The Other 99%: A Podcast for Small Business Owners and Direct Sellers

Join Tricia and I as she shares how she has built a consistent and successful business while working a full-time business.

Time-based notes:

00:53 Meet Tricia

03:21 A sneak peek on how Tricia runs her business

06:10 How Tricia responds to the question 'What is your favourite product?'

08:04 What you are most proud of in your business

11:51 Tricia's Thought on Goals

14:15 Your Favourite Quote

Find Tricia on FB in her Customer Community or on IG

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - lisaduck.com. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - lisaduck.com. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - spiceitupwithlisaduck.com

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*Disclaimer: While we strive to provide valuable recommendations and insights, it’s important to note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests. Before using any of the apps or tools mentioned, we encourage you to conduct your own research and investigation to ensure they align with your individual needs and preferences. Your personal discretion is advised when exploring new software or services. Thank you for listening.

This episode is all about Tech Tools, for those of you who know me, know that I am all about the tech. Let's jump into 7 of my must-have tech tools that help me work my business smarter, not harder. I tried to share 5, but I had to share 7.

Time-based notes:

01:56 Canva

05:42 Boards

12:20 Word Swag

14:17 InShot

15:14 ChatGPT

18:32 Project Broadcast

19:56 Oh My, Hi

22:16 1:1 Tech help available - contact me for the link

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Boards - I have created some digital stickers, grab access to my Sticker Board here.

Project Broadcast - Get 50% off your first month here

Oh My, Hi - Get a free 7 Day Trial - no credit card needed.

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - lisaduck.com. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - lisaduck.com. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - spiceitupwithlisaduck.com

Join my Digitally Direct Community on FB

Click here to learn more about Epicure. NEW to Epicure, use Promo Code - EPIC15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your first order.

*Disclaimer: While we strive to provide valuable recommendations and insights, it’s important to note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests. Before using any of the apps or tools mentioned, we encourage you to conduct your own research and investigation to ensure they align with your individual needs and preferences. Your personal discretion is advised when exploring new software or services. Thank you for listening.

**This episode contains some affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase I’ll receive a small commission at no additional expense to you.  Please know that although there are a ton of companies out there with affiliate programs, I only personally promote those that I currently use or have used in the past that I love and think will deliver value to you, as well. I have not been given any free products, services or anything else by these companies in exchange for mentioning. The only consideration is in the form of affiliate commissions.

Join Corey Garrett as he shares how customer care is a huge part of how he grows and sustains his thriving direct sales business.

Time-based notes:

00:26 Meet Corey

03:20 How started his Norwex business

04:17 Corey's most memorable customer

05:44 Customer Care is a must

11:01 How Corey meets his customers

13:27 Collecting Leads from Events

17:19 Corey's favourite quote

Connect with Corey:

Website - Coreyscleanliving.com

Learn more about the tool Corey mentioned - PCATU*

*Disclaimer: While we strive to provide valuable recommendations and insights, it’s important to note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests. Before using any of the apps or tools mentioned, we encourage you to conduct your own research and investigation to ensure they align with your individual needs and preferences. Your personal discretion is advised when exploring new software or services. Thank you for listening.

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - ⁠lisaduck.com⁠. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - ⁠lisaduck.com⁠. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - ⁠spiceitupwithlisaduck.com⁠

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You can learn more about Epicure at ⁠spiceitupwithlisaduck.com⁠. NEW to Epicure, use Promo Code - EPIC15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your first order.

Join Jamie as she shares about her direct sales journey and how the quote 'Go for the No' has resonated in her business.

Time-based notes:

00:25 Meet Jamie

02:49 Why Color Street?

06:04 How we met

07:32 What Jamie is most proud of

11:15 How Jamie runs her business

13:10 The importance of customer care

20:15 Jamie's favourite quotes

21:43 Go for the NO!

Find Jamie on FB - Jamie's Nail Beauties VIP

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - ⁠lisaduck.com⁠. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - ⁠lisaduck.com⁠. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - ⁠spiceitupwithlisaduck.com⁠

Join my ⁠Digitally Direct Community⁠ on FB

You can learn more about Epicure at ⁠spiceitupwithlisaduck.com⁠. NEW to Epicure, use Promo Code - EPIC15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your first order.

Join Sarah Rieck a busy mom and wife who works full-time and still manages to run a very successful Epicure business. Sarah shares her journey with direct sales, why she picked Epicure and how she navigates her business to avoid burnout.

Time-based notes:

00:55 Meet Sarah

03:15 Why Epicure

05:37 How Sarah runs her business

08:00 How long have you been with Epicure

09:28 Why is Sarah most proud of

11:51 Always looking for personal development

13:11 Setting Goals

15:55 How the quote 'Stay in your own lane' helped Sarah navigate burnout

Connect with Sarah:

FB Group: Sarah's Real. Clean. Kitchen

IG: mamasarah_3

TikTok: mamasarah_03

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - ⁠lisaduck.com⁠. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - ⁠lisaduck.com⁠. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - ⁠spiceitupwithlisaduck.com⁠

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You can learn more about Epicure at ⁠spiceitupwithlisaduck.com⁠. NEW to Epicure, use Promo Code - EPIC15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your first order.

Sami Bedell-Mulhern, Digital Marketer and part-time Direct Seller shares all about email marketing. Join us as we dig into why every direct seller would benefit from creating an email marketing system for their customers and potential leads. Sami shares how email marketing has the highest ROI (return on investment) in the digital space.

