The Direct Seller's Podcast

Top tips & strategies for direct sellers and network marketers. Grow your customer list, increase sales, and grow a team all while changing the face of the direct sales industry with your host, Rachel Perry. Rachel keeps it real and pushes you out of your comfort zone (with a little humor sprinkled in) to take action in your business. The Direct Seller’s Podcast is personal development, life coaching, motivation, marketing, family, and fun all rolled into one. Want to rock out your direct sales business without being “that” direct seller? This is your podcast.

What Network Marketing Success Really Looks Like

Send us a text Tired 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 hust...

09-02
15:16

The Real Reason Your Social Media Posts Aren't Converting

Send us a text Tired 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 Takeaways Stop paraphrasing their pro...

08-26
15:55

Breaking the Self-Sabotage Cycle

Send us a text Ever 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...

08-19
16:56

Post-Conference Reality: Turning Inspiration into Direct Sales Action

Send us a text Just 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 channel...

08-12
19:30

Stop Measuring Success With Someone Else's Yardstick

Send us a text Are 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 fre...

07-29
17:28

Your Simple Idea Is More Valuable Than You Think

Send us a text Stop telling yourself your business idea isn't good enough. In this game-changing episode, Rachel destroys the myth that you need a revolutionary concept to build a profitable side business alongside your network marketing empire. If you've ever had that nagging thought—"What if I could make money doing THIS?"—but talked yourself out of it because it seemed too simple or someone else was already doing it, this episode is your wake-up call. Rachel shares why simple ideas crush c...

07-23
20:09

Your Hidden 5K Superpower: How Network Marketers Can Monetize Their Expertise (Without Formal Training)

Send us a text Feeling stuck thinking you have "nothing to offer" beyond your network marketing business? Think again! In this game-changing episode, Rachel Perry calls BS on the lies we tell ourselves about our expertise and reveals the goldmine of skills you've been building without even realizing it. If you're ready to discover your secret 5K superpower and turn your network marketing experience into an additional income stream, this heart-to-heart conversation will completely shift how yo...

07-15
18:55

Lost Your Rank? Here's How to Rebuild Your Confidence and Business!

Send us a text Let's talk about the elephant in the room that nobody wants to discuss—what happens when you lose your rank in network marketing. Whether you dropped from pink diamond to blue diamond or lost that coveted leadership position, the shame and self-doubt can be crushing. But here's the truth: rank drops happen to almost EVERYONE in this industry, and they say absolutely nothing about your worth as a leader or person. In this episode, Rachel gets real about why ranks fluctuate, how ...

07-08
17:56

Why Top Leaders Never Tie Their Self-Worth to Business Results (And How You Can Too)

Send us a text Are you so wrapped up in your business that you've forgotten who you are outside of it? If losing your rank feels like losing yourself, or rejection feels personal instead of professional, this episode is for you. Host Rachel Perry dives deep into the dangerous territory of tying your self-worth to your business performance and shares exactly how to separate your identity from your results—so you can build a thriving business AND maintain your sanity. Key Takeaways • The Identi...

07-01
20:17

Why Network Marketing Comparison Hurts More (+ The Mindset Shifts That Actually Work)

Send us a text Rachel Perry tackles one of the biggest confidence killers in network marketing: the comparison trap. She shares personal experiences and reveals why comparison hits differently in direct sales, plus gives you a practical 5-step plan to break free and build unshakeable confidence. In this episode you'll discover: Why comparison is so brutal in network marketing - from public rankings to social media highlight reels, Rachel explains the unique challenges direct sellers face that...

06-24
22:11

What's Next When Direct Sales Loses Its Spark?

Send us a text If your monthly paycheck isn't what it used to be and your team isn't working like they once did, this episode is for you. Rachel speaks directly to the top-performing leader who's done everything right—but feels a shift coming. Maybe you're still making money, but you're tired. Frustrated. Wondering, “Is this it?” This episode is your sign to take the skills you’ve built and turn them into something that’s YOURS—a digital product. Rachel shares dozens of examples, from recruit...

