Your Virtual Upline Podcast
Welcome to the Your Virtual Upline podcast hosted by Bob Heilig. This weekly podcast will give you the mindset, strategies, and skills you need to build the network marketing business and life of your dreams. Each week Bob takes a deep dive into topics like leadership, social media, prospecting, recruiting, and so much more! Bob is the founder of ‘The Legacy Leader Movement’, a totally new approach to building a network marketing business. The core values that guide his work, and the messages on this podcast are - faith, love, service, and growth. Join us each week and discover how to tap into the power of this purpose-driven approach to building your business!
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454: How I Hit My First $1K: Nicole Sapriken from Norwex
11/27/2024
454: How I Hit My First $1K: Nicole Sapriken from Norwex
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 don’t give up. By using the right approach and getting the support you need, it can happen for you as well. This is why we’re showcasing students like Nicole and bringing them on to the podcast, because we want to champion this idea of what making $1k a month with your business means. It's a significant milestone that demonstrates you are finally on a better path, and you are doing things that I know will lead to even bigger and better results. Listen to Learn 0:50 - Where’s Nicole’s business was at before joining our program and how she was feeling about things overall at that point 3:48 - The types of conversations Nicole was having with people and how doing this didn’t feel right to her 11:01 - The common pitfalls we see that are preventing direct sellers from reaching the $1k milestone 16:16 - What was initially holding Nicole back after joining Love Serve Grow™ and the solution we now offer for students in this situation with our new 30 Days to $1K program 18:40 - The importance of focusing on key business activities and how slowing down led Nicole to significant results 25:10 - How her outlook on her business and future has transformed through the program 30:47 - The most impactful aspects of the program and the mindset shifts that have propelled Nicole's success Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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453: The 3 Types of Momentum and Business Growth
11/22/2024
453: The 3 Types of Momentum and Business Growth
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 momentum is, how it serves you and the ways that it can also lead to overwhelm and burnout 3:44 - Why team momentum is the real secret to long-term growth 6:17 - Some of the reasons that company momentum will start to slow and what you can do when this happens 7:17 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 7:58 - The two specific things that determine team momentum 10:56 - The simple formula for success in business and why it matters more than ever right now Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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452: The #1 Reason Why People Fail in Network Marketing
11/20/2024
452: The #1 Reason Why People Fail in Network Marketing
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 burning out or even walking away from the dreams God placed on our hearts. But here’s the truth: the fact that you’re still here—listening, showing up, and leading—means you’re already successful. It’s time to have some tough but necessary conversations about what needs to change in our industry and within ourselves. I truly believe the best days for network marketing—and for you—are ahead. Let’s face these challenges together and build something extraordinary. Listen to Learn 3:29 - Why mismanaged expectations is so dangerous and the group of people in our industry that it impacts the most 4:16 - The role that social media and the pandemic have played in these issues becoming more prevalent 8:29 - A simple reframe you can make in the areas of your business and metrics that you are paying attention to 10:21 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 11:04 - What we’re doing as a company to change the conversation being had around success 12:49 - Specific actions you can take right now with your team and why doing this is your responsibility as a leader 14:18 - What setting expectations looks like in practice and the advice my mentor told me starting out that still resonates with me today 16:54 - Why I feel that these conversations aren’t happening and what we can do to change this Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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451: Are You Marketing Your Business With Heart or Hype?
11/12/2024
451: Are You Marketing Your Business With Heart or Hype?
