Lisa Duck

Direct Sales: the Other 99% Podcast

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Welcome to The Other 99%—the podcast that gives you a real-world look at what it’s like to build a direct sales business. Join host Lisa Duck, co-host Susan Larimer, and their amazing guests as they share stories, strategies, and smart tips from the everyday direct sellers who are showing up, standing out, and building success on their terms. You’ll hear honest conversations, relatable moments, and practical ideas you can actually use—plus a few laughs along the way. 🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday—make sure to follow so you never miss a conversation worth hearing!

Author

Lisa Duck

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Business

Podcast website

lisaduck.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

E29: Action is the Magic Key to Success 06.08.2024

Join me on Episode 29 as I share my views on Action and how it is the Magic Key to Success. Jump into my PM or DM and let me know one thing you will take action on in your business in the next 30 days. Find me on social - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - ...

E28: Unfolding Potential: Introvert to Influencer 30.07.2024

Join Evelyn as she shares her 24-year journey in direct sales. Learn how her confidence grew and how it took her from introverted to influencer Time-based notes: 01:16 Meet Evelyn 03:30 The Evolution from Introvert 05:25 The Realization that this Business Could be Profitable 08:02 A Look into Evelyn's Personal Growth 09:10 How is Evelyn Running Her Business 11:43 Earning the Top Influencer Awa...

E27: It's All About How You Leave Them Feeling 23.07.2024

Jump into this episode and meet Gretchen. She shares how her business has grown by focusing on customer needs and desires. Her story truly is all about how she left them feeling. Time-based notes: 01:38 Meet Gretchen 02:54 How Gretchen found Direct Sales 04:46 How does Gretchen run her business? 08:14 Personal Growth has come from her DS journey 09:15 Gretchen's greatest achievement in her bus...

E26: Growth Happens When You Become Uncomfortable 16.07.2024

Meet Marcia a fellow Canadian and Direct Seller who has achieved some great success in her business this year by allowing herself to be uncomfortable. Come in and hear Marcia's story. Time-based notes: 00:56 Meet Marcia 02:34 How Marcia found Tocara 04:28 How do you run your business? 05:32 What the heck is a Popstream? 06:53 One of Marcia's proudest moments in business. 07:53 What is your...

E25: If I Would Have Only Known This 18 Years Ago 09.07.2024

Join me on the 25th Episode of the Other 99% as I share some things I wish I would have 18 years ago when I was choosing my first direct sales company. Time-based notes: 01:38 The why behind this episode 03:11 What do you want out of your Direct Sales Biz? 06:06 Does the company align with your values? 08:40 What training and support is provided? 10:53 Some Red Flags to be aware of 15:26 Trust you...

E24: Know Your Worth with Rachel Perry 02.07.2024

Join Rachel Perry as we talk about 'all the things!' After 18 years in the industry, Rachel is a great resource, she is the business coach who will help you go to 3-5 K without parties. So if this interests you, get ready for a great episode. Time-based notes: 00:57 Meet Rachel 02:20 A little behind the sense into Rachel's membership 03:28 The power of networking 05:22 Working your bus...

E23: Are You Open for Business? 25.06.2024

Join Lori as she shares her mission to coach women in network marketing and social media to build sustainable and scalable businesses around super busy lives. 00:32 Meet Lori 02:13 Learn about Lori's tips for Time Management 03:40 Non-negotiables for business owners 08:17 The importance of posting publicly 09:12 Be proud of what you are doing 10:08 All about the 21-Day Reels Workshop 12:28 Avo...

E22: 'Perfection is the Enemy of Done!' 18.06.2024

Come and listen to Linda's story, she avoided home parties and shopped online even when online shopping wasn't cool, but she soon fell in love with Epicure and that is where her story unfolds. Time-based notes: 00:34 Meet Linda 02:00 Why did she choose Epicure 05:51 How Linda runs her business 09:10 Linda shares her proudest moment in her business 11:31 Learn about Linda's Superpower 13:51 Linda's...

E21: It's All About the AI 11.06.2024

Join me and one of my biz besties Kerry as we chat about our fascination with AI. Time-based notes: 00:57 Meet Kerry 03:40 Find out how Kerry discovered Direct Sales 07:29 Let's dive into AI 10:20 What not to do with AI 13:11 Give AI the right prompts 19:26 Make sure you proofread your AI responses 22:20 Tips for Success in 2024 26:33 Kerry shares her quotes Find me on social - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |...

E20: Action Creates Motivation 04.06.2024

Join Anita as she shares her 29 years of wisdom in direct sales. She believes that everyone has strengths that can help them shine in their direct sales business, simply find your strength and you will grow. Time-based notes: 00:33 Meet Anita 04:15 What direct sellers need to do to grow 06:02 How to inspire, not motivate 07:44 Comparison is the thief of confidence 09:21 Find your strength 11:12 Pe...

E19: Don't Wait for the Change to Come to You 28.05.2024

Join me today as I share the number one thing I did 4 years ago to jump-start my personal development. Time-based notes: 00:30 What did I do to unlock my personal growth 01:20 The Pivot 02:16 It's not easy, but it's worth it 03:20 Finding the perfect Direct Sales Trainer for you 05:35 Using YouTube to find Great Training 06:12 Adapting the training to your business and product 07:47 Google...

E18: It All Changed with a Simple Goal 21.05.2024

Come and join us as Penny shares how she went from a hobby Ambassador to a Leader and now an incentive trip achiever. Her success started after being inspired by others and setting a GOAL to get it done! Time-based Notes: 00:30 Meet Penny 03:45 Why Epicure? 05:10 What makes Penny proud? 07:59 How Penny runs her business 09:52 Penny shares her love of doing Kids' Cooking Classes 13:08 Penny sha...

