You're Not The Boss Of Me!

Something really, really big happened last week, and it got me thinking about all of you, your precious family & personal memories, and your communication with your teams and customers.But, first, I have to know: What did you do with your 7-hour gift when Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp went down last week?Did you freak out because you had “so much to do”?Or did you look at it like we used to look at snow days when we were kids?? We spend so much of our time SO CONNECTED through all the different apps and platforms. Sometimes, when those connections aren’t available, like they weren’t last week, it’s hard for us to know what to do with ourselves.But what happens if those apps and platforms disappear . . . for good?Have you thought about that?I mean, we do not own our social media content. So, what happens to all your albums, pictures, videos, and memories if your favorite social media platform suddenly disappears?When it comes to your business, how would you market, contact customers, or communicate wit

It’s a brand new month, and, with that, comes limitless possibilities! Whether your goals are related to your business, your personal development, your relationship with family, or your finances - it’s a clean slate.It seems that we always begin the month with the mindset that our goals are attainable and that our intentions are our priorities…But somewhere along the way, maybe even just a few days in, something starts to happen.Old habits creep in.Self-doubt and self-sabotage seep in.The same cycle of procrastination, task avoidance, and excuses begins.BUT NOT THIS MONTH!This is the month that YOU GET TO DECIDE:-Who you WANT to be!-How you WANT to feel!In today’s podcast, I’m going to give you a simple tip to shift your mindset to:If it makes you feel like crap - GET RID OF IT!But I’m going to take you further! I’ll teach you how to apply this mindset to social media and to your to-do list in an effort to declutter, edit, and remove the things that are blocking your ability to reach your goals and honor your

The change in seasons is a great time for other changes and for shifting our perspective.Being very transparent with you all, I am in the middle of a pretty big shift.One that is allowing me to feel more aligned with my values and true self, as well as with the direction of my business -- and this podcast.SO, I HAVE TO WARN YOU . . .This podcast won’t feel or sound like the others I have shared. Don’t get me wrong, I know that I’ve brought you valuable content that was authentic and that aligned with where I thought I was headed.But that’s the beautiful thing about living life with an open mind and a heart that is wide open.Things shift, and, as they do, sometimes you realize that, while what you were doing was GOOD, now it’s time to shift to something GREAT!I’ll explain in more detail in today’s podcast.As you listen to episode 115, I want you to think of yourself and this life you’re living as a MASTERPIECE...not a work in progress! When painting the masterpiece that is your life, YOU ARE THE ARTIST. You ar

September is flying by, and this week, we’ll officially usher in fall. I hope that this new season will bring you so much success in your business, whatever that success looks and feels like to YOU! And I also want to extend a little challenge to all of you. As we move forward and enter the last quarter of the year, social sellers are going to be working hard to hit their yearly goal, new products are going to be released, and new incentives will roll out.When this happens, many social sellers feel a sense of urgency.And you’ll notice a shift in their content.It happens.When content becomes spammy and doesn’t add value to the audience that sees it, it becomes noise. Most people scroll through the noise to get to the content that engages them. Right? I mean, we all do it.That’s why we fast-forward through commercials! We know we are being “sold,” and we want to get back to the show that has our interest and attention.In today’s podcast, I’m going to give you 3 questions that you can answer when creating conten

HEY GIRL!!Raise your hand if you roll your eyes when you see those two words at the beginning of ANY  message these days!!I see you!! And my hand is waaaay up too.But truthfully, I am a recovering HEY GIRL message user.Many of you might be as well.I love this quote by Maya Angelou: “I did then what I knew to do. Now that I know better, I do better.”It’s time to do better!! Don’t you agree??Realizing that a “Hey girl! Blah blah blah. Buy-My-Stuff message is impersonal, inauthentic, and off-putting, I knew there had to be a better way.I wanted to feel good about making new connections and about reaching out to them.If that’s what you are looking for too, then you will love today’s podcast where I will:Share a few of the spammy reach out messages that I’ve received latelyExplain how I’ve chosen to “receive” and respond to those messagesAnd provide a few tips and insight on how you make your reach-out message “feel like you” again.

