The Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast

Have you ever had this sinking feeling where you’re doubting all your success and feel like you don’t deserve any of it? Imposter syndrome is REAL.  There is no one better to talk to about this topic so it’s such a privilege to have the beautiful Noeleen Shine from Lorraine Lea with us. Noeleen is a top leader and is a Senior District Leader within the company. As someone wh...

Have you heard of Auxano’s 14 Day ‘Done for you’ Post Challenge?  We get so many people email us saying “I'm overwhelmed, I'm stuck, I'm frustrated” or “What do I need to do next?”  So we sat down and had a team meeting to brainstorm how we can help make social media easy for you guys WITHOUT just standing up, doing a keynote presentation, and ju...

One of the most important lessons you’ll ever learn in sales isn’t how to ‘sell’, it’s knowing WHO you’re selling to.  It seems pretty basic but you’d be surprised at how very few people actually apply this to their strategy. Not only is identifying your perfect customer the key to growing your sales, it also is a foundational aspect of scaling your b...

One of my pet peeves is having someone on Facebook I haven't talked to in a while, message me to say Hi... then immediately send me a request, sell or link to a product they're selling. They have no right… they have not yet earned it😣 sound familiar? I bet you've had this happen to you many a time too! Remember: People buy from people they like, know and trust… they can smell the se...

60% of new businesses fail in the first three years. It’s a scary thought, and for good reason:  Starting your own business isn’t easy! So how do you be in the 40%... great question! This is a great one to be answered by an inspirational woman who’s been through the ups and downs of starting a new business from the spark of an idea to solve a problem she was frustrated by to...

The phrase I hate to hear the most - ‘You are a super mum! How do you run a business with four kids?’ Let’s get this straight… Supermum is a dirty word, it sets us up to unfairly judge ourselves with unrealistic expectations. Trust me… it's a daily battle for me too! To speak into this I decided it’s time to pull out the big guns 😉 For this episode, I pull in...

THIS was a cool episode and one you won’t want to miss! Meet Mark Schulman, who has enjoyed a 30-year career as a first-call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists including P!NK, Cher, Billy Idol and Beyonce to name just a few.    During his years in the industry he has observed some incredible instances and shares with us some amazing stories where attitude was the key that...

Is the platform now dead in the water? Some of the biggest Facebook challenges we hear are:  “My stuff isn’t getting any reach.” “I’m not getting engagement.” “I feel like I’m wasting my time.”  “Facebook is just not working!” So I figured, it’s time I bring in the big guns so I’m joined by my favourite person...

There’s so much going on in the world right now that bombards and stresses us. When we let these overwhelming events get the better of us, we lose track of what really matters in our business, our career, or in general, our lives. How do we keep our focus in check and how do we stop these distractions from taking over us so we can be sure to reach our desired destinations? In our episode for...

Each week at Auxano HQ we have a team planning session, but this week we found ourselves discussing how exhausted and run down we all felt as a result of the HUGE 2 years we (and you too!) have ALL had. Our conversation turned pretty quickly to what each of us is and can be doing more of to take care of our own needs and show ourselves a little much needed love. Let’s face it. We can never g...

It’s never been a better time than right now for us to have a meaningful conversation about anxiety which anyone can fall victim to regardless of age, gender, situation or lifestyle. I’m going to take this opportunity to put my hand up high and say anxiety is a daily battle for me and sometimes… in the heat of life's challenges knowing what to do can be like grasping at nothing....

Do you remember a time when you gave up and then later wondered what might have happened if you had just kept going? Could your pot of gold have been a few little steps away? Although you can never turn back the time that you lost, you can always pick up where you left off, just be prepared to equip yourself but how do you do that? Join me in my conversation with the gorgeous CEO of Chalk Couture,...

As much as I prefer focusing on the positive side of life, it was a bit of fun to take a bit of a turn and get some pet peeves off my chest with a very special industry friend! I'm joined in this episode by Ciara Philippa for a conversation about the biggest social media posting sins that we see on a daily basis. Throughout this chat, we also provide a ton of tips and tools that will help you avoi...

Do you ever get to the end of a day and think…. I was so busy today, but did I actually get anything done? Or I’m not a born leader so how will I ever build a team? Well, get ready because this episode is an inspiring chat about goal setting, productivity and commitment, and how to be a great leader. Tamsen Sala-Linnan was literally born into this industry and watched as her parents b...

2 years ago, almost to the day, Greg and I had an experience that changed our lives and our business forever. We want to show you a glimpse into that journey with a special guest. In this episode, I’m introducing you to a very good friend, Grant Chugg, who shares how a single “yes” helped him find a purpose that is larger than himself and changed the trajectory of his life. ...

How do you eat an elephant? I know it’s a bit weird to ask that question, but with all the challenges we’ve faced in the last 18 months it seemed relevant that it came up in this episode... there’s been so much overwhelm, pressure, and anxiety just for starters.  SO how do you eat an elephant? The answer is “just one bite at a time.”  In today’s episod...

“ There’s a magic to thinking big — Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t.. You’re right." This episode is among my absolute favourites, I walked away feeling inspired and excited and I know you will too! If you need a good kick up the backside and want to start taking back some of your power… this one’s for you! Today’s guest, Ben Physi...

Do you feel like your story doesn’t matter? What if I told you, your story could be the one thing holding you back from the growth in your business you have been working hard for… In this podcast, I interviewed not only a very special guest but also a very special friend and downright amazing human being Lisa McInnes-Smith. Lisa is a well-renowned international speaker, a best-selling...

Change is the only thing constant about our world, and so we have to constantly adapt just so we can make it. With the recent challenges we’ve been facing, what can one possibly do to be successful especially in an industry where in-person meetings are so valuable? In today’s episode, we’ve invited over one of the best persons who can speak to us about embracing change. What with...

Today’s episode is going to be a little bit different as I bring Greg Hind once again onto the podcast to talk about a direct selling industry survey we conducted a few weeks ago. It’s been so much fun gathering the results, and getting to read your answers gave us a little bit more insight about the things that have been going on in the previous year in the direct selling industry. Gr...

Ready to hear a real story from a real woman that has had real challenges… then got REAL results? Well ok then! Our guest for today, Emma Matthews — National Vice President for Arbonne and a good friend of mine — shares with us her story. Emma started this business because she fell in love with the products and the company, but it took more than that for her to be successful.&nb...

Life’s too short to do something you hate, so our guest for today went and did something she truly loves and eventually turned it into her full time gig  BUT it wasn’t without challenges. Emily Fidirikkos — our guest for today — has consistently been one of the top 10 consultants in Australia for Thermomix. She joins me today as we talk about the ups and downs of her b...

This episode has been on my heart for a while but I would be lying if I said it wasn’t a really tough one to do. Sometimes, the only choice you’ve got left when you think you can’t do something is to just do it…. That’s why I’m running a half marathon. A lot of people have been asking me, “Sam, why on EARTH are you doing this?” And my answer is &ldq...

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”  One of the famous quotes from Zig Ziglar that our guest for today has undoubtedly taken in and applied to her life. Once a part-time government employee turned full-time business owner Jacqui Burns. Jacqui Burns, an amazing woman heading up her very own direct selling business and amazing team is here...

We may have hated the term “lockdown” in the previous months. But this is one “lockdown” you’re going to appreciate. How would you feel if you woke up tomorrow and your Facebook profile was gone? Unfortunately this is a very real risk if you haven’t done a security check recently. Each week we are getting a growing number of people messaging us saying they&rsquo...