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John & Nadya Melton
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Posting product pictures that say “20% OFF – BUY NOW!” won’t actually help you sell any products. You don’t have to be a Spammy McSpammerson… there are way better strategies you can use on social media that will create curiosity around your products and help you attract the right customers to your network marketing business. It’s called attraction marketing! “People don’t go to social media to buy. They want to connect and interact with other people!” 00:00 – Episode Intro01:20 – Let’s master Attraction Marketing 02:25 – Tip #1: Do product demonstrations 04:21 – Tip #2: Do interviews and giveaways 05:16 – Tip #3: Share testimonials and leverage TikTok videos 05:39 – Tip #4: Create funny product nicknames 07:08 – Tip #5: Start selling the benefits of your products 10:27 – Facts tell, stories sell 10:41 – Referral posts 13:03 – Learn these 3 things and you’ll make a fortune! 14:30 – Money follows attention 15:16 – Episode Outro More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
If you’re not on TikTok yet… you’re missing out! Carrie Izzo and Kaggan Parker got 1,400 new customers in 30 days through TikTok! And no, they’re not doing silly dances… (ok, maybe a few…). So what’s the secret? You find the type of content that you like and you put your own spin on it. TikTok is an opportunity for you to learn how to make videos! “This type of content is here to stay. Learn it now and make the best of it!” 00:00 – Episode intro 01:02 – How did Carrie Izzo acquire 817 customers in a month? 01:53 – Mastering TikTok & Batching Content 05:34 – Why TikTok is like a lottery ticket 07:20 – The power of TikTok Lives and Giveaways 12:30 – Why you should always turn on comment filters + how to hire a moderator 13:25 – What happens if you get shadowbanned? 14:09 – How Carrie captures her leads 16:57 – Meet Kaggan Parker 17:24 – Content creation tips: Follow accounts that you resonate with 20:04 – How to go Live and get more promotional on TikTok 23:33 – Kaggan’s lead capturing system 25:39 – You’re sleeping if you’re not on TikTok! 26:58 – The unexpected way TikTok helps you build your brand 30:57 – Repurposing your TikTok videos for other platforms 33:12 – The best way to transfer people from TikTok to other platforms 37:18 – Episode Outro More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
My upline used to say: Excuses or results? You can’t do both! After decades in the business, I’ve seen many people thrive… and many people fail in MLM. When I stop and think of the reasons why they didn’t make it, they’re actually pretty simple: They gave up… They were not committed… They were not involved… They didn’t have belief… They never got support… Let’s talk about it, so you can help your team succeed! “What’s bigger? Your dream or your excuse?” 00:00 – Episode intro 01:03 – The only reason why someone fails in network marketing is… 02:15 – Why do people quit? 05:46 – Always start new conversations 07:02 – Don’t be a secret agent! 08:03 – Be coachable! 09:17 – The fortune is in the follow-up 11:28 – Keep learning: Join events! 12:59 – Commitment: Do the work no matter what 17:17 – Excuses or results? Choose wisely! 19:03 – Reach out if you need help! 21:08 – Episode outro More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
It doesn’t matter what platform you choose, you just need to use it the right way. Showing up on social media as an infomercial for your network marketing company is a funny thing and a bad idea… but we’ve all done it, and a lot of people still do it! In this episode, Marina Simone is gonna help you turn things around to create posts that actually work and generate profits for your business. “Posting for profits doesn’t mean that what you post will instantly make you money. You need to have systems in place!” 00:00 – Episode Intro01:27 – MLM PTSD is real, y’all!03:39 – Your Social Media is your store05:21 – Tip #1: Know your audience: Who are you talking to?09:36 – Tip #2: Add some drama: Create memes about controversies11:29 – Tip #3: DIY content: Leverage TikTok videos14:07 – Tip #4: Entertainment: People love to learn and laugh21:47 – Tip #5: ‘This or That’ posts inside of your Groups25:19 – Episode Outro More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
