck, call it karma, call it a calling, but you are in the know and that my CorVive family is half the battle.
Never has there been a company that so meticulously combs through the ingredients of each and every product from taste profiles to raw ingredient sourcing, nothing gets past the QA team unless it is vigorously tested and is given the thumbs up from everyone. From the CorVive founders to the formulators efficacy and safety are number one on the list and if anything doesn’t pass this high bar of performance…it’s back to the drawing board.
Field leadership. There has never been a more capable group of leaders assembled to take such an uplifting message to the world. CorVive is loaded with people who passed one test first…and that is love, service and caring. The field leaders that are the beating heart of CorVive would do anything for everyone. They are filled with integrity, joy and commitment. You would be hard to find a group of individuals assembled like those in CorVive. All of them are on their own journey, some completely new to this type of endeavor and others with years of experience. But no matter the case or the situation it’s the heart of a champion that wins the race and CorVive has champions in spades.
Corporate leadership. The CorVive corporate team is second to none. It is a group of like-minded individuals, hand picked by Jeremy and Candice Fouts to ensure success. As the company grows and more staff is added there is a high benchmark set for those who want to keep up with this talented and nimble group of executives, directors, and managers. They are simply the best.
A simple mission statement that reflects a brilliant vision. From day one the mantra of love, serve and care resonated with everyone and this is reflected in all that CorVive does. The ability to find the positive is inherently a part of CorVive’s DNA. The Fouts have stayed committed to this fundamental piece of CorVive’s foundation to help anyone along the way that has a desire in their heart to improve lives.

I challenge you to attend Momentum in September and see what is about to happen with the explosive growth of CorVive. Get a behind the scenes look at the amazing vision unfolding and solidify your commitment and your teams commitment to make the world a better place. Then you will realize the importance of events. Additionally, we would encourage you to do all that you can to get brand new people to the event—this makes your job easy. If you can get a new person to the event, they will understand the urgency of helping others get their health back and invest in themselves now so they can have long productive lives going forward. So set a goal, go out there and make it happen!

There you go. Five simple easy to follow reasons why CorVive is ready to take the next three years to build Momentum like this industry has never seen. Be a part of this movement. This is the importance of events.

By Jeremy|2021-08-21T00:21:14+00:00August 21st, 2021|Corvive, Jeremy Fouts, Jeremy Fouts Corvive, Leadership|0 Comments

Finding the Joy in Our Calling

CorVive has been in overdrive over the past couple of months as we have celebrated a milestone anniversary, held our most talked about event, and traveled around the world with our incomparable leaders. Given the celebratory spirit over the past couple of months it has really began to solidify CorVive’s place in the world, and we are truly finding the joy in our calling.

Our simple philosophy of love, serve and care is deeply resounding and is instilling a feeling of expediency in all of CorVive’s leaders. These valued partners devote much of their time ensuring that the CorVive message is alive and thriving…and if you ask them it is not work, “it’s a calling.” So many of the wonderful people involved in CorVive feel like the stars have aligned to create an opportunity like no other and we stand with those leaders ready to spread the opportunity!

I find so much inspiration everyday from those leaders that recognize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that they have their hands on and they do not take it for granted. I am reminded of a thought regarding ‘work’ and ‘jobs’…and it goes something like this…the only time you find true meaning in your job is if you are doing something that serves others. You may find a job that is fulfilling to a point, but the one long lasting job that you will never tire of is making a meaningful contribution to someone’s life. The underlying truth in this message is profound.

We should all be finding the joy in our calling…are you finding it in yours?

By Jeremy|2021-06-22T20:54:42+00:00June 22nd, 2021|Corvive, General, Jeremy Fouts, Jeremy Fouts Corvive, Leadership|0 Comments

3 Year Anniversary!🎉

It’s our 3 year anniversary! What?! Where does time go? Our little company is growing up. We are shipping more product than ever, and we have the most incredible people that embody CorVive’s philosophy of loving, serving and caring. It seems like in the blink of an eye CorVive turned 3 years old. We could not have possibly dreamed of being in a better space with such amazing people at this time.

