Directly Different

Slinging Makeup and Solving Crime with Mackenzie Fultz, aka Freedom Barbie

September 14, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Two of my favorite things are social selling and true crime. So when I came across Mackenzie Fultz, aka Freedom Barbie, I knew I HAD to have her on the show! She combines makeup and true crime in the best way. Mackenzie is a private investigator by day — or sometimes by night— and also runs a successful Seint business and has even been recognized for her sales and recruiting. What is her strategy? What is her secret? Well, it may surprise you! Listen in to how this highly entertaining privat...

Sharing the BEST Advice from Three Years of Episodes

September 07, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MB

Directly Different turns 3 in a few weeks, and I'm here to share the very BEST advice I've learned through conversations with our fabulous podcast guests. I want to hear your favorite takeaways from the podcast, too! Follow me on Instagram and send me a DM! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Re-Airing Episode #89: Saving Time and Sanity with Back-to-School Hacks with Bailey Baker

August 31, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

It’s back to school season for so many of us, and even if you’re not shopping for supplies and gearing up to pack lunches again, there’s no denying that a transition between seasons is coming! To help us get ready for a new season, I invited our guest, Bailey Baker, to share her story and to chat about some fun back-to-school hacks! From shoe shopping to lunch packing to divvying up simple chores, you’re definitely going to discover a new tip in today's episode that you can implement to make...

Caring For Your Customers with Kimberly Pulito

August 24, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Customer care is one of the most vital parts of your business. If you don’t have customers, you don’t have a business, so it makes sense to take the responsibility of customer care very seriously! Today, you are going to hear from Kimberly Pulito, a top leader with Scentsy, who has built a strong and thriving business in part because of her excellent customer care system. Kimberly is sharing exactly what she does to serve her customers well and to keep them coming back time and time again, ...

Living With Less Leads to More with Britt Behnke

August 10, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Think of the one trouble spot (or many spots) in your home right now that stresses you out because of the clutter! What if you reframed your mindset so you could finally declutter that area once and for all, giving you more than just a clean space — a sense of peace and tranquility that comes with living with less. Today's guest, Britt Behnke, is a minimalist mom with a successful Seint business. Listen in as she shares her journey with minimalism, as well as her best tips to start living a ...

Approaching Your Business in a Transformational Way with Bob Heilig

August 03, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

If you’ve been in the social selling space for any amount of time, you are probably familiar with Bob Heilig, a coach, mentor, and founder of Your Virtual Upline and of the program Love, Serve, Grow. Bob developed this program out of a heart to coach network marketers in a better way in order to grow meaningful businesses. I am so honored to share our recent conversation about his heart for teaching this better way, and why a transformational over transactional approach to our businesses wil...

Building a Better Business with Katy Ursta

July 27, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Do you ever feel like there are a few puzzle pieces missing when it comes to your business, and that you must be the only one missing them, because it seems like EVERYONE ELSE has it all figured out? The truth is, we all have these thoughts, and sometimes it takes someone who has been there to come along side us and show us where those missing puzzle pieces might be. My guest today is Katy Ursta, a network marketing veteran with a touching story and over 11 years of experience. Katy wrote ...

Working Through Imposter Syndrome

July 13, 2023 08:15 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the wrong things? Have you ever felt like everyone else has it all figured out and you don't? Have you ever thought "why am I doing all of this? Who do I think I am that I can even come close to accomplishing my goals?" Well... you're not alone. Listen as I share my biggest podcasting mistake to date, and how I am actively working through the feelings of Imposter Syndrome. I hope it encourages you in some way! Follow me on IG! https://www.instagram...

Going Live with Confidence with Joy Farley

July 06, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

If you’ve spent any time as a social seller, you know one important component of your business is live video. But SO many of us are afraid to hit that go live button and let our vulnerability shine. Our guest today, Joy Farley, has made it her mission to empower entrepreneurs to embrace the potential of live video for their businesses. She is an expert in leveraging the authenticity of live videos to connect with customers, build trust, and ultimately grow our businesses. Today, she'll be s...

