Your Virtual Upline Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Are you tired of signing up team members who quit, fail to launch, or just aren't as driven as you are? Do you secretly worry that sponsoring is the one area of your business you've completely failed at? What if I told you that the reason you're not attracting motivated leaders is because you're faithfully following a system that has utterly failed you? It's not your fault! On today's episode, we're having a mirror moment as I expose the four biggest sponsoring mistakes I see being taught today. 

In fact, most people in the industry today have never really developed the skill of sponsoring and sharing their business. And so what we're doing here, in this episode and with our business as a whole, is helping people be better in this area. It's time to stop leading from fear and start building a business that actually matters, and this conversation is just the start! 

Our free 4-day workshop, Revive Your Downline, is happening November 17–20! In this powerful training, we'll teach you a brand-new belief-based way to have sponsoring conversations AND how to lead your team with more impact and alignment. Reserve your spot now: www.reviveyourdownline.com

Listen to Learn: 

9:19 -  How using a discount as a recruiting pitch actually devalues your opportunity and destroys the customer experience
16:49 - The crucial shift from "selling to serving" and why leaders should never start a sponsoring conversation with an offer
20:55 - The key reasons why the traditional "it's a numbers game" being taught isn't the strategy to use for true leaders
23:30 - A powerful perspective shift: the most valuable thing you offer prospects is not your product or comp plan
25:37 - Why low standards for outreach became a trap during the pandemic and how raising your minimum quality level is the only way to create long-term, sustainable team growth
26:35 - The pitfalls of posting posting team wins like trophies on social media
30:58 - A reminder that people are moved by belief, not success
32:58 - An example of a leader who attracted a 10-year "chicken list" customer by taking off her mask and showing a willingness to be open

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You feel the burnout, the comparison, and the constant pressure to post... but what if your content isn't broken? What if it's just wearing a mask? 

If you've been showing up every day, posting exactly what you're told, but still feeling numb and disconnected, then this is a must-listen episode. Today, I'm having one of the most important conversations about why your successful-looking content isn't generating the results you desperately want. It's not because you're broken; it's because you've been trained to lead from fear instead of love, hiding your authentic self behind tips, promotions, and hustle.

In this episode, I'll show you how this "mask" is silently suffocating your leadership and killing your growth. More importantly, you'll learn about the revolutionary new tool we've created called The LOVE-LED™ Content Mirror. For the first time, you can see your mask spelled out in your own words and finally get a personalized plan to stop performing and start leading with peace, presence, and purpose again. 

Are you ready for the mirror moment that frees the leader behind your content? It all starts here! 

Ready to find the mask fear taught you to wear and unlock your next step? Our free tool, The LOVE-LED™ Content Mirror, is available now at www.seeyourmask.com.

Listen to Learn: 

0:39 - What wearing a mask looks like and the way in which it's based on fear rather than your authentic self
4:45 - How these masks warn against sharing your real story and convince you that if you slow down, your business will fall apart
7:01 - The key to finally creating content that truly connects
8:09 - A sneak peek at what we are offering that will allow you to uncover the mask you are wearing
16:19 - What a "mirror moment" is and the magic that happens when you move from seeking permission to looking inward for truth
21:31 - Why leading with fear or pressure is so costly and how you can take the first step towards freedom 

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🎙THE LOVE-LED™ SHIFT

 A 5-part audio series for the leaders who can't keep doing it the old way. This is your line in the sand, naming what's breaking, what's next, and how to build what lasts.

You're grinding harder than ever, but is your business actually growing? In this third episode of our 5-part series, we're cutting through the noise and exposing why the old leadership playbook is keeping you and your team stuck, overwhelmed, and disengaged. It's not about pumping out more content or staying constantly visible. It's about getting back to the real rhythm of effective, aligned leadership.

We're diving deep into The SHIFT EQUATION™. A powerful framework that resets everything. This is how you lead yourself, your people, and your purpose with clarity and conviction. You'll learn why Authentic Outreach™ and building genuine trust aren't just nice ideas, they're the only path to sustainable growth. This is the shift from fear-led achiever to LOVE-LED™ leader.

If you're ready to redefine leadership and finally make the kind of impact that lasts, this episode is your next step forward. And trust me, you do not want to miss what's coming next in THE LOVE-LED™ SHIFT series.

