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In this episode, we're chatting with three amazing leaders from Academy VIP—Sheri Friederichs, Laura Vandiford, and Lauren Gregory—who are absolutely crushing it in 2024. Sheri, a diamond leader with Tastefully Simple, shares how she balances life on the farm with her successful business. Laura talks about growing her jBloom & PermaLinx business while also working part-time as a pharmacist. And Lauren, a special education teacher by day, walks us through her journey with Color Street and how she's leveraged Facebook parties to grow her biz. Together, we unpack their go-to strategies for 2024, including a mix of in-person and virtual events, and the innovative tools helping them stay ahead of the game. You can find Lauren on her website, Laura on Facebook or Instagram, and you can find Sheri on Facebook or call/text her at 701 403 7164. The Modern Direct Seller Challenge kicks off next week (Sept 16th)-- have you saved your seat? 5 Days of FREE actionable training + PRIZES! Click here to sign up. Time-Based Notes: 0:51 Meet Sheri, Lauren & Laura 1:42 Sheri's Story 2:33 Laura's Story 3:30 Lauren's Story 4:52 What's Working Right Now 7:57 Laura's Current Wins & Goals 9:20 Sheri's Current Wins & Goals 10:35 Lauren's Current Wins & Goals 11:28 Favorite Parts of the Modern Direct Seller Academy 15:31 Tips to Keep Going 20:00 Fave Office Supplies & How to Connect 24:13 Sign Up for the FREE 5-Day Challenge 34:55 Sponsor Message Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 30 day trial today with coupon code GAMECHANGER and spend less time posting and more time socializing! Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode201/

EP 130 - Natalie Heckert, Be Willing to Do It Afraid We often assume that people who are doing the things we fear are not afraid. Chances are they are just as scared as we are and are just feeling the fear and doing it anyway. If you wait until you are in the absence of fear, you will probably never strike.  Natalie Heckert has been the  CEO of NATS (Nutrition & Aerobic Training Service) for 18 years, a Mrs. Minnesota finalist, a contestant on the Price is Right, auditioned for Oprah's “Next Big Invention”, and worked with Tracey Yukich while she was on NBC's “The Biggest Loser”. Natalie has invented a variety of fitness products and has starred in numerous exercise videos. She designed, helped develop and implement a state-of-the-art wellness center for Tastefully Simple, an Inc. 500 organization. She also originated and helped develop a two-year Health & Fitness Specialist Degree program in partnership with the Alexandria Community & Technical College and adjunct instructor.   What You Will Learn  How not wanting to lose drives Natalie to put in the work to do what it takes to win What growing up on a farm taught Natalie about life and the effect it had on her work ethic Why Natalie was motivated to move from small town in Minnesota to Los Angeles when she was only 18 years old What Natalie had to go through to make it on her own in Los Angeles How Natallie ended up working at Universal Studios training stars and celebrities Why you need to speak to yourself like you love yourself How Natalie was inspired to create Club E Fit by her lack of time for the gym when she was working at home while caring for her children   Favorite Quote:  “How bad do you want it? Are you willing to risk? Are you willing to do it afraid?” -Natalie Heckert        CONNECT WITH NATALIE Club E Fit Crew Instagram Facebook   How To Get Involved:   Addicted to Winning connects listeners through stories that prove why mindset matters. Jeff Brekken was working a 60-hour week on his family's farm by the time he was 10. When he wasn't helping with the harvest, he was at the hockey rink. Jeff's early life experiences taught him he needs to be either all-in or all-out. In 2000 he started a single-family home construction business and by 2008 he was looking for the next big thing. Jeff founded the Blue Sky Benefit Solutions & Rise Above HR/ Recruiting on top of a lifelong passion for helping people. Through this show, Jeff will take that passion one step further. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping.   