E17: Direct Sales at Any Age 14.05.2024

Join Diana as she shares her success story in direct sales and how she did not let age stand in her way of success. Time-based Notes: 00:55 Meet Diana Winsor 04:41 How she turned a boring retirement into a direct sales success story 07:03 Why she chose her company 09:01 How Diana runs her business 12:57 A little fact you may not know about your Host 14:16 Diana's proudest moments in her busine...

E16: Working Smarter Not Harder with a Good System 07.05.2024

Are you working your business smarter with a good system or do you just fly by the seat of your pants? Join me in this episode as I share a few tips for implementing systems in your business. Time-based Notes: 00:24 What is a System 02:49 Customer Experience System 06:34 Inventory Control System 07:28 Order Processing System 10:18 Marketing/Promotion System 11:45 Training/Support System 13:44 Time...

E15: How You Leave Them Feeling 30.04.2024

We all know that customers are the heartbeat of our business. In this episode, I share some information about my customer journey and how I make sure that I leave them feeling appreciated and valued. Time-Based Notes: 00:30 The book that got me reevaluating my customer's experience 01:29 Building a strong relationship with your customers 03:20 How I exceed their expectations 06:41 How I reward...

E14: Building a Consistent Business as a #Sidegig 23.04.2024

Join Tricia and I as she shares how she has built a consistent and successful business while working a full-time business. Time-based notes: 00:53 Meet Tricia 03:21 A sneak peek on how Tricia runs her business 06:10 How Tricia responds to the question 'What is your favourite product?' 08:04 What you are most proud of in your business 11:51 Tricia's Thought on Goals 14:15 Your Favourite...

E13: My Must-Have Tech Tools 16.04.2024

This episode is all about Tech Tools, for those of you who know me, know that I am all about the tech. Let's jump into 7 of my must-have tech tools that help me work my business smarter, not harder. I tried to share 5, but I had to share 7. Time-based notes: 01:56 Canva 05:42 Boards 12:20 Word Swag 14:17 InShot 15:14 ChatGPT 18:32 Project Broadcast 19:56 Oh My, Hi 22:16 1:1 Tech help available...

E12: Customer Care is a Must in Direct Sales 09.04.2024

Join Corey Garrett as he shares how customer care is a huge part of how he grows and sustains his thriving direct sales business. Time-based notes: 00:26 Meet Corey 03:20 How started his Norwex business 04:17 Corey's most memorable customer 05:44 Customer Care is a must 11:01 How Corey meets his customers 13:27 Collecting Leads from Events 17:19 Corey's favourite quote Connect with Corey:...

E11: Go for the NO! 02.04.2024

Join Jamie as she shares about her direct sales journey and how the quote 'Go for the No' has resonated in her business. Time-based notes: 00:25 Meet Jamie 02:49 Why Color Street? 06:04 How we met 07:32 What Jamie is most proud of 11:15 How Jamie runs her business 13:10 The importance of customer care 20:15 Jamie's favourite quotes 21:43 Go for the NO! Find Jamie on FB - Jamie's Na...

E10: Avoid Burnout: Stay in Your Own Lane 26.03.2024

Join Sarah Rieck a busy mom and wife who works full-time and still manages to run a very successful Epicure business. Sarah shares her journey with direct sales, why she picked Epicure and how she navigates her business to avoid burnout. Time-based notes: 00:55 Meet Sarah 03:15 Why Epicure 05:37 How Sarah runs her business 08:00 How long have you been with Epicure 09:28 Why is Sarah most proud of...

E9: Email Marketing is Not Dead 19.03.2024

Sami Bedell-Mulhern, Digital Marketer and part-time Direct Seller shares all about email marketing. Join us as we dig into why every direct seller would benefit from creating an email marketing system for their customers and potential leads. Sami shares how email marketing has the highest ROI (return on investment) in the digital space. Time-based notes: 00:54 Meet Sami 04:39 Learn how email marke...

E8: Direct Sales: A Busy Mommas #sidegig 12.03.2024

Today on the Other 99% podcast where we're diving into the lives of three incredible ladies who are not just direct sellers, but also superheroes juggling multiple roles! First up, meet Lea – the ultimate multitasker! With seven kiddos to care for, she's not just a mom, but a supermom. And that's not all – she's also whipping up delicious treats at a busy local cafe while rocking h...

E7: The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Social Media Posting 05.03.2024

Join me as I talk about how I consider the who, what, when, where, and why before posting on social. It is not all about the sales, I am specific about who I am sharing with, what I am sharing, when I should be sharing, where I share and why. If you consider all these things you are sure to see growth and engagement too. Time-based notes: 00:53 Who - Do you speak to your Ideal Customer? 03:43 What...

E6: Creating your Presence on Facebook with Tammy Hudgin 27.02.2024

Tammy Hudgin joins us on this episode of the Other 99% podcast to share some Facebook tips for the direct seller.  With over 20 years of experience in the direct sales industry and her extensive knowledge of building your presence on Facebook, this is a not-to-be-missed episode. Tammy and I go way back, having connected through our mutual journey of building businesses on Facebook. In this episode...

E5: The Fortune is in Relationship Building with Jessica Kane of Genie Chat 20.02.2024

Jessica Kane shares her background, describing her journey from growing up in a trailer park to becoming a tech CEO. She emphasizes her passion for empowering women and helping them feel confident, which has been a driving force behind her various business ventures. Join us to learn more about the Direct Seller's best friend - GenieChat and its mission to empower and ensure no seller is left b...

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