Three years ago, Candice and Jeremy Fouts boldly accepted a calling to reinvest in their lives’ mission to empower as many people as possible to accomplish great things and break any chains that might hold them down in life or send them off course, because if we’re being honest, this has happened with all of us at some point or another. This foray back into the mainstream market place of creating service leaders has taken on a life of its own as the Fouts’ dream to help thousands continues to move quickly. Thousands of people have had the opportunity to attend CorVive events in person, meet the Fouts and see personally that this is not something they take lightly; Candice and Jeremy are truly committed to making the world a better place in every way possible. Though most notably by improving people’s outlooks both on health and finance, without sacrificing the basic principles that directs CorVive each day.

CorVive continues to remain steadfast to a product philosophy that is dedicated to efficacy and simplicity. At a point when young companies often succumb to the temptation to start skimping on product quality to meet demands, CorVive has remained true to its roots and will continue to do so FOREVER!

As CorVive continues its journey into its third year of business we could not be more proud of the impact this young company has had on so many: physically and financially. From the Ach13ve Transformation to the CorVive Transformation League, CorVive is an innovator in the way that it approaches life changing transformation. With the power of love we have seen working moms become stay at home moms, we have seen individuals drop from a size XXL to a size M. Basically, we have seen miracles. But everyday we are reminded that no matter how successful all of us will become together, we will never forget our simple roots that made us who we are today.

CorVive is made up of individuals that have love and service in their core and we will always try to make you proud to represent the CorVive brand. Let’s continue together to love, serve and care about all, and to have fun along the journey. The world needs CorVive now more than ever, and we are thrilled that the stars have aligned to create the perfect opportunity and timing for such a refined little engine that could.

Here’s to the brightest future possible as CorVive celebrates year three and shifts into overdrive. CorVive thanks all of the loving endorsers and customers who have made these last couple of years so memorable. From the spark of a dream that came to life we are wishing you all success as perfect timing merges with amazing opportunity. Happy 3 year anniversary! Glad you’re with us…now let’s go change the world.

By Jeremy|2021-05-27T21:56:36+00:00May 27th, 2021|Corvive, General, Jeremy Fouts, Jeremy Fouts Corvive, Leadership|1 Comment

The Most Powerful Investment – Yourself

When we think of investing, our minds may begin to drift to the stock market, real estate or other similar areas which often conjure the same blood rush as striking gold; but more often than not, there is no get rich quick return. I, Jeremy Fouts, have often thought about what the best investment is; and even though I’ve made significant investments in things from real estate to stocks, I will always say there is nothing quite like investing in yourself. Investing in yourself is really the only sure thing.

You will often hear me refer to my ‘why’; what drives me to the finish line and this same passion is what will push you to invest in yourself. What exactly does this mean though? It’s simple and straightforward – invest in yourself because it’s a sure thing.

Every day you can better yourself to hedge your own bets, learn new skills and lean into pathways that better your understanding of how to succeed in life. If you want to invest in yourself to become a better leader, pick up a book and learn about leadership, then practice the teachings. If you desire to have better habits, invest in yourself by indulging in the things that will contribute to refining your respectable qualities. You quite literally are your most important source of wealth. If you really sit down and think about it, without your ability to listen, communicate and calculate you simply would not get anywhere.

From the day we are born we begin building skills of survival, but learning to recognize opportunities that allow you to invest in yourself turn your survival skills into skills allowing you to thrive. When I knew that I was going to start CorVive, I knew it would stretch my limits. However, I also knew the calling inside of me was too real to pass up; so I invested in myself, I bet on myself to answer the call to help others. To this day, I strive for ways to continue to build my skillset in a way that I can pass on to others. Whether they choose CorVive as a way to invest in themselves, or if they glean something in another way, I do my best to make a path possible for others to invest in themselves.

Do yourself a favor and find ways to invest in you. After all, it’s the most sound investment you can make.

By Jeremy|2021-04-14T18:22:50+00:00April 14th, 2021|Corvive, General, Jeremy Fouts, Jeremy Fouts Corvive, Leadership|0 Comments

Self-Improvement and What You Need to Know

Following the lead of a very inspirational young adult sports figure, CorVive Founder Jeremy Fouts sheds some insight on the mental mindset of 1% self-improvement each day to maintain forward momentum to achieving one’s goals. “It may seem small in the beginning, but the compound usage of this small benchmark daily can set you up for huge success,” shared Jeremy Fouts.

The idea of setting a goal of self-improvement by 1% each day is designed to discover the champion inside all of us through taking small steps. It is a simple math concept. Daily improvement of 1% eventually adds up, after a couple of months you start to see some big changes and big results. This is why setting goals and writing them down is so important. If you can create a general outline to accomplish your goals with realistic targets your chances of reaching those goals become a tangible reality.