This is the first official podcast of September, and it happens to fall on Labor Day, a holiday that recognizes hard work by giving most of us a day off.But, for those who are in Network Marketing, is there ever really a day off?It’s like there’s so much urgency at month-end, and that rolls right into the fresh start of the new month. There’s always a new promo, a new product, a new trip to earn...etc.It can start to control your life and cause you to miss out on things that you once enjoyed. Things like the Labor Day cookout that you used to look forward to but that you’ve replaced with pushing your company’s promo. Things like your kid’s soccer tournament that you missed most of because you were looking at your phone, answering messages, and helping your team.Where does “it” end?In today's podcast, I will share:How to set boundaries,How to shut down your business brainHow to end the day satisfied with what you’ve accomplished Have you joined us in Camp Elevate?  Head on over to Camp Elevate this week for ou

Welcome to another wonderful week! This week we are going to wrap up August and welcome September.Yes, September!Can you even believe it?I know that many of you have children who have returned to school. This means carlines, after school events, and sports practices.And because life can feel busier - it can also mean additional stress and pressure to get it all done in less time, right?In today’s podcast, I’m going to provide you with some simple tips and ways to organize your business so that you can work it on the go! I want you to see that you can take advantage of all the small pockets of time throughout your day so that you don’t have to miss a single thing -- or feel overwhelmed. And I will give you tips on:Utilizing FB Groups effectively in short bursts of timeHow to effectively pre-plan for your posting to your StoriesOrganizing & maintaining your master customer listUsing the Blitz Invite to connect with more peopleListen and learn more!Have you joined us in Camp Elevate?  Head on over to Camp El

In last week’s episode, we talked specifically about brain dumping all the daily and weekly responsibilities, prioritizing them,  and scheduling them out.Now that you’ve done that, we want to take a look at how to move your business forward and grow!Looking at your Income Producing Activities and your schedule, what is it that you are doing DAILY to generate new leads?LEAD GENERATION.It’s a necessity for business (and income) growth; and for many, the term “lead generation” sounds scary...and even overwhelming.But it doesn’t have to be.In today’s podcast, I’m going to provide you with some simple tips and ideas for generating new leads without feeling salsey or spammy. And I’m going to challenge you to think about and answer these four questions:What are you doing everyday to nurture connections with those who are already interested in your content and/or products?How did your last 10 customers or business partners find you?What do other successful social sellers do to find and connect with new leads?Have you

Do you procrastinate or just avoid certain tasks on your to-do list altogether?Then, when you finally “do the thing,” you realize it wasn’t nearly as bad as you’d anticipated…Yet, you find yourself in that procrastination/avoidance loop again only moments later?Maybe you’re like me and you have a collection of planners and “organization systems” because you love to make the plan...but the challenge is in the follow-through.Or maybe you find planners, schedules, and organization stifling, and you pride yourself in being about to just “go with the flow.” Yet, at the end of the day, you find that, even though you were busy all day, your to-do list isn’t any shorter.If you can relate to any (or even all three of these) - then today’s podcast is for you! When it comes to planning, scheduling, and getting things done, I’ve tried it all. And today I’m going to share the techniques I’ve found that work for me!As you listen today, you'll learn  how to time block,how to make the lists of “all the things” that must get

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “summer”?Warm weather?Family vacations?Beach days or days by the pool?Maybe watermelon, corn on the cob, or homemade ice cream?But what about the summer slump?You know, where business slows down and  earnings decrease...And for many, where business just loses its luster.If you are feeling the effects of a summertime slump in your business, you are not alone. Trust me!In today’s podcast, I want to give you more insight into what causes the summertime slump, but I also want to give you some very specific ways to, get out of the slump and to  prevent it from happening again in the future.Have you joined us in Camp Elevate?  Head on over to Camp Elevate this week for our LIVE training on how to UP your content and connection to recruit the RIGHT people to your team. Click here to join.

