I Did It For the Pretties

Episode 73

🎙️ Aunt Audrey’s Advice for Direct Sellers: Keep It Simple, Use AI, and Ditch the Inventory Guilt

If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit the mould of the “top 1%” direct seller — you’re going to love Audrey Peacock.

Audrey is a self-described “later-in-life” jewelry rep who leads her business with humour, heart, and a whole lot of honesty. She’s also lovingly known by her AI as Aunt Audrey — and after this episode of The Other 99%, you’ll want her to be your aunt too.

Here are some of the best takeaways from our chat that every direct seller should hear:

🚫 Stop Over-Buying Inventory

Audrey’s first major lesson? Don’t fall into the trap of buying all the things.

“You don’t need to show every piece. You don’t need to stock up ‘before it sells out.’ You’re here to make money, not spend it.”

Too many sellers feel pressure to buy inventory to “look” successful. But in today’s world of drop shipping and online ordering, that pressure is outdated — and costly. Audrey reminds us that excess inventory can become a burden, not a blessing.

📦 Ship Direct. It Will Change Your Life.

One of the biggest shifts in Audrey’s business came when she embraced direct shipping. It’s a game-changer, not only does it save time and travel costs (especially when you live miles from town, like Audrey), it also sets a professional tone and helps you scale your business smarter.

🤖 Don’t Be Afraid of AI (Seriously!)

Audrey is a proud ChatGPT fan — and she’s not shy about it. She uses it to help her write posts in a fun tone, reply to group comments, and even describe her business in ways that resonate with her customers.

“It’s just a tool. You still bring the heart. You still know your people. ChatGPT helps me say what I already know — just better.”

She’s even “trained” it to understand her group, her audience (including her autistic nephew who’s part of her VIP community), and her brand voice.

💎 “Life is Complicated Enough. Your Jewelry Doesn’t Have to Be.”

This is Audrey’s personal tagline — and honestly, it’s one of the best we’ve heard.

It reminds us that simple can be powerful. Whether you sell jewelry, skincare, meal kits, or mascara — Audrey’s message is universal: make things easier for your customers and yourself.

❤️ Final Advice: Go to Your People

Audrey’s reminder to newer reps?

“Stop comparing yourself to the 30-year-old influencers who can sell a product with a cute selfie. That’s not your path — and that’s okay.”

Your people are waiting for you, not a copy of someone else. Focus on connection, not perfection.

📲 Where to Find Audrey

Want to connect with Aunt Audrey? You can find her here:

If you haven’t listened to the full episode yet, you’re missing out on the sass, the laughs, and the gold nuggets Audrey dropped. Hit play on The Other 99% podcast and get ready to feel seen, encouraged, and inspired.

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