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! Listen to Learn 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 Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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450: Lessons to be Learned From Beachbody
10/11/2024
450: Lessons to be Learned From Beachbody
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! Listen to Learn 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 Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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449: From Stuck and Struggling to Building a 7-Figure Business with Josee Nadeau
09/24/2024
449: From Stuck and Struggling to Building a 7-Figure Business with Josee Nadeau
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 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. Listen to Learn 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 Sign Up Now for the FREE 30 Days to $1K Workshop at Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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448: Under $1k Mistake #2 - Not Selling Retail
09/20/2024
448: Under $1k Mistake #2 - Not Selling Retail
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 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! Listen to Learn 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 Sign Up Now for the FREE 30 Days to $1K Workshop at Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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447: My First $1k: Patty Steyer from Rodan & Fields
09/17/2024
447: My First $1k: Patty Steyer from Rodan & Fields
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 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! Sign Up Now for the FREE 30 Days to $1K Workshop at Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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446: My First $1k: Renee Sutton from Lemongrass Spa
09/13/2024
446: My First $1k: Renee Sutton from Lemongrass Spa
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. 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! Listen to Learn 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 Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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445: Under $1k Mistake #1 - TRYING to Grow a Team
09/10/2024
445: Under $1k Mistake #1 - TRYING to Grow a Team
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 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! Listen to Learn 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 Sign Up Now for the FREE 30 Days to $1K Workshop at Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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444: How to Achieve Your First $1,000 Commission Month
09/06/2024
444: How to Achieve Your First $1,000 Commission Month
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 ! 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! Listen to Learn 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 Sign Up Now for the FREE 30 Days to $1K Workshop at Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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443: Being Brave, and Faith-Fueled Leadership with Kristen Glass
08/20/2024
443: Being Brave, and Faith-Fueled Leadership with Kristen Glass
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! Listen to Learn 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 Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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442: How to Handle Someone on Your Team Joining Another Company
08/13/2024
442: How to Handle Someone on Your Team Joining Another Company
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. Listen to Learn 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 Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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441: The Worst Advice Given to Network Marketers Today
08/09/2024
441: The Worst Advice Given to Network Marketers Today
Today I want to talk about what I consider to be the single, worst piece of advice that’s being given to network marketers today. Although this piece of advice makes the grass look greener, I’m here to show you how it really just dilutes your focus that you should be putting on your business. This episode is your reminder to put your blinders on, stay focused through the ups and downs, and to think long-term about building your business!
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440: What Teaching My Son How to Ride a Bike Taught Me About Leadership
08/06/2024
440: What Teaching My Son How to Ride a Bike Taught Me About Leadership
Today I want to talk about a common mistake that is made with good intentions, and one that I see people doing so often when they’re recruiting someone to their team. I was teaching my son how to ride a bike the other day and it made me realise something about leadership. Let me share with you what is really required when building a business and growing a team in the right way. This conversation is all about how to not get stuck limiting your team members and your business, and I hope it helps you on your own journey! Listen to Learn 2:01 - What to understand about the challenge of the transition for onboarding someone into your business 4:47 - The ways in which you are limiting your team member and holding them back, even if you don’t know you’re doing this 5:20 - Why a bottleneck occurs and how it is actually one that you create in your own business 5:45 - What happens when you are able to create systems and processes that truly empower your people 7:19 - The things you are doing as a leader that limits the amount of exposures your team members can make for their business 9:08 - Why it’s so important to not be leading from a place of fear 9:34 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 10:25 - How being willing to let go relates to me teaching my son to ride his bike and the big takeaways I took from this Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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439: We're All Just Sorting Apples
08/02/2024
439: We're All Just Sorting Apples
