The Pam Sowder Podcast

This is episode 27 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 episode, Pam is here to bring you another #AskPam episode! She's answering all of your hard-hitting questions from Twitter and giving you her real, raw, honest answers.

Tune in to hear how she gathers testimonies to help promote products, her recommendations on how to get past those self-limiting beliefs, and how to help potential customers place their first orders. Pam also gives a sneak peek into her daily non-negotiables that keep her continually motivated, a book recommendation for overcoming fear and establishing goals, and suggestions for older distributors who are not as tech savvy.

Make sure to go on PamSowder.com or Twitter.com/ItWorksPam to submit more questions! Pam loves hearing from listeners and answering questions so do not hesitate to fire away!

Key Takeaways

[:27] About today's #AskPam episode!

[:54] Pam's first question, from listener Courtney: "How do I push my team to work consistently without micromanaging?"

[5:02] Pam's next question, from Laura: "How do I promote products I don't use?"

[6:20] A question from Leslie, who says she has low self-esteem but really wants to succeed with this business. How does she get past the thoughts of not having what it takes?

[9:17] A great question from Tammy: "I'm feeling defeated with on-the-fence customers. How do I help these potential customers place orders?"

[11:18] Another question from a great listener: "How do older distributors who aren't tech savvy or outgoing build their business?"

[13:30] Amanda's question: "What is the best book to read for overcoming fear?"

[15:40] Anastasia asks: "What are my non-negotiables?"

[20:06] A final question from one more listener: "What are we having for breakfast?"

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

The Magic of Believing, by Claude M. Bristol

Jim Rohn

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This is episode 26 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, Pam has on two amazing guests: Stefani and Joel Dunn. Stefani and Joel are Black Diamonds with It Works! Global (which means for six consecutive months they earned over $100,000 a month!) Back in 2009, they were dealing with the stress of bankruptcy and losing their business, but after discovering It Works, they quickly became invigorated for an exciting, new, profitable venture. They now have the financial freedom to enjoy life without worry and often give back to those in need.

In this episode, Stefani and Joel share their story from their lowest point to their highest point (today), they reflect on their journey and offer pieces of wisdom they wish they had known when they were getting started, and also list some of the important attributes that make a person successful in this industry. They also share many other nuggets of wisdom, what a typical explosive business day looks like for them, and their words of encouragement going into 2019.

Key Takeaways

[:31] About Pam's guests today, Stefani and Joel Dunn.

[1:51] Pam welcomes Joel and Stefani to the podcast and Joel tells their story and how they got to this place of abundance and success.

[3:51] Joel and Stefani reflect on their emotions and how they felt prior to It Works.

[6:44] Why they love network marketing and direct sales.

[8:28] How Stefani helps people get started in this business.

[11:39] When Joel looks back on the last few years, he lists some of the attributes he sees in his wife that make her so successful.

[14:09] Stefani lists some of the attributes that make her husband, Joel, so successful in the business.

[18:17] Why Stefani and Joel are so loyal to It Works! Global.

[22:17] Stefani's advice to mothers looking to get started in this industry.

[26:25] Joel's advice to men who are unsure about supporting their wives or girlfriends in pursuing this business.

[29:27] What a typical explosive business day looks like for Stefani.

[34:14] Joel gives his coaching insight into the pitfalls people often fall into and how to get sales.

[39:42] Stefani offers some words of encouragement to just get started.

[42:50] Joel also offers some words of encouragement.

[36:25] Is 2019 going to be the best year yet? Yes!

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Joel and Stefani Dunn's Website

The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell

Joel Dunn's Podcast

Zoom

Tony Robbins

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This is episode 25 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 today's episode, Pam has on another exciting guest: Howard Falco! Howard is an author, a spiritual teacher, and an expert and coach on human understanding and potential. He's also a peak performance and mindfulness coach to college and professional athletes, CEOs, corporate executives, and individuals looking for a new way of overcoming life's challenges and achieving exceptional results. Pam and Howard also discuss his two books about self-improvement and the keys to personal transformation: I Am and Time in a Bottle.

Through his books, speeches, and private coaching, Howard presents the wisdom regarding how to harness more of the creative energy we each have within us.

Howard opens up to Pam in this incredible episode and provides some amazing actionable tips to change your self-limiting perspectives — today! He speaks about how to step into your "now" and move away from your past, get out of your comfort zone, upgrade your belief level, and get over your fears!

Key Takeaways

[:31] About Pam's guest today: Howard Falco!

[1:40] Pam welcomes Howard to the podcast.

[2:41] On page 103 of I Am, Pam reads the quote, "Who you were in the past, is not who you are now. You decide who you are in each and every moment." Howard explains why it is that our minds don't always believe this.

[4:14] Howard outlines some starting guidelines for stepping into your "now" self and making peace with your past.

[6:58] How Howard defines life.

[8:41] Some of the major discoveries Howard has had along his journey that expanded his understanding of life.

[11:22] Why do some people become stagnant in their careers? What causes them to reach and stay in their comfort zone?

[13:59] Why do some people create obstacles for themselves?

