In this episode, Shannon and I dive into the reality of building a successful network marketing business. Spoiler alert: It’s not all glamorous! We talk about the early days, the side jobs we took on, and the unseen work that went into building our businesses from the ground up.

Success in network marketing is all about putting in the time and work—even when it feels like you're folding underwear instead of building your empire.

We break down the skills, the mindset shifts, and the small tasks that truly lead to long-term success. If you’re looking for an honest look at what it takes to thrive in this business, this episode is for you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why the early days are often about doing the “boring” work and how it contributes to long-term success
• The side jobs Shannon and I did to fund our dreams while building our network marketing businesses
• The key skills you need to develop in order to create a sustainable and profitable business
• Why consistency, discipline, and hard work are the secret ingredients to growth
• How being willing to do the unsexy tasks sets you up for massive success in network marketing

If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this episode will help you reframe your mindset and get back into action!

Join us as we get real about the work it takes to make your dreams a reality in network marketing.

 If you found value in today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe and rate the show! Share it with your team or someone you think needs to hear this. We love connecting with fellow network marketers, so feel free to leave a comment or tag us on social media with your thoughts!

In todays episode we are tackling a very timely and important subject. The network marketing industry has changed and shifted a lot in the past couple of years. We still believe it's an amazing industry with tons of opportunity. 

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Welcome to the very first episode of Are We Allowed to Say That?—the podcast where network marketing meets real talk, humor, and tips! In this introductory episode, hosts Shannon Boyle and Bec Sadek share their stories, unpack the wild ride of network marketing, and explain exactly what you can expect from the show. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of network marketing, get ready for insider tips, no-nonsense truths, and plenty of laughs as we kick off this journey together.

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In today’s episode, we interviewed top leader Meghan Brazier on how she shows up authentically on social media to attract both customers and team members. Meghan breaks down her process for balancing selling while staying true to herself and building genuine connections with her audience. If you've ever struggled with being “too salesy” or unsure how to show up online as your true self, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable insights you want to hear. 

Meghan shares:

• How to be authentic and connect with people on social media without sounding like you're selling.
• The strategies she uses to attract her ideal customers and recruits with ease.
• Why being a human is just as important as making the sale.
• And a hilarious twist on why people who are chickens can never be narcissists! 🐔

Tune in and learn how you can use authenticity to grow your social media presence, build stronger relationships, and make more sales!

Listen now and start showing up as the real you on social media!

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In this episode, we’re going there.

Why are so many network marketers scared of collaboration? Why do leaders hoard ideas, protect their strategies like trade secrets, and operate like there's only one seat at the table?

We’re calling out the scarcity mindset that’s been normalized in this industry — and sharing how collaboration is actually the fastest way to scale, duplicate, and build a team culture people never want to leave.

We’re breaking down:

• Why leaders don’t share (and how to break that cycle)
• What it looks like to create a culture of collaboration on your team
• How we built 7-figure businesses by sharing what actually works
• How to spot the difference between competition and collective growth

If you’ve ever felt like you had to figure it all out alone—this episode is your permission slip to stop.

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This week, we’re breaking down exactly what’s changed in the online buying journey — and how network marketers who are still closing double-digit sales have pivoted their strategy to keep up.

Spoiler: the “post a link and they’ll buy” method is done. The new formula?

CLICK → NURTURE → BUY.

You’ll learn:

• Why skipping the nurture step is costing you sales
• How to use simple funnels to build trust on autopilot
• What “nurture” actually means in 2024
• The mistake most network marketers are making when trying to automate
• And how to position your offer so people want to buy — without chasing

This is Marketing 101 for the modern network marketer — and it’s how you scale with systems, not burnout.

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On this episode, we dive into the harsh truth about typical onboarding: It’s setting your new team members up for failure. Too often, we send them out to face rejection without the right tools, and that’s why so many people quit so quickly.

But what if you could change that?

When you onboard using attraction marketing, you're creating a pull energy rather than push. This is the key to setting your team up for success. By having new recruits attract leads, they build confidence, and they don’t burn out. It’s about working smarter, not harder.

In this episode, we walk you through what a social media launch can look like and how you can set it up to not only create success but to duplicate that success across your team.

Learn the simple steps to give your new team members a win on Day 1 and how to use attraction marketing to start building momentum right away.

Tune in to get the strategies you need to help your new recruits thrive!

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There’s a myth that’s been circulating in the network marketing world: If you just work your butt off for five years, you’ll never have to work again.

We're here to call BS on that. 🛑

In this episode, we’re debunking the freedom myth. Freedom in network marketing isn’t about working for 5 years straight and then checking out for good. It's about creating a purpose-driven life, finding a work-life balance, and building a business that aligns with the lifestyle you truly want.

