Directly Different

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?...

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/

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,...

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 exact...

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....

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 teachi...

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,...

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 Im...

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...

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 -- an...

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...

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...

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! ht...

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...

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 shar...

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. Som...

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:...

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 e...

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 ta...

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/

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 y...

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 h...

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 journ...

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 Broa...

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...