Listen to Learn: 

1:28 - Why old leadership strategies are causing stagnation and burnout, even when you're working harder than ever

2:41 - How losing connection to daily practices, like leading yourself first, can flatline your conviction and joy in business 

7:18 - The way "pressure disguised as purpose" in outreach erodes trust and pushes potential customers away 

9:38 - Why true outreach is about leadership and offering belief, not selling products or promotions

11:34 - The significant damage that happens when you withhold leadership through inaction 

15:48 - What the "Shift Equation" is and how you can use it to restore momentum and growth

17:41 - Why visibility without trust is ineffective, and how genuine leadership builds the belief that drives business growth

Make sure to listen to all of the other episodes in this series, below!

THE LOVE-LED™ SHIFT | EPISODE 1: The System Is Breaking And You're Not the Problem

THE LOVE-LED™ SHIFT | EPISODE 2: Why Content Alone Can't Build the Business You Were Called to Lead 

THE LOVE-LED™ SHIFT Starts Now | EPISODE 4: What LOVE-LED™ Leadership Actually Looks Like

THE LOVE-LED™ SHIFT Starts Now | EPISODE 5: This Is Where Fear Ends and LOVE-LED™ Leadership Begins

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Now more than ever, it's so important for entrepreneurs and business owners to really understand the current trends that are happening in the economy, with social media, and in the world as a whole. In this episode, I reveal my 5 predictions for network marketing and social selling in 2024, and my hope is that you can use this information to start doing things differently, because that is what is needed to thrive this year…and beyond!

We just wrapped up our incredible two-day workshop, From Likes to Leads: Transforming Social Media Engagement Into Sales, and since many of you have asked for it, we've made the recordings available to you at www.yourvirtualupline.com/likestoleads!

Listen to Learn

3:08 - Why consumers' expectations around their purchases is now higher than ever, and the two areas that we need to always be thinking about with this

6:51 - The critical role that communicating perceived value continues to play in our industry

9:06 - A special ask I have of you on how you can support this podcast and its message

9:50 - Two specific things we are going to see as a result of declining reach on social media 

14:50 - Why you can no longer just rely primarily on inbound sales and marketing strategies 

16:46 - How the new way to lead in your business puts purpose over profits 

Get Access to the Recordings for our Recent From Likes to Leads [LIVE 2-DAY WORKSHOP] now at www.yourvirtualupline.com/likestoleads

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Are you wondering how to introduce a new product to your customers and team, but you aren't exactly sure how to launch it? In this episode, I share the 4 steps to launching a new product, and I reveal the exact things that I would do if I were in a company that was having a new product launch. Even if you're not in this situation, you'll still get a tremendous amount of value out of today's episode, because these concepts and strategies can really apply to any kind of announcement you're making! 

If you're listening on the day this episode is released, our two-day workshop, From Likes to Leads: Transforming Social Media Engagement Into Sales, is happening TOMORROW and the following day, September 27th and 28th!

I believe that this is one of the most important workshops we have ever done, for so many reasons, and you can register now at www.yourvirtualupline.com/likestoleads! 

Listen to Learn

2:50 - What's missing when most people launch a new product and how this can contribute to more struggle and overwhelm

4:14 - How to approach the mindset piece of a new product launch and what happens when we view our business with a long-term perspective 

6:11 - The way to use your own personal product story in the launch, but the way I realized that you don't necessarily have to have this to be successful

11:39 - What I would do differently than most people with my content during a product launch 

14:15 - A special ask I have of you on how you can support this podcast and its message

14:58 - Who I would reach out to first and what to keep in mind when messaging this group of people 

23:44 - The ways I look at approaching new, existing, or inactive team members 

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Today I'm talking about onboarding new consultants, and I'm giving you some important advice and specific things you must do the moment someone signs into your business to really increase the chances of them having success. When you think about onboarding, ask yourself if you're leading or if you're just teaching. Make some simple shifts, and watch what it does for your results! 

If you haven't had a chance to grab your seat yet, our upcoming two-day workshop, From Likes to Leads: Transforming Social Media Engagement Into Sales, is happening on September 27th and 28th! I believe that this is one of the most important workshops we have ever done, for so many reasons, and you can register now at www.yourvirtualupline.com/likestoleads! 

Listen to Learn

3:04 - Why measuring the emotional buy-in and commitment of each new member is something you need to be doing as a leader

6:34 - How to begin getting people to take action and the reasons that this is critical to their success 

8:00 - The ways in which assigning tasks prior to an onboarding call will allow you to measure the buy-in of the person 

10:59 - A special ask I have of you on how you can support this podcast and its message

11:42 - A idea for a simple framework that you can use to guide the person you're onboarding on his or her journey 

13:50 - Why leading, not just teaching, is the way to get quick wins that build success 

16:26 - What to do when you encounter pushback from new consultants with objections to the onboarding process

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Recently, I received a question from a community member of ours who is wondering if she should be mentioning the name of her company in her social media content. In this episode I give my personal opinion, which is based on what the actual facts and data are telling us about this topic! 