06-17
18:28

The Power of Giving Yourself Permission

Send us a text In this emotional and empowering episode, Rachel shares the behind-the-scenes story of creating her first digital product while still growing her direct sales business. From being told she couldn’t share her success to realizing she didn’t need anyone’s permission to grow, this episode is a must-listen for any direct seller who’s feeling the pull toward “something more.” Key Points Covered: 🎓 Why her son’s graduation stirred up memories of starting her first digital product—and...

06-10
16:58

Direct Sales Propaganda I’m No Longer Falling For

Send us a text In this episode, Rachel gets real about the outdated (and straight-up toxic) beliefs still floating around the direct sales industry. From team building myths to hustle culture, she’s calling out the nonsense that’s keeping leaders stuck—and sharing what actually leads to growth in 2025. If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more or wondered if you’re allowed to build something outside your company, this one’s for you. Key Points Covered: Why team building is not the only way ...

06-03
20:51

How to Stop Shrinking Yourself and Start Showing Up Unapologetically

Send us a text Episode Introduction: Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things in your direct sales business but still hitting a wall? You’re not alone. In this raw and real episode, Rachel shares a powerful revelation she had during a recent coaching session—she’s been unintentionally shrinking herself. And chances are, you might be doing the same. Key Points Covered: The sneaky ways high-achievers shrink themselves without realizing itWhy being “likable” might be limiting your growt...

05-27
18:04

Why Network Marketing Might Just Be Your Starting Point (Not Your End Game)

Send us a text This one’s a heart-to-heart. If you've ever felt like you're meant for more, but you're scared of stepping outside your network marketing biz, this episode is for you. Rachel shares why network marketing was a brilliant first step—but not your final destination. It’s time to start building the rest of the house. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Network marketing is a vehicle, not the destination. And if the vehicle breaks down, you need a backup plan.Feeling burnt out, bored, or unfulfilled? T...

05-20
18:54

Why Direct Sales Is the Best Training Ground for Your Next Chapter

Send us a text Think you’re “just” a direct seller? Think again. In this episode, Rachel is holding up a mirror to show you the massive skillset you’ve built—one that’s primed and ready for something more. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re qualified to build your own thing, this one’s going to hit you right in the gut (in the best way). Key Points Covered: Your direct sales biz is actually your personal growth bootcamp → From learning how to lead, sell, market, and train—this business ...

05-13
17:38

Finding Purpose, Letting Go of Guilt & Embracing Your Next Chapter

Send us a text This episode is a raw, honest behind-the-scenes look at what happens after you leave something successful to follow a deeper calling—and it doesn't go the way you thought it would. If you’re feeling stuck, lost, or questioning everything, this one’s for you. Key Takeaways: The emotional rollercoaster of leaving the Tag Team and navigating life after a successful partnership.Why finding alignment in your business might take years—and why that’s okay.The danger of running from yo...

05-06
17:28

How to Make More Money This Summer in Your Direct Sales Business

Send us a text In this episode, Rachel reveals a summer strategy that could be revolutionary for direct sellers—especially leaders. If you've ever felt the sting of summer slowdown, commission drops, or chasing an unresponsive team, it’s time to take control. Rachel shares how creating a simple digital product can help you add an additional revenue stream without abandoning your direct sales business. What You'll Learn: Why relying solely on your team’s performance is risky (especially in the...

04-29
18:37

What to Do When Your Direct Sales Team Stops Performing

Send us a text Are you exhausted from carrying your team month after month? Feeling like if they’d just show up, your paycheck would finally reflect your effort? In this episode, Rachel busts the biggest lie direct sales leaders keep believing: that success depends on motivating their team. Instead, she shares the honest truth about team performance, why it's dangerous to rely on it, and what smart leaders are doing to protect their income—even when their team checks out. Key Points Covered: ...

04-22
17:28

Why Curiosity Beats Perfection Every Time in Business

Send us a text In today’s heartfelt and empowering episode, Rachel welcomes back the incredible Martine Williams—Life Alignment Coach for mompreneurs—for a raw conversation about failure, identity, and harmony. Together, they unpack why failure is a necessary part of growth, how to stop tying your worth to outcomes, and why now is the time to reset your life and business with intention. Key Points Covered: Why failure isn’t something to fear—but something to learn fromHow to reframe failure a...

04-15
32:57

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