How Patrick and Sabrina Jackson turned a simple decision in 2019 into an international business that changed their family’s future.
In 2019, life looked very different for the Jackson family.
Patrick and Sabrina Jackson, from County Meath, Ireland, were living what many would consider a normal family life. Sabrina, then 33, had spent 15 years working in law, while Patrick had been working in the motor trade since the age of 18.
Married for four years, they had two young daughters, aged three and just six months old. They were building a life together, but behind the scenes, the pressure was mounting.
During maternity leave, Sabrina was without her usual income. Bills were piling up, credit card balances were growing, and Patrick found himself working longer hours and taking on overtime just to keep everything going.
The very thing they were working so hard to provide for was the thing they were missing out on: time together as a family.
Exhausted and feeling the strain, Sabrina knew something had to change.
A decision that changed everything
In May 2019, while searching for a way to earn an additional income, Sabrina came across The Juice Plus+ Company.
The opportunity allowed her to share health and nutrition products online and build a business around her family rather than around a fixed schedule. She could run it from her phone, in the gaps between everything else she was doing.
It was a new concept to Sabrina, and she was naturally sceptical. But the cost to start was manageable and the idea of building something of her own appealed to her, so she decided to try it.
Her first month brought three customers who were willing to support her.
It wasn’t a huge start, but it was enough to give her the confidence to keep going.
As the months passed, the business began to grow. Sabrina was surprised not only by the support and guidance she received, but also by the personal development training that came with the opportunity.
For the first time, she was learning how to build a business, develop her confidence and think beyond the limits of her previous career.
Two months later, Patrick decided to get involved too.
As their customer base grew, so did their belief in what they were building. They received incredible feedback from customers, and the gratitude they experienced became one of the most rewarding parts of their business.
What began as a small side project was becoming something much bigger.
From working overtime to being present
Over the next two years their customer base grew into the thousands, and the business reached a point where Patrick leaving his job became a realistic decision rather than a risk. Their experience is their own, and results in this kind of business vary widely and are not guaranteed.
On 7 November 2020, Patrick made the decision to leave his full-time job in the motor trade.
Their daughters were now two and five years old.
For Patrick, the decision represented far more than leaving a job. It meant being able to spend more time with his children, be present for the everyday moments that matter, and build a future on his own terms.
For Sabrina, it meant that the decision she had made during one of the most financially challenging periods of their lives had created an opportunity for their entire family.
Their business had given them something they had been missing for years: time.
Seven years later, the journey is only beginning
Fast-forward to 2026, and Patrick and Sabrina have built an international business spanning more than 10 countries, impacting thousands of customers and supporting partners around the world.
Their focus has evolved from building their own business to helping others develop the skills, confidence and leadership needed to build theirs.
They have shared their story on stages around the world, expanded their team internationally and recently relocated their family to sunny Spain.
For the Jacksons, the move represents another chapter in a journey that began with a simple decision to try something different.
Their story is not about having everything figured out from the beginning. It is about taking a chance, being willing to learn, staying consistent and building something step by step.
Seven years on, they are as excited about the future as they were in those early days.
They believe there are still so many families looking for more time, more flexibility and the opportunity to create something of their own.
And they want those families to know that it is possible to start small, learn as you go and build something that could change your life.
Because for Patrick and Sabrina, the greatest achievement has never been the business itself.
It has been getting their children’s parents back.
And they believe their story is only the beginning.
Connect with Patrick and Sabrina Jackson
Patrick and Sabrina Jackson are independent partners with The Juice Plus+ Company. Find them on Instagram, on Facebook, on LinkedIn, and at jackson.juiceplus.com.
Disclaimer: Testimonials in this article reflect personal experiences and aren’t guaranteed. Results vary based on effort, experience, and commitment.
