The Direct Sales Podcast: the BEST advice from top leaders and coaches

John Melton is a 7 figure earner and one half of what is arguably the most famous couple in the industry. He first started in direct sales when he was 19 in 2001. After taking a break from the industry and working as a successful mortgage banker and earning multiple 6 figures, he got back into direct sales in 2006 and went full time in 2008. Then, in 2014, they took their business online and found explosive growth and success. In the past three years alone, their team has brought on 8,000 new team members, over 114,000 customers and over $100 million in sales. In this episode, listen as he shares how TikTok is the biggest opportunity for direct sellers today, how his team is crushing it and seeing huge results, how to overcome your fear of social media, and what content you should be making.
Listen now to learn how to skyrocket your business with social media today!
You can find John at https://mylifestyleacademy.com or https://www.facebook.com/RealJohnMelton or https://www.instagram.com/RealJohnMelton.
Recent inspiration: Seeing people win, especially when they go from average to savage.
Cause he's passionate about: Operation Underground Railroad that rescues children from human trafficking.
Best advice he's ever received: "Work hard on yourself than you do on your job."

Shari McAllister is a direct sales coach specializing in party plans who began in direct sales in 1985, and has created multiple businesses that have skyrocketed time and time again, including one that went from $0 million to $14 million in annual team sales in just six years. Since 2008, she has dedicated herself to teaching her craft in order to make a positive impact on the direct sales industry. In this episode, she shares the 8 steps to add 274 people to your team in 18 months, the latest trend in online parties, and how to get your recruits started on the right foot.
Listen now to learn how to rock your parties!
You can find Shari at http://www.averagetoexcellence.com. You can also reach her at [email protected] or (253) 858-3293.
Recent inspiration: Her client who just hit $2 million in team volume last month and is on track to beat that this month.
Cause she's passionate about: Supporting children.
Best advice she's ever received: "All you can do is all you can do. And all you can do is enough."

Marina Simone is a 7 figure earner who found huge success after using social media, hitting 6 figures in just 90 days. Since then, she became the top income earner at her company, and has built a plug and play system for her team to get them winning immediately through social media. She is also a 7 figure coach and course creator where she helps others find success in the industry. In this episode, listen as she shares how to create reverse curiosity posts, how to funnel people into groups where you provide value for free, and how the 3-3-3 method keeps people winning consistently.
Listen now and learn about the system that gets people winning from day 1!
You can find more tips from Marina here: https://www.momsandheels.com/success-tips-launching-network-marketing/. You can also reach Marina at https://www.instagram.com/marinaannsimone, or https://www.tiktok.com/@marinaannsimone.
Recent inspiration: An AR General Manager who worked hard as a woman to find success.
Cause she's passionate about: Mental illness, especially in moms.
Best advice she's ever received: "It's not all about you. Making an impact over profit should be the very first thing on your list."

Armand Puyolt is an 8 figure earner, top leader turned founder, and CEO of one of the most successful direct sales companies in the industry. He was able to own his first home at the age of 18, became a million-dollar earner at age 20, and a five-million-dollar earner at age 25. He has also helped to launch over 20 companies that are in the top 100 in direct sales and has over 500,000 people on his team. In this episode, listen as he shares how to get your recruits excited about joining you, how to close everybody in your presentation, and why retention is the key to sustaining the growth of your business.
Listen now to learn Armand’s secrets to residual income and long-term success in direct sales!
You can find more about Armand at www.mlmguru.com or at https://www.instagram.com/armandpuyolt/.
Recent inspiration: A couple on his team that bought their first home because of their success in the business
Cause he’s passionate about: Helping children around the world
Best advice received by Armand: “If you learn to sell, you'll never be hungry.

Brooke Hemingway is a former nurse with 5 kids turned powerhouse top leader who is the only person in her company to hit the top rank 3 times. As a Triple Diamond, she leads a team of over 35,000 people, and has even started her own coaching business where she helps her team and other direct sellers succeed. In this episode, listen as she shares how she got started and managed to succeed as an introvert with none of the skills that you normally think you need, how to overcome your challenges and mindset blocks, and the biggest lesson she learned in her career.
Listen now and find out how to succeed as an introvert in this industry!
You can find Brooke at https://www.brooke-hemingway.com or https://www.instagram.com/hemingwayhalfdozen.
Recent inspiration: Seeing the heart and drive of her downline reach for ranks
Cause she's passionate about: Operation Underground Railroad, which rescues children that are sold into trafficking.
Best advice she's ever received: "Just keep going. Don't give up."