You’re not looking for “freedom from work”—you’re looking for the freedom to choose how you spend your time. Whether that’s slowing down in the mornings, setting your own schedule, or choosing when and where you work.

True freedom doesn’t mean never working again; it means having the control to work on your terms, doing what you love, and living life on your own schedule.

🎧 Tune in to get the real story about what freedom in network marketing looks like—and why it’s not about chasing an escape.

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AI is the future — but that doesn’t mean you need to become a tech wizard overnight.

In this episode, we’re focusing on ChatGPT and how to use it in real life as a network marketer, content creator, or affiliate who just wants to simplify, scale, and stop second-guessing every word you type.

This isn’t about sounding robotic.
 It’s about customizing your AI so it knows you, your voice, and your ideal buyer — and helps you write better, faster, and more confidently.

Inside this episode:

🤖 How to customize ChatGPT so it actually sounds like you
🧠 Why AI has leveled the playing field for people who don’t think they’re “good writers”
📢 How to use it to simplify onboarding, sales messages, and launch content
💡 Baby steps to start leaning in (without the overwhelm)

If you’ve been curious about AI but weren’t sure how to use it without losing your authenticity… this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

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Ever wonder why your content isn’t landing—even when the caption’s fire?

It’s not the algorithm.
 It’s not that your story isn’t powerful.
 It’s your visuals.

This week, we’re calling out the brand killer no one talks about: lazy images, cropped-out faces, 2010 party dresses, and content that looks like a potato. 🥔💀

And we’re joined by special guest Sarah Nimarota, a top leader who recently grew her Instagram from a few thousand followers to almost 20K.

If you want to build a magnetic brand and a business people trust, you can’t ghost the visual side of your presence.

We’re diving into:
 ✨ Why skipping fresh photos and video is costing you credibility
 ✨ The line between relatable and forgettable
✨ Simple fixes to upgrade your vibe (no pro gear needed)
✨ Smart ways to reuse content without looking stuck in 2019
✨ Why your image isn’t vanity—it’s trust

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
 Because if your audience can’t see you—they’re not buying from you.

🎧 Press play now and get ready to glow up your brand energy.
 Then come say hi in the DMs and tell us what visual sin you’re quitting first 👀

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What if your biggest blocks in network marketing weren’t strategy... but habits you don’t even realize you’re making?

In this episode, we’re talking about 4 common (and costly) mistakes that keep well-meaning network marketers from building real connection—and real income.

These aren’t surface-level tips. We’re going deeper with the real talk your sideline bestie would give you by the pool:

✨ Why sending a PDF too soon can kill a convo
 ✨ How trying to “be everywhere” makes you invisible
 ✨ What happens when people feel pitched—not seen
 ✨ The truth about product-only content (and what’s missing)

Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been in the game a while, this is your permission slip to simplify, humanize, and show up differently.

🎧 Grab your earbuds and come hang—we’re dropping truth bombs, not shame.

Let’s keep the convo going:
DM us your biggest “aha” from today’s episode over on social

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Summer isn’t just for beach days and barbecues—it’s separation season, when leaders are built by what they choose to do (or not do) while everyone else is pausing. In this episode, we dig into how the habits you form now will show up in your business come fall.

🔥 Why “Excuse Season” Is a Choice

• Every season has its objections: vacations, kids home, slower inboxes.
• You can either let those become excuses… or turn them into opportunities to stand out.
• Mindset shift: Notice your excuse patterns—and flip them into action prompts.

🔑 Summer as “Separation Season”

🍂 What Happens Now Shows Up in Fall

• Habits compound: every “no excuse” action today seeds your Q4 success.
• Consistency in summer creates runway for big launches, holiday pushes, and year-end growth.
• Challenge for you: Pick your DMO today, commit for the next 30 days, and watch what happens come September.

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You know what doesn’t get likes?

→ Following up when no one responded the first time.
 → Saying the same story in a slightly better way.
 → Making content even when you're not in the mood.
→ Building systems so your business runs on something other than willpower.

This week, we’re talking about the stuff no one claps for—but that actually keeps a business alive.

Because the truth is: most people are chasing hype.
 But hype doesn’t hold your business together—systems do.

In this episode, we’re diving into:

• What most people skip because it’s not flashy (and why that’s stalling their growth)
• The unsexy habits we’ve built behind the scenes that actually scale
• Why “consistency” isn’t the goal—repeatability is
• What we rely on during messy weeks, low-energy days, or when life just isn’t vibing

This is your permission to stop scrambling… and start building something that lasts.

Because sustainable success isn’t loud.
 But it is the reason we’re still here.

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Ever feel like everyone on your feed is blowing up, leveling up, hitting big milestones… and you’re just over here refreshing your notifications?

This episode is for the person feeling like they’re falling behind.
 Like momentum skipped them.
 Like it’s taking longer than it should.

