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In this episode, I'm talking about why every direct seller should consider creating a party uniform. We'll talk about how to choose clothing that reflects your brand, helps you connect with the people you want to attract, and makes you feel like the successful direct seller you're becoming. I'll also share practical tips for putting together a party uniform that works for both in-person and virtual events. In this episode, you'll learn: Why what you wear is part of your business strategy and communicates something about you before you even say a word.How creating a party uniform can help you feel more confident and eliminate unnecessary decisions.Why dressing like your future self is one of the easiest changes you can make right now.How to dress to connect with your audience while positioning yourself as the event's leader.Why your appearance matters when you're attracting potential team members and modeling a successful business.The three things to consider when choosing your party uniform: practicality, your future self, and connection.How to choose clothing, shoes, and accessories that won't distract you or your guests during a presentation.Why the details of your appearance and surroundings are especially important during virtual events.How to create a party uniform without buying an entirely new wardrobe.What to evaluate after each event so you can continue refining your uniform as your business grows.You don't have to dress up or become someone you're not to look successful. You just need to be intentional about how you show up so that your appearance reflects the business you're building and the person you're becoming. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

In this episode, I'm giving you some general business plans based on where you are right now and where you want to go. Whether you're relatively new, ready to build a team, developing leaders, or already leading a large organization, we'll talk about the selling, recruiting, and leadership activities I would focus on over the next 90 days to build your skills, create momentum, and move toward your bigger goal. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your business plan should be built around your life, goals, and current stage of businessHow to use an ultimate goal and shorter-term milestones to keep yourself moving forwardWhy your milestones don't have to follow traditional 30, 60, or 90-day timelinesHow to use a specific number of activities to practice your skills, collect data, and evaluate what's workingWhat I would focus on during your first 90 days to build your customer base and get outside your inner circleHow and when to start layering recruiting into your businessWhy recruiting sprinkles and actually recruiting someone are two very different thingsThe selling and opportunity event rhythm I recommend when you're actively building a teamHow your personal selling and recruiting activities should change as you develop leadersWhy upper-level leaders can pull back on some personal production while focusing more on developing leaders of leadersHow to adapt these recommendations to create a plan that actually works for youThe goal isn't to copy someone else's business plan. It's about knowing where you're going, understanding where you are right now, and creating a plan that helps you get there in a way that works with your life. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

In-person events aren’t outdated. In fact, they might be one of the best ways to accelerate your results, build stronger relationships, and attract the kind of people you actually want on your team. In this episode, I’m talking about why every direct seller should have in-person events as part of her business strategy. We’ll talk about why in-person events create stronger connections, better customers, better hosts, and better recruit leads. Plus, I’ll explain how to start doing them if you’ve never done them or if it’s been a while. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why having a mix of in-person and virtual events will help you serve more peopleWhy people are craving real-life connection, community, and experiencesHow in-person events help you create stronger relationships fasterWhy guests are more invested and more likely to buy when they attend an event in personHow in-person events make it easier to personalize your presentation and make better recommendationsWhy letting people experience your products can lead to better sales and stronger connectionsHow in-person events can lead to better hosts, better bookings, and higher-quality recruit leadsWhy the business model you demonstrate affects the type of team members you attractWhy doing fewer, higher-quality events may actually help you make more money and create more space to lead your teamFun is a strategy we need to go back to. Your business should give you opportunities to build relationships, create experiences, make money, and actually have fun doing it. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