Doubling Your Energy and Focus by Improving Your Sleep with Tanessa Shears

June 29, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

As social sellers, we're constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and striving to achieve our goals. But what if I told you that one of the most powerful tools for success lies in something as simple as a good night's sleep? Today’s guest, Tanessa Shears, is a health consultant for entrepreneurs. She specializes in biohacking techniques to double your energy and focus as an entrepreneur -- and couldn’t we all use a double dose of energy and focus? Tanessa will share some practical tips...

Chatting About ChatGPT with Lynn Bardowski

June 22, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Have you heard of a little thing called ChatGPT? I say little thing, but it’s actually a BIG thing that is seemingly popping up in everyday conversation and is being utilized in just about every industry today. ChatGPT has the ability to generate responses that are practically human-like. Today’s guest, none other than the amazing Lynn Bardowski, aka Million Dollar Party Girl, has mastered the art of utilizing ChatGPT to take social selling businesses to new heights! Lynn is a true trailbla...

Re-Airing Episode #83 "Putting the 'Party' Back In 'Party-Plan' with Amanda Todd"

June 15, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Today we are re-airing one of our top 3 downloaded episodes of the show! "Parties are dead" is something I'm sure you've heard or even said in the last few years. And sure, it has become a little uncool to have traditional direct sales parties these days! But no matter how you slice it, the party remains THE #1 way to grow your social selling business quickly and effectively. Amanda Todd, founder of You Dot This, shares her thoughts on the power of a party and how connecting with your custom...

Normalizing Seasons of Slow Growth

June 08, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Do you ever feel like you must be doing something wrong in your business, because it seems like everyone else is experiencing faster and more explosive growth? A slower pace isn't a bad thing. Today we are comparing the process of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly to slow growth in our businesses, and why these seasons are vital to achieving long-term success. Follow Directly Different on IG! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Copywriting for Social Sellers with Sara Noel

June 01, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Today we are talking about copywriting and how it is essential to running a successful social selling business. If you’re not exactly sure what copywriting is, it's basically just "words that sell things." We all write copy in our businesses on a daily basis! This week’s guest, Sara Noel, is here to tell us all about what copywriting is, why it’s important, and how we can up our copy game to stand out in a saturated market. Follow Sara on IG! https://www.instagram.com/btlcopy/ Check out ...

Elevating Your Personal Brand with Ashley Latimer

May 25, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Have you ever told yourself that you need to start building a personal brand because you know you need one and you don’t think you have one? I will let you in on a little secret — whether or not you realize it, you’re already building a brand! You may not have a logo, or brand colors, or a website (yet), but you’re sharing YOU with the world, and that’s a personal brand right there! Today I’m sharing my conversation with Ashley Latimer, a digital marketing mentor, all about elevating your p...

Exploring Neuro-Linguistic Programming (and Other Coaching Methods) with Jen Lemke

May 18, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Most of us don’t start a social selling business with the intention of becoming a completely different person — yet many social sellers will tell you that the decision to join this industry has changed their lives. Why? Because we are able to do a lot of internal reflection and explore areas of personal growth that we may not have ever explored if it hadn’t been for the nature of the industry. Sometimes, we don’t even realize what exactly we need to change, even after listening to trainings...

Managing Social Media Without Overwhelm with Stetson Patton

May 11, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Today I’m sharing my delightful conversation with Stetson Patton, a social media strategist, whose number one mission is to help YOU grow your business on social media. We chatted about keeping up with trends, new platforms, and how determining your purpose is vital to a successful social media strategy. Follow Stetson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stetsonkpatton Connect with Stetson on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stetsonkpatton/ Check out the Social Trend, it's just $7 a month fo...

Automating Social Sharing with Jennifer Johnson, CEO of CinchShare

May 04, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Jennifer Johnson, CEO of Cinchshare, is sharing her story on the podcast today! Jennifer and her husband created this incredible social sharing platform in 2013 and it has grown to be one of the most-loved tools by social sellers today. If you’ve never tried this incredible tool, stay tuned until the end of the episode, and Jennifer will share how you can try it out for free. I can tell you from experience that CinchShare is easy to use, full of super cool features, and will save you TONS of...

