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Direct Sales Done Right

Direct Sales Done Right

Chic Influencer

Let's dive into direct sales done right. We will share how we learned - the hard way - the wrong and right way to do direct sales. You'll learn simple and effective ways to grow your direct sales business through strategies and storytelling in an authentic way because there is room at the table for you, too! Welcome to direct sales done right with Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro.
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Katy is taking over the podcast today! If you know anything about Katy, she LOVES storytelling. If you are in the direct sales space, or do any type of recruitment for your business we want to make sure we are speaking to our audience so they feel seen, heard, and understood, so that means we have to speak to the problems and desire they have. On this week on the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, Katy is sharing exact her story of her mindset and thought process of the direct sales opportunity when Melanie was presenting the business opportunity to her when they first were starting this direct sales businesses.The Rockstar Direct Sales Recruitment course is officially open for enrollment!The best part is that I am going to have LIVE Q&A sessions each week beginning September 26, 2023.Each lesson will be uploaded to your unique course portal for lifetime access.Each lesson will have resources and guides to help you implement what you are learning.You will have access to a members only Facebook group where you can connect with other women in direct sales whose goal is to build a strong thriving team too!Inside of the members only Facebook group, you will have access to exclusive live updates, additional video content, and Q&A sessions.Enroll for class here: https://chicinfluencer.com/direct-sales-services/courses/direct-sales-recruitment-course/
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On this episode of The Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Melanie and Katy pull back the curtain on the tried-and-true strategy they've honed over the last 13 years. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your social media approach, this episode offers the clarity you need.

Get ready to reframe how you see social media—not as a chore, but as a powerful platform to document your truth, growth, and evolution.

The ladies walk through their three essential types of weekly content that have helped them build consistency, connection, and engagement, offering you a roadmap to transform your strategy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  1. Mindset Shift: How to view social media as a space for authenticity and personal growth.
  2. The 3 Types of Content: A deep dive into the weekly content pillars Melanie and Katy use to maintain a balanced and impactful presence.
    • (Hint: It’s more intentional than you think!)
  3. Step-by-Step Strategy: A simple, repeatable plan to help you show up with clarity and purpose every week.

Perfect For You If:

  • You feel "cloudy" or stuck in your social media strategy.
  • You're ready to embrace social media as a tool for documenting your journey—not just a highlight reel.
  • You want a clear, actionable framework to implement immediately.

HIGHLIGHTS:
4:09 How to go about making a plan for your social media.
6:01 Three types of content that you should rotate through to reach your business goals.
13:12 Creating content that helps you feel more prepared for your planning session.
16:01 What to think about when you are planning your content.
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Direct Sales Done Right - Episode 297: The Juicy Story, Higher Sales Strategy
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10/24/24 • 24 min

Join Katy for a solo episode where she dives deep into her proven strategies for driving sales in your business. Katy will explore the transformative power of storytelling and how it serves as the bridge connecting you to your customers.

Discover the one key factor that distinguishes those who consistently make sales from those who struggle to reach their goals. It’s not just about having a great product; it's about the stories we share. Our personal narratives resonate with people, creating authentic connections that keep them engaged and coming back for more.

In this episode on Direct Sales Done Right, Katy will guide you through crafting your unique sales story, ensuring that when the time comes, making the sale feels effortless for both you and your customer. Tune in to learn how to turn your experiences into powerful tools that inspire trust and drive action!

HIGHLIGHTS:
2:34 How many times have you told a story where the hero is meant to be the person on the other side of the screen?
9:15 The power of your story and how you share it on your social media.
12:25 The foundation & formula of telling a good story.
16:26 Explaining the formula through an example of a good story.
18:23 Emphasis on your drawn-in-the-line sand moment during storytelling.
19:41 Sharing the part of your story of where you are now because of a decision and the impact it has and how you will help someone else do the same thing.
Whether you are experiencing a forced pivot or a chosen pivot (meaning you are ready to add additional revenue streams) this class will give you clarity in your specific action steps to get your business idea off the ground and making money now! This class is for anyone who is pivoting to a new direct sales business or is ready to create their own product/service/experience.

The class will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm ET.
Sign up HERE!

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In this week's episode of The Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Katy and Melanie dive into The Leadership Journal created by Melanie. They discuss how reflection is essential for visionary CEOs and the importance of forward-thinking in daily leadership. Katy puts Melanie in the hot seat, asking her why she developed the journal, what it entails, and how it stands out from other journals.
HIGHLIGHTS:
3:35 Why Melanie created the leadership journal.
5:17 What Melanie finds that direct sales leaders do in their moring routines that could be holding them back.
6:50 How and why Melanie knew she needed that her morning routine needed to change.
8:16 How The Leadership Journal is affective for those on limited time.
9:23 What a gratitude practice is according to Melanie.
11:20 Importance of your 3 goals and vision you are working towards.
14:20 What will you do today to move closer to your glows?
22:19 What you can do to improve your leadership skills + move closer to your goals.
Get your own copy of The Leadership Journal here.

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Direct Sales Done Right - Bonus Episode: State Of Network Marketing
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10/07/24 • 45 min

Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro of Chic Influencer address the current state of Network Marketing and how to navigate through the news of BODi announcing that they will no longer be a Network Marketing Company (NWM) and will transition to an Affiliate business model.
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In this episode of Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta reflect on the challenges and growth opportunities that came with the tumultuous year of 2024. Together, they share personal and professional obstacles they faced, offering insights on how adversity can be a powerful teacher.

