Two of my favorite things are social selling and true crime. So when I came across Mackenzie Fultz, aka Freedom Barbie, I knew I HAD to have her on the show! She combines makeup and true crime in the best way. Mackenzie is a private investigator by day — or sometimes by night— and also runs a successful Seint business and has even been recognized for her sales and recruiting. What is her strategy? What is her secret? Well, it may surprise you! Listen in to how this highly entertaining private investigator accidentally joined a direct sales company, and created a life she loved. While your day job may not be as exciting as hers, there’s so much we can learn from Mackenzie about serving your audience with authenticity.

Directly Different turns 3 in a few weeks, and I'm here to share the very BEST advice I've learned through conversations with our fabulous podcast guests. I want to hear your favorite takeaways from the podcast, too!

It’s back to school season for so many of us, and even if you’re not shopping for supplies and gearing up to pack lunches again, there’s no denying that a transition between seasons is coming! To help us get ready for a new season, I invited our guest, Bailey Baker, to share her story and to chat about some fun back-to-school hacks! From shoe shopping to lunch packing to divvying up simple chores, you’re definitely going to discover a new tip in today's episode that you can implement to make your home a more happy place!

Customer care is one of the most vital parts of your business. If you don’t have customers, you don’t have a business, so it makes sense to take the responsibility of customer care very seriously! Today, you are going to hear from Kimberly Pulito, a top leader with Scentsy, who has built a strong and thriving business in part because of her excellent customer care system. Kimberly is sharing exactly what she does to serve her customers well and to keep them coming back time and time again, as well as tips on how to level up your customer service.

Think of the one trouble spot (or many spots) in your home right now that stresses you out because of the clutter! What if you reframed your mindset so you could finally declutter that area once and for all, giving you more than just a clean space — a sense of peace and tranquility that comes with living with less. Today's guest, Britt Behnke, is a minimalist mom with a successful Seint business. Listen in as she shares her journey with minimalism, as well as her best tips to start living a more minimalist life today.

If you’ve been in the social selling space for any amount of time, you are probably familiar with Bob Heilig, a coach, mentor, and founder of Your Virtual Upline and of the program Love, Serve, Grow. Bob developed this program out of a heart to coach network marketers in a better way in order to grow meaningful businesses. I am so honored to share our recent conversation about his heart for teaching this better way, and why a transformational over transactional approach to our businesses will always produce more impactful results.

Do you ever feel like there are a few puzzle pieces missing when it comes to your business, and that you must be the only one missing them, because it seems like EVERYONE ELSE has it all figured out? The truth is, we all have these thoughts, and sometimes it takes someone who has been there to come along side us and show us where those missing puzzle pieces might be. My guest today is Katy Ursta, a network marketing veteran with a touching story and over 11 years of experience. Katy wrote the brand-new bestselling book, Direct Sales Done Right, and she’s giving us a major sneak peek at what’s inside. In this episode, we’ll talk about mindset, making connections, and a surefire way to have a never-ending list of leads.

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the wrong things? Have you ever felt like everyone else has it all figured out and you don't? Have you ever thought "why am I doing all of this? Who do I think I am that I can even come close to accomplishing my goals?" Well... you're not alone. Listen as I share my biggest podcasting mistake to date, and how I am actively working through the feelings of Imposter Syndrome. I hope it encourages you in some way!

If you’ve spent any time as a social seller, you know one important component of your business is live video. But SO many of us are afraid to hit that go live button and let our vulnerability shine. Our guest today, Joy Farley, has made it her mission to empower entrepreneurs to embrace the potential of live video for their businesses. She is an expert in leveraging the authenticity of live videos to connect with customers, build trust, and ultimately grow our businesses. Today, she'll be sharing invaluable insights on how to overcome the obstacles that hold us back when it comes to using live video in business. So, whether you're a seasoned social seller or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical tips and strategies that will help you step out of your own head and harness the power of live video to boost your social selling business.

As social sellers, we're constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and striving to achieve our goals. But what if I told you that one of the most powerful tools for success lies in something as simple as a good night's sleep? Today’s guest, Tanessa Shears, is a health consultant for entrepreneurs. She specializes in biohacking techniques to double your energy and focus as an entrepreneur -- and couldn’t we all use a double dose of energy and focus? Tanessa will share some practical tips and strategies to enhance your sleep quality and create healthy sleeping habits that fit into your busy lifestyle and help you become limitless in your entrepreneurial journey.