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode162/. This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're continuing our review of 2023 planning ahead for 2024 by chatting with even more amazing leaders and Modern Direct Seller Academy members: Melanie Racer, Sarah Rieck, Kim DiCioccio and Dena Gregory. They're here to authentically share not only where they've seen success, but also where they've needed to pivot and recalibrate, and how they plan to carry that growth forward into the new year. Listen in and let these industry experts inspire you! Time-based notes: 1:45 Melanie Racer introduction 2:22 Sarah Rieck introduction 3:24 Kim DiCioccio introduction 4:59 Dena Gregory introduction 7:02 Melanie's 2023 and 2024 10:26 Sarah's 2023 and 2024 13:04 Kim's 2023 and 2024 16:52 Dena's 2023 and 2024 21:16 Melanie's favorite supplies and final tips 23:05 Sarah's favorite supplies and final tips 25:29 Kim's favorite supplies and final tips 28:44 Dena's favorite supplies and final tips   Connect with our guests! Melanie Racer: MelanieRacer.com Sarah Rieck: SarahsRealCleanKitchen.com Kim DiCioccio: OhMyHi.com/KimDiCioccio Dena Gregory: DenasAtHomeSpa.com Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at ⁠ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com⁠!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode118/. On today's episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by Jill Strahan, founder and CEO of Tastefully Simple! Since its beginning in 1995, her company has grown to $143 million in sales, and she's here to share her most impactful lessons from business and life with us. Listen in as she talks about what brought her to where she is today, what she thinks makes a direct seller effective, and the trends she sees impacting in the industry—as well as her tips for reframing your mindset to see even more success! Time-based notes: 1:24 Jill Strahan introduction 7:33 Bringing a team to Tastefully Simple 9:52 Facing challenges at Tastefully Simple 20:49 What makes a successful direct seller 23:21 Getting the most from direct selling 25:38 Continuing trends in direct sales Learn more about Jill and her journey at TastefullySimple.com, or connect with her on her website! Become a corporate client: ModernDirectSeller.com/Corporate.

One of the most common challenges business owners encounter is how to reach out appropriately to grow their business AND get results without making people uneasy. Do you often find yourself staring at the send button, wondering if your message is appropriate? Then this episode is for you! Today, we are joined by Ben Dixon, CEO of Naxum to talk referral marketing. We'll explore appropriate reach outs and how to better approach both warm and cold audiences to grow our business.  Ben Dixon loves referral marketing, achieving great success by using a unique approach through Social Media marketing. Since 2010, Ben has focused on serving Referral Marketing, Party Plan, and Direct Sales companies across the globe with the technology they require to empower their passionate fans to virally grow their businesses.  Tune in for candid conversation around keeping systemised in business and lots of laughs along the way! Don't forget to click ‘subscribe'.  We'll be talking about:  ➡ [0:00] Introduction ➡ [2:42] Ben's humble beginning  ➡ [4:43] From networking business to software company  ➡ [7:18] When and why systems are important to business owners ➡ [10:07] What are the things you need to systematise in your business? ➡ [12:24] How Naxum came about ➡ [15:35] The good and bad in our industry  ➡ [24:04] Bad apples ➡ [28:56] How to appropriately reach out ➡ [31:22] 3 questions to ask to help your business grow ➡ [37:50] Something of interest ➡ [39:53] Reach outs that actually work ➡ [45:03] Letting go of the result ➡ [48:32] A look into what's coming  ➡ [53:00] Ben's book recommendation ➡ [54:10] Ben's superpower of choice ➡ [55:09] Quote that resonates with Ben ➡ [56:03] What advice would Ben give to his past self?  ➡ [57:46] How to connect with Ben Dixon About Our Guests:  Ben graduated college at a young age and went on to work as an outside consultant for a Fortune 200 company, before discovering his niche in the Direct Sales and Network Marketing industry when a family member earned their first 6 figures in the industry. Ben himself also achieved great success by using a unique approach through Social Media marketing as a distributor. Ben now applies his knowledge and success secrets by helping clients to create systems that  bring their businesses to new levels of success. He currently runs systems for over 40+ corporate MLM companies customizing them to fit their specific needs. At Naxum.com, Ben serves as the CEO and launches S.P.E.E.D. systems across the globe. A portion of his active corporate clients include Tastefully Simple, Xenesta, ToolsRock, ID Life, Evolv Health, Renatus, Trevo, iMarketsLive, Asirvia, and O2 Worldwide. Resources: ➡ Traction by Geno Wickman: https://amzn.to/3PfK8pG ➡ Training Camp by Jon Gordon: https://amzn.to/3bGuxC5 Connect with Ben Dixon: ➡ Ben Dixon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencapital/ ➡ www.naxum.com Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator:  ➡ Join the FREE Facebook group: https://go.auxano.global/  ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us at grow@auxanomarketing.com.au If you have any podcast suggestions or things you'd like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat with Jacki Pitkow from Tastefully Simple.  I love all their seasonings, they make meal time so much easier and flavorful!!If you're looking for freezer meals, meal prep ideas, seasonings or even an indulgence Tastefully Simple has something for you! To connect with Jacki:Jacki's Website Jacki's Facebook Group

