Why Direct Sales Is the Best Training Ground for Your Next Chapter
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 has stretched and grown you more than you think.The transferable skills you’re not giving yourself credit for
→ Marketing, sales, leadership, resilience, conflict resolution, customer service, and more. Yes, you’ve done it all.You already have the audience—now let’s create the offer
→ Rachel explains how your list, your connections, and your content experience set you up for a successful digital product.The lie of “I need more credentials”
→ Why you don’t need another course or certificate to start building something of your own.A personal story of rediscovering worth after believing she had “nothing marketable”
→ Rachel shares her own identity crisis and how it revealed just how prepared she already was.Freebie Alert:
Want help figuring out what kind of digital product to create? DM 75 to @rachelaperry on Instagram or email rachel@rachelaperry.com and grab the Digital Product Idea Vault—75 plug-and-play product ideas to help you take the first step.Closing Reminder:
Your direct sales company isn’t your end game—it’s your training ground. The tools, skills, and audience you’ve built are proof you’re ready for more. You don’t need permission. You just need to start.Hang out with me more!
Send me the message PODCAST over on Instagram at @rachelaperry and I’ll send you my "Parties-Optional Profit Plan!"
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www.rachelaperry.com
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.
- No. of episodes: 331
- Latest episode: 2025-07-15
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