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Gloria & Jennings Waterhouse - LifeVantage

Small town living in the Inland Northwest hasn’t stopped Gloria and Jennings Waterhouse, a fabulous mother-daughter Network Marketing duo, from building a LifeVantage team of 500+ leaders and 3,500+ customers in 7 years. 

 

Gloria Waterhouse has been a respected doctor of psychology for almost 40 years. Her daughter, Jennings Waterhouse, grew up with a classical southern education in Tennessee and was groomed for a life of corporate success. How did they go from thinking, “This isn’t for people like us!” to wholly embracing Network Marketing and personally enrolling 110+ people to join them? During this belief-building call with their good friend Richard Brooke, you’ll get to hear their story, their struggles, the key coaching they got from their upline, and why they say they’ll do this forever! 

 

Kindra Hall - Stories That Stick

What began as a storytelling assignment in 5th grade, grew into a passion for not only telling stories, but a mastery for teaching others the methods and science of storytelling so they can better tell their own. Kindra Hall is President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective, a consulting firm focused on the strategic application of storytelling to today’s communication challenges. Kindra is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers trusted by global brands to deliver presentations and trainings that inspire teams and individuals to better communicate the value of their company, their products, and their individuality through strategic storytelling. She was a National Champion storyteller (yes, they have those), a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Storytelling Network and has her master’s degree in communications where she conducted original research studying the role of storytelling in defining and revealing organizational culture.

Bethany Shipley - Young Living

Girl, you got this! That’s the message Bethany Shipley of Young Living wants other moms to know. She fell in love with Network Marketing three days after she had her first baby. Being a mom and a businesswoman sounded like a dream come true! In five years, she personally sponsored 118 people and built a team of 6,000. 

 

Bethany had always wanted to wake up in the morning from passion, not from an alarm clock. That’s exactly what she’s found by sharing the oils she loves so much. On this incredible call, you’ll hear Bethany’s story and her best advice for women who want to build a business while still being home with their families. 

 

Tara Wilson - LifeVantage

Tara Wilson’s story is really a MOM story. Even though she had a great job working in wholesale mortgage, she got tired of missing out on time with her kids. The last straw was when she got a call from the nanny that her 1-year-old had taken her first steps. That opened her up to saying “yes” when her brother invited her to a meeting. 
 
This incredible LifeVantage leader has since built a team of 80,000 customers and distributors in less than five years. Her passion is to help people become their best selves, learn the skills to become successful entrepreneurs, build the belief that “they can do it” and live their fullest lives by design. Learn how Tara does it! 

 

Simon Chan - MLM Nation

Simon started as a Network Marketer in 2003 and built a million-dollar business with over 200,000 distributors by pioneering Online Duplication. He retired from building in 2013 to be a full-time trainer and founded MLM Nation. He is best known as the host of the MLM Nation Podcast, featuring in-depth interviews with over 500 top income earners. Simon is a loving husband and father who helps Network Marketers as a business coach and speaker.

Wendy Bakke - Yoli

With no college degree and no previous MLM experience, Wendy Bakke’s desire to turn her family’s life around organically grew into a team of over 10,000 (which happens to be more than the population of the town she lives in). 

 

In 2008, fresh off a home foreclosure due to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, as well as the recession taking a toll on her husband’s construction business, Wendy and her family started over when they moved from Louisiana to a small town in Iowa. Fortunately, where you live does not dictate your success in Network Marketing. But it wasn’t a quick start for this Yoli leader. In Wendy’s first year, she only sponsored 2 people and was ready to just give up. So how did she turn things around so significantly? Listen and find out! 

 

Charlene Fike - Shaklee

Charlene Fike is a successful Presidential Master Coordinator who’s been with Shaklee changing lives for nearly 4 decades. While finishing a degree in social work, Charlene met her husband, Doug. Doug understood the power of the products … but it took Charlene to recognize that the business could be their own God-given avenue to freedom. 

 

They started building their Network Marketing business as full-time college students while leading a thriving campus ministry. Their successful business and strong family focus allowed them to “world-school” their kids. Nowadays, Charlene pursues her passion to empower marginalized women in developing nations, while Doug pursues peacemaking initiatives in global conflict zones. Don’t miss Charlene’s inspiring story of how she’s empowering others to live their best lives. 

 

Simon Chan - MLM Nation

Simon doesn’t drive fancy cars or buy expensive toys. Instead … he enjoys the best gift of all: the freedom to spend time with his family and live a purpose-driven life. This purpose is to have a positive impact on as many people as possible and to help anyone who has the passion find success.