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About Adrienne Swanson: She is a Gold Leader with Tastefully Simple. She started her career for fun and is now in the top 2 in the nation. She has a blast getting families back to the dinner table and loves helping people change their mindset so that they can be successful and have the life that they have always dreamed of. In this episode, Jennie and Adrienne discuss:Breaking down your big dreamStepping out of your own wayBeing grateful for what worked Moving your deadlines up Key Takeaways:Dream big, then, break it down into months and into as little pieces that you can so that your big dream becomes manageable and feel more attainable. The only thing that could ever really stop you is you. Your brain is gonna come up with reasons for you to believe that you can't do it. But if somebody can do it, you can do it too. Step out of your own way. Aim high. Be grateful for the things you succeeded at, even if that success wasn't perfect. Also, remember that a goal without a deadline is just a dream. Move your deadline up when making your own goals and earlier than everyone else. "You don't have to look at history to create your story. Your story gets to be your story and you can make it however you want by just realizing the only reason you have that story is that that's what you're telling yourself. " —  Adrienne Swanson Listen to “Receive” by FIA, by clicking here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i-MGxVkhIk  Connect with Adrienne Swanson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrienne.nihlsswanson Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindshittomillions/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1579333711  CONNECT WITH JENNIE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniebplFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/badassdirectsalesmastery/app/307339332686535/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassdirectsalesmastery/Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/ Show: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/blog/Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Wayne is joined by Jill Blashack Strahan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tastefully Simple. Jill and Wayne discuss some of the important lessons Jill learned in navigating her company's turnaround from an 11-year decline. Jill also shares the important role that changing her way of thinking played in the company's success and why it's important for leaders to practice self-care to help their companies thrive.

About Rhonda Travers: She is a business-oriented leader recognized for making a positive impact in empowering others. She is dedicated to helping busy households find easy, healthy, and delicious meal solutions and gain confidence in the kitchen through her Tastefully Simple business. Rhonda also fulfills her passion for coaching and training by empowering other team members to build their own Tastefully Simple business and reach their potential. In this episode, Jennie and Rhonda discuss:The antidote to being unfocused and umotivatedWhat good leaders doRefocusing on what mattersAuthenticity and resilienceKey Takeaways:When you're feeling unfocused and unmotivated, take a look at your “why”.Good leaders take their team with them when they ascend - they don't keep the growth all to themselves, they teach and train their people so that they too can experience success.Whenever discouragement or adversity comes, keep yourself focused on why you're really doing what you do. Refocus yourself on what matters most and keep your eyes on the prize.Authenticity and resilience is the secret to success. Hold on to your identity, your purpose and goal and pursue your dreams without backing down."If you're connected to that ‘why' it shows through - you're not trying to be someone you're not." — Rhonda TraversConnect with Rhonda Travers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/391939894940397/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondatraversCONNECT WITH JENNIE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniebplFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/badassdirectsalesmastery/app/307339332686535/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassdirectsalesmastery/Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/ Show: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/blog/Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

