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  • Unlocking Success: How ChatGPT Can Transform Your Direct Sales Business

    Unlocking Success: How ChatGPT Can Transform Your Direct Sales Business

    If you’re a direct seller, you know how challenging it can be to juggle customer communication, content creation, and follow-up messages—all while managing your day-to-day tasks. Enter ChatGPT: your new AI-powered assistant designed to save you time, grow your business, and simplify your marketing. Ready to learn how to maximize its potential? Keep reading!

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  • Pinterest and Direct Sales

    Pinterest and Direct Sales

    Pinterest is one of the most untapped social channels for direct sellers. Have you dived into the world of Pinterest?

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  • Must Have System for Direct Sellers

    Must Have System for Direct Sellers

    This is why as a direct seller it is very important to build your email list. Email marketing is alive and kicking and a great way to reach your customers and provide them with exceptional customer service.  

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  • From Boomers to Gen Z: How to Talk (and Be Heard) Across the Ages

    From Boomers to Gen Z: How to Talk (and Be Heard) Across the Ages

    Ever feel like you’re speaking a totally different language when talking to someone younger—or older—than you? Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business, or just connecting with family, understanding how each generation communicates is key to building strong relationships. In this blog, we break down what makes each generation tick, the best ways to…

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  • Conversations from a Hotel Lobby

    Conversations from a Hotel Lobby

    After moving across states, juggling motherhood, and navigating multiple companies, Cindy Ortiz didn’t just survive direct sales—she found her stride. In this episode, she opens up about why community matters, what kept her going when things fell apart, and how she’s embracing flexibility to build a business that works for her busy life.

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  • What’s Your Number? Let’s Talk Enneagram!

    What’s Your Number? Let’s Talk Enneagram!

    What’s your number? In this episode of The Other 99%, special guest Kim Merritt dives into the Enneagram and how understanding your type (and others’) can totally shift how you show up in business. Whether you’re a Type 2 helper or a Type 8 challenger, you’ll leave with insights that’ll make your work—and relationships—so much…

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  • The Comeback Plan: 10 Ways to Bounce Back in Business

    The Comeback Plan: 10 Ways to Bounce Back in Business

    Feeling stuck in your business? In this episode of The Other 99%, Susan and I share 10 real-life strategies to help direct sellers bounce back after a tough season. Whether you’ve lost momentum, faced rejection, or just feel blah — this comeback plan is your reset button.

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