[16:02] Who are we really?

[18:00] Why are some people not as ambitious and more stagnant?

[19:35] Do most people not hear these messages of hope for themselves?

[21:53] Howard explains what happens after the lustful stage of business (when you first get a boost of energy and clarity when beginning a new project) and it starts to fade.

[24:54] Why some people achieve success but then shrink back into their comfort zone.

[26:24] Howards gives some suggestions for talking to (and melting away) your ego.

[29:25] Why you can't "fake it 'till you make it."

[31:42] How to access more of the creative power we have within ourselves.

[33:08] Howard explains the design of the mind, its boundaries, and the "monkey mind."

[37:10] How to get over the fear of approaching others about your business.

[38:40] How to get your belief level up!

[39:40] Why do some people dream about the ideal life while others go out, create it, and live it?

[40:23] Pam reads an excerpt from Time in a Bottle, then asks how we can transform under pressure and come to terms with our resistance towards a specific person or thing.

[43:44] The one thing Howard recommends listeners do everyday that will move them closer to their dreams.

[46:26] Where to find Howard online.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Howard Falco

Total Mind Sports

I Am: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco

Time in a Bottle: Mastering the Experience of Life, by Howard Falco

Howard's Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

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This is episode 24 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 today's episode, Pam has on another very special friend of hers! Staci Holweger is an entrepreneur and leadership coach, a holistic health practitioner, and a former cheese addict who has recently released her new book, Clean Keto — all about keto, vegan keto, with a few non-vegan recipes tossed in there. Staci has been with It Works! Global for over 8 years as an Ambassador Diamond. And, in the last 4 years through Whole30 and her clean keto diet, she has lost 75 lbs!

Staci explains in this episode how she lost the weight and kept it off through mindset and dieting, what foods she is currently eating, how you can begin a keto/vegan diet yourself, and also gives some important pieces of advice regarding sugar, grass-fed vs. grain-fed meat, and gluten. You'll want to tune in to hear all of her tips and tools to maintain this clean keto lifestyle!

Key Takeaways

[:32] Pam introduces her guest for today.

[1:00] Staci introduces herself, her background with It Works, and her weight loss.

[5:24] How being overweight affected Staci's psyche.

[9:17] What Staci has learned about food (and specifically sugar!) in the last 4 years.

[10:58] How Staci has eliminated inflammation since cutting out gluten, sugar, and dairy.

[12:18] What is Staci eating!?

[14:14] The role your mind plays in committing to dieting and lifestyle changes.

[16:11] How foods (that are currently readily available at the supermarket) have vastly changed.

[17:58] Staci explains the important differences between grass-fed meat and grain-fed.

[19:28] How Staci came to go live on Facebook to cook and write her book, Clean Keto.

[23:06] Can you lose weight just following Staci's book and recipes?

[25:07] A typical day of eating for Staci.

[27:22] Staci explains what keto is.

[28:44] Does Staci recommend tracking your diet?

[29:27] Staci's recommendations on how to do the keto diet.

[31:41] Why Staci focuses on clean keto.

[33:34] Where to order Staci's new book, Clean Keto.

[35:33] Where to follow Staci online.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Staci Holweger

Clean Keto, by Staci Holweger

Whole30Tony Robbins

Dream Oaks Camp

Staci Holweger's Facebook

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This is episode 23 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 today's show, Pam has on another special guest: Katie Bevington. Katie is from Waxhaw, North Carolina, and has been with It Works for about 3 years. Prior to joining It Works, Katie was a new mom, struggling financially. Her fiance was working 50-60 hours a week and she was balancing nursing school while taking care of her baby. They could only afford to eat through extreme couponing and often struggled to come up with several meals a day. They were looking for an opportunity that could change all that, and when Katie discovered It Works and network marketing, it was not only the perfect solution, but it became the passion of her life.

In this episode, Katie explains her journey with It Works and how she became a Presidential Diamond. She highlights the steps that she took to get there, how she manifested her dreams through the power of journaling, and many of the other crucial steps to getting to where she wanted to be.

Key Takeaways

[:30] Pam welcomes Katie to the podcast and she introduces herself!

[:57] Katie tells her story and explains how she discovered It Works and network marketing.

[3:50] Where would Katie be if she hadn't found this opportunity?

[4:54] How and when does Katie approach people about It Works?

[5:45] How did Katie have the confidence to start? Does she have people that she continues to follow up with that have ongoing struggles trying to get started?

[7:40] Has life ever interrupted momentum with people on Katie's team? How does Katie help them?

[9:14] Katie's journey and progression through It Works.

[16:14] Katie's advice on how to journal and manifest your dreams through it.

[18:34] When should you journal? And how long should you journal?

[19:57] Katie explains how journaling clarifies everything for her.

[21:25] The perfect next steps to take after journaling.

[23:45] Is this all hocus-pocus? What does Katie say to that?

[25:30] Why it is so crucial to embody the person you want to attract to your business.

[27:40] What's to come in future journal entries for Katie?

[28:40] Katie offers some parting words of wisdom to listeners.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Katie Bevington

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