JANUARY 2026
Advisor
Weekly
JANUARY 2026
Advisor
Weekly
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Jan. 5
Updates
- The first Virtual Crop of the year is THIS Friday! Catch the kickoff at 4:30pm CT where Annalisa will announce the 2025 Virtual Crop Tracker grand prize winners! If you're not a member of the group, ask to join now and feel free to share with friends!
- Purchase the Advisor Join Gift Achievement: Advisors who grew their team in 2025 have until Jan. 16 to place their order.
- 12x12 Album Cover Promo: Choose 1 of 3 exclusive 12x12 album covers FREE for every 4 12x12 album covers you order (limit 4 free gifts per order). Free choices include: Mandala Blooms - Empress Teal, 2026 Album Cover - Lake Blue and solid bookcloth in Lake Blue. Ends Jan. 23 at noon CT or while supplies last.
- Custom Foiled Spines Promo: Buy 3+ Custom Foiled Spines and get 33% off ALL the spines in your cart. Ends Jan. 23 at noon CT.
- Quarterly Craft Tote Spend/Get Promo: Spend $139+ in the Craft Tote Qualifiers category under Deals on the website and get the exclusive Craft Tote - Eternal Blue FREE. Available while supplies last.
- The 2027 Advisor Escape will be held April 12-16 at Secrets & Dreams Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic. To make your tracking extra easy, now's the time to download the tracker for your country from the landing page and enter your Beginning and Rolling Account Balances. See the videos for the how-to if it's your first time.
- The next Create the Best kicks off this Thursday at 11am CT! RSVP once for ALL the 2026 webinars in the series.
- Beginner Class Promo: Submit your 2026 Beginner Class by Jan. 23 to earn the 100 Bold Moves Guided Journal as an Advisor Achievement at the end of January!
The First Launch of 2026 Is Packed With Purpose
— And It’s All Going on Now!
Discover fresh Advisor-only systems, exciting promos and a full lineup of new products to help you connect with customers, lead with confidence and start the year strong.
This launch brings a full suite of Advisor-only tools — including a Beginner Class System, Quarterly Kits and Product Suite, plus coordinating Brand Swag to showcase your style. Built by design to support how you teach, grow and inspire.
What's NEW For Everyone!
From the versatile Your Own Way collection to a seasonal card kit and bundle-friendly Simple Page Kits, this launch brings fresh energy to your 2026 projects.
3 Can't-Miss Promos!
Take advantage of album and spine savings — plus spend $139+ in the Craft Tote Qualifiers category under Deals on the website and get the exclusive Craft Tote - Eternal Blue FREE. Available while supplies last.
Upline Advisor Reminder
Grew your team in 2025? You’ve earned the opportunity to purchase the 2026 Join Gift! Place your order for the Crop Crew Tote + Scrappy Cap by Jan. 16 at 11:59pm CT.
The First Create the Best of 2026 Kicks off This Thursday!
The first 2 Thursdays of each month at 11am CT
Are you ready to grow boldly in 2026? Join Amber the first two weeks of each month for Create the Best — a motivating, momentum-building webinar series designed to help you try new things, stay consistent and grow your business with confidence all year long.
Whether you’re working toward the 2027 Advisor Escape or simply looking for fresh ideas to boost your Beginner Classes, team growth or sales — this is your space to learn, connect and be inspired.
What to expect in each session:
- Weekly wins from fellow Advisors
- Tips to earn the Escape — Beginner Classes, team growth, sales and more
- Live Q&A with Amber
- Prizes, sneak peeks and surprises
- And so much more!
You can do it — and we’re here to help!
All sessions will be recorded and shared in the Achievements Planning Group!
New Year. New Creativity. New Surprises. ✨
Kickoff starts at 4:30pm CT, challenges post at 5pm CT
We’re kicking off a brand-new year of creativity — and you won’t want to miss it! Join us this Friday as we launch the first Virtual Crop of 2026 with fun, inspiration and, of course, fresh sketches!
Join us this Friday for the 2025 Virtual Crop Tracker winner announcements, exciting 2026 updates, and a first look at sketches from our special guest contributor. Get your photos and tools ready because it's time to crop, connect and create our way into 2026!
