The Pam Sowder Podcast

This is episode 48 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

Today you're going to meet one of the most incredible women — Marwa Ali! Marwa is a mother of three; a wife; and has been a part of It Works! Global since November of 2015. She is seriously a networker like nobody's business and has even gotten to the top of It Works with all of her hard work! She is courageous, amazing, and brilliant — and is always pushing to grow her business against every obstacle out there! You do not want to miss out on hearing her incredibly inspiring story.

Listen in to get Marwa's insights on how she overcame major obstacles in her life and business, what continues to inspire and motivate her every day, what a typical day looks like for her, her advice for others just starting out, how she encourages her team, how she posts on social media to grow her business, and what's next for her on her business roadmap!

Sit back, relax, take notes, and enjoy today's conversation with Marwa Ali!

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's episode and special guest, Marwa Ali!

[1:18] How has Marwa changed since joining It Works and getting to the top of the company?

[2:25] Marwa gives her backstory and how she originally came to join It Works.

[10:01] How has It Works affected her community, culture, and the women in her business today? Has it been transformational for them as well?

[11:27] When Marwa thinks about what her life is like today, what continues to inspire her to grow her business?

[13:53] What does a typical day look like for Marwa? And how does she encourage people on her team on how to go about their days?

[17:26] Pam highlights an important piece Marwa talked about: posting about where you're going; not where you've been or where you are.

[18:38] Marwa speaks about the old place she was at, how she envisioned where she was going, and then obtained it!

[20:54] When Marwa said she posted 3x a day on 3 different platforms, which were they?

[21:34] There's no easy way or shortcuts to social media! It's important to do it with love, be consistent, and stay passionate.

[22:37] Is Marwa's business mainly based off social media?

[23:50] How would Marwa help someone start off that is completely new to the business?

[26:55] It Works is so simple — so why do people overcomplicate it? And when people really want to find success in the business but they just don't do the work, what frightens them?

[28:41] Why "try" is synonymous with failure.

[28:59] What's next for Marwa?

[30:16] If Marwa could name one thing that has been the catalyst for her success, what would that one thing be?

[32:27] Pam thanks Marwa for joining her this episode!

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Marwa Ali's Facebook

Marwa Ali's Instagram: @kadialimarwa

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This is episode 47 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

It is finally summertime — Pam's favorite! Beautiful weather, the kids are out of school, and families are out of their houses wanting to catch those sun rays!

Now, a lot of you may be thinking that now is not the time where you can build a great business — but Pam's here to tell you why you're wrong. It's actually the perfect time to build your business! Don't fall for the misconception that summer is the time to take off and that momentum can't increase through the summer months, because it absolutely can!

Listen in to find out how Pam increased her momentum through the summer months so her business didn't slow down by the time September rolled around, her tips on how you can keep your own business momentum going through the summer months, why we have this misconception about not working during the summer in the first place, and why it truly is the perfect opportunity for massive growth!

"Don't allow the summer to make you think it's not a winning time of year — because it truly is. Be prepared. Show up. Bring samples. Love on your team. ...And enjoy this beautiful weather!" — Pam Sowder

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's episode!

[1:41] Pam kicks off the podcast with a great analogy for adapting and increasing momentum in your business through the summer.

[2:15] How Pam increased momentum through the summer months so her business wasn't dead when September rolled around.

[4:14] Pam gives her tips for how you can keep your own momentum going through the summer months!

[5:25] Why it is so crucial that you do not lose your momentum from sitting out during the summer months.

[7:32] Why the summer is an opportunity for massive growth and how to seize that opportunity!

[14:21] Get out there and show us all how you're encouraging your team and building your business in the summer months!

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

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This is episode 46 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

This week Pam is joined by an amazing couple, Blair and Melody McFarlane, who she has known since 2005! Blair and Melody have been in the industry of networking marketing since 1990. They hadn't found major success in other network marketing companies, but upon discovering It Works in 2005 they completely fell in love with the process and it changed everything for them! In fact, they are one of the first couples that Pam knows that actually took off in the company. It Works hadn't even had a Diamond yet until they came along! They were the first to go Triple Diamond, Presidential Diamond, and Ambassador Diamond! Now, they're going onto their 14th year in the company and continuing to hold their positions as top 20!

So get ready! In this episode, you're going to hear all about Blair and Melody's journey within It Works and how they came to find success! They offer so many great tips on how to build your business and truly show that it's never too late to get started!

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's awesome episode and featured guests!

[1:31] Melody reflects on their life back in 1990 before starting network marketing.

