As the years roll on, it is becoming increasingly clear that Life Leadership has a knack of attracting to its community some of the world’s most character-based individuals. When it comes to achieving something worthwhile, true entrepreneurs are the first-in-line to embrace some hard work over the long haul. Thankfully, Life Leadership not only provides world-class materials to enhance and change a person’s life for the better, but it also rewards those that take and share that information with the communities around them. Charles and Frédérique Clermont, from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, have done exactly that; and because of their determination, thousands of others’ lives are being positively influenced around the world.
“The law of Life says that hard work and struggle must precede the joy and fulfillment of accomplishment, the true enjoyment of life.” –Jerry Harteis
Charles (Charly) and Frédérique (Freddie) have always felt the need to make a difference in their struggling country of Haiti, and they’ve lived their lives to do as much as they can to help their fellow countrymen. The history of the small island-country is far from uneventful–with numerous dictatorships, slavery, wars, unrest and natural disasters. When looking in from the outside, sometimes it can seem like there is no hope, but those that call Haiti their home are not giving up. When Freddie saw the need to help a friend start a sewing business back in the nineties, she jumped at the opportunity and began learning the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. Charly was working diligently under US Aid in Logistical Services and Training at the time, but unfortunately the program had to be discontinued because of the ensuing Embargo.
Right around this slice of their life, the couple was introduced to the concept of community-building and networking, and they decided to give it a shot. Shortly thereafter, a Haitian gentleman that was living in Puerto Rico came back to team up with them to train others in leadership under the umbrella of the Success Motivation Institute. Through a windy course of crazy events, Charly and Freddie got connected with their present mentors and friends, Ken and Joan Hendon and Jerry and Polly Harteis. As the couple continued to use the principles that they were learning to climb the corporate ladder of success in Haiti, they also started to travel to conferences all over with different companies and organizations. During this period, they had the privilege to meet some of the most influential leadership experts in the world, such as, John Maxwell, Brian Tracey and Ron Ball.
When one digs through all of the details of the many years that Charly and Freddie were figuring out this new industry and what it had in store for them, (not to mention, while living in one of the poorest countries in the world), it is inspiring to realize how much this resilient couple just took the punches and ran with them. Looking back, both Charly and Freddie agree that they fell in love with the concept of buying in to a proven system and duplicating it with others. Did they always know what was coming next?–Of course not! But they were willing to sacrifice short-term convenience for long-term success.
Enter Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady and Life Leadership. When Charly and Freddie–along with their mentors–witnessed the character and purpose that the (future) founders of Life Leadership were operating with, they threw themselves into the mix of excitement as this new company was getting ready to be launched. In late 2011, Life Leadership roared into the marketplace and started on its rocket-like journey to the top. This was something that they could believe in! Instead of marketing a product to the world, Life Leadership was marketing a lifestyle.
“Life Leadership is structurally designed to perfectly fit the needs of our people. We just follow the system as closely as possible to what the founders intended when they designed it.” -Charly Clermont
Although it wasn’t yet open in Haiti, Jerry Harteis encouraged them to “Just do it,” and coined the phrase, “Guys, you have to perform and when you have the numbers, everything will happen.” Charly and Freddie quickly found that the credibility of the founders was extraordinary. Anything that they promised, they did. For the first couple of years, the growing Haitian team had their Life Leadership subscriptions and materials shipped to Florida, and then paid a broker to bring the shipments over as freight into Haiti.