As we head into the final quarter of the year, you might be right on track with your goals, wondering if you should aim higher, questioning whether your original goal is still realistic, or determined to close a pretty big gap before December 31. In this episode, I’m talking about how to approach your year-end goals without sacrificing the business you actually want to build. We’ll talk about when to raise a goal, when it might make sense to change the deadline instead of the goal, and why chasing a title or incentive at any cost can keep you stuck in the same cycle year after year. I’ll also walk you through the three ways I can support you as you build momentum through the end of the year and into 2027. In this episode, you’ll learn: The four places you might find yourself with your goals as you head into the final quarter of the yearWhy you might want to increase your goal even when you're already on track to reach itWhy changing the deadline can sometimes be a better choice than giving up on a goalThe difference between earning a title and building a business that can consistently support that titleWhy you don't want to sacrifice your standards or long-term success just to earn an incentive or close a year-end gapHow the habits you use to reach a goal can determine what you'll have to do to maintain itWhy the final quarter of the year can be a turning point that sets up your business for 2027How Your Next 20 Customers can help you create a steady stream of new customers through live hosted selling eventsHow Elevate helps leaders build engaged, productive teams through customer acquisition, customer care, team building, onboarding and training, and leadership mindsetHow Breakthrough provides established leaders with individualized coaching and high-level support as they work toward bigger goals and make changes in their businessesHow to choose the level of training and support that makes sense for where you are and where you want to goThe goal isn't just to cross something off your list by December 31. It's about becoming the person and building the business that can create those results again and again. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

Doing your new consultant’s launch party for her might seem like the best way to help her get off to a strong start, but you’re actually taking away the experience she needs to build a successful business. In this episode, I talk about why I stopped doing launch parties. We’ll talk about what a launch party is really supposed to accomplish, why getting results for someone isn’t the same as training them, and how to help new consultants develop the skills and confidence they need to build a business that is truly their own. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the goal of a launch party isn’t just sales, bookings, or getting someone qualifiedWhy your new consultant needs to own the results of her first eventHow doing the work for someone can actually make her second event harderWhy a warm audience is the perfect place for a new consultant to practice, make mistakes, and gain experienceWhy confidence comes from experience, not watching someone else do the workHow doing launch parties for your team can take time away from your own business and leadership developmentWhy scripts, templates, and copy-and-paste systems can create dependence instead of developing skillsWhy observing an experienced consultant isn’t enough to master a skill-based businessWhat new consultants really need to learn so they can build their businesses in a way that works for their goals, personality, and styleWhy better foundational training helps you develop more independent team members and stronger future leadersYour job as a leader isn’t to build your team members’ businesses for them. It’s to give them the training, skills, and support they need to build businesses of their own. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

Sometimes the people on your team aren’t struggling because they aren’t motivated or don’t want to learn. They’re struggling because they don’t know what they don’t know. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really takes to teach and learn the skills needed to build a successful direct sales business. We’ll talk about why getting results doesn’t necessarily mean someone has mastered a skill, why beginners often don’t even know what questions to ask, and why strong foundational training matters at every level of your organization. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why something that feels basic to you might feel overwhelming to someone who doesn’t have the same experienceWhy people who aren’t asking questions or showing up for training aren’t necessarily unmotivatedThe problem with making direct sales sound so simple that new consultants aren’t prepared for the learning curveWhy formulas, scripts, and instructions aren’t enough if someone doesn’t understand how to apply themWhy getting a result isn’t necessarily proof that someone has developed the skillHow to teach foundational skills thoroughly without expecting everyone to build their business exactly like you doWhy principles are more valuable than teaching people to copy your exact process.How learning in layers helps people develop the confidence to adapt what they learn to their own businessWhy leaders need to pay attention to how other people teach and coach, even when the topic doesn’t apply directly to themHow stronger foundational training frees leaders to spend more time developing leadersYour team doesn’t need more information thrown at them. They need the skills, context, training, and support that help them understand what to do with that information and confidently apply it to their business. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

If you want more parties on your calendar, without spending time sending booking messages, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m introducing you to the Booking Booster, a strategic self-hosted event designed to help you get sales, fill your calendar, and create party chains that keep bringing new people into your business.  I’ll explain how a Booking Booster works, why it’s one of the easiest ways to restart or grow your party calendar, and how you can use the same strategies at every hosted event you do. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a Booking Booster is and why it works with any party formatHow to use one event to generate sales, bookings, and recruit leadsWhy the best place to book a party is at a partyHow a Booking Booster can help you restart your business after time off or kick off a new incentive periodWhy it’s one of the best ways to launch new consultantsHow to strategically build your guest list and invitations to start getting results before the eventHow party chains help you continually meet new people instead of having parties with the same customers over and overHow to use sprinkles and your checkout conversation to warm people up to hostingWhy hosted events are one of the best customer acquisition and referral systems you can haveHow to turn your events into a self-filling system that continues generating sales, repeat customers, referrals, bookings, and recruit leadsThe complete Booking Booster training is included in Your Next 20 Customers, and I’m teaching it live in The Summer Business Builder Coaching Series. Sign up by going to https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

