In this week’s episode, I’m talking about doing things before you’re ready.

When I joined the direct selling industry back in 2005, I certainly wasn’t ready. I’d bought a kit to earn a little bit of extra money, give myself a bit of my life back after having children and, if I’m honest, escape from just being Mum for a little while. I had no business experience and didn’t really know what I was doing.

But I joined anyway.

Then somebody asked to join my team before I knew how to look after somebody. Social media came along before I knew how to use it. People in my team started asking me how to recruit before I really understood how I was recruiting people myself. At every stage, I ended up having to learn by doing the thing before I felt ready to do it.

I also share the story of going for my first incentive trip in 2009. I didn’t achieve it. I made plenty of mistakes, didn’t plan properly and didn’t really understand what it was going to take. But because I went for it anyway, I knew what to do differently the following year, and in 2010, I achieved an amazing trip to Hong Kong.

That experience has repeated itself throughout my business. I’ve invested in coaching before I was ready, gone for leadership levels before I was ready, started this podcast before I knew how to make a podcast and tried plenty of other things without really knowing what I was doing.

Because you don’t learn from not doing the thing. You learn from trying it, getting things wrong, tweaking them and having another go.

So I want you to have a think about the thing in your business that you’re waiting until you’re ready to do. Pick one thing and go and do it. You might get it wrong. It might not go smoothly. But you’ll learn far more from doing it than you ever will from waiting for the perfect time.

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Building a big team isn't just about bringing in loads of people.

I know that probably sounds a bit strange because, of course, if you want a big team, you need people in it. But if you want that team to stay, grow and eventually build teams of their own, recruitment is only one small part of the picture.

In this episode, I talk through some of the things I think are often missing when people are trying to grow their team. We look at how you're showing up as a leader, the people you're attracting into your business, the community you're inviting them into and why your onboarding process can make all the difference to whether someone gets going or just drifts off.

I also share why I believe we need to do a much better job of helping people aspire to leadership, recognising progress at every level and continuing to support people once they become leaders themselves.

This is very much about building strong foundations first. As I always say: Build. Elevate. Duplicate. When you get those foundations right, everything else becomes much easier to repeat throughout your team.

If this episode gets you thinking about your own team, I'd love to know which area you're going to work on first. Drop it in the comments section.

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Your health is a compulsory business strategy – with Rainie Moss

In this week’s episode, I interview Rainie Moss, a health coach who helps people live and thrive after significant weight change.

Rainie shares her journey from building a hugely successful Ann Summers business and leading a team of more than 150 people, to having bariatric surgery and facing the unexpected impact that major weight loss had on her health, identity, confidence and business.

We talk about Rainie’s years in direct selling, including the part she played in helping Ann Summers become more inclusive with its sizing, as well as being one of the early leaders using Facebook groups and live video to build a community and support customers.

Rainie also speaks very honestly about life after weight loss surgery. Although her health began to improve, she found there was very little support available for everything that came afterwards, including loose skin, pain, changes in confidence, other people’s reactions and no longer recognising the person she saw in the mirror.

We discuss why weight loss is not the end of the journey, why the number on the scales should not become the focus, and the importance of learning how to nourish yourself, move safely and live well in a way that works for you.

The conversation also covers the effect our health can have on our businesses. Rainie explains how trying to push through pain and exhaustion eventually affected her ability to support her team, and why looking after yourself needs to be treated as a compulsory part of your business strategy.

Rainie’s advice is to stop focusing on what you think you should be doing, take a step back and ask yourself what you need right now. And, in her words, throw your scales in the bin.

Find Rainie on Instagram here:

https://instagram.com/its.rainie 

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Social media isn’t what it used to be. In this episode, I share why so many of the strategies that worked a few years ago are no longer getting the same results — and what to focus on instead.

We talk about building trust in a world full of AI-generated content, creating genuine connections, and why your personal brand matters more than ever. I also share practical ways to make your content stand out, create real desire for what you offer, and turn social media from a frustrating chore into a place where meaningful conversations and sales can happen.

If you've been feeling like you're posting into the void, this episode will help you understand what's changed and how to adapt your approach so you can grow your business with confidence

In the episode, I mentioned my Up Your Engagement Challenge that is happening 13-17 July 2026 inside my Success Lounge membership. Join the membership to take part here https://membership.directsellingsuccess.com/TSL 

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Ever found it hard to get back into your business after a holiday, illness, a disappointing launch, or maybe you've just lost momentum? In this episode, Anna Green explores why restarting can feel so challenging and shares practical strategies to help you rebuild consistency without overwhelming yourself.

You'll learn how mindset, habits, and daily actions play a crucial role in regaining momentum, why "doing what you've always done" may not be enough, and how focusing on relationships, community, and simple daily activities can help you create sustainable growth again. Anna also shares her favourite technique for making it easier to return to work after time away, so you can avoid the post-holiday slump and get back into action faster.

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Sponsoring people, not numbers - with Michelle McPhie

In this week's episode, I interview Michelle McPhee, a senior facilitator in the direct sales space with TAP (The Accountability Partners) in Canada, about team building and sponsoring in the network marketing industry. Michelle shared her personal journey from reluctantly starting in direct sales with her husband Neil to becoming a successful business leader and trainer, heading up the Canadian arm of some of the biggest names in the industry.

We discuss the importance of human connection in business, especially in today's technology-driven world, and emphasize the need to treat team members and customers as individuals rather than numbers. Michelle provides insights on effective team building through personalization, recognition, and understanding each team member's unique goals and strengths.

The conversation covers strategies for creating positive team culture, managing different levels of ambition within teams, and the importance of making people feel valued and important.

Michelle concluded by sharing a powerful quote about not missing opportunities to share business opportunities with others, emphasizing that it's selfish not to offer the chance when someone might benefit from it.

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Reclaiming the power of choice - with Anita McKenna

In this episode, Anita and I chat about how making simple choices can change your outlook and fortunes in life and business. Anita shares her journey into discovering the power of choosing differently and I also share some of my personal journey through this too.

Anita McKenna works mainly with women who are brilliant at life - but exhausted by it.

For 15 years, she’s helped people see why they keep doing what’s expected rather than what they actually want, and what it takes to change that.

Drawing on her background in counselling and coaching, she blends therapeutic depth with practical support to help women move from a life that looks good on paper to one that actually fits who they are now.

Her work centres on one simple idea - less duty, more choice.

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The Basics of Self Assessment With Christian Spence

In this episode, Christian shares the very basics of getting your accounts sorted. She shares some really simple tips to take away the fear of HMRC and preparing your accounts for your self assessment.

I chat with her about the difference it can make when you're on top of your figures throughout the year.

Worth a listen to if you're worried about submitting a tax return or unsure of how to manage your accounts.

NOTE: We talk about self assessment and tax returns in the United Kingdom. The tax rules, regulations and information in this episode solely relate to the UK tax system and may differ in other countries. 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christian.j.spence 

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