“People in Haiti have always been very eager to grow. We have a lot of ambition, but we’ve never had anything to apply it to. We were waiting and praying for something good. Haitians don’t necessarily need foreigners to help them…We just want to be able to help ourselves. We are very hungry to learn and move forward.” -Freddie Clermont
As the community of Life Leadership members and customers in Haiti began to pick up speed, the founders again honored their commitment by taking over the shipping process and eventually–with the help of Charly and Freddie and the other Haitian leaders–coordinating the weekly and monthly events through the use of the Total Access Subscription. Today, Haiti boasts one of the fastest growing organizations in the world with thousands of active Life Leadership members and customers; and more of their current success can be read about in our earlier post:
Haitians find Hope through Life Leadership
When interviewing Charly and Freddie Clermont, it was interesting to find that their story was not one of an “overnight” success, but rather one of consistent determination to follow their calling in life. Although very successful outside of Life Leadership through their many corporate pursuits, Charly and Freddie credit all of their prosperity (inside and outside of Life Leadership) to a constant hunger for personal and professional growth–the exact commodity that Life Leadership is leading the market in providing. This incredible couple doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Because of their outreach around the country, they are having a big impact in many circles; and because of their attention to how the Life Leadership system works, they are now a lot more dispensable. Charly and Freddie have embraced the principles being taught and maximized the impact of the Life Leadership opportunity in their country. Their vision is to fill an arena with 25,000 Haitian members in the next couple of years…
“I believe that God saved my life in the earthquake to fulfill a purpose. My mission is to establish a critical mass of entrepreneurs in Haiti, educated under a new type of leadership. Through LIFE, we teach responsible leadership—where you’re not only influential, but influential in the right direction.” -Charly Clermont
Fausta Baptiste says
Thanks Zach for this amazing article on our mentor. We love this people so much.They are Gift from God. Really proud of them for their vision and commitment to help the haitian getting financial freedom.
So fired up this morning!
Evans and Fausta Baptiste
Team one Mission (Haiti) : Financial Freedom
Susan Strickler says
What a great article Zach!! Charly and Freddie are two incredible people that have such a love for their country and their people! Excited to see LIFE LEADERSHIP helping them to free one family at a time 🙂 It’s incredible how God will bless you when you put consistency and passion together – you get life changing results! May God continue to richly bless these leaders and those rising up in Haiti to be leaders that turn their country around!! Another victory in the LIFE Leadership column!!!!
Matt Mielke says
Our lives have only crossed on the floor of our Leadership Summits, yet there example has impacted me forever! Thank You Charly and Freddie! May God continue to bless you and your mission.
Prospery Raymond says
Superbe article Zach. You are a great listener and excellent writer.
You portrayed in this article a couple who is bigger than what it seems: a wonderful mentor, a visionnaire, an authentic leader, a developer of leaders with character, hon-able and thirsty to learn and achieve big, bold and lasting achievement.
Daphne and I, we are so proud to be part of this team, this movement that will change positively Haiti for excellence.
Team one Mission :
Financial freedom
#loveHaiti
Pat Tefel says
Congratulations for your success, and commitment to Haiti! You are truly an inspiration to all of Life Leadership.
Emmanuel Bruny says
Congratulations to Charly and Freddie. I love this couple so much. They are a great example of success and perseverance. I’ve been following them a long time and I am bless to be part of their team. Together we will make a difference in Haiti. God bless.
Alberto says
WOOOWWW!! woooOWWW!!!
That’s all i can say :D!
Thank you GOD
Thank you Life Leadership.
Thank you mentors!
Lorthe Marjorie says
I’m so proud to be part of this team, this couple is humility personified. Without “Life leadership” I did not dream but now I have too many dreams . Thx God and thx Charly and Freddie
Roosevelt Jean-Francois says
Zach,
Thank you for taking the time to interview and report this story about Charly & Freddie Clermont. They are true examples of modeling the messages of Life Leadership. They have brought professionalism, and credibility to this industry in the Haitian environment. Their determination and sense of commitment are exemplary.
Congratulations to you to bring light, and awareness to the Haitian odysse in Life Leadership. Kudo for a job well done.
Roosevelt Jean-Francois
Team Centurions
Micah Coker says
Thank you Zach for using your amazing abilities to share a inspiring story with us about a couple that is changing lives!