[7:02] Melody and Blair's experience with just getting started in network marketing.

[8:28] Why didn't they find major success in the first 15 years?

[9:57] How did Melody answer the question, "What are you making?" in her first network marketing business?

[10:51] Stepping into It Works for the first time, what were the major differences for Melody and Blair between their previous businesses in the industry and It Works?

[17:01] Blair talks to all the skeptical husbands!

[19:15] Melody talks about her major aha moment with It Works!

[21:04] Melody speaks to those who wonder if the opportunity to make it big with It Works is still available.

[24:17] Pam and Melody discuss how you can stay in your niche with It Works! Great at social media? You can do that! Thrive at trade shows? Go do that!

[28:22] How important was it for Blair to initially sit down with Pam to talk the business before diving in deep?

[30:03] The trials and tribulations Blair witnessed his wife going through early on in the business and how he supported her on the sidelines.

[32:35] Blair speaks to the husbands on the sideline, supporting their wives.

[33:55] Melody speaks about the momentum going in 2019 for It Works!

[36:13] Melody's advice for not getting caught up in the growing pains of the business.

[39:18] When Melody says, "Go with it!" what does she mean?

[40:20] How does Melody stay motivated and inspired?

[43:26] Has Blair's passion for this life and this business ever wavered?

[44:48] Pam, Blair, and Melody talk about the success they've found through It Works!

[47:27] Pam thanks Blair and Melody for joining her this episode!

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Melody McFarlane's Facebook

Zig Ziglar

See You at the Top, by Zig Ziglar

Zoom

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This is episode 45 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

This week, Pam is doing a good ol' fashioned #AskPam episode! She's answering some of your burning questions — from "How do I recruit more distributors?" and "How do I stop freezing up when people ask me about It Works products?" to "What's the best way not to keep myself stuck and onto the next level?" Pam also gives her advice on how she keeps herself organized, reveals the book that has made the biggest impact on her life and business, and she has overcome her biggest self-limiting beliefs while working her business!

If you want to ask Pam your own questions, go to PamSowder.com or visit her Twitter @ItWorksPam and tweet her using the hashtags, #askpam and #pamsowder!

Key Takeaways

[:32] Pam jumps right in by giving some advice and recommendations to a listener who needs help recruiting distributors!

[5:03] Pam answers a question from Jamie who says she freezes up when people ask her about It Works products.

[7:11] Pam answers: "I enroll, but I'm getting people hesitant to get started. What's the best way not to keep myself stuck and onto the next level?"

[11:17] Christina asks Pam how she keeps herself organized!

[13:40] Michelle asks: "What is the biggest self-limiting belief you've had to get over while working this business?"

[16:52] Dawn asks Pam which book has made the biggest impact on her life.

[19:14] Pam answers: "What was the biggest obstacle when starting this business?"

[20:40] Pam answers: "I've been really skeptical about starting the process. What are some tips you can give me to overcome my nervousness about starting the business?"

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

PamSowder.com/Ask-Pam

Think and Grow Rich: The Original, an Official Publication of The Napoleon Hill Foundation, by Napoleon Hill

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This is episode 44 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

Listeners! Today is your lucky day! Pam is interviewing Carrie Young — an absolutely amazing young woman who has made it to Ambassador Diamond in just 3 ½ years! She's a girl who seriously knows what she's doing — but it wasn't always this way. Just five years ago, she was a broke college graduate just getting started in the industry only to make a few extra dollars. However, after going to an inspirational event, everything shifted and she saw the potential. And a short three months later, she got Diamond and received her $10,000 bonus! Then, when her second inspiration hit after her son was born, she continued to make leaps and bounds in the business to where she is today!

In this fantastic edition of The Pam Sowder Podcast, Carrie Young shares the secrets that led to her business absolutely exploding, how she helps her teams build their own teams, the keys to unlocking the paycheck that you want to make, and why personal development plays a major part in success! Tune in to hear it all!

Key Takeaways

[:32] About today's guest, Carrie Young!

[1:28] Pam welcomes on Carrie!

[1:36] Carrie gives her backstory and how she came to discovery the industry.

[7:04] Carrie's advice to other moms who have the vision when their spouses may not.

[10:14] What is the hard part of the hard work?

[13:07] Carrie talks about some of her moments of learning.

[15:22] Why Jesus was the best network marketer and how he continues to inspire Carrie everyday!

[19:38] How journaling has helped Carrie personally and professionally!

[21:35] How does Carrie journal? When does she journal? What does she journal?

