The Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast

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...

Would it be an exaggeration to say that social media is notorious for being a thief? It’s like a maze that’s so easy to get yourself lost in. Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, checking your notifications, and suddenly getting lost in scrolling through your feed. Before you know it, time has passed. And time—for entrepreneurs and small business owners—is very pre...

Not sure about which social media platform to use for your business? It’s true that social media is a very effective tool for marketing. Every day, the number of users increases rapidly. There are so many platforms that businesses can tap into and it only feels right to open an account for all of them. But ask yourself this: “Am I really reaching my target audience effectively through...

Would you LOVE to build an active community on Facebook that’s FILLED with your perfect customers? Of course you would! With over 2 billion Facebook users that are active every day, creating a Facebook community is a clever way to child a community whether that be for your team, your customers or a special interest group to attract your perfect people. Today, we’re going to talk about...

No matter what industry you’re in, reaching your customer is your priority. As the world deals with lockdowns and work-from-home orders, it has been increasingly important to leverage Facebook or social media to find and engage with your perfect customer. Building a social media presence takes time. But whether you’re in retail or in direct-selling, there are mistakes that you should a...

In this episode, we had some fun and recounted with you what happened when lockdown orders came out in March. This has possibly been the most fun I can remember having as a grown woman…. AND Greg gave me full permission! At least in the beginning… The day he needed a wheelbarrow to bring in the mail things changed (true story!!) We talk also about the action steps we took to get peop...

Running a business has its ups and downs. Similar to life, you go through season upon season. Depending on where you are, the important thing is to keep showing up. Oftentimes, this is difficult as it tests your commitment to the long game.  Wherever you are in your life or business today, it always helps to get support from a mentor that could inspire you to keep going. That’s who we h...

It’s time to get a little more personal and I sure did it in this episode! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how I manage my time as a mum of four and an entrepreneur in a business that requires constant travel. Oftentimes, I even get called “supermom” but to be honest, I hate that label. To me, ‘supermum’ is a dirty word and all of us are just coping a...

Facebook is in the process of rolling out changes to their platform. There’s always confusion at the start when people don’t see the same changes others are seeing.  Still, it’s important to stay updated so that you can adjust accordingly and make sure you’re reaching your audience. Keep your head together because today, I am going to explain how you can navigate the l...