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Let’s be real: social media is packed right now with what I like to call “hype marketing.” You know the posts—“biggest launch in the history of network marketing,” “a compensation plan like nothing you’ve ever seen.” It’s constant. But here’s the truth: these tactics aren’t just overused; they’re actually driving people away and undermining your business’s credibility.

If you’ve been caught up in this approach—maybe because it’s what’s being taught or you’re following what everyone else is doing—I want you to know that it’s ok and you can start doing things differently.

In this episode, I share the four reasons why hype marketing is hurting your business and I reveal what you can do to start building a lasting business with heart over hype!

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5:00 - How hype marketing sets bad expectations and has you marketing from a place of fear 

8:10 - A real life example of what I’m seeing in the marketplace at this time

10:27 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message

12:26 - What I would be doing differently to market with integrity 

15:21 - The ways in which hype marketing attracts the wrong people to you and what you really need to build a solid foundation for your business 

18:24 - Why you always need to be thinking long-term while keeping your brand and reputation in mind 

19:56 - Something you’ll notice about the true effectiveness of hype marketing 

21:36 - A final reminder about where credibility is born from and why hype is never going to get you there  

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As you may have heard, recently Beachbody was the latest company to announce that they are moving away from their current business model to affiliate only, and essentially eliminating the incomes of all of the leaders and coaches that have built businesses with them over the years. Today, I want to use Beachbody as an important case study of what we are seeing happening across the profession today, and ultimately, what’s wrong with our profession today.

In this episode, you’ll hear what this situation means for our profession, and I share the key lessons that we can pull from it that demonstrates what we need to do better. This is an important conversation to be having, because if we don’t learn from this, I guarantee you that unfortunately we will continue to see more of this type of thing happen.

While challenges lie ahead, I firmly believe our brightest days as an industry are still to come. We may face rough seas, but rest assured, we’ll be here to help you navigate through them. Thank you, as always, for tuning in to the podcast and being a part of our community!

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2:04 - A reminder that MLMs are not going away, regardless of this latest development 6:56 - Taking a closer look at  Beachbody as a company and what this change means for its people 8:06 - How the Beachbody announcement demonstrates the single biggest problem that we are faced with today in our profession 10:35 - The ways in which burnout infiltrated the leaders and coaches and the role that social media has played in this 14:39 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 15:22 - What I see as the main lessons that we need to learn from this 17:47 - One of the most important jobs you have as a leader and why you can’t lose focus of it 21:47 - How this won't be the last company to do this, but what you can do to move forward and be successful 

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In this special episode, I’m joined by long-time listener and valued community member, Josee Nadeau. Josee’s journey is truly inspiring, as she transformed her business from making about $1,000 a month into generating almost multiple 7-figures! If you’ve ever felt stuck in your business or unsure of how to scale, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

Josee shares the two critical things that played a pivotal role in her exponential growth, offering practical lessons and motivation for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. I’m thrilled to bring this interview to you because Josee’s story is a powerful example of what’s possible when you have the right mindset and systems in place.

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7:09 - What to do when you feel unsupported by your upline and why taking ownership of your business right now is so critical 10:28 - The key aspects of our system that attracted Josee and helped her build a sustainable, successful business 11:48 - Josee’s approach to leadership and thoughts on following advice that aligns with your values 13:47 - Best practices for managing your mindset as you implement the right systems to grow your business 22:08 - The transformation Josee experienced in her business and life after putting the right systems in place 24:23 - Important considerations when deciding to change companies and start fresh

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It’s happening in just a few short days! Sign Up Now for the FREE WORKSHOP “30 Days to $1K” and get our PROVEN 5-step plan to hit your first ORGANIC $1,000 commission month in 30 days or less (with more EASE than you ever imagined!) at www.yourvirtualupline.com/1k!

In this episode, I’m breaking down the second biggest mistake I see people making when they’re not earning $1,000 a month in commissions. I’ll explain why discounting your products to new customers is a critical error, and I reveal how this is really impacting your bottom line. I’ll show you the actual dollars and cents behind this issue, and give you the clarity you need so you can avoid it. 

