What's Working in Direct Selling with Rob Sperry

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Oct 2026

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What's Working in Direct Selling is a DSN podcast hosted by Rob Sperry, where proven field leaders break down the specific strategies, systems and results driving their success right now. No fluff. No theory. Just what's working today and how you can use it immediately.

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October 26, 2026Episode 1126 min

Tom Chenault on Why the Long Game with Relationships Is Actually the Short Game

What if the fastest way to grow your network marketing business is to stop rushing relationships? Tom Chenault joins Rob Sperry to share why playing the long game can actually be the shortcut to success you need. He breaks down his "rotation of remember" strategy, the power of genuine follow-up and how to use technology to build stronger relationships without losing the personal touch. In This Episode You Will Learn Why investing in relationships can be the fastest path to sustainable growth in direct selling How to organize contacts and create a personalized follow-up schedule Why treating people as human beings instead of prospects creates stronger organizations

October 12, 2026Episode 1035 min

Beth Holden Graves on Why Most Network Marketers Fail to Launch

A new distributor joins your team. What happens next? Beth Holden Graves joins Rob Sperry to explain why so many network marketers struggle to get started and how a clear onboarding system, early action and a strong launch can help new partners build momentum. She also shares how she combines AI, automation and personal connection to make the process easier to duplicate. In This Episode You Will Learn Why a strong launch can make a difference in a new distributor's early success How to help new partners take meaningful action in their first 24–48 hours Beth's step-by-step approach to onboarding and launching new business partners

September 28, 2026Episode 935 min

Brian Carruthers on Why Most Network Marketers Quit Too Soon

Why do so many network marketers leave before they've given themselves enough time to succeed? Brian Carruthers joins Rob Sperry to share what 28 years with one company has taught him about commitment, consistency, recruiting and leading by example. In This Episode You Will Learn Why personal recruiting still matters after you've developed a large organization How a leader's activity sets the standard for the rest of the team How social media can create a misleading picture of what success actually requires

September 14, 2026Episode 829 min

Tina Joy Carroll on Why You Can't Scale What You Don't Build in Person

Tina Joy Carrol built her business online but eventually realized something was missing. She joins Rob Sperry to share why face-to-face connection became essential to strengthening her organization and how leaders can combine social media with in-person events to build deeper relationships, stronger culture and better duplication. In This Episode You Will Learn How face-to-face relationships create deeper connections within a team How Tina combines a strong social media presence with an in-person strategy How to create frameworks that allow other leaders to host successful events

August 31, 2026Episode 728 min

Why Teams Feel Disconnected and the Systems To Fix It | Teresa Coffey

Growth can create distance when systems and communication do not grow with the team. Teresa Coffey joins Rob Sperry to share the onboarding, accountability, storytelling and recognition systems she uses to keep leaders connected and create a culture people want to stay part of. In This Episode You Will Learn Why growing teams often lose the sense of connection they had in the beginning A simple four-part framework for helping people tell their story Why scalable systems have to work beyond the leader who created them

August 17, 2026Episode 630 min

How to Be a Super Connector and Scale Your Business

Relationships can become one of your greatest advantages in business when you learn how to build them well. Jordan Kemper joins Rob Sperry to share practical strategies for becoming a super connector, expanding your influence and developing leaders who can grow without depending on you. In This Episode You Will Learn How becoming a better connector can expand your network and create more business opportunities Why connecting people with solutions beyond your own products or opportunity builds long-term value Why making a real decision about your business can change the confidence you bring to prospects and your team

August 3, 2026Episode 525 min

The Real Reason Your Team Isn't Duplicating

Every leader wants a team that duplicates. Craig White shares the coaching principles, onboarding strategies and leadership habits that help organizations grow through confident, independent leaders. In This Episode You Will Learn Why duplication starts with leadership, not recruiting The coaching habits that help new distributors build confidence faster Why leaders should focus on developing independent thinkers instead of creating dependency

July 20, 2026Episode 435 min

Why Good People Stop Believing

Strong organizations are built on more than systems and strategy. Brittany Beck joins Rob Sperry to share why belief is often the missing ingredient behind growth, retention and lasting leadership. In This Episode, You Will Learn Why belief is the foundation of long-term success in direct selling How leaders unknowingly strengthen or weaken belief every day Practical ways to help new distributors build confidence early

July 2, 2026Episode 334 min

Old School Principles, New School Growth

The profession has changed—but the fundamentals that create lasting success haven't. James Zheng joins Rob Sperry to explore how today's leaders can blend proven relationship building principles with modern marketing strategies to build stronger, more sustainable businesses. How to convert loyal customers into confident business builders When it's time to focus on personal branding and cold market prospecting Why authenticity will become even more valuable in the age of AI

June 22, 2026Episode 239 min

How AI Is Changing Motherhood, Business & Freedom

In this episode of What's Working in Direct Selling, Rob Sperry sits down with Julia Thornhill to discuss how AI is transforming business, motherhood and freedom—and why community remains one of the most valuable assets a leader can build. In This Episode, You Will Learn How AI can help leaders reclaim time without sacrificing connection Practical ways busy parents can leverage AI in daily life and business Why technology should support human connection, not replace it

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