When Joe and Norma Foglio saw this business, they were doing well by most standards. Would you have shown them the plan? Not only did Jim and Judy Head show them the plan, but they also encouraged them and believed in them.
At first, Joe didn’t know if he had the energy or desire to build a new business. He had worked hard all his life in several businesses, including manufactured housing, a restaurant, bar, pizza shop, etc. You name it—he tried it! In the process, Joe had made several other men wealthy, but discovered that in business as usual, there is only enough room for the boss’s dream.
The Foglios’ business started out slowly. Joe was working many long hours below the Mexican border building vacation houses. After the devaluation of the peso, he knew he had to build the business. Joe would run into the house, shave, shower, and put on his suit, and be out the door again to share the business with a new couple.
From the first, Norma got excited about the business. She saw something different in Jim and Judy. She could see that they loved and respected each other, a quality that seemed to have faded away in her own marriage. She began to dream of having a close family and a happy marriage. Joe’s excitement soon followed. That is why they feel it is best to show the plan to both husband and wife if they are married.
The road to Diamond wasn’t easy for the Foglios. They had some challenges along the way, including a serious car accident Norma was in, fracturing her pelvis in 5 places. Nevertheless she insisted that Joe promise her they would continue on toward Diamond. Joe did, and soon they found themselves in Emerald qualification!
Joe and Norma enjoyed all the benefits of Emerald– including Emerald Club, and a trip to Peter Island. But Jim and Judy were Diamonds, and the Foglios wanted to be with their sponsors. Up on the mirror went a new goal: Diamond. They put signs everywhere and thought about being Diamonds all the time.
Then, a devastating tragedy struck when they received a phone call from the coroner’s office in San Jose. Their 27-year-old son, Nick, had been killed in a motorcycle accident. Their own family and the business family helped them through this terrible time in their lives. Nick left them a grandson named Nicky, who is a special blessing in their lives.
For Joe and Norma, the way to Diamond has been filled with many wonderful experiences. It was a blessing to share the business with someone and see that person get a light in his eyes because of the hope of a better future. Joe and Norma learned how to share their lives with others. They got so excited about other people that they forgot to fight with each other. They started getting along, and somewhere along the way they fell in love all over again.
Norma says, “The greatest thing we have received in this business is a wonderful marriage. When the husband and wife get it together, the family becomes what God intended it to be. The books, tapes, and association with people who have their lives together helped us. They were examples of what we wanted for our family.”
Joe and Norma make sure that they spend time together. They take long walks on the beach, play golf, and spend time with their grandchildren, Nick, Joe Jr., Courtney, Torrie, and Jessica.
“Our daughter Charrie graduated from law school. Our son Joe works for us and makes our life easier, so we can spend more time with people. We have all our grandchildren in specific schools, making sure they have the right education for each of their special needs.
Joe and Norma have a large business—a business full of love. Their prayer every night is for God to expand their hearts and give them the ability to love more people. They give God all the honor and glory for their success. Their dream is that you would share the business and join them on the beautiful beaches.