Navigating the Decision to Leave Your Social Selling Company with Patti Mauro

April 27, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Last summer, I had Patti Mauro on the show to chat about her journey as a top leader in her company and how she was successfully running a thriving direct sales business. Since that episode aired, Patti has made a transition to a new company, and her decision to do so was not easy. After she announced the switch, we had conversations about how this is a tough decision to make, yet no one really talks about how to navigate it. Patti told me that she wished there were more resources out there...

Feeling Overwhelmed in Your Business?

April 13, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone! I am sharing a list of ten things that I am currently working on in my business or that I've worked on recently. I guarantee if you implement one or two of these things, you'll feel less overwhelmed and, in turn, more successful. Come chat with me on IG! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Planning for Success with Sarah Light

April 06, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Have you ever written a big huge goal on your to-do list, and then felt discouraged as you watched it sit on your to-do list, day after day, week after week, without that satisfying check mark next to it? We’ve all been there. Maybe the reason you haven’t crossed off those goals is that they are too big. What I mean is: you haven’t broken those goals down into small enough bites. Maybe you think you have! But have you really broken down each and every step into micro steps? That might seem t...

Sharing a Quick Announcement & Re-airing Episode #76: Establishing Your Personal Brand with Krystal Thomson

March 23, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We KNOW we are supposed to have a personal brand these days. Every social media expert will tell you that! But what makes people want to follow YOU? How do you establish that know, like, and trust factor? Your personal brand is so much more than your company, your logo, or your branding colors... but where do you start? Krystal Thomson, aka Krystal Adele on IG, is here to tell us her story about how she is choosing connection, authenticity, and community over likes, views, and viral videos! ...

Working Your Business in the Ups and Downs with Paige Damerow

March 16, 2023 11:15 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Paige Damerow about what it’s like to run a social selling business along with being involved in homeschooling, ministry life, and so much more. Paige is a leader with Beautycounter, and she is on a mission to help others switch to safer beauty products. She shares her story about why she chose to partner with Beautycounter, ways to begin your nontoxic journey, and she even shared about her recent social media fast where she took her business offline, ...

Maximizing Canva and Project Broadcast with Amanda Bush

March 09, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Do you utilize tools and systems in your business? Whether you realize it or not, we ALL do! But sometimes, we need a little guidance on how to effectively incorporate these things into our businesses so that we are not glued to our phones 24/7. Enter Amanda Bush, online business systems coach and strategist! Today, Amanda and I are talking about some of the best features of Canva and Project Broadcast, two tools you probably already use, maybe even daily. Amanda also talks about the import...

Building a Business That Feels Good with Nicole Brann

March 02, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

When it comes to men and women, (very) generally speaking, men are known to be more logical while women are known to be more emotional. And many times, we as women see this as a weakness, when we should see this as a superpower! The ability to look inward and make decisions based on intuition can serve us well and prevent us from burning out in the long run. Today I’m sharing my conversation with Nicole Brann, a network marketer and coach who is passionate about helping women operate their ...

Making a Lasting Impact with Elisabeth Huijskens

February 23, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

As social sellers, we are often inspired by the founders of our companies. These men and women are filled with passion, drive, and vision, and you can’t help but want to be in the same room with them. They are the ones that keep going, even when others quit. They start each day with renewed purpose, a purpose bigger than themselves. Today, I have the absolute privilege to share my recent conversation with Elisabeth Huijskens, the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of one of my favorite comp...

Moving the Needle (Even When You Don't Feel Motivated)

February 16, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Part of being a human is having days where we lack all motivation and drive to get anything done. Today, I'm sharing a few tips with you that can help you move the needle on your business, even when the motivation isn't there! We don't need to have a "Rihanna or bust" mentality -- we can make progress on our goals even on the crappiest of days. Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Letting Go of Perfection with Holli Terhune

February 09, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

How would you describe your fitness level in three words? Hard, fun, exciting, boring, non-existent? Today, I'm chatting with Holli Terhune from BODi (formerly Beachbody), and I'd think she'd describe her fitness level as fun, consistent, and perfectly imperfect! Holli is here today to chat about motherhood, health and fitness, and how her business has positively impacted her life as a single mom. Follow Holli on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/healthyholli/ Follow Directly Different ...

