The Direct Seller's Podcast

• What Network Marketing Success Really Looks Like

  Send us a textTired of feeling like you're constantly chasing someone else's version of success? In today's episode, Rachel gets brutally honest about why the traditional markers of success in network marketing—ranks, trips, and titles—are leaving ambitious direct sellers burnt out and feeling like they're never enough. In this no-fluff episode, Rachel challenges you to ditch the one-size-fits-all success playbook and create your own definition of what winning looks like. Whether you're hustling 24/7 but feeling empty or questioning if you're "really successful" without that coveted trip, this episode will completely shift how you measure your wins.Key Takeaways• Success is internal, not external - Hustle doesn't equal success, and you can work your butt off without feeling successful if you're chasing someone else's metrics instead of your own• Traditional network marketing success markers are flawed - Ranks, trips, and team size don't always reflect your real work, impact, or how hard you're grinding—they're just your company's definition of success• You can build the business YOU want - Stop being tied to goals your company or upline set for you; define what success means based on what you actually want from your business and life• Success has seasons and doesn't require constant hustle - The toxic hustle culture in network marketing is burning people out; true success can look like consistency, trying new things, or being present with family• Redefining success gives you freedom - When you create your own success metrics, you release the stress of "not being enough" and stop the exhausting comparison game• Ask yourself the hard questions - What does your ideal life look like? What's "enough" income for you right now? What do you want your business to create in 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years?Closing CTAReady to break free from someone else's success playbook and build something that's truly yours? Hit subscribe so you never miss Rachel's real talk about building your direct sales business with intention (and without the burnout). Then slide into Rachel's DMs on Instagram and send her the word "PODCAST" to grab her free 90-day action planner—because who doesn't love a good template to help you map out YOUR version of success? And if this episode hit you right in the feels, leave a review and let other network marketers know they're not alone in feeling like the traditional success markers just aren't working.Hang out with me more! Send me the message PODCAST over on Instagram at @rachelaperry and I’ll send you my "Parties-Optional Profit Plan!"For Additional Resources for Direct Sellers:www.rachelaperry.com

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• The Real Reason Your Social Media Posts Aren't Converting

  Send us a textTired of posting your heart out and getting crickets? Your messaging might be the missing piece. In this episode, Rachel gets real about why your carefully crafted posts aren't converting and shares the exact framework that turns browsers into buyers. Whether you're building your network marketing business or launching your own income stream, this episode will transform how you speak to your ideal customer—using their words, not yours.Key TakeawaysStop paraphrasing their problems - When someone says "I feel stuck," don't translate it to "you're misaligned." Use their exact words because that's how they think and search for solutions.The sticky note test - If your message doesn't fit on a sticky note, you're trying to solve too many problems at once. Focus on ONE specific struggle per post.Mirror back their language - When your ideal person says they want a "calm vibe" in their home, use "calm vibe"—not "relaxed atmosphere." Their words = instant connection.Ditch industry jargon immediately - Words like "prospect" and "recruit" make people run. Your audience isn't thinking in MLM-speak, so neither should you.Use "Do you feel..." questions for market research - Test your messaging with simple yes/no questions like "Do you feel like you're doing all the things, but nothing's working?" The responses will guide your content strategy.Before and after messaging clarity - Get specific about what your ideal person feels BEFORE they find your solution versus AFTER. This creates compelling, relatable content that sells itself.Take Action NowReady to transform your messaging and start seeing real results? Head over to Instagram and send Rachel a DM with the word "PODCAST" to grab her free 90-day action planner. No weird sales pitches, just actionable tools to help you build your business with confidence.Don't forget to subscribe to the Direct Sellers Podcast and leave a review—it helps other ambitious women find these game-changing strategies!Hang out with me more! Send me the message PODCAST over on Instagram at @rachelaperry and I’ll send you my "Parties-Optional Profit Plan!"For Additional Resources for Direct Sellers:www.rachelaperry.com

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• Breaking the Self-Sabotage Cycle

  Send us a textEver feel like you're working ALL the hours, creating endless content, and spinning your wheels but still stuck in the same place? Rachel gets brutally honest about the ONE thing that's actually holding you back in your network marketing business (spoiler: it's not your company, your team, or the economy). In this no-fluff episode, she breaks down the three sneaky ways you're sabotaging your own success and shares the exact mindset shifts you need to finally get out of your own way and start seeing real traction.Key TakeawaysStop letting "perfection paralysis" keep you stuck – Your website doesn't need to be flawless, your reels don't need to be Oscar-worthy, and your funnel doesn't need to be perfect before you launch. Remember: perfection is just fear in high heels – she looks cute but she's still the same person holding you back.Consistency beats capability every single time – The problem isn't that you're not talented enough; it's that you're not staying focused on ONE thing long enough to see results. Stop idea-hopping between building your team, creating courses, starting podcasts, and joining new companies.Busy work doesn't equal income-producing activities – Creating endless Canva designs, tweaking your Instagram bio for the 47th time, and researching for hours isn't moving the needle. Safe doesn't get you paid, and low-risk activities keep you broke.Your self-sabotage patterns are actually signs you're ready for your next level – Instead of seeing perfectionism, shiny object syndrome, and invisible hustling as proof you're not cut out for this, recognize them as flashing signs that you're ready to level up.The solution isn't more strategy – it's getting out of your own way – You already have the skills, knowledge, and potential. The only thing standing between you and your goals is the fear-based decisions you're making as the CEO of your business.Your success has already happened – you just need to believe it – Have a conversation with the version of yourself who's already accomplished everything you want. What would she tell you about where you are now? When you truly believe your success is inevitable, you'll start acting like it.Call to ActionReady to stop overthinking and start getting actual results with what you already have? Rachel helps her Expand program clients take their existing skills and ideas, simplify them into a clear plan, and get them out into the world so they can make money fast. If you're tired of being your own worst enemy and ready to see what happens when you finally get out of your way, reach out to Rachel. All her contact information is in the show notes – and don't worry, you won't get any "hey girl" messages or weird sales pitches!Love this episode? Leave a review and let Rachel know which self-sabotage pattern hit you the hardest. Your success is inevitable – it's time to start acting like it.Hang out with me more! Send me the message PODCAST over on Instagram at @rachelaperry and I’ll send you my "Parties-Optional Profit Plan!"For Additional Resources for Direct Sellers:www.rachelaperry.com