Try it out. Start today and think about what the power of 1% means to your goal setting regimen. What will you do tomorrow to be 1% better than today? Is it one extra lap at the pool? Is it one more mile on a run or one more block on your evening walk? And this isn’t just about fitness…maybe you want to apply this tried and true principle to your CorVive business; perhaps by sharing with one more person each week you will see your pipeline overflowing with fresh new people ready to change their lives.

Now it’s your turn, write down how you will improve by 1% each day. How will you achieve better physical and mental health while still living the CorVive moto developed by Candice and Jeremy Fouts: love, serve and care? We all can do 1% more!

By Jeremy|2021-03-25T21:54:27+00:00March 25th, 2021|Corvive, Jeremy Fouts, Jeremy Fouts Corvive, Leadership|2 Comments

Keep Your ‘Why’ Alive

As the days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years we all find ourselves in a constant state of evolution and hopefully growth for the better. Most days I rise early, find myself going about my business and contemplating things in life that I have typically pondered before. One thing that I humbly accept as part of my life is that I am in a position where people ask for my ‘advice’. This isn’t a position in life that I take lightly. I truly always want to help better people’s paths, ease their burdens, and hopefully somewhere in the crossroads there is something from my experience that they can learn from and assist them in their journey.

A particular subject comes to me more frequently than others for whatever reason, whether it be destiny or just plain old common sense, I often find myself pondering purpose, passion and reason…or better known as a ‘why’. My why has served me throughout my life and continues to be the reason I strive to be a better father, husband, brother, and friend. It is my why that has propelled me forward when nothing else held the power to do so; which is the reason I want to help you find your hearts desire or your why. I have had people seek advice around a “why” and I want to share some thoughts that have been bouncing around in my head. As I continue to grow I hope that I can help you navigate finding your why, so that it becomes such a force nothing can stop you from achieving your goals. It’s easy to say things like, “write it down”, “place it in spots that are constant reminders”, and these things are valuable, but I want your why to be something so big that it becomes a feeling within you, that it defines you.

Your why should be worth fighting for and allow you to have fearlessness to explore new territory. Envision yourself on the most amazing destination family vacation then times it by one hundred, fuel your why with a monsoon of visualization. Let your why be powerful enough that it allows you to help others feel safe, that you literally remove fear from their life and let your why shine through helping to light their way. Let your why be even bigger than a dream, and have fun doing it. The power of your why should fill you with joy. And remember everyone is watching you so let them see you filled with a sense of purpose that exposes your intellectual muscle that is building the brand that you are selling the world. Consider that your why should be able to overpower any insecurities that might be holding you back. Those people that you feel like are judging you really shouldn’t matter, don’t forget that no one is thinking about your insecurities as much as you are, and if they should be thinking about your insecurities—their thoughts are really none of your business. Really ponder your why and plant it in fertile soil where it will continue to grow, develop and drive you.

This little exercise for continuing to fight for your why is what I continue to do to this day. It may evolve and experience some periods of metamorphosis, but it still compels me to move forward in the world doing my best to do good; and that is exactly what I want for you. A purpose and reason so strong that nothing can rob you of your why. For most of you a why is maybe something you have always known, for many of you it might be something you are working on. No matter where you are at in the evolution of your why don’t stop short of letting it propel you forward, with gratitude in your heart and a good reason why it is there. This debt-free, stay-at-home dad has come a long way on this journey to let you know that your WHY is worth it, hold it tightly in your grasp and near your heart

By Jeremy Fouts|2020-10-09T02:28:21+00:00September 24th, 2020|Corvive, General, Jeremy Fouts, Jeremy Fouts Corvive, Leadership|5 Comments

Hope You Live a Good One

Everyone has those days when they reflect on life and wonder: has my life been a good one? Have I done the right things? Did I love others the way I wanted to? Will Jeremy Fouts be recognized as a man who kept his word; loved, served and cared about others? I humbly hope these ideals will echo through the halls of time, because it is who I want to be and how I want to be remembered. I want to squeeze so much out of this life that there is nothing left in the end. And I want to help as many people as I can do the same. I wish to support others in becoming the type of people they want to be as they fill their lives with meaningful attributes that will carry on their legacy.

One of the most moving conversations I ever experienced was a conversation that featured Warren Buffett. This is a man that I have respected on so many levels in life and many things he has spoken of has influenced the way I live my life. There isn’t a lot of business icons that are also good examples of lives well lived.