Most of the things you’re doing are not making you money, they’re making you busy. We want to help you grow your business to 6 or 7 figures, without having to sacrifice the things you love the most or burning yourself out. The 9-to-faint work mentality is over! You can’t have a business that runs your life. These are the things that helped us take our business to the next level. You’re not even close to 6 or 7 figures? You can start building the base to implement these strategies when you’re steady to scale up. “We tend to focus on things that make us busy… and we end up busy being busy!” 00:00 – Welcome to MLA Podcast00:44 – Let’s talk about Lead Generation02:11 – Build a community/following03:38 – What you should ALWAYS lead with04:41 – ATM SYSTEM is KEY06:27 – Make a home for everyone: Positive Team Culture09:04 – The importance of outsourcing11:08 – Build your personal brand11:56 – Go where the best people hang out More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
Move your business forward. “What should I do today? What should I focus on to grow my network marketing business?” Don’t panic, we got your back! – “But I don’t have time! I got a lot going on!” – Sounds like you need a dose of the F.A.M.E. formula! Build your business in 60 minutes a day anyone? This is gonna help you get organized, focus and take action on the main things that actually make your business grow. I know you’re ready for it! “Commitment and consistency are key to long-term success.” 00:00 – Episode Intro00:56 – What are you looking to accomplish? 03:05 – How to organically recruit people? 03:50 – Do you have at least an hour a day? 07:18 – The FAME Formula 07:51 – 15-minute to Follow-up 09:34 -15-minute to ATM your face off! 11:36 – 15-minute to market yourself (branding yourself) 14:00 – Teach instead of sell 16:02 – Choose your niche 19:18 – 15-minute to Expand your Network More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
Retention stems from quality culture. People will stay, if they love what they’re part of. Wanna build a business where you don’t have to work 100 hour a week? It starts with team culture. Amber DeLoof, Rena Zaharov and I did not learn this the easy way. And we didn’t start in the industry having amazing leaders… we’ve experienced really bad leadership over the years! Here are our best tips and strategies to build an extraordinary team culture in your network marketing business. “Love everyone in your team, unconditionally, no matter their level of desire.” 00:00 – Episode Intro 01:15 – Meet our Guest Trainers: Amber DeLoof and Rena Zaharov 02:17 – How team culture relates to retention03:35 – Meet Amber, a home school mom of 4 06:32 – A quality culture builds independence 07:25 – Meet Rena, the Posture Queen 13:30 – How to create boundaries 19:30 – Work-life balance 22:15 – All about delegating 29:18 – Make everybody want to help everybody33:27 – Sometimes, culture weeds out people that don’t fit it 38:52 – LOVE on your people, no matter where they’re at 44:06 – Collaboration brings a different level of energy 47:59 – It’s NOT about you! 49:08 – How to recognize people at different levels 52:08 – Always treat your people as business partners 54:58 – Stop burning yourself out More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
Consistency, Duplication & Profits: That’s what business is about. Now let’s make it easier! In this episode we’re bringing you 3 leaders who are crushing it in Network Marketing, and a big factor for their success in the industry is the systems they have in place for their business. Prospecting, recruiting, closing and mentoring 1-on-1 works. Sure. But it’s time consuming! Kaggan Parker and Kacy & Kylie Thibodeau-Harvey are giving you their best advice on how to make it more efficient and on a bigger scale! ATM system anyone? “Reaching deep into your downline has huge consequences! You’re gonna motivate everyone above and below!” 00:00 – Episode Intro 00:56 – What SYSTEM stands for 01:42 – Meet our guest trainers: Kacy, Kylie, and Kaggan 05:20 – Keep going and get better 07:19 – The power of Personal Development 08:53 – Slow Start versus Fast Success 10:21 – How to attract success 11:10 – When is the best time to establish a system? 13:58 – How not to overwhelm your new recruits 15:57 – What to post if you’re brand new? + ATM 19:20 – Onboarding a “no experience” recruit 23:37 – Referral posts and Group chats 26:07 – Crafting curiosity posts 27:39 – Expert advice on handling a BIG team 30:21 – What is Taprooting and how you can use it 33:37 – Always lead by example More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
3 Women, 3 Stories, 3 TikTok accounts blowing out of proportions! People are selling tens of thousands of dollars worth of product using social media. How? In this episode you get to hear it directly from 3 women in our company who are having success! Not only how they’re doing it, but also how they got started. “In the beginning we all struggle, we all fail. That’s normal! It’s those who push through that make it big.” 00:00 – Episode Intro00:53 – What social selling is all about02:11 – Meet Tabatha Jenkins and find out how she got 25k followers in less than a year07:40 – Are you struggling on TikTok? Genius tips and tricks from Tabatha11:50 – Your mess is your message & 80/20 posting rule14:05 – Automating sales on TikTok18:31 – Meet Lauren Giglio and discover how she got 31k sales in one month25:13 – How to handle haters online29:04 – CTA and lead capturing workflow33:33 – Meet Vanessa Jay and see how her mindset shift led her to become the #1 network marketer in our company in Canada40:38 – Content Creation Tips: How to resonate with followers48:50 – Automation: Project Broadcast and Milkshake51:11 – Be you x252:52 – The truth about short-form videos53:35 – Content Creation Tips: Keep it simple More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
