The Pam Sowder Podcast

This is episode 22 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.

Pam is incredibly excited to bring you today's episode featuring another special guest! Ashley Sinclair is an extremely prominent figure in the community and business of network marketing. She's a top money earner at It Works! Global and is a big voice for the company. She even reached Ambassador Diamond in record time (a record that has yet to beaten to this day!)

In this episode, Ashley talks all about how she got her start in the industry (as well as life before getting started and how she took the leap into network marketing), the work and goals she has reached since getting started, and how she continues to push herself and stays inspired to this day. Her and Pam also discuss the fear of getting starting and how to overcome it, how she helps others reach their vision, how to not get caught up in the negativity or the "no's" you may receive, and how to self-motivate.

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's episode with Ashley Sinclair.

[1:00] Ashley introduces herself and talks about her background in network marketing.

[2:30] Ashley's life and work before discovering the industry of network marketing.

[4:22] About Ashley's struggle keeping the doors of her business open.

[8:12] How Ashley discovered network marketing.

[12:10] Does Ashley ever pinch herself from everything that has transpired over the last 8 years? And the moment she realised this could work for her.

[15:43] What Ashley has learned in helping others reach their vision.

[18:19] Ashley's words of wisdom for those who are scared to truly start.

[23:03] Pam and Ashley's advice on just taking the leap into getting started.

[24:34] Ashley explains why if all you're doing is asking "how," you're not passionate enough.

[26:34] How Ashley allows herself to not get caught up in the negativity of the "no's".

[29:55] How Ashley resets and manages to keep herself going.

[35:18] What Ashley would like to impart to listeners.

[38:11] Pam thanks Ashley for joining her this episode.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Ashley Sinclair's Facebook

Ashley Sinclair's Youtube Channel

PamSowder.com (Send Pam an #AskPam question directly!)

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This is episode 21 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, Alissa Bilyeu joins Pam! Alissa is a great friend and mentor of Pam's, in the industry of social influencing. She is an internationally renowned blogger, social influencer, and top network marketer.

Alissa has an amazing story: she was a teen mom living on food stamps and government assistance until launching her business at the very young age of 22. Since then, she has discovered a true passion for giving back and helping others shine unapologetically in who they are. Her mission is to help people embrace life to the fullest, while casting a vision and building the life of their dreams.

In this episode, Alissa and Pam talk all about how Alissa has gotten to where she is today, how to unapologetically be yourself, steps to succeeding in your business and utilizing social media platforms effectively, and how to break through your "poor man mindset" and achieve your money goals. She also gives her recommendations of tools, books, and other influencers that have helped her succeed; her favorite social media platform and why you should be using it too; and her advice on where to get started!

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's podcast with Alissa Bilyeu!

[1:39] What living unapologetically means to Alissa.

[2:51] Alissa's early life, pre-business, as a teen mom living on food stamps.

[4:38] How Alissa found her way out of her old lifestyle and began blogging.

[7:47] What does it mean to be a social influencer?

[9:05] Alissa's take on why some people are not authentic to themselves.

[10:36] Alissa's thoughts on why some companies don't allow people to market their products on social media.

[12:00] The deal breaker for most people when it comes to succeeding in their business.

[14:42] What "posting is not asking" means.

[15:53] Alissa speaks about the notion of "what you think is what you attract."

[17:00] Alissa talks about how success takes consistency and hard work!

[18:36] Alissa explains the "poor man mindset" and how to get rid of it.

[21:44] How can people break through their money mindset.

[23:40] How Alissa helps encourage people to celebrate other people's success and be inspired by it rather than discouraged.

[26:05] Alissa's morning rituals that help set her up for a successful day.

[30:15] Alissa's recommendations to those struggling in their business.

[33:11] Alissa's favorite social media platform and why.

[34:11] Alissa's recommendations to those just getting started with social media.

[35:40] Alissa's recommendations on awesome social influencers to follow!

[38:21] What Alissa would like listeners to know about herself (and themselves!)

[40:57] Alissa's advice to overcome the fear of what others think about you.

[44:24] Pam thanks Alissa for joining her on the podcast!