Tiffaney Malott - Direct Sales Diva Magazine

Tiffaney Malott is an accidental entrepreneur. After serving her country in the United States Air Force, she graduated from college with a Bachelors Degree in business. She spent the first five years of her career working as a manager in food manufacturing. Basically, she was a jelly maker. Feeling overworked and underpaid, Tiffaney stumbled upon Network Marketing. With no experience in business or sales, she was able to walk away from her job after only six months. Tiffaney Malott became a millionaire in her thirties and helped others all over the world achieve the life of their dreams. Now retired from the MLM profession, after becoming an 8 figure earner, she is a high-performance coach helping others create lasting and lucrative change in business and life. Tiffaney is a published author, philanthropist and highly sought after transformational speaker. Her new passion, publishing Direct Sales Diva magazine. However, her most coveted title is that of mother to her daughter, Codi. Watch as Richard finds out Tiffaney Malott's secrets to crushing it in business.

Jared Maidenberg - Pruvit

Jared Maidenberg is a 7 figure earner in Prüvit who is dedicated to helping as many as he can to achieve their goals both professionally and personally and be better in ALL areas of life. Teaching, empowering, and inspiring others to be, do, have, experience, and give more is what Jared lives for. So, naturally, Network Marketing was the perfect vehicle for him. This is a historic month for Jared as he has officially achieved his Four Year Career in his company. This is an accomplishment 20 years in the making after searching for the right company for him and his family. You know, the classic 20 year overnight success story! He's passionate about people, life, travel, experiences, creating value, and making a difference in the world. Jared's motto and life philosophy are "leave people better than you found them." Watch Richard Bliss Brooke interview Jared Maidenberg live to learn how he did it and how you can too.

Scott Fardulis - Youngevity

Amidst health problems and financial disarray, including a car repossession and home foreclosure, Scott was introduced to a man at a coffee shop offering what money couldn’t buy: hope! After experiencing amazing product results, saying yes to the business opportunity was a no-brainer for Scott. 

 

He and his wife, Juliette, signed up and committed to learning everything they could about the Network Marketing profession and personal development. In four years, they had 300 personal enrollees and today have 200,000 members in 17 countries … and growing! Listen to this inspiring call with Richard Brooke and learn their secrets for building amazing team chemistry and culture, leveraging your time, attracting and influencing people, and so much more!

Ray Higdon - Coach & Trainer

Ray Higdon has known success, and he has known failure. Like a lot of us, he did not recognize Network Marketing as a legitimate wealth-building opportunity until the real estate downturn in 2008 cost him his entire fortune. It was not until then that he embraced Network Marketing and set out to master the principles. Ray helped lead his company to success by creating an extraordinary attitude and work ethic. When Ray’s Network Marketing company was acquired by a much larger one, he took the opportunity to move into generic training and coaching. Hear Ray’s incredible story on this Global Influencer Interview with Richard Bliss Brooke.

James Clear - Global Influencer

James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. His website receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Through his online course, The Habits Academy, James has taught more than 10,000 leaders, managers, coaches, and teachers. The Habits Academy is the premier training platform for individuals and organizations that are interested in building better habits in life and work.

Dr. Corey Gold - Youngevity

At the height of his career as a practicing dentist, Dr. Corey Gold said YES to Network Marketing because he wanted more fulfillment and freedom in his life. Today this Youngevity Diamond Ambassador has a team of more than 20,000 distributors. He is also the creator of ProJoba International’s popular flower pollen drink, Pollen Burst™, which he merged into Youngevity when he became a distributor in 2007. 

 

Dr. Gold is an avid Ironman triathlete, and during this interview with Richard Brooke, you’ll get to hear all about his journey, the biggest lessons he’s learned along the way, and his best advice for how you can go the extra distance in Network Marketing. 

Thomas Tidlund - Zinzino

A founding distributor of Zinzino, Thomas Tidlund is an internationally renowned trainer and coach with 20,000 people on his team. But it wasn’t an easy start for this high-school dropout turned high-school teacher turned network marketer. When Thomas joined his first company, six months went by with no results. So what kept Thomas in the game? How did this super Swede start building with super speed and completely turn things around in 8 months? 

 

As a leading visionary in the Network Marketing community, this is your chance to learn from one of the best, most ethical figures in all of MLM. Thomas will share his surprising #1 tip for prosperity, how to get through the lows, his biggest mistake, and the smartest thing he’s done in his now 15-year MLM career.

Adam Green - 25 to Life

How did Adam Green go from near rock bottom to “retiring” as a personal trainer at age 22? LEADERSHIP! Hear Adam’s incredible story of building a team of 50,000 members in just 5 years. When Richard and Adam get together, there is always a ton of laughter, fun and Aha moments for you to take and infuse into your biz. Don’t miss it!

Frazer Brookes - The Ninja Networker

How would you like to get trained by a ninja? Well, here’s your chance! Check out Richard Brooke's Global Influencer interview with social media master Frazer Brookes, who runs Europe’s #1 community for Network Marketers – The Ninja Networker. Frazer grew up in Network Marketing … even attending his first event in his mother’s belly. At age 5, he was traveling the country with his parents, listening to personal development tapes and watching them build a wildly successful business. Yet self-consciousness and shyness held him back from saying “yes” to the industry. What changed? How did Frazer grow a team of over 300,000 customers using social media … and go on to become one of the most respected global influencers of our time? You’ll have to watch and see!