Warren Buffett: “When you’re nearing your end of life, your only measure of success should be the number of people you want to have love you that actually do love you.”

This comment strikes a chord in my soul. He went on to say, “I know people who have a lot of money, and they get testimonial dinners and they get hospital wings named after them. But the truth is that nobody in the world loves them. If you get to my age in life and nobody thinks well of you, I don’t care how big your bank account is, your life is a disaster.”

This really summarizes how we all should live our lives. I would like to think when you ask people about Jeremy Fouts, they would say he was a generous man. I may not always do things perfect, but I was raised by wonderful, God fearing parents that taught me the golden rule and I truly try to live by that rule each and every day.

Warren Buffet: “Love is one of the most powerful emotions a human being can feel, and yet, we still live in an individualistic society of keeping up with the Jones’s: We forge ahead with our business ventures and strategically plan our career paths in hopes of finding fame and fortune. We feel we’ve finally arrived at the top when we’re able to vacation twice a year to exotic islands and drop a European luxury car (or two) in the garage. We dream about having all of these things, love be damned. The problem with love is that it’s not for sale. The only way to get love is to be lovable. It’s very irritating if you have a lot of money. You’d like to think you could write a check: I’ll buy a million dollars’ worth of love. But it doesn’t work that way. The more you give love away, the more you get.”

So with that said, I’m sure you can see how CorVive’s principles line up very closely with some of the values that Warren Buffett held true. Now how do we keep those principles growing within our own way of living?

1) Serve: Be selfless and don’t expect anything in return. The laws of love are reciprocal.

“When we choose to love someone unconditionally by encouraging and believing in them, love comes back in full force through respect, admiration, trust and loyalty.”- Warren Buffett

2) Love: Part of love is empathy. Empathy is one of most common traits of likable (or, as Buffett prefers to say, “lovable”) people. True empathy occurs when you’re able to step into someone else’s shoes and see their perspective. In a study of more than 15,000 leaders across 20 industries, researchers found that the ability to listen and respond with empathy was the most critical attribute of a team’s overall performance.

3) Care: Treat others the way they would want to be treated. As children, we’re often taught this Golden Rule. But the Platinum Rule takes it to a whole new level: “Treat others the way they want to be treated.” When we follow the Platinum Rule, we can be more certain that we’re respecting what they want, instead of projecting our own values and preferences. That doesn’t mean we should ignore the Golden Rule altogether, but we should realize its limitations given that every person and every situation is so different.

Additionally, when the team and I sat down and discussed what would be CorVive’s main moral code, fun, became a main focus point. We didn’t want to be just another company, we wanted people to experience joy just by being part of us. It is beginning to happen in a big way and I couldn’t be more excited. One of the major miles stones that Warren Buffet mentions is making work “enjoyable and fun”. When you enjoy work, you enjoy life, and you tap dance your way to work. I love every day. I mean, I tap dance in here and work with but people I like. There is no job in the world that is more fun than running Berkshire, and I count myself lucky to be where I am.”

I feel the same way, I have specifically hand selected a team that love being around each other and that Candice and I enjoy. We have taken our time in aligning with leaders who we love to serve and care for. It is a mission for us to find those that have a passion for helping others and helping to cultivate that character quality in any way possible.

The evidence here is clear: In positive and uplifting cultures, where people share the same values, beliefs and norms, you’ll find a high-performing group of people who attract folks of the same kind.

In closing, I hope that you understand that I work hard because I love and care about people, and how I treat people I truly hope represents those values. In the end following your passion will be what ultimately will have the unbreakable bond necessary to keep all your dreams alive and accelerate your drive to achieve them. Many of us take our cushy paychecks and job security for granted, even though we might hate our jobs and would rather be doing something else — something we actually love.

In signing off, Warren Buffet once said—“As humans, doing what we love is a major contributor to true happiness in life. So if you don’t know what your passion is, it’s time to figure that out.”

I’m here and standing ready to help you all do just that. Let’s find your ‘why’ and your ‘passion’ and reach others.

By Jeremy Fouts|2020-07-23T16:13:58+00:00July 23rd, 2020|Corvive, Jeremy Fouts, Leadership|1 Comment

Good. Good. Good.