In this episode, we're talking about how to use the weeks before fall to set yourself up for your best season yet. From planning your calendar and organizing your business to preparing your home, creating systems, and even making time for yourself, these simple steps will help you head into the fall with more confidence, less stress, and a clear plan. In this episode, you'll learn: Why August is the best time to prepare for a successful fallHow to set goals and build your calendar around your lifeWays to organize your office, supplies, and customer database before business gets busyHow to prepare for vendor events, holiday open houses, and customer appreciation eventsWhy batching content, learning new skills, and planning team training now will pay off laterSimple ways to delegate tasks at work and at home so you have more time for income-producing activitiesWhy hobbies, self-care, and making space in your life will actually help you build a better businessHow preparing now will help you make the most of the biggest selling season of the yearA lot of direct sellers accomplish more in the fall than they do the rest of the year. If you want to make the most of this growth season, now is the time to prepare for it.  RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

In this episode, I explain how to use sign-up specials to attract business builders instead of kitnappers, who should be at the top of your follow-up list when a promotion comes along, and why recruiting should always be something you do all year and not just when there’s a special. In this episode, you'll learn: Why free kits and sign-up specials don't change the recruiting processWho to contact when your company announces a recruiting promotionWhy you should lead with the opportunity, not the specialHow to use the opportunity chat to set expectations and build stronger teamsWhy recruiting business builders starts long before a kit special is announcedHow raising your standards changes the people you attractWhy recruiting should be a year-round activity, not a seasonal oneHow to build a recruiting pipeline so you're ready when the next promotion comes along RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

In this episode, we're breaking down the four elements every successful selling event should include: fun, an experience for the guests, a live segment, and a referral system. Whether you do home parties, workshops, vendor events, or live selling, these principles will help you create stronger customer relationships, generate higher sales, get more bookings,  and increase your recruit leads during and after the event. In this episode, you'll learn: Why fun is a strategyWhy live events consistently outperform prerecorded presentationsHow creating an experience helps customers remember you and refer you to othersWhy every event should include a referral strategyHow to think beyond sales and use each event to build your customer base and recruiting pipelineWhy hosted events are one of the most powerful business-building tools available to direct sellersIf you want to learn how to use parties to meet new customers and get sales, repeat orders, and recruit leads, check out Your Next 20 Customers. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

Are Facebook parties really dead? Not exactly. The problem isn't that virtual events don't work. The problem is that most direct sellers are still using a format that stopped working years ago. In this episode, I introduce the four essential elements that every successful selling event needs, whether it's in person, on Zoom, live on social media, or another format. Then I use those four elements to evaluate the traditional Facebook party and explain why so many consultants are struggling to get results from it. If you've been relying on Facebook parties, text parties, or any event that feels like it's getting harder to get results, this episode will help you understand why and what needs to change. In this episode, you'll learn: The four elements every successful selling event needsWhy parties are not dead if you do them rightWhy traditional Facebook parties are no longer effectiveHow to evaluate any selling event using a simple scoring systemWhy fun and guest experience matter more than most people realizeThe role of live interaction in creating connection and trustWhy every event needs a built-in referral systemHow outdated event formats hurt recruiting, bookings, and customer growthWhy your events should build your business, not just generate salesIf you want your selling events to create new customers, future bookings, repeat business, and recruiting opportunities, this episode will help you see your events through a completely different lens. And if you want to learn how to use parties to meet new customers and get sales, repeat orders, and recruit leads, check out Your Next 20 Customers. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