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Alissa Bilyeu's Website

Go For No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There, by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth, by T. Harv Eker

My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired, by Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander

Mel Robbins

Mel Robbins' 5-4-3-2-1

The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM), by Hal Elrod

Tony Robbins

Gary Vaynerchuk

Julie Solomon

Amy Porterfield

The Alison Show

Rachel Hollis

Girl, Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis

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This is episode 20 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's episode is all about gratitude and giving back … and most importantly, how to get over yourself! Tons of listeners constantly ask Pam what she means when she says, "get over yourself," so she's excited to explain it all to you this episode! Getting over yourself stems from those self-limiting beliefs Pam has talked about in previous episodes — but this time she further explains how to recognize them, why we form them in the first place, and some of the first steps we can take in order to get over them.

Tune in to learn how to 'get over yourself' for good!

Key Takeaways

[:01] Pam wants to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving, and give thanks to YOU for tuning in each week!

[2:44] What does it mean to "get over yourself?"

[4:30] How to recognize your self-limiting beliefs.

[7:30] Why 'getting over yourself' is the release YOU need!

[11:27] The first steps to getting over yourself.

[13:09] How we form self-limiting beliefs in the first place.

[14:25] You are powerful and brilliant — you can do anything you set your mind to.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

"I Feel Pretty" (Movie)

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This is episode 19 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.

Pam is incredibly excited for today's episode! She is taking a look at all of the great questions that have been sent her way using her hashtags on Twitter — #askpam and #pamsowder — and is answering questions from all of you! She gives her advice, wisdom, and actionable tips and tools.

You can look forward to questions such as: "How do you keep your team motivated and when is too much help for them detrimental?" and "How did you organize your days and weeks in order to ensure you were doing something great and productive towards your business?"; as well as advice on how to become a better leader for your team, how to reach your goal within your business without getting burnt out, and the best way to convert.

Key Takeaways

[:31] About today's episode!

[:42] Pam answers her first question from Anita. She asks, "How did you organize your days and weeks in order to ensure you were doing something great and productive towards your business?"

[7:26] Karen asks Pam for advice, unsure of where to go after both of her uplines have quit and is not getting responses from those she is reaching out to for help.

[11:47] Kim asks, "How do you seal the deal?"

[15:29] Pam answers: "How do you keep your team motivated and when is too much help for them detrimental?"

[18:25] Pam gives advice on how you can become a better leader for your team.

[21:53] A listener asks how they can reach their goal of triple diamond without getting burnt out.

[27:26] Gloria asks how she can advertise and where.

[30:20] Lisa asks what the best way to convert is, and how she let her friends and family know why she decided to start this business.

[32:44] Kelly wants to know if she can ship to Japan.

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

Zoom

Jim Rohn

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This is episode 18 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 is joined by Aida Lawlor! Aida is a Certified Clarity Coach and Business Mentor for High Performing Female Entrepreneurs. She helps women up-level their business through intentional mindset, strategy and execution. Additionally, she is a wife, mama of two littles, a former corporate ladder devotee, direct sales success story, Speaker, International Coaching Federation member and big time lover of the entrepreneurial journey!

In this incredibly insightful episode, Aida gives advice on how to step up to your role as a leader within your business and build your empire. She gives actionable tips on how to overcome fear-based beliefs on fully applying yourself to your business, how to recommit to your goals, how to attract the right people, and how to overcome those negative self-limiting beliefs. She knows what it takes to absolutely have it all when it comes to being a mother, wife, and entrepreneur — you'll want to tune in for this one!

Key Takeaways

[:31] About Pam's guest today, Aida Lawlor!

[1:10] Aida introduces herself and gives us some background about what it is that she does!

[1:42] Aida specifies who she serves in her business.

[2:36] Why Aida decided to enter the world of coaching.

[4:55] Aida mentors Pam's daughter, Kaye! What did Aida feel that Kaye first needed when she first came to Aida for help?

[6:30] Does Aida find many people are nervous to step up to the role of "leader"?

[7:19] Aida's favorite themes/concepts to mentor around.

[8:09] What does "just start" mean to Aida?

[9:06] Aida's advice to those fearing starting in their business and dream.

[12:20] Pam's story about a leader who felt stuck in her business and was able to re-commit.

[13:00] How Aida explains the power of recommitting to your passion, business, and fully aligning with your goals.

[15:10] Aida explains when you say 'yes' and commit, the right people show up as well.

[16:00] How to take inspired action for your business.

[18:14] Aida's favorite leadership tips.

[23:43] The top three qualities that make up a great leader.

[26:00] Aida's take on those who say their business is a "side hustle."

[30:11] How we can overcome self-limiting beliefs around money.

[32:16] How Aida helps others be aware of and overcome their money mindset.

[35:30] Can we have it all as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur?

[37:25] Why get a coach?

Mentioned in this Episode

It Works

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