John was never in an MLM, but both of his parents were, as he juggled living between their homes. From an MLM hobbyist mother, who ran the gamut from Avon to Tastefully Simple, to John's deeply entrenched Herbalife peddling father, MLM was all around him growing up. I knew getting the perspective of the victims we don't think about, and the side effects of dragging children through the toxic complex of MLM would produce some eye opening discussions. Our conversation started off light but ended up getting pretty deep into some topics I didn't expect, like food poverty, the long lasting effects of growing up in hustle culture, and the buried feelings John has about what he was subjected to as a minor, often against his own will. Show Notes Herbalife Faces a Fresh Legal Hurdle - https://www.barrons.com/articles/herbalife-faces-fresh-legal-hurdle-51601059300 LuLaRoe VICE Documentary - https://youtu.be/L6eujSJ0-RU John Oliver Last Week Tonight - JD Ridinger "Dimaryp" - https://youtu.be/s6MwGeOm8iI?t=1548 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb How can you help? Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/ Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Support the Podcast! Buy me a Taco and leave me a note!

This week I sat down with my good friend, Jennifer Gorman to talk about what it means to love well. She is an avid volunteer and serves some of the most needy in her profession. One of the things that really hit home for me was that Jennifer made the point that to love well we need to live transparent lives. I hope that you find this conversation as fun as I did! Jennifer and Jeffrey just launched a business with Tastefully Simple, I'd encourage you to check out their store. Make sure you check out Jennifer's #LoveWell Playlist on Spotify! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danielmrose/support

Misty Solomon always worked in sales, with incredible success everywhere she operated. For her, edible arrangements were a way of showing appreciation to her team members. Until one day, she realized those products could be better, and as a hobby, she started producing them in her house. Although Misty never thought her hobby could turn into a business, she opened her first store four years later. Joining me today is Misty Solomon; she is the Owner & Head Chocolatier at Devour Desserts. Misty worked as Mentor and Team Leader at Tastefully Simple for over ten years, where she recruited and led a sales team that generated over $10 million in sales. She worked as Regional Sales Director at ViSalus, and Regional Sales Advisor at B-Safe, Inc. Today, Devour Desserts has two different locations, Mantua, NJ, and Aston, PA. In this episode, we talked about Misty's journey into the sales industry and how that experience helped her build her successful business. We went through her unique and funny approach in her social media and how she uses humor to leverage her online presence and generate revenue. She kindly shared the story of a customer called Freda and how she turned a negative review into profit. Some Questions I Ask:Do you want to talk about how you got to Tastefully Simple and your career path leading to where you are? (2:57)In 2015, you started Devour Desserts, but you were already doing it in your home kitchen. Correct? (6:03)Did you have any business partners? How did you manage to start Devour Desserts? (7:19)Where do you think you're going? You recently open up your second store but, do you see more stores down the road? (20:59)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The story of how Devour Desserts started as a hobby (6:11)Follow your gut. How Misty decided to open a second store (13:55)How Misty uses social media to engage with her audience in a funny, particular way (17:05)A bit about Misty's passion for constructing and being in constant growth (25:43)Resources:Devour Desserts websiteDevour Desserts InstagramDevour Desserts FacebookDevour Desserts TwitterConnect with Misty:LinkedInLet's Connect!LinkedInInstagram TwitterMPC Builders - WebsiteMPC Builders - Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Sales will take you anywhere.” That skill took Jill Blashack Strahan from a small farm town where she ran a café and didn’t dare to dream much bigger to founder and CEO of national meal prep brand Tastefully Simple. At its peak in 2008, Tastefully Simple hit $143 million in sales with 20,000 sales associates executing home parties in small towns and big cities across the country. Mission: bringing people together to answer that age-old question, “What are we going to eat for dinner?” But after hitting that peak, sales began to slide. And slide. For 11 straight years, Tastefully Simple lost ground. For nearly seven years, there was no profit whatsoever. Strahan invested her own money to keep the company afloat—ignoring the advice of several turnaround consultants. “I just believed in my heart it was not time to give up on this.” Indeed, Tastefully Simple is once again profitable. With a much leaner executive team and renewed focus on sales and marketing training, Tastefully Simple was well positioned to pivot to virtual parties during the Covid-19 pandemic and has benefitted from renewed interest in home cooking and a desire to socialize—even if over Zoom—around food. Strahan takes us on her entrepreneurial—the jobs that led to her a-ha moment and the sacrifice it took to pull it off. “Fear is a great motivator,” she says. But what would a business professor have told her during the dark days of declining sales? After our conversation with Strahan, we go Back to the Classroom with the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. Professor David Deeds, the Schulze Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship points out the fundamental difference between founder and CEO. “There’s a commitment and passion in an entrepreneur that is different than in a CEO. In terms of economics, she should have found a buyer. But from a personal standpoint, it made sense to keep going.”