I know there are some out there that can get overwhelmed by positivity, like it’s going to wear off on them and they are going to become a better person. You’ve heard them say it, “I’m going to go crazy if that person gets any happier.” Obviously I say that with a pinch of sarcasm, but it is true that there are some people that get stuck in “negative gear” and can’t shift their thoughts any other way—the world is out to get them everyday.

There is not a greater force on the planet than the power of positivity. Its ranges from how you treat people to how you approach every situation, finding the good in life always beats finding the bad. Sometimes it even happens when you look back on memories, even though everything in your life wasn’t perfect you have the ability to look back with fondness. However, there are those people that look back and still begrudgingly can only see the ugly of a situation. I feel for them. I had an employee that approached each day with this positive attitude, every day was “awesome.” How you doing today Brad*? “Awesome!” Brad, how is that project coming along? “Awesome.” To Brad everything was “awesome”. Living is awesome. Somewhere along the way in Brad’s life, he had learned the secret to life—The Power of Positivity. This is one of the most powerful ways to get the most out of your life and really make a change in the lives of others. Please, if you’re reading this find a way to find the power of positivity in your life, as it will shield you throughout your life whenever there is stormy weather.

We are always going to face things in life that aren’t easy, nothing is perfect. However, how we choose to react to different situations will influence how quickly we overcome these unpleasant challenges. More than that, we will have the ability to influence others to see how living in the light of positivity is a much better place to stand than wallowing in the dark waiting for someone to come rescue you, which by the way, is unlikely to happen. So start each day off knowing you have a choice to choose positivity; because everything is good, good, good.

By Jeremy Fouts|2020-07-08T16:49:33+00:00July 8th, 2020|Corvive, Jeremy Fouts, Leadership|1 Comment

Exercise

As we all know life is full of stressors, from starting a new job, losing a job, getting married, moving, financial obligations, etc. etc. Don’t get me wrong, a little bit of stress can be okay and can even help us perform better. However, many of us tend to deal with an unhealthy level of stress. What many people don’t realize is how effective exercise can be in helping decrease our stress levels. 

What happens when we get stressed is our brain releases the natural-occurring chemical, cortisol. What “fights” the cortisol, if you will, are endorphins. Right now, you are probably wondering, “How does knowing this help me?” Well, it is because when we exercise endorphins are released into our brain, thus reducing stress levels, anxiety, tension, and even depression. If you have ever been stressed to the max and decided to go on a heart-pumping run, you probably know what I mean.

Long-term effects of the primary stress hormone, cortisol, will eventually take a toll on your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, heart rate, heart, immune system, digestive system, and the list goes on. For centuries though, yogis and others have understood how proper breathing and physical activity can decrease our cortisol levels and create a calm for ourselves.

So next time you’re stressed, instead of picking up a bad habit such as binge eating, binging on TV, sleeping too much or too little, or binge drinking, pick up your favorite physical activity and let your body do the work and recalibrate naturally! If you’re going to be stressed you might as well get fit! 

By Jeremy Fouts|2020-06-25T18:18:00+00:00June 25th, 2020|Corvive, Jeremy Fouts, Leadership, Legislation|2 Comments

Change – Jeremy Fouts

Change is constant

As we take the time to acknowledge the world around us, we can clearly see how things have been changing over the past few months. It seems as though 2020 has brought more change than many of us have experienced in a long time. Although these changes can seem intimidating, they will inevitably bring about good outcomes.

One thing I know to be a fact is that change is constant – it is something we can always count on. When faced with change we have two options; see the positive and roll with it or get caught up in the fear and negativity of it all. Oftentimes, I notice individuals tend to deal with the latter.

People tend to look over all the benefits change can bring about. The main benefit being personal growth. Anytime I have dealt with change, big or small, I always notice personal growth. However, the benefits don’t stop here – change also brings about new opportunities, new people, new environments, and fresh perspectives.

Many of us like to try and have everything figured out and be in perfect control of our lives, but the reality of it is, we can’t – no matter how hard we try. Change doesn’t care what our plans are or how in control we wish to be, it’s coming and it’s probably going to be beyond our control. Our mindset and how we view change will determine how we respond to it, and our response will be what makes or breaks us.

A quote I would like to leave you with is by Dan Millman. He said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” I want to encourage you all to be present, embrace change, and then build upon it.

By Jeremy Fouts|2020-06-08T21:56:08+00:00June 8th, 2020|Corvive, General, Jeremy Fouts, Leadership, Legislation|2 Comments