The conversation highlights the importance of learning from setbacks, communicating effectively in business partnerships, and avoiding emotional decision-making.
Melanie and Katy also discuss how faith and purpose can provide clarity during uncertain times, inspiring listeners to embrace discomfort as part of their journey toward personal and professional development.

Key Takeaways:

  • 2024 brought unique challenges for many, including the hosts.
  • Reflecting on experiences helps uncover valuable growth opportunities.
  • Effective communication is crucial for overcoming obstacles in partnerships.
  • Emotional decision-making often leads to poor outcomes.
  • Faith and clarity can guide decision-making during tough times.
  • Growth requires embracing discomfort and setting smaller, achievable goals.
  • Challenges have purpose and can lead to personal development.
  • Support from loved ones can bring perspective and strength.
  • Keep dreaming big, even when faced with setbacks.

HIGHLIGHTS:
04:12 -Lessons Learned: Growth Through Adversity

16:39 - Communication: The Key to Overcoming Obstacles

17:00 -Making Decisions Amid Emotional Chaos

27:04 -Faith and Purpose: Finding Clarity in Uncertainty

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In all the training, private mentorships, and community, Melanie and Katy always get the question: how do you confidently recruit to your team!? On today's episode of the Direct Sales Done Right, Melanie is giving you her 3 tips to help you start and continue to confidently recruit to your network marketing team. Melanie goes into detail about her own vision, belief, and action-based affirmations. Join the Ultimate Recruitment Revolution!Are you ready to remove roadblocks, up your recruiting game, and build a powerhouse team that ignites your success? Brace yourself for a high energy event that’s about to change the game- the Rockstar Recruitment Blitz is here to show you the way!🚀What’s the buzz all about?🚀Imagine a world where top leaders, including myself, come together with one mission- to equip you with the recruitment expertise that sets you miles ahead of the competition. Join us on Tuesday, September 12th and Wednesday, September 13th for an explosive two-day event that’s designed to help you reimagine your team building strategy.Sign up here: https://chicinfluencer.com/direct-sales-recruiting/Get the FREE The Network Marketers Guide to Confident Recruiting:https://bit.ly/3LaqCe4
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Direct Sales Done Right - Episode 231: How To Stop Breaking Promises To Yourself
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08/10/23 • 24 min

Your mindset is the root of all your success! This episode is all about diving deep into your mindset! This week on the Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Melanie and Katy are taking this episode to chat about your success and your mindset. They are giving practical tips to help you stop breaking promises that you've made to yourself. Join the Direct Sales Done Right Academy to build a solid foundation for your business! You will get 5 modules jam-packed with lessons and resources you need to grow your direct sales business. PLUS... you get 30 days inside the direct sales done right community, for FREE!https://chicinfluencer.com/direct-sales-services/courses/direct-sales-course/
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Direct Sales Done Right - Episode 217: The 8 Rules Your Upline Didn't Tell You
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05/11/23 • 29 min

The one thing we are focusing on is inviting! Inviting has to be done in the direct sales industry, but you can have a process that makes you feel good! On this week of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, Katy and Melanie are sharing their 8 golden rules and practices that they have found for inviting. The ladies are giving you questions to ask yourself and new tactics to implement into your business practices today. Check out the leadership mastermind here: https://chicinfluencer.com/direct-sales-leadership-mastermind/
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Direct Sales Done Right - Episode 303: Don't Be A Quitter

Episode 303: Don't Be A Quitter

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12/05/24 • 20 min

In this episode of The Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Katy and Melanie dive deep into how to end the year on a high note, addressing the two distinct camps many people find themselves in as the year comes to a close.
Are you looking back in frustration, feeling nowhere near your goals, and tempted to just give up until January? Or are you motivated, seeing the finish line, but unsure whether to push forward or ease up?
Katy and Melanie explore strategies for both energies and mindsets, share best practices from past seasons where our listeners needed to finish strong, and discuss key lessons learned along the way.
Books Katy Mentioned: Battlefield of the Mind
The Obstacle Is The Way
HIGHLIGHTS:
3:05 What is being a strong finisher?
3:45 Katy shares a story about how she finished the year strong in her network marketing business - her mindset shift between what if I can to I am going to hit the goal.
6:36 Your energy is everything, you can not fake it! Your energy contributes to your success.
8:40 The importance of tracking your progress to keep you on track to hit the goal.
10:10 How to shift your mindset and energy if you feel like you just don't have the energy to hit your goals.
13:30 Book recommendations from Katy.
15:04 The mindset of finishing strong from Melanies POV.
16:24 Ending the year with pride in the efforts you've taken in 2024.
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How many episodes does Direct Sales Done Right have?

Direct Sales Done Right currently has 313 episodes available.

What topics does Direct Sales Done Right cover?

The podcast is about Network Marketing, Direct Sales, Instagram, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, How To, Facebook, Podcasts, Education, Sales, Business, Tips and Networking.

What is the most popular episode on Direct Sales Done Right?

The episode title 'Episode 284: 7 Tips To Reimagine Your Social Media Presence As A Direct Seller!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Direct Sales Done Right?

The average episode length on Direct Sales Done Right is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Direct Sales Done Right released?

Episodes of Direct Sales Done Right are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Direct Sales Done Right?

The first episode of Direct Sales Done Right was released on May 1, 2019.

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