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Every Monday moving forward, join me for a quick burst of inspiration during Monday Moments. Each week, I'll cover a different topic that will spark you to live more inspired. This week, I answer questions submitted from three Live Inspired community members. Tune in to hear my answers! Lisa K. asked: Have you interviewed anyone that has left you speechless? You’ve had so many amazing guests. Which has been your favorite, and why? And who are some of your “dream” guests? Chris F. asked: Do you have a dog? You seem like a person who one of my best friend's, my dog, would love! What lessons could dogs teach humans? Alison J. asked: I don't have a lot of free time. What are some small things I can do day-to-day to help others? Lisa K. shared her favorite Live Inspired Podcast was ep. #87 with guest Mel Robbins. Listen here. Chris F. mentioned his favorite Live Inspired Podcast guests have been Ozzie Smith from ep. # 28 and Coach Bill Courtney from ep. 53. Alison J. enjoys Live Inspired Podcast episodes that feature guests who've changed the course of their life and are helping others do the same, like Scott Harrison with charity:water from ep. #104 and Jill Blashack Strahan of Tastefully Simple from ep. #18. If you ever have questions or feedback, you can always send them to me and my team at podcast@johnolearyinspires.com. *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. See you here next Thursday! Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email.

Jill Blashack Strahan, Tastefully Simple Founder & CEO, is a top female entrepreneur and an inspiration to countless people across the nation. Strahan grew up on her family’s dairy farm in rural Minnesota, where she was inspired by her father’s work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.   In 1995, Jill launched Tastefully Simple offering high quality, easy-to-prepare foods and gifts. It wasn’t a simple start. Strahan and her young family had a household income of $25,000. Determined, she bootstrapped the business and within eight years, Tastefully Simple grew to a $113 million company.   Just three years into the business, Jill was rocked by tragedy and was faced with the decision of whether to continue her business. She chose to persevere, using her obstacles to motivate her.   Recognized as an exceptional CEO, she has won numerous awards for her achievements and unique philosophies. Jill published a book about her life lessons and inspirational journey called Simply Shine: Stories That Stirred the Fire.   As a professional speaker, Blashack Strahan has inspired thousands, sharing her stories along with ways to overcome obstacles. Her charismatic and down-to-earth nature make her someone people believe in, and – more importantly – someone who enables them to believe in themselves.

