Direct Sales Done Right

A reminder that someone leaving is not about you, it is just what the next chapter of their life looks like. When you can honor that decision, you can wish the person well and move on with your business!

This week on Direct Sales Done Right, Melanie and Katy are sharing their candid thoughts on transitioning between direct sales companies. They focus on gracefully shifting your business without disparaging your former company, underscoring the significance of maintaining professionalism and integrity throughout the process!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:17 What makes Melanie uncomfortable.

2:47 Why someone might change companies.

5:40 Thinking about the bigger picture.

6:17 What Katy sees when people pivot companies.

10:38 Crossing lines when switching companies.

13:50 Leaving your current company with class defined by Melanie and Katy

16:40 Reacting to someone leaving your organization.

17:51 Don't burn bridges - have good communication.

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Leigh Ann David has been in business for 20 years! She is a wealth of knowledge on the Direct Sales Done Right Podcast this week!

Mary K is a business model that is more face to face, but Leigh had enough of that back in 2019. She took it upon herself to change up the way she was doing business. She then created a private Facebook groups to run her direct sales business which then in return blew up her sales, team, and momentum.

On this weeks episode of Direct Sales Done Right, Melanie and Katy have Leigh Ann in the hot seat to share more about turning her in person business to more social media based to reach more ladies authentically. Leigh Ann drives home the importance of selling vs. building your community.

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Katy puts Melanie in the hot seat today to chat about ways you can empower yourself into a season of team building.

Melanie is launching another round of her Rockstar Recruitment course! On this episode of the Direct Sales Done Right, Katy is asking Melanie some questions to dive deeper into what the course consist of!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM EPISODE:

4:15 What is the Rockstar Recruitment Course?

7:55 What holds people back from recruiting?

11:13 When to know to make an investment in your business.

14:30 Defining moment for Melanie to start recruiting to her direct sales team.

18:11 Confidence building.

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Melanie: https://www.instagram.com/melaniemitro/

Katy: https://www.instagram.com/katywritescontent/

Since energy contagious, are you showing up authentically on your social media?

On this week on the Direct Sales Done Right podcast Katy is interviewing Danielle Natoni.

Danielle opens up about her start in direct sales. It took her about 8 months into her business to make a positive shift that in return made her more authentic in her story. She began to cultivate relationships and build a community that is based around her authentic self. She chose to show up as the example of the products and programs rather than just selling her products.

Danielle shares how she went from selling fitness to showing up authentically to build her business to the place she is in today.

Danielle shares her journey over the last 14 years in direct sales, how she's evolved, and the way she runs her business in this season of her life!

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:58 Danielles story about starting direct sales.

7:39 Energy is everything.

9:58 Sharing over selling.

12:45 Consistency on stories - what selling looks like on social media as serving.

15:39 Rise & Energize.

17:53 Outside perspective of your social media.

19:18 Speaking inclusively.

20:22 Interaction on social media.

21:38 Book Of Boundaries: https://amzn.to/3TAGV8z

29:30 How Danielle runs her support and accountability groups

33:50: Danielles biggest palm to forehead moment.

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"How do you ladies do it all?" We don't! On this week of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, Katy and Melanie are debunking all the time management myths that they are asked. The ladies have been in the direct sales space for 12 years now, which then made them learn how to manage life and business.

Katy and Melanie are sharing how to chunk out time which aligned to the goal at the time, outsourcing, investing, and growing the business that you have envisioned.

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:09 Social Media Highlight

4:37 Setting Goals with Time Allowed

7:17 Growing Into Your Goals

11:38 Setting Boundaries with Notifications

13:31 Communication

14:57 Chic Time Blocker https://bit.ly/3Ts8ron

17:28: Outsourcing In Your Business - Katy

18:42 Outsourcing IN Your Business - Melanie

21:44 Delegation

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Katy and Melanie sit down with top recruiter in Green Compass, Sara Burdick to discuss her unique approach to building her downline.  She walks you through her networking and event strategy that has skyrocketed her success.

Sara is going to be our Expert Speaker inside the Direct Sales Done Right Collective on March 20th!  To get instant access to the Collective and Sara’s training click the link to join the collective here: Join the Collective. Use Code SARAB at checkout for a discount on annual memberships.

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A breakthrough occurs when crucial factors are at play, which may not necessarily be directly related to business strategy or tasks.This week on the Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Katy and Melanie discuss the four obstacles hindering a breakthrough in one's business.HIGHLIGHTS: 2:07 Mindset Block POV 2:58 1st breakthrough8:28 2nd breakthrough 14:58 3rd breakthrough 23:02 4th breakthrough Books mentioned: The Slight EdgeThe 10x Rule10x Is Easier Than 2xCheck Out The Collective Here: http://collective.chicinfluencer.com/Use the code: PODCASTSAVE100 off the annual and receive the entire DSDR Book bundle: Book, planner, and time blockerSign up for our newsletter and get weekly tips, latest trends, and the most up-to-date info each Friday! https://bit.ly/49JKyiG

Katy and Melanie have faced their fair share of critical remarks while establishing their business, but these experiences have forged them into the resilient entrepreneurs they are today.During their conversation on the Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Katy and Melanie discuss 3 negative comments that helped the ladies learn the art of transforming negative feedback into valuable insights that can fuel the creation of exceptional content. 4:14 Melanies first negative comment story 5:43 Katys first negative comment story 8:26 How to be confident when questioned 10:56 Katys team member story 13:38 Growth conversation as a driving force 17:05 It is a choice to be offended 20:13 Melanies husband being unsupporitve when she first started out 24:40 Katys spouse advice 29:34 Sharing finances on social without offending the ladies spousesCheck Out The Collective Here: http://collective.chicinfluencer.com/Use the code: PODCASTSAVE100 off the annual and receive the entire DSDR Book bundle: Book, planner, and time blockerSign up for our newsletter and get weekly tips, latest trends, and the most up-to-date info each Friday! https://bit.ly/49JKyiG

We know that social media is forever changing, but no worries Katy has your back! Katy is talking about all things social media content, and changes and updates when it comes to growing your Instagram. She is sharing about how to become more personal on your social media to help you grow your platform, sales, and sign ups in 2024. HIGHLIGHTS:4:20 Toby Keith song meaning when Katy was writing section 3 of her book, Direct Sales Done Right 5:18 Katy's client Ah-ha! moment 7:20 Why Katy struggled with sales and sign ups prior in her business 10:16 Branding as a Direct Seller vs. Influencer14:22 Speaking to the problem below the surface 15:48 Pain points and desires16:54 How you guide your people on your social media platforms18:01 BES strategy Join The Collective Here: http://collective.chicinfluencer.com/Use the code PODCASTSAVE100 off the annual and receive the entire DSDR Book bundle: Book, planner, and time blocker.Sign up for our newsletter and get weekly tips, latest trends, and the most up-to-date info each Friday! https://bit.ly/49JKyiGSnag The Direct Sales Done Right Book here: https://amzn.to/3wwfvZk

Melanie is interviewing Lauren Bondy today on the Direct Sales Done Right Podcast! Lauren is sharing her story of her journey through her direct sales business! In the first few years of her business she was not fully committed since she works full time! On this episode with Lauren, she shares how she switched her mindset from one foot in to two feet and how that drove her business up! Connect with Lauren Bondy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurenjbondy/Sign up for our newsletter and get weekly tips, latest trends, and the most up-to-date info each Friday! https://services.chicinfluencer.com/chic-influencer-email-sign-upJoin the Collective here: http://collective.chicinfluencer.com/Use the code PODCASTSAVE100 off the annual and receive the entire DSDR Book bundle: Book, planner, and time blocker