432: Changing Companies and Starting Over at 52
Release Date: 07/03/2024
Your Virtual Upline Podcast
Today, we’re bringing you another ‘My First 1K Success Story’ episode, where you’ll meet a new inductee into what we’re calling “The Comma Club.” I’m joined by one of our students, Nicole Saprikin who is a Norwex Consultant, to share her story. In this episode, you’ll hear how Nicole went from making about $450 a month in her business after four years with Norwex to hitting her first ever organic $1k commission month…in just over 30 days! Nicole’s outlook for her future has completely changed, and the big message from this conversation with her is that it is possible, so...
info_outline 453: The 3 Types of Momentum and Business GrowthYour Virtual Upline Podcast
Today, we’re diving into a powerful concept: the three types of momentum that drive real business growth—personal, team, and company momentum. When you learn how to leverage all three, you’re not just building a business—you’re laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term success. This is essential for anyone serious about thriving in this industry. I want this to shift how you think about momentum and growth because mastering what I’m sharing today isn’t optional—it’s critical. Let’s get to it and build something that lasts. Listen to Learn 1:23 - What personal...
info_outline 452: The #1 Reason Why People Fail in Network MarketingYour Virtual Upline Podcast
Feeling stuck or frustrated in your network marketing business? Watching your team struggle and wondering if you’re doing something wrong? You’re not alone. I recently had a conversation with a past client, friend, and fellow leader who’s been feeling the exact same way. In this episode, I’m diving into a problem that’s plaguing in our industry: mismanaged expectations. We have a lot of unrealistic expectations, which are often fueled by hype marketing like I talked about in the . When we measure our success by the wrong metrics or fail to celebrate the progress we have made, we risk...
info_outline 451: Are You Marketing Your Business With Heart or Hype?Your Virtual Upline Podcast
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...
info_outline 450: Lessons to be Learned From BeachbodyYour Virtual Upline Podcast
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...
info_outline 449: From Stuck and Struggling to Building a 7-Figure Business with Josee NadeauYour Virtual Upline Podcast
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 ! 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...
info_outline 448: Under $1k Mistake #2 - Not Selling RetailYour Virtual Upline Podcast
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 ! 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...
info_outline 447: My First $1k: Patty Steyer from Rodan & FieldsYour Virtual Upline Podcast
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 ! 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...
info_outline 446: My First $1k: Renee Sutton from Lemongrass SpaYour Virtual Upline Podcast
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 ! 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....
info_outline 445: Under $1k Mistake #1 - TRYING to Grow a TeamYour Virtual Upline Podcast
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 ! 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...
info_outlineToday I have a special episode for you. I’m sharing an interview that I did with a client of ours who has been a really important member of our community for quite some time, Kim Lima.
In this episode, Kim talks about her journey of starting over and changing companies, after she built a successful business over more than a decade with her previous company. You’ll hear how Kim did this in a season of big change in her life, and she reveals her thoughts before and after moving from a company that she no longer felt passionate about or aligned with. This wasn’t an easy decision for Kim to make at the age of 52, but not only did she make the move, but in less than a year she has been able to build a business that rivals the previous one she built over many years!
This conversation Kim and I have is a very important one. I want to normalise the idea of changing companies, and this is something that not a lot of people talk about or it is often viewed as being something negative or bad to do. I don’t necessarily believe this is true, and as Kim’s story proves, there absolutely are certain times and situations when changing companies is the right thing to do. This is something that only you can answer for yourself, but what I feel really matters is the way you go about doing it, in the right way as Kim has done.
If you’re considering making a change, hopefully this episode gives you the other side of the story to help you make an educated decision that is the right one for you and your family!
As I’ve been sharing, I’ll be hosting a free 3-day workshop on July 23rd to July 25th called How to Revive + Monetize Your VIP Customer Group, and you can register now at www.yourvirtualupliine.com/vipgroup!
Listen to Learn
5:32 - What ultimately led Kim to make the decision to go in a different direction with her business
8:22 - Although people often change companies for the wrong reasons, why this can be a positive move to make
10:32 - The way in which Kim set the tone with her company before leaving and why this was so important to her to do
13:12 - The mindset she had as she embarked on a new venture and why she says that betting on herself made all the difference
19:51 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message
23:21 - How the groundworks Kim laid over the years led her to what she says is the perfect business for her and her customers
32:47 - What the record month she had looked like, and why she is upfront and honest about the months that aren’t record breaking ones
37:08 - Kim’s final thoughts and advice for anyone considering to make a move like she did
Register for Our Free 3-Day Workshop, How to Revive + Monetize Your VIP Customer Group!
Follow me on Threads & Instagram at @bob_heilig
Join our free Network Marketing Community
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel