Directly Different

Somehow, it's that time again where we turn the page to a new year. Hello 2022! Today, I am sharing three questions I've been reflecting on, and I would love for you to share your reflections too! This episode is very personal, honest, and raw, and I am sharing what's been on my heart this year! I hope it helps you to know you are not alone in this journey!

It's the most busiest time of the year... wait, that's not how the song goes! (And it's also grammatically incorrect, lol!) It seems as if our to-do lists get longer and longer the more we cross things off, right? Megan Sumrell, a time management and productivity coach for women, is here to teach us how to take control of our calendars in time for the new year! She stresses the importance of scheduling not only business hours, but also the importance of prioritizing rest and FUN in our lives. You can start planning for 2022 today with Megan's practical tips!

2022 is literally just around the corner! Does that have you feeling excited or stressed when it comes to your business? Maybe you've had some doubts about how your year will look, or maybe you're second guessing why you even started your business in the first place. Kim and I chat about how you can STOP doing the things that aren't serving you, your customers, or your business, and how you can START being more authentic and passionate in 2022. The beauty of direct sales is that you can achieve success, whatever that looks like for you, and we are giving you permission to let go of anything holding you back!

Grace Hao -- certified business coach, speaker, trainer, author, co-founder of Direct Selling World Alliance, and mom of EIGHT kiddos -- is here today to share with us how we can learn how to ask questions in our businesses. Whether you're interacting with your customers, teammates, or even your friends and family, asking questions is a vital skill for personal growth! You will want to take notes for this one!

Do Facebook parties have you feeling frustrated? Is the algorithm your arch nemesis? If you've ever wanted to find a way to expand your business off of social media, this is the perfect episode for you! Julie Godshall, Noonday Ambassador and Creator of Direct Sales on Demand, shares how she finally ditched Facebook parties and created her own innovative system for the direct sales party experience.

Chanda Mundil, founder of the House of Virtual Assistants, is here to chat about something fun called a micro-commitment! What is a micro-commitment, you may ask? I am sure you have heard of them, and probably even implement them, into your business already! Listen in to hear why they are especially important during the holiday selling season, and what impact they can have on your 2022 business and beyond.

It might be mid-November, but it's not too late to develop a holiday selling strategy that will have you laughing all the way! Ok, maybe it's not all reindeer games, but you definitely won't have a blue Christmas when you intentionally plan out your holiday selling season for your direct sales business. Shea Smith, leadership coach and leader with Beautycounter, is here to share all kinds of practical advice on "sleighing" this season with confidence and joy!

It seems they have a direct sales company for just about everything these days! Sofia Meyer, a consultant with Damsel in Defense, joins us this week to share about her business. Damsel in Defense offers personal protection products, and, in addition, Sofia offers self-defense classes to help empower women and children to be more safer and more aware in every situation. You will definitely want to catch her safety tips at the end! You never know when they might help save your life!

Come celebrate 50 episodes of Directly Different by listening in to my conversation with Alexis Greco! Alexis is a military spouse, a homeschooling mom of four littles, a direct seller, AND the founder of The Rhythmic Home! She is busy, but she does it all using rhythms. Alexis helps female entrepreneurs develop systems -- called "rhythms" -- in their homes and businesses to help them achieve that work/life flow that we all strive for!

Do you often look at your calendar and see nothing for miles? What if you could think outside the box and guarantee at least 1-2 events on your calendar each and every month, without fail? Listen in to hear the 5 ways you can build your business... even if you don't have any hosts! Get your calendar ready for the holiday selling season!