Frustrating, isn’t it? You spend time sharing your products and business opportunity using social media, but just aren’t seeing results.You get engagement, but it doesn’t translate into sales or growth.Or maybe you aren’t getting engagement or sales. I know. I know. You want to increase your engagement and visibility but without being Spammy Pammy. You want to sell on social media, but you also want to be seen as YOU - not a salespersonI totally get it! I feel the same way!. In today’s podcast, I’m going to break down specific strategies to help you ditch the “post & run” and to actually expand your network and increase visibility, engagement, and connection within your stories and posts. Specifically, I’ll explain:How to create a specific strategy on FBThe impact of connection and re-connectionHow to increase visibility using other people’s audience I can’t wait for you to begin to implement these strategies. Just keep in mind, these are not “tactics for getting the quick sale” -- these are strategies fo

Does it ever seem to you that everyone is on their phones -- no matter where you go or what you’re doing, there is most likely someone near you on their phone, whether they’re talking, texting, or just scrolling. It’s a habit.It’s an addiction.It’s avoidance. And, for many, it’s also part of their network marketing business. Am I right?Actually, I know I am because I used to feel chained to my phone and almost frantic without it! What if my team can’t reach me?? Let’s face it, communication with our customers and supporting our team is crucial for success in the network marketing industry. We have to be available; there’s no doubt about that. But what if that availability didn’t have to come at the expense of your focus, your family, or your free time? In today’s podcast, you'll learnA BIG TIME-SAVING TIP that will also save your sanity.Insight to help you save time (and frustration), retain customers, and create efficiency and independence in your network marketing team. If you find today’s podcast helpful,

Do you brush your teeth every morning?Okay, I know this seems like a strange question for me to ask, but it’s so relevant for success in your business!Hear me out on this…Why do we go through the hassle of brushing our teeth in the morning and in the evening? Of course, no one likes bad breath, but we also brush our teeth daily because we have a future vision of keeping our teeth and gums healthy.And it’s like that with your business. There are daily income-producing activities that we know we should do daily in order to create the vision you’ve set for your future self. These activities have to become as non-negotiable as brushing your teeth to develop the consistency needed for success! Here are the A-B-C's of today's episode: The Abundance ShiftIs what you are doing today going to serve your future self and help you to create the team you desire and to meet your goals? Building BlocksWhat are the routines and habits that need to be developed in order to allow your future self to meet the 5 and 10 year goal

There is a lot of hard work, discipline, and dedication that goes into building a successful online business! Creating connections, reaching out about your products or business opportunity, following up, closing the sale, and all the scheduling, training, and replying that goes on between each step. So, why do so many in direct sales seem to drop the ball right after the sale? There are tons of possible answers, but we aren't going to focus on those. Instead, in this episode, we will focus on how to provide exceptional customer service -- because that is what will set you apart from the rest. Exceptional customer service is what creates customer retention! Here are the A-B-C's of today's episode: *The Abundance ShiftYou have to remind yourself that you are the Disney World of the customer experience. *Building BlocksWhat is an extraordinary customer experience for my business? We'll discuss how customer service will help you to stand out and how that helps to grow your online business. *Connection to CloseYou

I will keep it short and sweet today in an effort to honor and respect your time...which is also, in a way, the focus of today’s podcast! As you listen today, you’ll take away the following: A - Abundance Shift Breathe & move your body, especially if you are feeling a block when it comes to getting started or staying focused!!  B - Building BlockAvoid the AWKWARD BLIND DATE!! I’m going to explain why throwing customers into 3-way chats without warning isn’t effective.  3-way chats can provide the validation that your customer needs when used the right way. What I notice is that, in an effort to avoid feeling awkward and gaining their permission to add someone to the chat for their expertise...team members will just bring the “expert” in -- like setting them up on an awkward blind date that they don’t even know they are going on!!! What kind of impression does that make? And how does that make the customer feel about their relationship with you? C - ConversationsI’ll give you questions and verbiage to use