Thank you Charly and Freddie for being a example of what true leadership is and what is means to pursue a purpose that will make a everlasting impact in our world but more importantly in Heaven! Your truly a inspiration to your team and to all of us! This article blessed my life today, thank you!!!
Jerry & Polly says
What an amazing story about persistence and courage. It’s been wonderful to walk through this journey with them. Sharing an opportunity of hope to all of the wonderful Haitian people. Charly and Freddie are truly people of class and integrity. Their mentoring of Thierry and Marie-Maud as well as many of the other Haitian leaders has been vital to the explosion that is occurring on that beautiful island. We are so proud of the difference that they are making in so many people’s lives. God is blessing their faithfulness.
Guerda Laguerre says
Congratulations for this article, Zach. We are very proud of Frederique and Charles Clermont because they are real visionaries for permitting to Lifeleadership to come and explode in Haiti. Freddie and Charlie might never know the impact of Lifeleadership in Haitian’s life. I’m a living proof of Lifeleadership transformation and many people as well. Lifeleadership is highter than earning money, it’s a LIFESTYLE. Thanks to you and be blessed abundantly by god.
Venkat Varada says
Amazing story! Charles, I see so much obedience in you and Feddie to God! The fruit of it very evident. Thank you for being a light and shine.
–thank you
–venkat
Marc yvens Rosemond says
I would like to congratulate Frederique & Charles Clermont on their vision and the way they are leading Haitian Team. I’m proud of you. You are great mentors.
Team One Mission (Financial Freedom)
Haiti
Life Leadership
Let get it Guys !!!
Cathy K says
Congratulations to Charly and Freddie! Haiti is on the move, and the rest of LIFE is standing up and taking notice.
Lloyd Weiler says
The dream struggle victory is so clear in their story and is an encouragement to us all to stay tough and prevail! I remember first meeting them at Orrin’s Florida home and seeing light in their eyes as they spoke of changing their country! Thanks!
Gary & Sally Krammes says
Fantastic story Zach. We have had the pleasure to meeting Charles and Freddie along with other of the leaders from Haiti at some of the Majors. What they are doing in that country is simply amazing and a great testament of Life Leadership.
Sevenor Maurice says
Waaaaaaaw! Thank you God for this extraordinary couple! They are always there to help us to accomplish our dream!
May God bless Charly and Freddie!
#loveteamonemission!
#lovehaiti
Nancy Monsipapa says
Thank You! You create a “I can’t have any excuses if these guys are getting it done”
Michelle says
Charly and Freddie, it’s inspiring to hear of your journey and how you continue to do the hard things, even before you see results. There are thousands of people all over the world saying THANK YOU for your example of persistence, personal growth, and intentional entrepreneurship. You have definitely found LIFE Leadership as the vehicle for impacting Haiti and I believe your positive influence will continue to reach around the globe. Godspeed!
Michelle
Jerry & Fran Daidone says
This immensely inspiriing article written by Zach Frey can only prove that vision, hard work and commitment are the essentials that one develops through LIFE Leadership business to accomplish something great. This combined with the mentorship process (as in the case with Jerry & Polly Harteis and Ken & Joan Hendon) can only result in a success story such as this. God Bless, Jerry & Fran
Eraldo Augustin says
OooOhhhhh my God!!!
Thank you Lord for Life Leadership.
With Life Leadership, My Familly make a difference.
#lovelifeleadership.
Prisca Duracin says
Congratulations for this article Zach!!!! This is an amazing story!!! Charly and Freddie, Haiti Team is really really proud of you. GREAT MENTORS. I’m so proud to be part of this TEAM. God bless you!!!!!
Team One Mission
Financial Freedom
#LoveLifeLeadership
#TrueLeadership
#LoveHaiti
Thierry Laplanche says
I feel so honored and blessed to be mentored by such an awesome couple ! I’ve seen this couple keeping faith in moments of struggle, and humility in moments of victory !