Implementing Leadership Strategies for 2023

January 26, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Listen in as I share a few takeaways from my Leadership Retreat with Lemongrass Spa! We were so lucky to have amazing speakers that helped us zero in on the strategies we need to focus on this year with our teams. Maybe one of these strategies will help you in your business, whether you're leader or working towards your first promotion! Follow Becky Launder on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/moderndirectseller/ Follow Directly Different on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/directl...

Following Joy and Purpose with Taneshia Yerby

January 19, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Do you have someone in your life, maybe your mom, or a sister, or a best friend, who you just know you can count on for encouragement when you need it? Or maybe you know there are particular social media accounts who will often post the exact words you need to read in that moment? I know for me, one Instagram account I love to follow is CEO for Women, and today, I’m chatting with the founder, Taneshia Yerby! Taneshia shares about her entrepreneurial journey, as well as some encouragement for...

Leveling Up in 2023 with Helen Thacker

January 12, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

If your goal is to level up in life and in business in 2023, then this is the episode for you! Special guest, Helen Thacker, is here all the way from the UK! She is a social seller, a coach, and a podcast host for the Millionaire Mindset Women podcast. Helen shares about her entrepreneurial journey, as well as advice on how we can show up with confidence this year and create substantial wealth as a result. Register here for a FREE 2-day workshop, How to Grow Your Dream Audience of Prospects...

Getting Your Hustle Shoes On with Jes Landau

January 05, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Welcome to 2023! I don’t know about you, but we’ve been de-Christmasing our house and freshening it up for the new year, and it feels so good! Here's a crazy thought while you’re packing away your Christmas and holiday decor: WHO will you be when you unpack those totes again next year? What will be the same, what will be different? It's so invigorating to imagine a clean slate with so many amazing possibilities stretched out before us. But, nothing changes if nothing changes! Hopefully toda...

Getting Your Business Organized with Laura Blackburn

December 29, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Today we are hearing from Laura Blackburn! Laura is a wife, homeschooling mom, accountant, and a social seller of 20 years! She shares a little bit about her journey with her current company, Mary & Martha, and she also shares her favorite tips on how to get more organized with our business finances! If you want to start the year off fresh but feel overwhelmed, Laura is a great resource for helping you start off on the right foot. Contact Laura for more info on the services she offers! http...

Discovering Yourself Through the Enneagram with Candice Michelle

December 22, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

If you know me, you know I love talking about the Enneagram. In my opinion, it is one of the most valuable personal development tools you can have in your toolkit! Whether you’ve never even heard the word "enneagram," or whether you are enneagram-obsessed, today’s guest, Candice Michelle, is here to share how you can make more money in your business just by turning inward and getting to know yourself a little deeper. As an enneagram expert, Candice also offers some valuable resources to help...

Making Changes in Your Business for the New Year!

December 15, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Today, I'm sharing things to get rid of in your business, and things to start doing (or try again) in 2023! Let's make this the best year ever! Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Re-airing Episode #57: Making Time Management Fun Again with Megan Sumrell

December 08, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Hey friends! I wanted to re-air an episode from about a year ago about time management from THE productivity queen, Megan Sumrell! We could all use some extra time in our day, am I right?! It seems as if our to-do lists get longer and longer the more we cross things off, but Megan is here to teach us how to take control of our calendars in time for the new year! She stresses the importance of not only scheduling business hours, but also the importance of prioritizing rest and FUN in our live...

Personalizing Your Brand with Erica Burkhardt

December 01, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Personal branding is more important than ever these days! Maybe you still aren’t sure what a personal brand looks like for you. I have a very special guest here today to break it all down for you and to help you take steps forward when it comes to this process! Brand strategist, content creator, and social seller, Erica Burkhardt, is sharing four different roles for content creators -- the teacher, the bestie, the sharer, and the artist. I guarantee after listening to this episode, you’ll ...