Team Builders
Congratulations to each of you who welcomed new team members last week (Sunday-Saturday) — YOU are the Dream Builders!
US
Ana Cuervo
Ann-Marie Imhoff
Beckie Belote
Brenda Rose
Claudia Luevano
Dana Baker
Debbie Martin
Diane Walker
Evangelina Reynoso
Heidi Rores
Janet Madaras
Jennifer Byrd
Jill Anderson
Joan Brooks
Jodi Bondy
Julie Hoffman
Kathy Joslin
Keyte Dalton
Kim S. Sullivan
Kim Spilman
Kimberly Ridenour
Kimberly Rotondo
Kristan Chase
Larissa Rudloff
US
Leah Cochran
Lisa Casale
Lisa Espinosa
Lori Drake
Lynette Frantz
Mandee Shirley
Marie Golio
Marlene Kam
Melodie Knight
Meredith Wiens
Michelle Goscha
Pam Morin
Pamela McCormick
Patty McFarland
Rene Pizzitola
Rhena Crane
Sharon Niemann
Shawn Kirschbaum
Tammy Domian
Tammy MacQueen
Tammy Woolems
Terri Guymon
Vicki LaFoe
Wendi Meehan
CA
Chantal Labrosse
Robin Guillemette
Tammy McEwen (3)
Top Team Builders
US: Joan Brooks
CA: Tammy McEwen
AU: No Recruits Last Week
Beginner Class “Win” Spotlight
We want to celebrate with you! To partake in the Beginner Class “Win” Challenge, post a photo of your Beginner Class, and let us know what your “win” was for that event, including the hashtag #BeginnerClassWin in the CM Achievements Planning Group on Facebook. We will pick 3 winners each month who will receive that quarter's Simple Page Kit Bundle.
“Taught my first Beginner Class this week!”
- Advisor Wendy Vondrasek
Top Earners By Level
Level 5
- Natalie Burgess
- Trish Delaurier
- Maria Phillips
- Shelley Brenneman
- Elaine Hepburn
Level 4
- Meredith Croswell
- Joanne Boyd
- Heather Olson
- Donna Burnett
- Janet Laybolt
Level 3
- Wendy Webster
- Shannon Matchett
- Michele Norman
- Cynthia Kerwin
- Carolyn Suski
Level 2
- Soo De Vries
- Trudy Campbell
- Elizabeth Munter
- Erin Wiens
- Tracey Anderton
Level 1
- Vanessa Taylor
- Suzette Angus
- Lori Ribotti
- Sheryl Puckering
- Nanci D. Laroche
A huge round of applause to our top earners by level from last week!
Lv 5:
Natalie Burgess
Lv 4:
Meredith Croswell
Lv 3:
Wendy Webster
Lv 2:
Soo De Vries
Lv 1:
Vanessa Taylor
Have you uploaded an Advisor profile photo? Make sure you have a profile photo uploaded because you may be featured in an upcoming newsletter!
Top Weekly Sales
Group Sales
- Tammy McEwen
- Maria Phillips
- Nancy Kuiper
- Soo De Vries
- Rose Bogoslowski
- Kathy Gordon
- Trish Delaurier
- Sheryl Puckering
- Shelley Brenneman
- Rhonda Third
Personal Sales
- Natalie Burgess
- Trish Delaurier
- Lisa Rowan
- Renee Gibaldi
- Elaine Hepburn
- Shelley Brenneman
- Robin Guillemette
- Susan MacLean
- Lana Hennig
- Nicole Butler
Last Chance
Not Returning
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660136 12x12 Album Cover - Green Jubilee Mica
661915 Birthday Bonanza Embellishments (40/pk)
Out of Stock
Not Returning
664085 12x12 Navy Album with Top-Loading Pages
664088 12x12 Navy Album with White Pages
664086 12x12 Caribbean Album with Top-Loading Pages
664089 12x12 Caribbean Album with White Pages
664087 12x12 Pebble Grey Album with Top-Loading Pages
664090 12x12 Pebble Grey Album with White Pages
Out of Stock
Returning
Returning January
663923 Jumbo Tape Runner
664356 Jumbo Repositionable Tape Runner Refill
Returning 2026
B664911 Cutting Mat Layout Bundle
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