Your journey is limitless and your life is profound. The guests on our show are ordinary people doing extraordinary things on purpose. On this episode, we'll celebrate the best insights from each guest AND how it has impacted the inspired lives we're living.  After just two seasons, we've got 250,000 downloads. Which means more lives are  being touched and more people are living inspired with us. Thanks for being part of the this Live Inspired movement and for sharing it with your friends.   Make sure you're subscribed for Season 3 (starts next week)! We'll be announcing exciting news about the Live Inspired community that you won't want to miss. Also, get inspiration and updates from me via email: JohnOLearyInspires.com/email Show notes: Hear my full Jack Buck story here (at 32:30). See the MLB Hall of Fame crystal baseball Jack gave me here. Jinny Ditzler (author, Your Best Year Yet) "Live your best life by answering these 10 questions; begin by looking back at where you've been." Jon Gordon (author of The Energy Bus) "Stay positive. Too often we give it away: To bad weather, traffic, crabby coworkers. Feed yourself so you can feed others." Meg Meeker, MD (parenting expert, author, pediatrician) “Parents are so much more worried today. They so desperately want to be ‘good parents’ that they’re exhausting important energy on stuff that doesn’t matter.” Mike Matheny (head coach, St. Louis Cardinals) "Discipline, toughness, enthusiasm and selflessness. If you have these, you've maximized what you can control." Mike's story reminds us "Leadership is caught not taught." Rocky Sickmann (veteran, former POW) "Freedom is not free." Rocky is an epic reminder of the sacrifices made by men and women in the military AND: We tend to focus on the big things, but its the little things that give us the most joy. Dale Partridge (author & entrepreneur) "Sometimes a company can grow faster than people. Prioritize what actually matters... and act with honor. We need more people who can say 'follow my example.'" Jill Blashack Strahan (founder, Tastefully Simple and author) "If you don't have motors in your life, the anchors are going to pull you down and drown you. Be around positive people that pull you up and plant positivity, not fear." Wm. Paul Young (author of THE SHACK; movie debuted in March) "When you have fear you either control or you trust. Choose trust."  Travis Thomas (author, coach and Yes And! founder) Travis gave us a concrete tool to  get unstuck in life and relationship. Do not miss it! Kim Scott (podcaster; past exec, Google; book Radical Candor published in March) Kim debunks the popular phrase "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" and taught us to serve others and achieve goals, through radical candor: Speaking honestly from a place of love. 250,000 have chosen to wake up and live inspired with us through the Live Inspired Podcast. Wow! Season 2 - was it good for you? It was awesome for me! It was a blast to have these men and women in studio. Sharing with us their lives, lessons and mistakes what it meant for them and more importantly: What it means for each of us in our inspired lives. Season 3 - is going to be just as good. make sure you are subscribed and ready for the first episode next week!  Get my weekly inspiration and updates in your inbox at: JohnOLearyInspires.com/email  Thanks for being here. Thanks for being part of the movement to live inspired and touch lives along the way.