I’ve seen them taking the lead in tough times, and giving credit to others when everything went well !
That’s real trilateral leadership with character, tasks and relationships . I truly believe that their dream of creating ” a critical mass of entrepreuneurs in Haiti, educated under a new type of leadership ” will come true.
Thanks Zach for taking the time to come to Haiti, for sharing your wisdom and perspective with us and for writing this great article of this success story !
Barbara says
Charly and Freddy, you are inspiring!! Australia has the same mentor in Jerry Harteis. He leads us on to greater heights, as is happening in Haiti. Keep up your awesome work! The world needs this business.
Barbara Humphreys
Centurions Down Under
Caelle says
Waow thanks Zach it is a wonderful article ,and Charlie and Freddie thanks again
Tina Abernathy says
Wow! Excellent article on persistence, determination and “doing hard things”.
Raymond and I have had the pleasure of speaking with this couple and the leaders they have produced and have always left their presence with nuggets of wisdom and encouragement.
To God be the glory and Congratulations to Charles and Frederique and their team!!
Huey Barnett says
What an inspiring story. Charly & Freddie are proving that anyone with a burning desire to accomplish something significant can and will. Their story is still in the process – changing a country by changing one life at a time. How exciting and significant. God bless you and your leaders.
Diane Holmes says
To hear and learn from your story with such significance is more than inspiring!
We all can make a difference by working together, and
Living Intentionally For Excellence!!!
Many prayers and Gods blessings be yours!
Tony DeLeon says
Charly & Freddie,
Thank you so much for your example. No one believed the 4 min mile could be broken until Roger Bannister did it; then thousands followed.
Thank you for being Roger Bannisters of leadership & hope to resurrect a country to its greatness. There were people at our open last night from Seirra Leone, Liberia & Ghana, all talking about what is happening in Haiti & how they want to do the same in their countries.
Your example, vision & commitment is woven into the story of Haiti’s growth & hope that is spreading across the world!
Thank you,
Tony DeLeon
Team Explosion
David Phillips says
These folks and their story are great proof that no one is so badly off that following truth, working with the right leadership, and the living by the right principles cannot work. Much more success awaits them and everyone who follows them in turn!
Michael Benjamin says
I ve known Charly and Freddie for over 20 years now, and im sooo proud of their accomplishment and Determination to fulfill their Vision! We are all greatful for their leadership and wisdom and we wish them more blessing and inspiration from god to keep touching so many peoples lives in such a Positive manner! HAITI is already changing because we re developping a class of succesful entrepreneurial Leaders through this Program, and BOY did we need this in our country! I am EAGER to see this stadium filled out with 25000 people and also to see what my country will look like in 5 years! Im SOOO firedup and this is only the beginning! TEAM ONE MISSION? Financial freedom! LETS GET CRANKIN!!
Claver Conquergood says
Thank you Charly and Freddie, for showing the world how well the life leadership system works,so many other countries can get on board. To a million and beyond!!
Martine et Frantz says
We are really blessed to have such great models in Haiti. Freddie et Charly ont permis a grand nombre de gens de regagner de l’espoir LA serenite et LA confiance en soi. Thanks for all
We are so grateful!!!
Carole & Hermann says
Interesting story that describes the caracter of models for any person looking for real values such as vision, faith, courage, perseverance and humility. In a spirit of freindship and serving they built a TEAM ONE MISSION full of hope and a desire to succeed and change our environment. We are greatfull to be close to them. May GOD continue to help them on this wonderful journey of success.
Easton Kelsey says
We are s-o inspired by the both of you! Good meeting you both in Florida and look forward to a life time of associating with such purpose-driven faithful people who ARE a huge part of the Leadershift and Freedomshift in your country! God bless you!
John Mossner says
So inspiring! Thank you for your story…and you’re just hitting your stride!
Jeanty James-son says
thank you Charly and Freddie for everything you have done with leadership from life to help many people to improves their lives and help them realize their dreams