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• Post-Conference Reality: Turning Inspiration into Direct Sales Action

  Send us a textJust came back from your company's national conference? Whether you're riding high on motivation or feeling completely "meh" about your business, this episode is your reality check and action plan rolled into one.Host Rachel Perry gets brutally honest about both sides of the post-conference experience—and shares exactly what to do whether you're ready to conquer the world or secretly wondering if it's time for something different. No sugar-coating, just real talk about channeling that energy (or lack thereof) into actual results.Key Takeaways:Strike while the iron's hot: If you came back pumped, you have exactly 3 days to harness that energy before it fades—pick 1-2 strategies max and create a system around them immediatelyAvoid the shiny object trap: That notebook full of ideas? Park most of it for later. Overwhelming yourself (and your team) kills momentum faster than anything elsePermission to want more: Feeling unenthused doesn't mean you lack skills or commitment—it might mean you've outgrown your current environment and are ready for the next levelBuild your brand, not just your business: Whether you're high or low on motivation, start building something that's completely yours—your company could disappear tomorrow, but your personal brand travels with youThe comparison trap is real: If seeing the same top earners get recognized over and over makes you feel frustrated rather than inspired, that's a sign you're ready for a different pathF the mood, follow the plan: Emotions are temporary, but systems and accountability partners will carry you through when the conference high wears offReady to build something that's completely yours alongside your network marketing business? Rachel's got your back. Email her at [email protected] or slide into her DMs on Instagram @rachel_a_perry and just say "RACH, HELP" for personalized guidance on scaling your side hustle.Don't forget to subscribe for more no-BS strategies that actually work, and if this episode hit different, leave a review—it helps other network marketers find the real talk they need to hear.Hang out with me more! Send me the message PODCAST over on Instagram at @rachelaperry and I’ll send you my "Parties-Optional Profit Plan!"For Additional Resources for Direct Sellers:www.rachelaperry.com

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• Stop Measuring Success With Someone Else's Yardstick

  Send us a textAre you measuring your success all wrong? If you're feeling discouraged because your rank dropped, your team isn't growing fast enough, or your latest launch flopped, this episode is your wake-up call. Rachel shares a powerful lesson from a high-level mastermind that completely shifted how she defines success—and it's going to change everything for you too. Stop giving away your power to metrics that don't matter and start celebrating the wins that actually build wealth and freedom.Key Takeaways• Your success metrics are probably sabotaging you - Stop measuring success by rank, team size, or social media engagement. These surface-level metrics miss the real story of your growth and can leave you burnt out and frustrated.• Consistency beats perfection every time - Rachel celebrates her 330+ podcast episodes as proof that showing up consistently (even imperfectly) creates compound success over time.• One person showing up IS success - Shift from "only one person came to my live" to "YES! One person showed up!" This mindset change transforms your entire business energy.• Don't chase goals that aren't even yours - Are you measuring success based on your upline's team goals or comparing yourself to your old achievements? Stop chasing metrics that don't align with your current reality.• Building something of your own requires different metrics - If you're creating digital products or building alongside your network marketing business, celebrate the fact that you CREATED and LAUNCHED—regardless of initial sales numbers.• Focus on momentum, ownership, clarity, and consistency - These four pillars create real income and freedom, unlike vanity metrics that fluctuate based on factors outside your control.Ready to Start Measuring What Matters?It's time to ditch the scorecard that's keeping you stuck and start tracking metrics that actually move the needle. If you're ready to build an income stream that's aligned, scalable, and completely yours, DM Rachel the word "EXPAND" to learn about her group coaching program where she helps network marketers turn their skills into consistent sales.Don't forget to grab your free 90-Day Action Planner by DMing "PODCAST" on Instagram—because who doesn't love a good template to get organized and focused on what really matters?Hang out with me more! Send me the message PODCAST over on Instagram at @rachelaperry and I’ll send you my "Parties-Optional Profit Plan!"For Additional Resources for Direct Sellers:www.rachelaperry.com

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