In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of both Katy and Melanie, successful network marketers who transitioned from a full-time teaching job and being a stay-a-home mom to building a thriving six-figure business. 

Katy and Melanie share their personal story of starting out in network marketing, revealing the strategies and routines that helped them balance both life and business which brought them to the 6-figure market and beyond. 


HIGHLIGHTS: 

3:40 Katy shares her story of starting out in network marketing. 

4:31 Morning routine for Katy when she started out in network marketing.

5:25 How Katy would manage her morning work before she would go to her full time job as a teacher. 

6:28 Why customer satisfaction moved Katys business forward. 

6:59 Making social media posts that showcase the direct sales opportunity while you are working full time. 

10:52 How Katy worked her direct sales business after her work day at 8:30pm. 

12:04 The importance of setting boundaries when building your 6-figure network marketing business.

13:14 Readjusting your schedule to be able to focus on your business. 

15:36 The short term sacrifice to create more opportunities for your life. 

17:34 How Melanie created her first 6-figures in her network marketing business. 

25:00 Melanies biggest take away on how she would run her business differently from her perspective now.



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Do you feel that life gets busier at the end of the summer? Melanie and Katy want you to know that they understand and this year can be a record breaking August  for you and your direct sales success.

On this episode of the Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Melanie and Katy walk you through the strategies they have created and implemented over the last 13 years in the direct sales space to be able to see record breaking growth when others can say success isn't possible during busy months.


HIGHLIGHTS:

4:45 Your August efforts bring your September momentum.

5:12 Your mindset is key for building momentum in slower months.

6:58 Importance of making a monthly marketing calendar rather than wining the month.

7:38 Steps for planning out your August to move your business forward.

12:00 How to set your sales and team goals for August.

12:17 Strategies for posting and your messaging for the time of year - specifically for August -"Back to School"
 
15:14 Realistic and temporary changes on your calendar to see increased sales and sign ups.

17:20 Real life example of how to maintain the busy life and booming business.


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Are you evolving with the times? Is something holding you back from evolving?

Today, the ladies are taking a walk down memory lane. They are speaking to those who are in rebuilding phase of your business, but noticed that social media has changed over the years.

On this weeks episode of The Direct Sales Done Right podcast, Katy and Melanie chat through the evolution of social media and ways you can evolve your business through the changes from the front end on social media.


HIGHLIGHTS:

2:44 Flash back through social media.


4:10 What leaders are struggling with.


5:15 Constants in social media.


7:12 New wave of leadership.


10:01 Creative time.


12:47 Time management.


13:03 Need to be a student.


16:34 Aware of comparison traps.


20:21 Stick to one strategy.


24:12 Mindset work.


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Happy 1 Year to Katy's book: Direct Sales Done Right!

Katy and Melanie are talking about the reasons behind Katys purpose for the book, the importance of the sections of the book, how you can incorporate each of the sections into your own direct sales business, and examples of real life from Melanie and Katy on how you can implement what you are learning from the book!
 

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HIGHLIGHTS: 

2:47 Why Katy wrote her book. 

06:30 Breaking down section 1. 

8:35 Melanie's vision. 

11:04 Breaking down section 2. 

14:46 Social media is your store front. 

15:25 Breaking down section 3. 

19:27: Breaking down section 4. 

23:44 Breaking down section 5. 

26:47 Breaking down section 6. 

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Katy is hosting this week of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast solo! 

She spends todays episode talking about a topic that she has been ruminating on for some time now. She always is thinking about this because she finds one of the biggest struggles her clients have on social media is the idea of how can I show up authentically as myself, serve other people real, and have the confidence and energy that is contagious. 

Katy shares 5 tips on how to adapt a main character energy when it comes to marketing strategies, building a brand, and getting content seen by the people who need it most.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

2:15 Katy sharing a story when she was in the thick of her direct sales business. 

5:50 Main Character Energy. 

6:01 2 things you need to focus on for you brand. 

9:16 Tip 1

11:00 Tip 2

15:23 Tip 3

19:40 Tip 4

23:23 Tip 5

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Katy is in the hot seat today to talk about her favorite thing ever, branding!

Melanie is asking Katy the most asked questions she has received lately about niching down your content. She gives you the best way to go about niching down and how to build your content and business through the new lease you put on your business.

Katy gives examples, a framework for more reach, and crucial mindsets to have to build a strong social media presence.


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HIGHLIGHTS: 

2:13 What is a micro-niche?

4:15 Focus for micro-niching.

5:55 Feeling robotic with your content. 

6:53 Wild card piece of content 

7:31 Getting out of your comfort zones. 

7:55 Examples of content. 

10:10 Katys clients who have gone micro-niching.

13:02 2 ways to serve in the direct sales space. 

15:36 BES strategy and examples. 

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Katy and Melanie having a special guest on this weeks episode of The Direct Sales Done Right! 