Today's episode is the first one in a 4-part series, where I will provide you with the A-B-C's of growing your direct sales business. To honor your time, I’m going to keep each episode in this series to about 15 minutes. Listen in this week to discover how having courage when it comes to your network marketing business and the idea of abundance can put you on the path to feeling more determined and confident as you make business connections. We'll discuss cold messaging and whether it is a good strategy for your business growth and continued success -- and I'll explain connected messaging. You'll have a better idea of which approach, or combination of the two, feels best for you. In today's episode, I will focus on the A-B-C’s of the direct selling business. A - ABUNDANCE SHIFTWe'll look at COURAGE and what that looks and feels like to you. B - BUILDING BLOCKSWe'll discuss the difference between cold vs. connected messaging. C - CONVERSATIONS & CONTENTI'll give you examples of connected messaging and how

Several years ago, I had a friend who was determined to start a business. She had the perfect products that she loved, and she was able to find the perfect location for her store. She had a storefront on a busy street where hundreds, if not thousands, of people, walked by every single day. Whenever someone walked into her store, she made the effort to smile and speak to them. Over time, there were customers who returned and customers who referred new people to her store.  Business was good -- and it was growing.My friend really loved it and was happy!Of course, she wanted to keep the business growing, so she started to do some research online. She read blog posts, listened to podcasts, and researched several business coaches. As a result, she decided that she needed a website and blog -- because this would give her customers direct access to her business, and they could order online.  Then, she decided to start a podcast where she could showcase her products and build community with people who would benefit m

This may sound like an Academy Award LONG acceptance speech but hang with me! 100 episodes…. Without missing a Monday. We’ve been together since October of 2019. And I am so grateful for every single one of you.  You helped me to find my voice. My REAL voice.  You’ve opened your hearts and included my voice as part of your walks, gym time, carpooling and most of all, you were an important  link to the world during our isolated time in 2020.  I’ve stared at the microphone and worried that the REAL and RAW side of me might be too much. Some days the words would flow. And others I would toss 55 books on the floor looking for inspiration… and then I would read a text or a journal entry and know just what to say.  Openly I shared loud and clear where I stand on racism and social injustice, and I hope encouraged you that taking a stand is a part of your brand. If you have listened to one episode. Thank you! If you have shared this podcast with a friend. Thank you! If you have left a review. Thank you! If you shared

Big goals and bowls of ice cream.What do they have in common?Me. And maybe “ice cream” is getting in the way of your big goals too! So, as we were getting closer and closer to the inevitable hot weather and summer months here in Florida, I set some health & wellness goals and made some promises to myself. I’ve known that I was capable of getting into better shape and living healthier than I have been, so I just wanted to clean up my diet a little more and keep my promise (to myself) to workout daily. And, I have to admit, I’m rocking those goals!  But I also notice that I’m not making the progress that I’d to make by now. My clothes are fitting the same, and I’m just not “seeing” the results I thought I’d see by now. I reflected on this the other night at about 2 am while scraping the last little bit of ice cream out of the container. And that’s when I realized… Even though I had the drive and the consistency, I was sabotaging my own chance at reaching my goals because I kept reaching for the late-night i

Ever want to shake things up a bit?I mean, doing the same thing every day or even every week can start to feel boring, right? Well, if you are ready for something a little different, you’ll love today’s podcast -- because it was hijacked by two of the amazing leaders from my network marketing team! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to work with me or what I’m like “behind the scenes,” then you will definitely appreciate the perspective and insight that Sarah Luce and Terri Kirrie share! Even though I love coming to you every week and sharing stories, tips, and strategies, I just love the energy, excitement, and vulnerability they brought to the set and are sharing with you!