The Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast

Social media and the direct selling industry is changing fast over the years, so a lot of us are wondering what’s coming or what’s going to happen next. Today, I’m going to settle those questions and give you my predictions about social media and the direct selling industry for the year 2021. I will go over the observations that I base these predictions on, the things that we sho...

As 2020 comes to a close — for sure, there have been lots of lessons that we’ve picked up along the way, things we’ve probably realised about ourselves, things and words we may have wanted to say and do differently. When the clock ticks over midnight in 2020, we’re still going to be living in the same world and we’ll still be dealing with the same problems. So wh...

Like it or not, we are now in a day and age where we are totally surrounded by social media and technology. Most of us heavily rely on it for our businesses and social life. Set me for an example...I sit behind the computer screen day in and day out, it’s what I do. But I also acknowledge that being exposed to social media and technology everyday totally drains the soul. With Christmas break...

If you’re one of those people who’s going, “Why is no one interacting with my facebook page? Why am I not reaching customers?” You’re probably doing something wrong. Nearly all cases  that come to me with these complaints are doing one or all of these things. There must be a problem when you notice that there aren’t too many people engaging on your page or...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! And what better time to start incorporating Christmas inspiration into your social media than NOW? A lot of you might be asking why I said social media — in general — and not just Facebook. The main thing is because I feel this topic may be relevant to anywhere and anything you can adapt this onto. I’ve noticed that during Chr...

I was checking through my emails the other day and answering lots of questions on social media, marketing and lead generating. I stopped at one question that really sparked my interest: “what methods of communication are we currently missing out on?” Social media is what we do and what we love and you MUST have a social media presence in 2020 to grow. BUT I am still a big lover of the...

Sharing your story on social media is the most effective way of standing out. Effectively capture your customer’s attention by sharing your who, what, why, and how. Step up your visual storytelling game by using my top techniques! In today’s episode, I will highlight the kinds of stories that you can share on your social media to create deeper relationships with your audience. I’...

Facebook has launched its own Business Pages, and it’s packed with amazing tools and features! What are the benefits and how can it boost your business? That’s what you’ll find out today in this episode as we discuss the 5 reasons why you should have a Facebook Business Page! I’ll share some of the key benefits that you’ll have once you start. This episode is perfect...

Two social media giants are Facebook and Instagram. A lot of direct sellers promote heavily on these platforms but some of the questions I get asked a lot is how do I get more people to interact with my page? How do I get more leads? How do I get more sales? Are you eager to learn about the two powerful pieces of content that will literally change the way you attract your customers? Today, we&rsqu...

Stepping into the world of social media doesn’t mean you have to change yourself to meet other people’s standards. Here’s a question - are you truly being you? It’s easy for us to lose our personal identity in the realm of social media because of the unconscious aim to become more like other people to garner likes and attention. Doubts arise when you start to question yours...

Facebook has started shifting things around to create a more positive environment on the internet. But what are these changes? How do they affect your direct selling business? How do I use them to the best of their ability? There’s a whirlwind of activities happening on Facebook with the new launch and you don’t want to be the last person to find out! Listen and tune in to today’...

Dying to know which social media platform suits your direct selling business better? Always wondered why some businesses get better engagement on Facebook, while others on Instagram? These are just some of the burning questions asked by most direct selling businesses. And today, we’re here to answer them one by one. This week, tune in as I answer the 3 most commonly asked questions that&rsqu...

Everybody has been affected by the recent global pandemic that hit us, everybody...including retail businesses, both directly and indirectly. Sales have gone down and will continue to go down as there are fewer people who go out and about to shop for clothes, and etc. However, this trend did not seem to affect our guest today, at all. Jane Larson of Postie Pop-Up Boutique shares with us how she fo...

Have you ever caught yourself trying to post something you just downloaded somewhere from Google? Do you also feel that sudden outburst of inspiration to post consistently on Facebook for a month, only to lose it in the next? Most of the time, we commit some social media mistakes we didn’t even know were mistakes to begin with! And the cost of not knowing (to you and your business) could be...

“Should I use Facebook to sell cosmetics?” “Can I reach my customers better if I use Instagram?” “Which platform works best if I’m selling candles?” Whilst we aren’t going to tell you what to do, Sam’s got 5 simple questions to ask yourself when choosing which social media platforms to choose for your business. We can’t all be good at eve...

It’s no secret that great content can get your ideal customers engaging with you in no time, especially if you’ve used my 10 simple techniques that can give your Facebook posts a makeover! Your audience will be on the lookout for you every week and may even buy a product or two from you. Content is everything! Or... Is it? Find out in today’s episode as I share with you what othe...

Most people get stumped when it comes to getting users to visit their social media pages. You could well be three months in and not get any good followers at all! It can be super frustrating, but social media is certainly no rocket science. So how do you grow your followers? We’ll find out today as I take on one of the most frequently asked questions and share with you my three quick tips on...

This episode is a raw reflection of myself as a parent, woman, and business owner in the  2020. As we are approaching RUOK Day I want to ask the tough question… are YOU Ok?  This episode goes out to all the mums who are feeling tired trying to balance personal expectations, work and life, to the dads who are so caught up trying to be tough and keeping it all together, and to every...

It’s no secret that in 2020…. everything has changed BUT who says you can’t gather people and hold events anymore? When life gives you lemons, grab yourself some tequila, and hold a virtual function! Today, we have another exciting episode as we chat with Colleen Ocafrain, AUS & NZL Global Events Manager at SeneGence, about how to hold highly successful company events online...

With a lot of depressing things going on in our world today, it’s hard not to become a Debbie Downer. However, by changing the course of your thoughts and achieving those small victories everyday, you can lift yourself up and get yourself going. Today, we have an inspirational episode that is sure to motivate anyone listening, direct seller or not. I talk with Beverley Unitt, one of the best...

You’ve got a direct selling business and you are trying to build your team, however, but it’s so hard to find people that stick around and care about the business like you do! As if by some strange voodoo, you get stuck with having to recruit team over and over again without ever appearing to grow your team at all. And as if that’s not bad enough, a key player suddenly decides to...

Have you ever wondered why your Facebook posts are just not getting the attention that you want? You’ve made sure to include awesome photos, followed your schedule faithfully, updated your Facebook page regularly, but it just doesn’t seem to click! Often, we get so excited about putting something up on Facebook that our strategy goes out the window. However, by using the right techniqu...

Mega Parties… What are they and how do they work? Today we will cover all those details in a raw episode with Shelly where we also talk about the real life challenges that come with being a mum in this business and multi tasking. In this week’s podcast episode, Sam is joined by Shelly Pease, a leader and distributor for SeneGence and a mega party guru! Join us to talk about how to con...

When you follow someone closely, sometimes you can’t help but wonder what they’re like when they’re not talking about work. Well, today, you’re in for a special treat. Greg and I have recorded a very special podcast for all of our listeners. We answer 21 questions about family life, work and everything in between. This was a very exciting podcast for me and Greg and we defi...

Have you ever had a direct seller coming at you too aggressively, trying their hardest to sell their products that you just awkwardly start closing up and walking away? Often, people get so passionate about their products and services that they tend to skip the part where they had to make an actual conversation. One skill that all sellers need to have is networking. And the misconception around ne...