Kristina speaks to 3 pain points that she sees most commonly with her clients on social media. Specifically, Kristina dives into trends, posting, and algorithm as well as the mindset to have when posting on social media. 

Kristina Bartold-Sorgota is the co-founder and CEO of The Social Snippet. She loves helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow their communities online using social media and podcasting. Kristina has been working in social media almost 10 years as a side hustle, and finally realized it was her passion and calling to pair her extensive experience coaching with her love for social strategy. 

The Social Snippet was born with her co-founder, Maria, and the rest is history! Kristina spends most of her days recording podcast episodes for the Build Your Digital Community podcast, coaching business owners on how to grow their businesses or hosting events for local female entrepreneurs to grow.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

1:47 Meet Kristina and The Social Snippet.


3:42 Pain points that Kristina sees with her clients. 


6:13 Overcoming comparison on social media.


11:08 Create content that is specific to you. 


17:25 Using your social media to hit your goals. 


19:43 What is a winning piece of content? 


22:22 How to cultivate community.


29:01 Big Following, Little Sales.


32:03 Small Following, More Sales. 

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Have you heard of the summer slide? Katy and Melanie are helping you avoid that on this week of The Direct Sales Done Right! 

The ladies are chatting essential strategies for success, starting with the importance of time management, time blocking, and establishing an effective morning routine. 

Katy and Melanie expand on the concept of time blocking for the entire week and underscore the significance of setting clear, achievable goals. Recognizing that not everyone has a flexible schedule, they offer practical advice and encouragement to women juggling multiple responsibilities. The episode can help with the vital insight that energy is everything, emphasizing the need for proper self-care, nutrition, and a positive mindset to sustain high energy levels throughout the day to be able to grow your direct sales business the way you have envisioned. 

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HIGHLIGHTS: 

2:45 - Katy's First Summer in Direct Sales
Katy shares her experiences and lessons learned from her first summer working in direct sales, providing insight into the challenges and rewards of this field.

5:10 - Tip Number 1: Time Management and Time Blocking
The ladies discuss the importance of effective time management and introduce the concept of time blocking as a strategy to increase productivity and maintain a balanced schedule.

7:36 - Tip Number 2: Morning Routine
The conversation shifts to the significance of establishing a morning routine. The ladies explain how a consistent morning routine can set a positive tone for the rest of the day.

8:25 - Katy's Morning Routine
Katy outlines her personal morning routine, sharing specific activities and practices that help her start the day with focus and energy.

 10:48 - Melanie's Morning Routine
Melanie describes her morning routine, offering a different perspective and additional ideas for listeners looking to optimize their mornings.

15:45 - Tip Number 3: Time Blocking for the Week
The discussion expands on the concept of time blocking, with practical advice on how to plan and allocate time effectively throughout the entire week.

16:32 - Tip Number 4: What Are Your Goals?
The ladies emphasize the importance of setting clear and achievable goals. They provide strategies for goal setting and discuss how goals can drive motivation and success.

19:25 - To the Woman Who Doesn't Have That Much Flexibility
Acknowledging that not everyone has a flexible schedule,  Melanie offers advice and encouragement to women who need to balance numerous responsibilities and find creative ways to manage their time.

22:32 - Tip Number 5: Energy is Everything
The final tip centers on the idea that energy levels are crucial to productivity and well-being.  Katy share tips on maintaining high energy through proper self-care, nutrition, and mindset practices.

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The biggest mistake Katy and Melanie see direct sellers make is that they go to their annual company convention and they don’t post the entire time they are there!  They see convention as an opportunity to hang with friends, party, and have a good time but they forget that convention is a HUGE opportunity to build your business.

On this week of The Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Katy and Melanie are chatting about the importance of your company's convention to grow your business. They are giving you their 3 part strategy that always you to think about before, during, and after the convention, social media posts, and mindsets to have during the event.

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HIGHLIGHTS: 

3:14 Tips for before convention. 

9:20 Tips for during convention. 

11:57 Showcasing the convention. 

17:19 Importance of your energy. 

17:44 Tips for after the convention. 


23:26 Reminders for post-convention for momentum.

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Katy is in the hot seat today!! A few months back, Katy was interviewed by Sonya Eickel on the Direct Sales Success Formula. Katy dives into her specialty, branding for direct sellers. She shares her story, talks about social media platforms, and how to successfully drive leads to your products through the content you post. 

HIGHLIGHTS: 

2:27 Katy's story of how she got into direct sales. 

5:47 What Katy does and how she helps direct sellers.

7:32 First steps to take when starting on social media. 

10:04 BES Strategy. 

14:23 Platforms Katy recommends. 

16:30 Instagram strategies. 

19:01 Facebook stratgies. 

21:13 What are engagement posts?

23:40 What are brand awareness posts? 

26:39 What are sales posts? 

30:50 Advice from Katy when creating content. 

34:20 Staying committed to your goals. 

37:54 Becoming intentional with your time. 

40:12 Advice from Katy to you about your direct sales business!   


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