[28:30] What's on Carrie's dream roadmap? What's she looking forward to?

[29:02] When Carrie says she's helping her team build their own team, what does that look like?

[31:26] Why personal development is the key that unlocks everything.

[35:01] The key to unlocking the paycheck you want to make!

[37:15] If Carrie had to decide something right now, what would it be? What is she going to decide what will come true for her?

[38:07] Carrie's final words of wisdom for listeners!

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Carrie Young on Facebook

Carrie Young on Instagram

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0, by John C. Maxwell

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This is episode 43 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

Recently, Pam had an amazing experience that she wants to share with you all! A friend shared with her this concept called "picking your hard." Having lost over 80 lbs., she confessed to Pam it was always hard being overweight — not being able to do the activities she wanted to do or fit the clothes she wanted to wear. So, in order to lose this weight, she had to "pick her hard." She had to decide: is it harder to keep the weight on, or is it harder to take it off?

In this episode, Pam explores this concept of "picking your hard" and how it relates to MLM and network marketing. Pam picked her hard nearly two decades ago when she decided whether or not to go back to work and leave her family everyday or hustle hard and dive head-first into this new venture of network marketing. Now, she's going to help you pick your hards as well! She talks about picking up the phone and making calls for the first time, her early self-limiting beliefs and how she overcame them, how she continues to pick her hards everyday, and how you can too!

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's episode: "picking your hard."

[2:00] How picking your hard relates to network marketing.

[3:35] Some of the hard experiences Pam went through early on in her network marketing journey.

[5:31] How Pam picks her hard in her everyday life.

[6:33] Pam wants you to pick your hard!

[9:35] How to get started with picking your hard!

[13:22] Congratulations: you've already made the toughest decision! Now what's next?

[14:47] Pam challenges you to decide what your 'hards' are.

[17:14] Pam's summarizes her key takeaways on picking your hard.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

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This is episode 42 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

This episode, Pam welcomes on Ronda and Ray Hartman — a fantastic couple who has been together for 28 amazing years! They've been in the industry of network marketing since 2000 and have been with It Works since 2011. Within 9 short months they reached the top position of Ambassador Diamond!

Pam has an amazing and insightful conversation with Ronda and Ray in this episode. They talk all about how they originally got into network marketing, how they gained (and continued) their momentum for the nearly 19 years they've been in the industry for, and how they believe they've achieved success with It Works. Ronda and Ray also give their tips and insight on how they approach people they meet in passing and share the opportunity of It Works with them, what they would do differently in the industry if they could start again with all the knowledge they have now, and their recommendations for those in the industry who are hungry for the same success! Tune in to hear it al!

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's episode and guests!

[1:44] Why did Ronda originally decide to get into network marketing?

[4:00] What drove Ronda to match her income in just three months back when she first started in the industry?

[5:00] What gave Ronda the inclination in 2011 to switch companies in industry?

[6:23] How Ronda reached Ambassador Diamond in 9 months.

[7:30] What has been Ray's role in this industry with Rhonda?

[9:15] How does Ray lead up to the conversation of sharing the opportunity he has with It Works to strangers?

[11:22] What life is like for Ray and Ronda on a daily basis.

[13:00] What's the first thing Ray does in the morning right after he gets up?

[14:18] What Ronda's morning is like!

[15:24] What Ronda has learned about the industry and what she would tell her younger self about the industry if she could go back in time!

[17:43] Ronda speaks to those who hunger for more in the industry.

[19:56] What does Ronda do differently now than she did in the past?

[21:49] Pam and Ronda talk self-worth.

[23:32] What Ray has observed in the industry in the last 20 years and why he thinks it is especially booming right now.

[26:43] Where Ray thinks this industry is headed.

[28:46] Where Ray sees It Works headed.

[29:56] What does 'momentum' in this industry mean to Ray?

[31:47] What should everyone do to be successful in this business?

[34:19] What does Ronda mean by, "Just do it?"

[37:30] When Ray thinks about where their lives are at right now, does he see any slowing down in the future?

[39:24] Ray leave listeners with some final words of wisdom.

[41:30] How does Ronda feel when she listens to Ray talk about their business, lives, and words of advice to others? Ronda also offers up her own nuggets of wisdom.

[45:00] How Ronda remains humble while progressing upwards in this business.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Ronda Hartman's Facebook

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This is episode 41 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

This week, Pam has a big question for you all: Are you experiencing anxiety over your business as a result of wanting people on your team to go fast? Do you often think, "I don't understand why they don't want it like me?" Pam is here to tell you that even though things seem to not be moving at warp speed… they are, in fact, all unfolding perfectly.