Have you heard of a little thing called ChatGPT? I say little thing, but it’s actually a BIG thing that is seemingly popping up in everyday conversation and is being utilized in just about every industry today. ChatGPT has the ability to generate responses that are practically human-like. Today’s guest, none other than the amazing Lynn Bardowski, aka Million Dollar Party Girl, has mastered the art of utilizing ChatGPT to take social selling businesses to new heights! Lynn is a true trailblazer in the world of social selling. She's an expert at adapting to the newest technology, and she's got some seriously mind-blowing insights to share about this helpful tool that every social seller should be utilizing. Whether you’ve played around with this technology a bit, or you’ve barely begun to wrap your head around what exactly is ChatGPT, I guarantee you’ll come away with some helpful tips and tricks after listening to today’s episode!

Today we are re-airing one of our top 3 downloaded episodes of the show! "Parties are dead" is something I'm sure you've heard or even said in the last few years. And sure, it has become a little uncool to have traditional direct sales parties these days! But no matter how you slice it, the party remains THE #1 way to grow your social selling business quickly and effectively. Amanda Todd, founder of You Dot This, shares her thoughts on the power of a party and how connecting with your customers needs to be the focus of your social selling business!

Do you ever feel like you must be doing something wrong in your business, because it seems like everyone else is experiencing faster and more explosive growth? A slower pace isn't a bad thing. Today we are comparing the process of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly to slow growth in our businesses, and why these seasons are vital to achieving long-term success.

Today we are talking about copywriting and how it is essential to running a successful social selling business. If you’re not exactly sure what copywriting is, it's basically just "words that sell things." We all write copy in our businesses on a daily basis! This week’s guest, Sara Noel, is here to tell us all about what copywriting is, why it’s important, and how we can up our copy game to stand out in a saturated market.

Have you ever told yourself that you need to start building a personal brand because you know you need one and you don’t think you have one? I will let you in on a little secret — whether or not you realize it, you’re already building a brand! You may not have a logo, or brand colors, or a website (yet), but you’re sharing YOU with the world, and that’s a personal brand right there! Today I’m sharing my conversation with Ashley Latimer, a digital marketing mentor, all about elevating your personal brand. Listen in as she shares a fresh perspective on the social selling industry and how we can take small steps to building a successful personal brand online.

Most of us don’t start a social selling business with the intention of becoming a completely different person — yet many social sellers will tell you that the decision to join this industry has changed their lives. Why? Because we are able to do a lot of internal reflection and explore areas of personal growth that we may not have ever explored if it hadn’t been for the nature of the industry. Sometimes, we don’t even realize what exactly we need to change, even after listening to trainings and podcasts, taking courses, and reading books. Often, it takes going back to the basics to make big changes. Today, I am sharing my intriguing conversation with Jen Lemke, a coach for network marketers specializing in different forms of thought work such as neuro-linguistic programming, hypnotherapy, EFT tapping, and more. Listen in to learn what these methods are and how they can help us reach limitless potential as social sellers.

Today I’m sharing my delightful conversation with Stetson Patton, a social media strategist, whose number one mission is to help YOU grow your business on social media. We chatted about keeping up with trends, new platforms, and how determining your purpose is vital to a successful social media strategy.

Jennifer Johnson, CEO of Cinchshare, is sharing her story on the podcast today! Jennifer and her husband created this incredible social sharing platform in 2013 and it has grown to be one of the most-loved tools by social sellers today. If you’ve never tried this incredible tool, stay tuned until the end of the episode, and Jennifer will share how you can try it out for free. I can tell you from experience that CinchShare is easy to use, full of super cool features, and will save you TONS of time in your business. You’ll only wish you had tried it sooner!

Last summer, I had Patti Mauro on the show to chat about her journey as a top leader in her company and how she was successfully running a thriving direct sales business. Since that episode aired, Patti has made a transition to a new company, and her decision to do so was not easy. After she announced the switch, we had conversations about how this is a tough decision to make, yet no one really talks about how to navigate it. Patti told me that she wished there were more resources out there for those wanting to switch companies, and that really stuck with me. I asked her to come back on the show and share her experience in making this decision. I know it could be valuable and relatable to hear her heart and what went on behind the scenes, whether you’re listening now or in the future. In a perfect world, we pick one company and never leave. But we all know that life is filled with growth, change, and can look different from season to season… and that’s ok!

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone! I am sharing a list of ten things that I am currently working on in my business or that I've worked on recently. I guarantee if you implement one or two of these things, you'll feel less overwhelmed and, in turn, more successful.