The insights I share today will be a major shift in your perspective. Don’t forget to register for next week’s workshop. Whether you attend live or get access to the recordings to watch later, this event could be the game-changer your business needs!

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3:42 - A case study from one of our students showing the impact of giving away the true value you offer to your customers

5:28 - What the numbers show when you lose sight of your value

8:14 - How pricing influences perceived value, and the essential skill you need to develop in order to maximize your results

11:10 - The positive effect that delaying discounts will have on your customer and order value

15:04 - The key lesson that you can learn by looking at the successful people in our industry

16:12 - An overview of next week’s free workshop and why you won’t want to miss this one

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445: Under $1k Mistake #1 - TRYING to Grow a Team

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Today I’m sharing another episode of our “My First $1k” interview series, where I’m interviewing students of our Love Serve Grow™ program that not only have hit their first $1,000 commission month using what we teach them, but they have since been able to create consistent $1,000 months.

Like in our last interview, today’s guest Patty shares her story of being stuck before joining Love Serve Grow™, making $400 to $500 in commissions each month. She talks about the struggle she faced by not knowing what to do to reach consistent $1,000 months, but how everything changed once she became a part of Love Serve Grow™ (spoiler alert: Patty also maintained $1,000 months for 5 months straight after first reaching that level)!

As you’ll hear, Patty’s story demonstrates the importance of not just having the right plan, but having the coaching, community and support of the people around you to succeed. Making one or two little shifts in your business and doing things a little differently is what is going to unlock results for you too, so if you’re feeling a little alone, lost and confused right now, then this conversation is for you!

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446: My First $1k: Renee Sutton from Lemongrass Spa 

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I’m excited to introduce Renee, a dedicated Love Serve Grow™ student. Renee shares her transformative journey, detailing how, after 12 years in her profession—mostly with one company—she had only managed to achieve a $1,000 commission month only a few times, primarily during Black Friday sales.

Before discovering Love Serve Grow™, Renee's average commission ranged from $500 to $700. Quite frankly, she felt stuck with the strategies taught by other training programs…

In this episode, Renee discusses how Love Serve Grow™ gave her an authentic approach and helped her break through her previous income barriers. Not only did she achieve her first $1,000 month organically, but she also sustained this success for several months following our program.

Stay tuned for the next episode, where another Love Serve Grow™ student shares her journey to hitting her first $1,000 month, and you won’t want to miss the valuable insights and lessons she brings with her story!

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2:58 - Renee talks about her profession and business and the type of clients she served in the past 

7:00 - What she was feeling before joining Love Serve Grow™ and what she didn’t like about the way that her business was going

10:13 - What happened when Renee started to feel like he was stalling out in her sales after achieving early success in her career 

 17:42 - The singular source of almost every problem that people have in our profession 

18:35 - Some of the significant internal hurdles that she had to overcome after joining our program  

24:10 - The different kind of sales that came out of the new approach Renee started using and the outlook she now has for her business 

Sign Up Now for the FREE 30 Days to $1K Workshop at www.yourvirtualupline.com/1k 

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Sign Up Now for the FREE WORKSHOP “30 Days to $1K” and get our PROVEN 5-step plan to hit your first ORGANIC $1,000 commission month in 30 days or less (with more EASE than you ever imagined!) at www.yourvirtualupline.com/1k!

Last week I talked about how you can achieve your first $1,000 commission month, and this week I want to address the biggest mistake that is holding people back from earning $1,000 each month. And that’s trying to grow a team. Now I’m not telling you not to build a team. But if you’ve been in your business for a while, if you’re doing all the things that you’re supposed to be doing, and you’re still NOT earning $1k every month, then you need to acknowledge that you’re doing something wrong.

 To help you with this, I’m going to present a very different way of thinking that may sound counterintuitive, but if you shift your mindset and practices based on what I share in this episode, you’ll soon be selling and serving your way to $1,000 months.

In the next episode, you’ll get a chance to hear from one of our students that hit their first $1,000 month working with us, and they’ll share how they did it, so make sure you tune into that one!