In this episode, I explain this analogy and share the lesson that I learned early on in network marketing. I have been teaching this analogy to others from the very beginning of my career. I break down the different categories of “apples” (aka prospects) and I reveal how to sell to them, and when not to. Your ideal prospects are in your audience and on your contact list right now, but you just haven’t found them because you’re not proactively reaching out and starting conversations with them each day. That’s what I want this episode to help you with! Listen to Learn 3:28 - How the red apples are your hot prospects, and what to understand about this group of people 6:41 - A look at the rotten apples and what you must do with them 8:17 - The two big things to focus on when having conversations with prospects 9:31 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 10:47 - The amount of time you should be spending trying to convince someone who is clearly not a fit for your business 11:13 - Who the green apples are and how you’ll want to approach this group of people 16:03 - The easiest ways to combat those with a negative perception of what you’re doing Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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438: 3 Important Lessons from the Rodan + Fields Situation
07/30/2024
438: 3 Important Lessons from the Rodan + Fields Situation
Rodan + Fields recently announced that they will be changing their compensation model, which is unfortunately the second company in our industry to do this over the last few months. In this episode, I share the 3 important lessons that can be taken from this situation, because I want to shed light on these really important conversations that we need to be having. If we want to grow and become better as a profession, while changing the way people look at us, we need more transparency around the business practices. Not just for the consultants, but the companies too. I hope you find this episode not only educational, but inspiring as well. And as always, I’d love to hear any thoughts or feedback that you may have. Listen to Learn 4:39 - Why I’m so passionate about discussing these things openly and the sense of responsibility I feel to be doing this 8:47 - A look at the role that private equity plays in our industry and how the ownership of a company today matters more than it ever has 12:44 - What always happens after a period of contraction in the economy 16:24 - The worst form of marketing that I see when situations like this happen and why it upsets me so much 17:31 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 18:14 - Some of the reasons that I have never been so excited about our profession than I am right now 19:48 - My message for Rodan + Fields consultants and the best piece of advice that I can give to anyone going through this type of change 23:04 - An important reminder that leadership is earned, and the need to look carefully at who you are following 32:13 - One easy way to tell if you’re going to the right company for you or not 34:44 - What the greatest threat to our future growth as a profession is and the things that we do still have control over Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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437: How Jess Grew Her VIP Group to Over 1,700 People
07/19/2024
437: How Jess Grew Her VIP Group to Over 1,700 People
Today I’m introducing you to one of our students, Jess Touchette. She took her VIP customer group that she wasn’t using and turned it into a profitable tool for her business using our key strategies that we teach inside our program! Over the last 3 years, Jess has shown up differently in her group and as a result, she has seen major growth! She has more engaged members, and is making $2K to $3K in sales a month from her group alone! In fact, right now her VIP group is the number one business building tool that Jess has, with a thriving community of over 1,700 people that she loves spending time with and serving. In this episode, Jess reveals exactly how she did it. If you’re feeling frustrated and wondering if your group is something you should be focusing on, I hope this conversation with Jess will inspire and educate you! Would you like to turn your Facebook Group into a money-making machine for your business, like Jess has done? If so, I’ll be hosting a free 3-day workshop on July 23rd to July 25th called How to Revive + Monetize Your VIP Customer Group. We’ll show you how to grow your group, dramatically increase engagement and how to make consistent sales, completely transforming your group - in 30 days or less! If this sounds like something you want and need, you can register now at . Listen to Learn 4:37 - Why Jess initially started her VIP group in 2020 and how she was feeling about her group and business overall at that time 8:30 - What started to happen for Jess once she started using the philosophy of marketing that we teach our students 12:00 - How a lot of people in our industry misunderstand connection content and the way this is holding them back in their business 13:13 - Exciting details for our free upcoming workshop to that will help you revive and monetize your VIP customer group 16:08 - A look at the creative and fun things that Jess now does on her live broadcasts in the group 18:05 - How the sales conversions naturally began happening for Jess with the right processes and systems in place 24:37 - The biggest benefits she has seen by getting the direct support of our coaches inside of our program 27:42 - A final note and message from Jess about the real power of using a VIP group Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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436: The CORE 4 Activities
07/16/2024
436: The CORE 4 Activities