Scaling Your Business Without Social Media with Heather K. Burge

November 17, 2022 15:15 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Are you ready to ditch the algorithm and all of the drama that goes with it, for good? I know what you're thinking! How will I keep in contact with my customers? How will I grow my business? Today's guest, Heather Burge, is here to share with us how she took her successful social selling business offline and how she is implementing systems to keep her business thriving. Heather is also here to tell us how you can embrace faith over fear, no matter what your business looks like! -------- ...

Celebrating 100 Episodes!

November 10, 2022 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Ahh!! We did it! Whether you've listened to one episode or all 100, I am super grateful for YOU! Listen in as I share some behind-the-scenes fun, some encouragement, and a little recap of the last 100 episodes. What an incredible journey it's been! Thank you for being a part of it! -------- Follow Directly Different on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Leaning Into Your Community with Woody Rosales

November 03, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Sometimes you come across someone on Instagram, and you have this overwhelming feeling that you’d totally be besties in real life. Typically, those are the people who are showing up consistently and authentically, and who aren’t afraid to share the bad days with the good ones. Today’s guest, Woody Rosales, does all of that and more! Woody shares her story of how she went from just wanting to look a little more put together to catapulting to the very top of her company, Red Aspen. Because of ...

Mapping Out Your Holiday Sales Strategies with Becky Launder

October 27, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Halloween is in a few days, which means your Michael Buble and Mariah Carey albums are all queued up and ready to go for the holiday season! This means you should also be thinking about your holiday sales strategies with your social selling business for November, December, and even into January! I’m here today with my friend, Becky Launder, CEO and cofounder of Modern Direct Seller and host of the Modern Direct Seller podcast. Modern Direct Seller is a one-stop-shop for all social sellers! ...

Aligning Your Cycle and Your Business with Megan Rempel

October 20, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Who is ready for some girl talk today? Join me as I chat with Megan Rempel, a nurse and network marketer, about aligning your cycle to your monthly calendar. You will learn valuable information that you may have never heard before when it comes to your monthly menstrual cycle and how it relates to your social selling business. After listening, you will feel empowered to start scheduling your month based on your cycle vs the traditional calendar month. When you learn to work with your body in...

Creating a Simple Social Media Strategy with Lauren Chamberlain

October 13, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Are you a chronic over thinker? So many times we complicate things in our lives, just because we feel like it needs to be more complicated. One of those areas that we tend to stress about is social media strategy. Today's guest, Lauren Chamberlain, is here to share some easy tips on how we can develop a simple and sustainable social media strategy for our businesses. She shares how she joined a network marketing company and quickly burned out using traditional methods, but she decided to t...

Building Your Confidence with Brandi Whitmer

October 06, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Connect with Brandi on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brandi.whitmer/ Follow Directly Different on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Choosing Positivity with Petra Krebbs

September 29, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Connect with Petra! Website: https://www.petrakrebbs.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petrakrebbs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PetraKrebbsLLC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-krebbs -------- Follow Directly Different on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Embracing Your Business with Strength, Confidence, and Joy with Hannah Robertson

September 22, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Follow Hannah on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/heyhannahrob/ Follow Directly Different on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Simplifying Your Business Finances with Steve Nauta

September 15, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Try Direct Sidekick FREE for 14 days with my link! https://directsidekick.com/?via=tiffany Check out Direct Sidekick's blog for helpful business tips! https://directsidekick.com/direct-sales-blog/ Follow Directly Different Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Finding Accountability Partners with Abby Pherson and Stephanie Fujimoto

September 08, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Connect with Abby and Stephanie! Abby: https://www.instagram.com/hopespoppin/ Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/trade.hope_give.peace/ -------------- Follow Directly Different on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Homeschooling and Social Selling with Erin Ethridge

September 01, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Hear Erin's story in episode #40! https://directlydifferent.com/episodes/determining-your-business-philosophy-with-erin-ethridge Follow Erin on IG! https://www.instagram.com/givegracegrow/ Follow Directly Different on IG! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/

Saving Time and Sanity with Back-to-School Hacks with Bailey Baker

August 25, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Follow Bailey on Instagram for lots of mom-hacks and quick makeup tips! https://www.instagram.com/thebaileybaker/ --------- Follow Directly Different on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/directlydifferentpodcast/