If you haven't had a chance to grab your seat yet, our upcoming two-day workshop, From Likes to Leads: Transforming Social Media Engagement Into Sales, is happening on September 27th and 28th! I believe that this is one of the most important workshops we have ever done, for so many reasons, and you can register now at www.yourvirtualupline.com/likestoleads!

Listen to Learn

2:34 - Why the advice that says to not talk about your company or products is outdated in 2023

4:48 - What you're missing out on if you're not mentioning your company or products in your social media content 

9:08- A special ask I have of you on how you can support this podcast and its message

9:51 - How being transactional is holding so many people back today, and how to start being less transactional in your approach to creating content 

12:32 - A final reminder on what we need to be leading with in all of our conversations 

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What is the 'GIVE to ASK' ratio of the content that you are creating? This is a concept that we teach our students in Love, Serve, Grow, and I want to introduce it to you today. Asking people to buy too much is one of the biggest reasons that we see people struggling to get engagement and to get people to like, comment and message them, so this is an important topic and something that you need to be paying attention to!

If you haven't had a chance to grab your seat yet, our upcoming two-day workshop, From Likes to Leads: How to Transform Social Engagement Into Sales, is happening on September 27th and 28th! I believe that this is one of the most important workshops we have ever done, for so many reasons, and you can register now at www.yourvirtualupline.com/likestoleads!

Listen to Learn

2:43 - Why knowing your GIVE to ASK ratio is key component of being successful on social media, especially right now

4:12 - How we teach this concept in our Love, Serve, Grow program and the difference between direct and indirect asks 

7:04 - A special ask I have of you on how you can support this podcast and its message

8:29 - What a CTA is and isn't 

9:43 - Ways to find balance between asking too much and not asking enough 

11:07 - A look at the biggest trend on social media today - user generated content - and why all of the big companies are focusing on this  

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Today I want to have a very real discussion around the current state of the network marketing and social selling profession. Is it really dying, and are people just not wanting to do this anymore? People have been asking me this, so I'll be sharing what's really going on, and I will give you perspective on the tremendous opportunity that exists in our industry right now! I am so excited to be officially announcing our upcoming two-day workshop that I'm hosting on September 27th and 28th, called From Likes to Leads: How to Transform Social Engagement Into Sales. As you'll hear in this episode, I believe that this is one of the most important workshops we have ever done, for so many reasons! You can register now at https://yourvirtualupline.com/likestoleads!

Listen to Learn

3:53 - A quick look at this history of our profession and the main problem many social sellers are facing today 

8:00 - Key stats and figures that show what is happening in the industry, plus what to keep in mind about natural business cycles

11:41 - What isn't going to build your business at this time and what you have to do to make the necessary adjustments 

17:02 - A special ask I have of you on how you can support this podcast and its message

21:49 - A look at the huge opportunity that exists for network marketers and social sellers in 2023

26:35 - What you can expect in our upcoming workshop happening this month, who it is for and why it's one of the most important workshops we've hosted in a very long time 

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For today's show we're going old-school, as I reveal strategies you can use to prospect people face-to-face, in real life! In this episode, you'll hear me share some funny stories and things that I used to do to sharpen my sales skills in-person, and I want you to watch what happens when you get out of your comfort zone and start having more face-to-face conversations! Stay tuned because this coming Friday, September 8th, I'll be sharing exciting details about the upcoming two-day workshop happening in September, and you won't want to miss it!

Listen to Learn

3:02 - What I see people doing wrong in face-to-face conversations and how it's counterintuitive to what we've been told to do 

6:02 - How I would approach an in–person conversation and the two things that I always focus on 

8:06 - What happens when you do a really good job asking purposeful questions and getting the other person talking about himself or herself

9:47 - A special ask I have of you on how you can support this podcast and its message

10:28 - A quick story to illustrate the power of talking less and being more interested in the person you are speaking with

12:21 - Some of the things I use to do to hone my selling skills in a time before social media existed 

15:38 - What doesn't work anymore and why selling isn't going to get any easier for those who don't learn to adapt 

16:31 - Why being proactive is so powerful in this new marketplace 

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