Time-based notes:

00:54 Meet Sami

04:39 Learn how email marketing has the highest ROI in the digital space

06:26 Tracking trends in your email content

08:44 Email marketing is more than just sending out monthly deals

13:30 Building the know, like and trust factor with email marketing

18:39 Building your list

22:25 Picking the right email platform for you

27:39 Sami shares a quote heard on an Amy Porterfield podcast episode that inspired her to get it done

Connect with Sami:

ColorStreet

Website: Easy Style with Sami

Podcast: Easy Style with Sami

The First Click

Website: The First Click

Podcast: Digital Marketing Therapy

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - lisaduck.com. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - lisaduck.com. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - spiceitupwithlisaduck.com

Join my Digitally Direct Community on FB

You can learn more about Epicure at spiceitupwithlisaduck.com. NEW to Epicure, use Promo Code - EPIC15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your first order.

Today on the Other 99% podcast where we're diving into the lives of three incredible ladies who are not just direct sellers, but also superheroes juggling multiple roles!

First up, meet Lea – the ultimate multitasker! With seven kiddos to care for, she's not just a mom, but a supermom. And that's not all – she's also whipping up delicious treats at a busy local cafe while rocking her Senegence business like a boss.

Next, say hello to Consuela! Juggling being a mom to three and a grandma to five, she's spreading love and joy at a long-term healthcare home. Plus she runs two direct sales businesses, one of which is Scentsy!

And last but certainly not least, meet Nat, the epitome of strength and determination! A mom with three energetic sports-loving kids, she's a force to be reckoned with. But that's not where her story ends – she works full-time in the medical records field by day and is a rockstar Leader+ in Epicure by night, running a thriving Epicure business! Let's jump in and meet these ladies.

Time-based notes:

00:53 Meet Lea Spanninga

02:19 Meet Consuela Sirois

03:45 Meet Nat Rainville

05:32 The ladies share their 2024 goals

10:51 Insiders tips on what you should know before starting in direct sales

15:39 Where to find our guests

Lea Spanninga - Senegence

FB - Liptastic with Lea

IG - Liptastic with Lea

Consuela Sirois - Scentsy

FB - Follow her

Nat Rainville - Epicure

FB - Chaos In The Kitchen with Nat

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - lisaduck.com. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - lisaduck.com. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - spiceitupwithlisaduck.com

Join my Digitally Direct Community on FB

To learn more about Epicure visit - spiceitupwithlisaduck.com. NEW to Epicure, use Promo Code - EPIC15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your first order.

Tammy Hudgin joins us on this episode of the Other 99% podcast to share some Facebook tips for the direct seller.  With over 20 years of experience in the direct sales industry and her extensive knowledge of building your presence on Facebook, this is a not-to-be-missed episode. Tammy and I go way back, having connected through our mutual journey of building businesses on Facebook. In this episode, Tammy shares her inspiring story, starting from her early days in Party Lite to her pivotal moments with Lia Sophia and Tocara. She reveals how Facebook became her secret weapon in building relationships and sustaining her business, even through unexpected challenges like company closures. Stay tuned as Tammy imparts invaluable advice on the power of authenticity, organic growth, and leveraging social media to build lasting connections.

Time-based notes:

01:19 Tammy shares her story

06:27 Learn how the relationships that Tammy built on Facebook helped her launch a new direct sales business with tremendous success

09:17 How her Facebook knowledge built a thriving business outside of direct sales

11:37 Learn how you can control who tags you on Facebook and why it is important

18:13 Use Facebook to build relationships by wishing others Happy Birthday

20:32 Say NO to Copy and Pasting content on Social Media

21:56 Why 'Hey Girl' and Cold Messaging can be harming your business

38:50 Stay connected about upcoming Facebook courses

How to connect with Tammy:

Follow her on Facebook: Tammy Hudgin

Like her business page: Tammy Hudgin - Creating Your Presence

Join her group: Creating Your Presence

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - lisaduck.com. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - lisaduck.com. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - spiceitupwithlisaduck.com

Join my Digitally Direct Community on FB

To learn more about Epicure visit spiceitupwithlisaduck.com. NEW to Epicure, use Promo Code - EPIC15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your first order.

Jessica Kane shares her background, describing her journey from growing up in a trailer park to becoming a tech CEO. She emphasizes her passion for empowering women and helping them feel confident, which has been a driving force behind her various business ventures. Join us to learn more about the Direct Seller's best friend - GenieChat and its mission to empower and ensure no seller is left behind.

Time-based notes:

01:20 Jessica Kane's Introduction

03:17 A mission to empower the everyday direct seller

07:53 Deep dive into Genie Chat

10:40 Building relationships can not be automated

14:23 Take charge of your business, don't just let the algorithm guide you

15:45 Snippets and how they can help you simplify your business

21:23 The GenieChat Facebook Community

28:26 Take control of your contacts

Connect with Jessica on Instagram @jessica_kane or Facebook - Official Geniechat Community - Home of No Seller Left Behind

GRAB your 7-day FREE trial of GenieChat

Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - ⁠lisaduck.com⁠. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - ⁠lisaduck.com⁠. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit - ⁠spiceitupwithlisaduck.com⁠

Join my ⁠Digitally Direct Community on FB⁠

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