Everyone says parties are dead, but I disagree. In fact, I think it's time to bring them back. In this episode, I explain why hosted events are still the most effective, efficient, and predictable way to build a direct sales business, and why relying primarily on social media is slowing down your growth. We'll talk about why parties are easier to learn, teach, and replicate, and why they create better customers, stronger recruiting pipelines, and more confident team members than a business built on posting alone. If you've been told that parties are old school or you've never really learned how to do one, this episode will help you see them in a completely different way. In this episode, you'll learn: Why hosted events still outperform social mediaWhy easy doesn't always mean effectiveHow parties accelerate customer acquisition and recruitingWhy guests come to events with a buying mindsetHow hosted events build trust faster than social mediaWhy parties are easier to teachHow hosted events provide instant feedback that improves your businessWhy parties are more predictable than social mediaHow to use parties to launch and train new team membersWhy social media should support your business, but not be your primary customer acquisition strategyIf you're ready to build a business that doesn't depend on the algorithm, this episode will show you why hosted events deserve to be at the center of your customer acquisition system. And if you want to learn how to use parties to meet new customers and get sales, repeat orders, and recruit leads, check out Your Next 20 Customers. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

Most direct sellers think they have a sales problem. In reality, they have a customer acquisition problem. In this episode, I explain why posting more on social media isn't the answer to declining sales, engagement, or team growth. Social media can support your business, but it was never designed to be its primary fuel source. We'll talk about customer lifecycles, why every business needs a steady stream of new customers, and how customer acquisition impacts every area of your business, including retention, recruiting, leadership development, and long-term growth. I also explain why hosted events remain the most effective customer acquisition system in direct sales and why they outperform social media in generating new customers, referrals, bookings, and recruiting leads. In this episode, you'll learn: Why posting more on social media won't solve a sales problemThe real reason sales eventually level offHow customer lifecycles impact every direct sales businessWhy new customers are the fuel that powers growthThe four foundational pillars of a successful businessWhy customer acquisition must come before recruiting and leadershipThe difference between followers and customersWhy social media is an unreliable source of new customersWhat makes hosted events so effectiveHow hosted events create sales, referrals, bookings, and recruiting leadsWhy your customer base is also your recruiting pipelineHow to build a reliable system that consistently brings new people into your businessIf you want more sales, more recruits, more bookings, and more momentum, stop focusing on posting more and start focusing on getting more new customers. Everything else grows from there. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

This conversation challenges one of the most common beliefs in direct sales: that new consultants should start recruiting immediately and that being "just one step ahead" is enough to lead someone else.  I’ve never agreed with this, and in this episode, I explain why and what I’d do if I were in the field. We'll talk about why selling, recruiting, leadership, and training are all separate skills, why they should be learned in a natural progression, and why strong customer acquisition should be the foundation of every team-building strategy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why I don't believe new direct sellers should focus on recruiting immediatelyThe difference between recruiting people and developing business buildersWhy results are not always an indication of skillHow rushing the learning process creates long-term problemsWhy customer acquisition and selling should come before recruitingThe dangers of relying on uplines to do your recruits' businesses for themHow to use the principles of learning to onboard and train new team membersWhy structured onboarding creates stronger, more independent consultantsHow to teach team building without overwhelming new recruitsWhy opportunity events should be part of every leader's systemIf we want more successful direct sellers, we need to stop throwing people into the deep end and start teaching skills in ways that build confidence, competence, and long-term success. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn

Conference season is full of ideas, inspiration, and advice. But not every idea is meant for you. In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most important leadership skills you can develop: discernment. Whether you're attending conference, watching recordings, scrolling social media, or listening to top leaders share their best tips, you need to learn how to evaluate information before you implement it. Just because someone has a title, an award, a large following, or impressive numbers doesn't mean their strategy aligns with your goals. What works for one person might not work for you, and sometimes you're only seeing a small piece of the picture. In this episode, you'll learn: How to evaluate advice before implementing itWhy top results don't always tell the whole storyWhat to look for beyond recruiting, sales, and leadership awardsHow to learn from successful leaders without blindly copying themWhy understanding the ripple effects of a strategy mattersHow to use conference ribbons and casual conversations as research toolsBetter questions to ask leaders and attendees at eventsHow to gather information that helps you build the business you actually wantThe most successful direct sellers don't collect random tips and hope something works. They learn to evaluate ideas, understand the bigger picture, and implement strategies that align with their goals, values, and vision for their business. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorthcott Get your questions answered on the podcast: ask them by filling out this form Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/directsalesworkshops  Learn more about my programs: https://www.kellynorthcott.com/learn