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2:09 - The problem with the training available in the marketplace right now and the big thing that is missing for people that are making under $1,000 a month 

6:44 - What research is saying about the shifts in consumer behavior and why this is very relevant for our industry 

10:14 - Something you can do to help eliminate the stress around having to grow a team, that will ironically aid in your building of a team 

12:52 - The blind spot leaders have and a challenge they face when supporting their team members that haven’t yet hit $1,000 months 

15:39 - Another key benefit you’ll see beyond making more money when you begin prioritizing service each day 

16:53 - Why I’m so excited for this entire month and how I know you’ll leave the upcoming workshop feeling more hopeful and confident about your business 

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444: How to Achieve Your First $1,000 Commission Month

420: How Dejai Made an Extra $1k in Just 30 Days

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If you’re not currently earning $1,000 commission checks CONSISTENTLY in your business, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey we did in our Love Serve Grow™ program, we found that over 50 percent of students are not at the $1,000 per month level yet. In this episode, I want to share why I believe that so many committed, hard-working, and coachable people (just like you), are not there yet. Let’s dive deeper and reveal how you can achieve your first $1,000 commission month!

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5:12 - The key question to be asking yourself right now if your business isn’t consistently generating $1,000 months 

11:27 - An exciting announcement for something special we have coming to help you specifically address the topic of today’s episode 

15:10 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message

15:55 - Why hitting your first organic $1,000 month is such an important milestone in your business and a few things to consider as we have this conversation 

18:41 - What we have completely lost sight of as an industry and how I propose we can bring it back 

21:12 - A reminder of the simple formula for success in our profession that can guide you along your journey 

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Today I’m sharing an interview with you that I recently did with one of our community members, and someone that has been a long-time listener and supporter of this podcast, Kristen Glass.

In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to be a leader, as this is something I’ve been exploring a lot on the podcast lately. Kristen and I specifically talk about the power of faith as it relates to leadership, and we look at the role of bravery and why this is so important to have when you’re starting out in business or navigating challenging times as an entrepreneur.

Kristen is somebody that I respect and admire, because she is someone that truly embodies being a LOVE-LED™ leader. Like what we teach our students to be inside Love Serve Grow™. I hope you get a ton of value from this conversation with Kristen, and that her story inspires you to think bigger in your business as you step into that vision of what the next season of your life will look like!

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6:37  - How Kristen got her start in network marketing and all the life experiences that led her to that point 

14:48 - Her insights on sponsoring and coaching her team and the way that she views promoting herself to others 

26:07 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message

31:09 - Kristen’s thoughts on building a team, the hardest parts of leadership, and how you’ll know energetically when it’s time to move on from someone 

39:30 - Her approach to operating as a love-led leader and what she does to cultivate her focus and faith despite all the changes in the market 

47:09 - Why living a life of freedom by doing what we do is about so much more than just making money 

266: How Hard Should You Push Your New Recruits?

264: The 3 Keys to Helping Your New Recruits Get Results

207: What is Your Core Story?

142: {Biz Tip Friday} The Secret to Recruiting Business Builders

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Today, I want to talk more on leadership and give you some advice around how to handle things when someone on your team joins another company. Because the way that you respond as a leader during these times is key in determining how your business will be impacted long-term!

Let’s be love-led in the way that we lead our teams and the way we show up in the world and let’s build a love-led business, because that is what this profession needs more of. Hopefully, the message I share in this episode will encourage some of you who are dealing with this and allow you to grow more trust and respect with your team, while you build a successful and sustainable business.

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2:52 - The dangerous thing that happens when a leader stops growing and serving 

9:18 - Why your vision as a leader must be so BIG that it can fit the dreams of every person on your team

11:11 - What practicing your faith means and looks like in action

13:48 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message

14:30 - How the way you handle someone on your team joining another company will have a long-term impact on your business 

19:42 - The real way to build trust and respect with your team

20:42 - Why I believe that long-term thinking is the key to positivity, and ultimately, the success of your business

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