Today I want to talk about “The CORE 4” activities that we teach all of our students inside of our programs, because I think this can shed a lot of light on why some of you may not be seeing the results that you want in your business. These are the four most important activities of a love lead business, and if you can do each of them consistently over time and master them, you will make more money while helping more people! Would you like to turn your Facebook Group into a money-making machine for your business? If so, I’ll be hosting a free 3-day workshop on July 23rd to July 25th called How to Revive + Monetize Your VIP Customer Group. We’ll show you how to grow your group, dramatically increase engagement and how to make consistent sales, completely transforming your group - in 30 days or less! If this sounds like something you want and need, you can register now at . Listen to Learn 6:50 - Why we teach our students to serve before trying to sell and what this really looks like 9:40 - What you’ll see happen to your engagement if you truly are serving through transformational content and by delivering value 11:18 - Exciting details for our free upcoming workshop to that will help you revive and monetize your VIP customer group 12:01 - The three categories in hot leads outreach and the huge opportunity that exists that so many are overlooking 15:43 - The two types of people that are considered warm leads and why starting conversations with them, authentically, is such a powerful strategy 20:21 - Why we don’t coach cold prospecting inside of our programs 22:08 - An important reminder about value add follow-ups Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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435: 2 Steps to Lead Your Team to Better Results
07/12/2024
435: 2 Steps to Lead Your Team to Better Results
Are you somebody who has a team, but you’re feeling frustrated, lost and confused because you’re not sure what to do to help them win? This is the episode you’ve been waiting for, because what I have to share will help you transform your results and motivate your team to win, by teaching you a practical plan that you can implement today! Would you like to turn your Facebook Group into a money-making machine for your business? If so, I’ll be hosting a free 3-day workshop on July 23rd to July 25th called How to Revive + Monetize Your VIP Customer Group. We’ll show you how to grow your group, dramatically increase engagement and how to make consistent sales, completely transforming your group - in 30 days or less! If this sounds like something you want and need, you can register now at . Listen to Learn 4:02 - What I mean when I say that in order to help your team, it requires you to help yourself first 6:58 - The critical skill set that is missing for most people who are leading others 8:30 - How using accountability check-ins in a highly structured way will lead to long-term development and growth for everybody 9:13 - The real reason why most people don't have strong independent leaders on their team 12:57 - Exciting details for our free upcoming workshop to that will help you revive and monetize your VIP customer group 13:40 - What will happen when you teach your team to create content and master outreach 16:16- The hardest leadership lesson that I have had to learn on my own journey Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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434: My Thoughts on What's Happening With SEINT
07/09/2024
434: My Thoughts on What's Happening With SEINT
Today I want to talk about what is happening right now with SEINT, a popular company in our space and one that I’ve worked extensively with. If you haven’t heard already, SEINT just announced that they are changing their compensation model to a pure affiliate model, which means that SEINT will be getting rid of the team building side and focus solely on product sales. This is a big deal and sad news for our profession, and I want to share my thoughts on it because as a company, it’s our mission to elevate the standards in this space. Not only by the way that all of us practice business, but also to hold the companies accountable by having some of the difficult conversions that need to be had, so we can educate you in what to look for in the companies that you align with. Although people are seeing this as a sign that our industry is falling apart, you’ll see why I think this could not be further from the truth. With the fear and uncertainty out there, I’ve spent the last few days gathering my thoughts so that I can speak to you about what is happening, and I went live to do that. Today, I’m re-sharing that livestream that I did here on the podcast. The big message I want to bring to the SEINT artists who are feeling afraid is that I’ve been through this situation myself twice in my career, and we’re here to support you. Whether you’re in SEINT or not, if you’re in this profession and serious about building a future in it, this is going to be a very important message for you to hear today. Listen to Learn 4:47 - The 3 specific things I want to accomplish by openly sharing my thoughts on this situation 9:33 - My message to SEINT artists and a reminder about the powerful choice you can make 11:08 - Why I am so thankful now that I had a similar thing happen to me twice before 13:39 - My advice when it comes to picking companies and what you don’t want to do 17:26 - How I know that our profession is not dying, but the ways in which it is absolutely changing 20:18 - The main problem I have with SEINT’s change in the compensation model they’re using 28:34 - What I see for the future of this space and the role that each one us has in making in better Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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433: A Proven Way to Increase Engagement in Facebook Groups
07/03/2024
433: A Proven Way to Increase Engagement in Facebook Groups
Recently you’ve been hearing me talk about Facebook Groups on the podcast. As I believe that they are one of, if not the most, powerful business building tools that you have on social media today. If you have a Facebook Group for your business, or you’re thinking of starting one, then this episode is for you, because today I reveal how using a combination of the right content and outreach strategies will completely transform your group - and business! 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 Listen to Learn 5:14 - How to set up your group and position it properly by having a clear mission 6:04 - Ways to create the four different types of content to be successful in your group 6:18 - Why proactively crafting outreach to the members of your group is key 7:11 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 8:05 - How it all starts with thinking about the problems that you solve in your business 9:04 - Outreach techniques to find out the struggles or problems your members have right now 10:17 - More on creating engaging content based on conversations and outreach 11:08 - What to keep in mind about the follow up with group members Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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432: Changing Companies and Starting Over at 52