If you don't have motors in your life and you do have anchors, the anchors are going to pull you down and drown you. Be around positive people that pull you up and plant positivity, not fear. Jill Blashack Strahan shared this when reflecting on how she found significance and success as Founder & CEO of Tastefully Simple, despite experiencing tragic loss when her spouse and two brothers died much too early in life.  As a speaker, Jill often asks her audiences to "Think back to a time when you have been filled with fear. Did you get through it? Do you believe you are stronger because of it?" She continues by sharing her personal story as a mirror: "I tell them, I've been there. I made it through. You can make it through too." You are going to love hearing from my dear friend, client & author. From simple joys growing up on a dairy farm in Minnesota to the wisdom her grandmother continues to share today through books she recommended decades ago: Jill's story will remind you that you were put on this earth to shine. My Main Takeaways:  What Jill learned from falling in love with an alcoholic and joining the Al-Anon community: Let go go of behavior with love. We love the person, hate the behavior. These ideas were key in shaping my life. The Serenity Prayer helped Jill to not be reactive and stay centered during the hardest times in her life. Jill's wild success ($14k annually to $100+ million in 8 years) is tied in part to her objective: "To help people become more of who they are." Fear is about what we're thinking. Thoughts control emotions. Emotions control actions. Don't get caught up in fear. We say 'why me' when bad things happen, but why not say 'why not me'? What makes me so special? If you don't have motors in your life and you have anchors, they are going to pull you down and drown you. Be around positive people that pull you up and plant positivity, not fear. Whatever is given to you is meant to be a gift in some way, it's not a way to hurt you or pull you down or destroy you. Fear is a gatekeeper to strength always.  Business is about ebb and flow and finding the "new right answer." I have learned so much in the last two years, we changed our paradigm, from home tasting parties to one-to-one & online channels.  Order your copy of Jill's book Simply Shine here. Learn more about having Jill speak here. Setting goals & creating a game plan is critically important. Jill never made more than $14,000 a year and was working out of her shed when she launched Tastefully Simple. Within 5 years, her business was worth $11.8 million. Her SMART goal had been $11 million in 5 years Life is a learning process. "We learned as we went along and reserved the right to get smarter and build trust with people. We promised we would deliver something excellent, but acknowledged we may stumble along the way to getting it right. The team approach was huge. It took the pressure off of people as they joined us - we didn't have to be perfect."    JILL BLASHACK STRAHAN'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach was significant for me. Today We Are Rich by Tim Sanders was another that was very timely for me. 2. Tomorrow you discover your wealthy uncle shockingly dies at the age of 103; leaving you millions. What would you do? I would give a lot that money away. Tastefully Simple has financially afforded me much in life. I would definitely want to build a park in little Villard, MN. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? Old photos that I don't have digitally. Especially so that my son Zach would have them, memories of his dad. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? It would be my Grandma Aida who gave me the books I mentioned. She was very well read and very understated. She was not one who espoused her intelligence, but I would love to know more about her perspective on life and our family dynamics. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Always go least to most, if you give too much and take away people lose trust. When in doubt do without. 6. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself at age 20? I would make sure that I knew the Maryann Williamson quote about worthiness and I would make sure that I knew that I am worthy and that God expects me to shine. That's one of the best things that shifted my thinking in my mid 30s. We are here to shine, not to feel unworthy. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? She helped people shine and become more of who they are.  *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe (to automatically get new episodes), rate & review (help spread the word!) this podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. I can’t wait to see you here next Thursday! Today is your day. Live Inspired. Live Inspired with John everyday on Facebook & Twitter and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning

Jessalyn Pito comes to us today from Middletown, Ct. She hasbeen in direct sales for 24 years and with her present company thelast 13.She was working full time when she started her direct salesbusiness, however, she was looking for a flexible way to make extramoney to pay down credit card debt she had acquired from being asingle mom with no child support. One year later she was able toquit her job as she had an intentional plan in place to make thathappen.In addition to being able to quit, she earned many rewards alongthe way:First Consultant to reach One Million Dollars in PersonalSales
Top National Salesperson 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013
Top National Recruiter 2006, 2009
Top National Leader Developer 2010
Top 10 National Sales and Recruiting 2003-2013
Gold Leaf Executive Club 2004-2013, 2015
Leader of a Million Dollar Team 2005-2015
Top National Building Leaders Award at Leadership Conference2005,2008

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Bringing the Sexy! with Carol Reinlie Radio Show In the world of endless online connection, we seem to have lost touch with some of the personal connections that could expand all things in our lives. When was the last time you took quality time for you? With your family? With your husband or other loved ones? Join Carol Reinlie, Access Consciousness Facilitator, and her guest Kathy Dolan with Tastefully Simple as they play with the idea of quality time – how to get some and use it to expand all areas of your life! What else is possible? Now is the time! Kathy Dolan is a Senior Team Mentor with Tastefully Simple – helping to make meals and your quality time simple. Carol Reinlie is a Marketing Consultant, Coach, Author and Speaker who is passionate about helping entrepreneurs catapult their lives and businesses. She works one-on-one and via her group coaching programs to expand all possibilities. She currently has a Six Weeks To The Wealth Of You program that delves into getting out of stuck and into the brilliance of you. https://www.facebook.com/TastefullySimpleWithKathyDolan http://www.TastefullySimple.com/web/kdolan www.carolreinlie.com

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