Failure to Fortune

Does anyone really plan to fail in business or fall short of their dreams in life? Probably not! Chuck and Anthea were no exception.  They definitely didn’t plan or expect failure – not in anything they endeavored. They are one of the most success-driven couples you will meet.

They are a strong team in life as well as in business. Originating from opposite sides of the Atlantic, their lives collided in England while Anthea was finishing school and Chuck was serving in the USAF. Soul mates from the day they met, they overcame many challenges to just be together and start life as a married couple.

They carefully planned for their future after a career in the military and they anticipated success in every way.  What they had failed to do was establish a back-up plan – a Plan B – to prevent disaster should unforeseen circumstances thwart their intended plan for success. They secured Real Estate licenses and believed they would generate a great income, while having more family time. This was their plan and they would make it work. But they hadn’t anticipated circumstances beyond their control that would sabotage their plans and change the course of their lives forever.

When the Real Estate business tanked, they found themselves financially destitute, with no money coming in save for a small military retirement. They felt like total failures. As is so often the case when people are knocked to their knees, they were thrown in a new direction – one they hadn’t sought. They were not looking for Shaklee. But Shaklee found them and from out of the pit of desperation their Success Story arose - the rest is history.  

Today Chuck and Anthea live their dream lifestyle. Their life turned from failure to fortune.  While a six figure income alone may not be considered a fortune per se, for Chuck and Anthea it provides the lifestyle they love. Good health (thanks to Shaklee Products) along with the means and time to enjoy life, is priceless. They travel whenever and wherever they wish - and they have the freedom and time to do it. They are not newcomers to this lifestyle, having enjoyed the very same benefits for more than 25 years.

They believe in God, love their country, and proclaim the American Dream is alive and well for those who choose to seize it. They are devoted to their three children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild and commit to visit Anthea’s 90-year old parents in England twice a year.

They are 100% dedicated to helping their Shaklee Team succeed in attaining THEIR dreams. They teach and mentor dynamic teams on weekly coaching calls, conference calls, webinars and 3-way calls. They have implemented a proven success system that emphasizes the basic fundamentals to attain fast growth while building a business that endures the test of time - and the inevitable high and lows in the economy.

Chuck and Anthea are inspired by their entrepreneurial team. In turn, their own dedication to Shaklee, their unwavering leadership and 30 year track record of success, serves as an example to inspire others to dream of a better life.  Their advice to others? Never let any perceived failures deter you from seeking your fortune in life.

"Tripp Towers"

This is Chuck and Anthea's home and "in-home" office in Austin TX. They call it Tripp Towers because it not only houses the two of them and all their family and friends who visit frequently, but they each have their unique Shaklee offices - his upstairs and hers downstairs. Tripp Towers is more than Chuck and Anthea's home and office, it is a place where putting fun into their life is the order of the day and hope for the future is alive and well.

Whether you cross the threshold of Tripp Towers, or the Tripp Team in Shaklee, you will feel accepted, welcomed and loved.