07/03/2024
432: Changing Companies and Starting Over at 52
Today 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 ! 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 Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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431: How to Find Your Dream Customers on Social Media
06/28/2024
431: How to Find Your Dream Customers on Social Media
How would it feel for you to find your dream customers on social media? Social media can be a powerful tool in growing your network, but it can often feel very difficult and confusing! In this episode, I share the simple 4-step process that will attract, nurture, and convert your dream customers. This is the same process we teach, and you can start using it right now with your social media. As you heard in the last episode, I’ll be hosting a free 3-day workshop on July 23rd to July 25th on How to Revive and Monetize Your Facebook Group. I’ll be sharing registration details next week on the podcast, so stay tuned! Listen to Learn 3:00 - How to approach defining what a “dream customer” means to you and your business 7:15 - Ways to begin leveraging the true power of marketing and content 11:18 - Tips for creating content that gets your target audience’s attention 13:23 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 14:14 - How value content is problem-focused and what this means for your dream customer 22:45 - What proof content looks like and how this type of content is solution-focused 27:15 - Why it’s important to understand that humans use emotion, not logic, when making buying decisions Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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430: 5 Reasons to Have a Facebook Group in 2024
06/25/2024
430: 5 Reasons to Have a Facebook Group in 2024
Facebook Groups is an area that we really want to help you with, so we are going to be spending some time over the next couple weeks talking about groups here on the podcast. In this episode, I reveal the 5 reasons to have a Facebook Group in 2024, along with specific strategies that will help you revive and monetize your group, giving you your hottest leads yet! If you’d like to learn more about the ways you can be using your Facebook Group right now to grow your business, I’ll be hosting a free workshop on July 23rd to July 25th. I’ll be sharing registration details next week on the podcast, so stay tuned! Listen to Learn 4:54 - The real reason why your Facebook Group isn’t working 7:28 - What Facebook statistics are saying about organic reach in 2024 10:45 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 11:27 - The ways in which Facebook Groups facilitate hot leads for your business 16:08 - How they create community through shared interest or topic 18:10 - Why you need to ask yourself what value you are really offering the people in your group 18:35 - The role that Facebook Groups play in building key relationships 19:45 - More things to consider if you are not making money through your group every single week 22:14 - A sneak peek at what you’ll hear in next Tuesday’s episode and what to expect from the upcoming free workshop in July Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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429: The 4 Phases of Network Marketing Business Growth
06/21/2024
429: The 4 Phases of Network Marketing Business Growth
Today I’m teaching you something that we teach in our Love, Serve, Grow program, which is The 4 Phases of Network Marketing Business Growth. I know this will be incredibly helpful with your BIG goal or dream of growing your business in 2024. So, if your business is not growing, you must go back to Phase One and do the right things, the right way, consistently over time. That is the formula for success to get your business to where you want it to be! I hope this episode gave you some encouragement, and more importantly, a practical plan to get your business growing again. Listen to Learn 0:54 - Why you need to get clear on where you are right now in your business 3:23 - What are The 4 Phases of Network Marketing 4:14 - A look at what happens in the first year of your business as you are building it 5:04 - The dangers that exist in the second phase if you focus solely on managing your team, and the frustration and blame that often occurs at this point 9:52 - How the “The Core Four” will become absolutely crucial for your business growth 10:43 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 16:33 - What happens when we slip into the managing phase and why this happens to so many 20:45 - A breakdown of the three sections of blaming 24:14 - What the dying phase looks like and a reminder that you always have control of changing things, even at this point 25:06 - My final thoughts on how to begin breaking free from the cycle for good Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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428: How Influencer Culture is Hurting Our Profession
06/11/2024
428: How Influencer Culture is Hurting Our Profession
Today, I want to talk about influencer culture. This is something that we just can’t avoid these days, especially in our industry. I have some strong opinions on this topic, and I share why I think influencer culture is really damaging our profession. Do you agree, or disagree? I’d love to hear from you, and either way, I hope you got some value from today’s episode! Listen to Learn 0:42 - The social media post that became the inspiration for this episode and why I feel that it’s necessary to be talking about influence culture 1:43 - Taking a close look at the definition of “success” and the questions we really need to be asking ourselves 7:31 - What influencers aren’t doing and why this isn’t a long-term strategy for success 13:28 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 14:19 - A recent coaching call I had that highlights what isn’t being represented on social media 21:51 - What success looks like for me (hint: it’s about much more than just the money I make!) Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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427: What Does it Really Mean To Be a Leader?