Say it with me: I’m AMAZING at recruiting! Recruiting is probably the one thing most people in network marketing dislike the most. But it’s actually your mindset that’s pulling you back from getting good at it and attracting the right people to your business. And while it may feel icky to start a conversation, pop the question and close the prospect, you gotta understand this: You have a miracle in your mouth! Your opportunity is golden! “The problem is, we lack belief, we’re afraid of rejection, of starting small. Get over it!” 00:00 – Intro01:06 – You got a miracle in your mouth!02:40 – What recruiting is really about 03:33 – How to recruit when you’re brand new?05:36 – Don’t be afraid of rejection, use the ATM System08:10 – Here’s how to know you’re meant to be rich!10:03 – Some brains need a good washing11:20 – Simplicity is beauty. ATM is KEY!14:31 – A simple strategy to recruit MORE people!16:11 – The indirect approach18:58 – Just have faith and keep going20:15 – Excuses or Results? Choose wisely! More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
No matter what you’re selling, you need to start talking to people and get good at it! Does the work “recruiting” sound yucky to you? If you think of it as a sports team, it makes perfect sense. Professional teams are always looking for new talent. They never stop recruiting, and they’re looking for the best players! You should do the same for your network marketing team! Jordan LeVeck and Justin Weeks are sharing tips and stories to help you become a recruiting pro and attract quality people. Even if you feel like you have nothing valuable to share! “You’re not here to beg or convince anyone. That’s what amateurs do.” More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
Every platform has it’s own language, and you have to learn it, practice it and implement it. Are you looking for Facebook alternatives for your Network Marketing business? We have 4 options depending on the type of content you like making! And sure, there are many others you can use. But let’s make this clear first: You don’t need to be on every platform… that would be overwhelming! Take a look at your strengths, bandwidth and preferred way of communicating, and focus on growing one step at a time. “Your main platform is like a lake. And there are streams from other platforms that lead to it.” More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
I love hustling, but I love spending time with my family and doing the things I like even more! When I first got started in Network Marketing I was told I was gonna miss my son’s baseball games and maybe even his graduation. I was told I would have to work 9-to-faint in order to reach my goals and provide to my family. And honestly, I did do all that for many years… until I found a different way to run my business. I found freedom & flexibility doing what I love. Nobody even asked me for a college degree! “I knew nothing about leadership or marketing, but I knew I didn’t like the path I was going through. So I decided for change.” More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
This strategy is gonna light up your business! Network Marketing is not about you, it’s about your team, it’s about duplication! Successful long-term network marketing teams have depth, because depth brings stability. There are incredible leaders in your organization, but they may be 5, 10, 15 levels deep… and if their sponsor ends up quitting, they’re gone too… unless they know YOU exist. And this is what taprooting is all about! “You already have A-players in your team, you just gotta reach deep to find them.” More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/
Connect with your audience authentically. Tanya Aliza tried many strategies since she got started in network marketing, and this is one of her favorite ones. She started creating freebies after realizing she was downloading and signing up for everything her favorite podcaster was putting out. Why? Value and trust! You can do it too. “Take your audience somewhere where you have control, even if Facebook, Instagram or TikTok decide to shuts down.” More juicy resources:http://mylifestyleacademy.com/webinar http://mylifestyleacademy.com/nextlevel