Once you take the pressure of yourself and build your business according to what you want, everything will change. So what is this process? Tune in to find out!

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's episode.

[1:38] Why don't people want the same results and success you crave?

[2:57] Identify what your real job is!

[8:35] What to do when you discover someone is no longer interested and how to attract the type of people you want in your business!

[12:43] Self-reflection is important. What part of you is reflecting the qualities that you do not like in others on your team?

[13:38] This is all about growth and taking responsibility. The powers lays with you; not them! How we should be talking to ourselves

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

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This is episode 40 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

This week, Pam is joined by an incredible couple with an incredible story: Chad and Jaree Kneller! From rock bottom to amazing success — Chad and Jaree truly had all the cards stacked against them before becoming top 20 money earners with It Works!. They struggled with drugs and alcohol, a learning disability, ups and downs, and many doubters along the way — but, through It Works!, they were given a platform to turn it all around.

Chad and Jaree are confident that, like them, anyone can live an extraordinary life — it's just about knowing what that looks like and knowing how to get there. In this episode they share their secrets to success, what it truly means to work hard, why you should just stick with "working with the willing," how to develop your millionaire mindset, as well as many invaluable pieces of advice and insight from their incredible 7-year journey.

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's featured guests!

[1:16] Jaree gives her raw and vulnerable backstory leading up to discovering It Works.

[9:07] Chad shares his journey and perspective also leading up to discovering the industry!

[12:39] Chad speculates on why his opportunities with other network marketing companies didn't work out and why It Works ultimately resonated with him a lot more.

[15:23] Jaree and Chad speak about how they originally got started with It Works and the profound experience that led to them discovering and connecting with their "why."

[24:15] What does it mean to work hard? What did it look like when Jaree and Chad were working harder than they ever worked before?

[29:37] How did Chad and Jaree find new people to talk to everyday?

[32:32] How do you just stick with "working with the willing" when you have a big heart and want to help everyone?

[36:22] How did Jaree have the courage to change her money blueprint and shift to developing a millionaire mindset?

[41:59] Chad and Jaree both explain what the quote by Jim Rohn, "Don't wish it was easier, wish you were better," means to them.

[45:28] Jaree and Chad both give their final parting message and words of wisdom to listeners.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Chad & Jaree Kneller

Finding Happy: 10 Keys to Living an Extraordinary Life, by Chad Kneller

"Don't wish it was easier, wish you were better." — Jim Rohn

Jim Rohn

Jaree_Kneller on Instagram Chad Kneller on Facebook

findinghappybook.com

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This is episode 39 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges.

On this week's special episode, Pam invites on Susan Wade — a top 10 money earner with It Works! She's a mom of four (a 1, 3, 4, and 6 year old!), married to Michael Wade, and has made multiple millions in the industry of network marketing! She's currently 30 years old and has been working in the industry for 6 years. Previously, she was a registered nurse with a dream to someday be a full-time mommy. Now, her dream is reality.

Tune in to hear Susan Wade's invaluable advice! She talks about what it means to duplicate (and how it is the key to unlocking millions in the industry); how she balances her business and four children all while keeping her marriage healthy and happy; how she pushes through complacency and disappointment within the business; and how she lives everyday unapologetically! You also won't want to miss her advice to all moms who are currently working full-time but wanting to get started in this business.

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's guest, Susan Wade!

[1:06] What is the message Susan wants to get across in today's podcast?

[2:12] At the beginning of Susan's journey in network marketing, did she feel like she had to be anybody but herself?

[4:28] What it means to be duplicable and why it's the key to making millions.

[5:57] About Susan's children, and how she manages to balance both her business and children.

[9:10] Susan's advice for moms working full-time looking to start in this business.

[13:09] Susan's advice to those who badly want success in this industry, but are not seeing results.

[15:44] When Susan experiences disappointment or complacency, how does she push through and continue on?

[20:43] What does Susan see for her future in this business?

[24:23] Does Susan feel that anybody can have the same opportunity that she has?

[26:22] Susan's advice for those just starting in this business.

[28:54] How does Susan move through the tough times within the business?

[33:54] The best things about social media and Susan's favorite platform.

[37:50] The definition of "unapologetically" and Susan's take on how we can live more unapologetically!

[43:38] Susan fills in the blank: "Being a millionaire means: __________."

[43:55] Susan fills in the blank: "Because of It works: __________."

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Susan Wade

Susan Wade's Facebook

Susan Wade's Instagram

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