06/07/2024
427: What Does it Really Mean To Be a Leader?
The word “leader” gets tossed around very generously in our industry, and I think this gets us into trouble, so today I want to have a conversation on leadership and what it really means to be a leader. In this episode, I share my perspective on what leadership is, and what leadership isn’t. Plus, I give you some valuable advice and insights that I know will help you in your own business. Listen to Learn 3:01 - Something I am seeing a lot of in our space regarding leadership and a specific comment I received from a student that inspired this episode 6:57 - A common blindspot that comes up with leadership and how our perspective on content marketing differs from most 10:44 - What I feel is a big responsibility that leaders have right now 13:05 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message 14:33 - My thoughts on “super seller influencers” and why being one is not the only way to be successful in our industry 18:46 - A final reminder that who you follow isn’t what makes you successful Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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426: Let's Talk About the FTC Non-Compete Ruling
05/07/2024
426: Let's Talk About the FTC Non-Compete Ruling
In case you haven’t heard, the FTC recently announced legislation banning non-compete agreements, essentially making it illegal for any company in the United States to have a non-compete on an employee or in our case, an independent contractor. Today, I want to share my thoughts on this development, and more importantly, provide a warning and a word of caution because I know for a fact that the “vultures” are starting to circle. So what does this all mean for you, your business, and the industry as a whole? Tune in to find out as I break it all down in this episode! Listen to Learn 3:26 - My opinion on whether this new ruling from the FTC will be a good thing or not for our industry 5:34 - The two important clauses that are in most distributor agreements and are not covered in the FTC ruling, plus why this is important to be aware of 7:49 - Exciting details on our brand-new workshop, Transformed! 10:51 - Why I believe that this is a just rule, based on my past experiences and what I see in the industry 15:46 - What will never change for you, despite this ruling or any other ones that are introduced Are you tired of all the transactional strategies being taught today? Check out our brand new program, Transformed! (and get it for less than $10 right now) at: Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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425: 3 Reasons Why You Can't Grow Your Following
05/03/2024
425: 3 Reasons Why You Can't Grow Your Following
Are you frustrated that you're not growing your following on social media? This is a major frustration for so many people right now, myself included if I’m being honest! Today, I reveal the 3 main reasons why this is happening and I share the plan that we are going to be implementing in our company to address the issue. If you do what I teach in this episode, you absolutely will begin to grow your following again. So I ask you… how exciting would that be?! Listen to Learn 2:29 - A refresher on the marketing funnel and why understanding the objectives of it is key 5:26 - The type of content you must be creating for cold leads and the first mistake I see people making 8:33 - Exciting details on our brand-new workshop, Transformed! 9:35 - An area where those who are even posting value content are going wrong 12:57 - The key pieces to include in the top-of-funnel value content plus the third mistake that is hurting those who are looking to grow their following Are you tired of all the transactional strategies being taught today? Check out our brand new program, Transformed! (and get it for less than $10 right now) at: Follow me on Threads & Instagram at Subscribe to our
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