We’re not just talking comparison.
 We’re talking about the quiet shame that shows up when you start to believe maybe it’s you.

Inside this episode:

🔹 Why you're not lazy or broken—you’re in a very human moment
🔹 What to do when comparison creeps in
🔹 The truth about how people market their wins to trigger your FOMO
🔹 What actually builds momentum (hint: it’s not scrolling and spiraling)
🔹 Why building something real will always take longer—but last longer
🔹 How to reset your energy and show up today (without faking it)

This is the belief boost you didn’t know you needed.

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This week, we’re calling out the real network marketing ICKS. 

 Not the surface stuff… the behind-the-scenes habits that quietly chip away at trust, credibility, and leadership energy.

This episode isn’t about throwing shade.
 It’s about cleaning it up so we can lead in a way that actually builds belief in this business model again.

We’re breaking down:

🚩 Asking your downline to order just so you can hit rank
 🚩 Shouting out big ranks like it was “just consistency” (when it wasn’t)
 🚩 Using old before/afters to promote a new product
 🚩 Celebrating only the top 1%—and leaving the rest invisible
 🚩 Jumping from company to company like it’s a new pair of leggings
 🚩 And that awkward phase when all your content becomes subtle jabs at the company you just left 😬

🚩 And yes even going to talk collagen and peptide wars 🤣

But we don’t stop there.

We’re also giving you better ways to lead:
 ✨ What to say instead
✨ And how to shift from “ick” to integrity

This is the leadership glow-up the industry needs.

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This week, we sit down with Jade Hooper—a multi–million dollar earner who knows firsthand what it takes to come back stronger after Network Marketing PTSD.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep up, the fear of failure, or the weight of industry burnout—this is the episode for you. Jade’s journey is proof that true leaders aren’t defined by their hits alone, but by how they rise after they fall.

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Ever feel like you have to choose between being ‘that expert’ in your niche or being your fun, quirky self? 

Spoiler: You don’t have to.

In this episode, we break down how to lock in a clear niche and infuse it with your unique life + personality—so you become the go-to expert and someone people genuinely want to follow.

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In this week’s episode, we strip it back to the two game-changing truths that separate dabblers from high-achievers:

1. Dabbling Doesn’t Deliver
   Jumping between companies, or going in and out in your current business, kills momentum, buries confidence, and keeps you stuck in trial mode.
2. The Compound Power of Daily Reps
   Consistent, focused practice is what actually builds skill, authority, and results. Show up day after day, and the small wins stack into big breakthroughs.

If you’re tired of wondering why nothing “clicks,” hit play and discover how swapping dabbling for dedication finally makes your efforts pay off.

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In this week’s episode, we tackle how to break free from endless scrolling and build a content system that actually works—even on uninspired days.

Here’s what we discuss:

• Auditing your social: Why taking a few minutes to review what’s working (and what isn’t) unlocks your next big ideas.
• Curbing the unintentional scroll: Simple mindset shifts and micro-actions to replace rabbit-hole browsing with productive brainstorming.
• Batching when inspired: How capturing ideas in the moment gives you a reservoir of content to draw from when you hit a creative slump.

If you’re ready to move from passive consumer to confident creator, hit play now! 

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In this week’s episode, we unpack how the buying landscape has shifted—today’s prospects aren’t impulse-clicking; they’re investigating. If you feel like leads go cold faster than they used to, this episode is your playbook for slowing down, leaning in, and nurturing trust at every step.

We cover:

1. Why Buyers Became Investigators
   • The rise of social proof, endless options, and “analysis paralysis”
   • How two years of oversaturated marketing taught prospects to pause and research
2. The New Trust Timeline
   • What used to take days now takes weeks or even months
   • Key touchpoints where buyers are looking for proof: reviews, FAQs, third-party validation
3. Patience as a Superpower
   • Why chasing “instant closes” actually flips prospects off
   • The mindset shift from “pitch fast” to “nurture slow”

If you’ve ever felt frustrated that leads go silent or you’re tired of the “post and pray” approach—tune in and learn how to guide today’s investigator-buyers from research to relationship to “yes.”

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Launching a new product isn’t about posting a pretty graphic—it’s about positioning, duplication, and brand alignment so your team can run with it and your audience actually gets it.

We cover:

1. Position to stand out
   Spend real time brainstorming what makes this product different: the problem it solves, the unique mechanism, who it’s for (and not for). 
2. Create duplication resources
   Build a simple team toolkit so no one starts from scratch
3. Align with your brand
   Make it make sense in your world. Tie the product to your core promise, content pillars, and core message. Show how it fits your routine, your values, and your audience’s goals—so it feels on-brand, not random.

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We are BACK for season 2. Market trends have shifted and so has network marketing. How to innovate yourself as a leader so you continue to stay relevant and grow. 

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