Roland Oosterhouse - Shaklee

“You’ll never amount to anything.” These words from a high school counselor haunted Roland Oosterhouse for many years. But instead of living out this prophecy, this former factory worker finally took a different path and built a Network Marketing team with Shaklee of more than 25,000 customers in 7 countries. 

 

After 40 plus years, Roland is still building with the same company and loves shining the light on the intangibles MLM can bring, from lifelong friendships to personal development. If you’ve ever felt beaten down by the words of others (including your own internal conversation), or you think this business is not for introverts, it’s time to hear Roland’s inspiring message of YES, YOU CAN. 

Carrie Dickie - LifeVantage

Carrie Dickie went from being broke, uninspired and selling encyclopedias door to door to growing a customer base of 170,000 and a team of 28,000 … in only eight years! By using the nooks and crannies of her life, Carrie built her incredible Network Marketing business while being a mother of two boys. She used her kids as a reason to do it rather than an excuse not to! 

 

On a soul level, Carrie knew that Network Marketing would force her to grow personally and become a leader. She went from being shy and insecure to fearless and an amazing friend to others. This inspiring leader and author of “Network Marketing: The View from Venus” has some great philosophies to share with you and duplicable tips you can use right away to get into action.

100th Network Marketing Hero Interview!

This is Richard Brooke's 100th Network Marketing Hero Interview! To celebrate, he's asked 5 Network Marketing icons, who also happen to be dear friends of his, to join him for a special 100th episode of the Network Marketing Hero Interview. It's a powerhouse lineup for sure: Jordan Adler of SendOutCards; Donna Johnson of Skin Care Company; Tom Chenault of Youngevity; Carolyn Wightman of Shaklee; and Adam Green of Young Living. Combined, these leaders have over 100 years of experience in Network Marketing and have built teams of millions of people all over the world.

Linda Evenden - Juice Plus+

In a little over four years, Linda Evenden reached the top position in Juice Plus+ and today has a global business that spans 25 countries with over 20,000 team members. She loves that she can make an impact in the lives of so many – something that was missing for her when she worked in the corporate world. 

 

Linda’s Network Marketing journey began in 2008 when she and her husband, James, found themselves caught in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. She loved the Network Marketing products her friend introduced her to, but never thought she could do the business having three kids under three-and-a-half years. On this call with Richard Brooke, Linda will talk timing and seasons, servant leadership, and share the most powerful question that finally made her say yes (and that she still asks people today)!  

Kim Fiske - Global Influencer

Kim is the author of "The Monster Under the Bed." In this book Kim shares about what keeps all of us playing small, playing in circles, and chasing our fears instead of our dreams. The profound thing about this book is Kim did not learn to master human psychology in the classroom or from reading books. She learned it from coaching thousands of people … and perhaps her toughest client of all was herself. Her own personal journey of transformation is the bedrock of this book. Her stories will scare you, challenge you, and inspire you. If you take you on and follow her lead, you too can start chasing and catching your dreams. I've had her on my Heroes Podcast before, but this time she's back as a Global influencer!

Michael DiMuccio - Nikken

Michael DiMuccio’s “All Out Massive Action” his first 90 days set in motion a thriving 28-year Network Marketing career. In one month alone, he personally sponsored 26 people! He became Canada’s first top-ranked consultant and earned the award of Consultant of the Year. Today Michael has a team of more than 25,000 active members.

 

The middle child of modest Italian immigrants, Michael never wanted what he considered “an ordinary life.” Although he had a degree in aerospace engineering, he chose instead to sign a recording contract as a musician, hoping it would lead to freedom and abundance. Unfortunately, the record label didn’t survive, and he was forced to start over as an electrician. So how did he become one of the greats of Network Marketing? Find out during this incredible interview with Richard Brooke. 

Donna Weiser Hennes - Skin Care Company

Donna Weiser Hennes has been a Network Marketer with the same company for 28 years and has a team of over 35,000 distributors. During this Network Marketing Hero Call with Richard Brooke, she’ll share how she went from being a firm “no” and skeptic of the industry to building an international business that placed her at #21 in the entire profession. 

 

From the get-go, Donna was a perfect example of “ignorance on fire.” Her friends and family wanted nothing to do with her business, but because her vision was crystal-clear, she jumped into the cold market and became one of the top recruiters within 6 months. If you’re a woman battling negative self-talk, doubts, fears or feelings of unworthiness, you don’t want to miss the inspiring message that Donna has to share with you.  

 

Ray Robbins - Mannatech

Ray Robbins is the co-founder of Mannatech, helping to build their distributor base to over one million people. He's their top sales associate and has over 40 years of sales and marketing experience. His team includes 10,000 active sales leaders and almost 300,000 customers. 
 
From a very young age, Ray knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur and got his first gig at age 6 selling donuts in his neighborhood. In 1979 he joined his first Network Marketing company, and after a positive product experience, said yes to a friend and co-founded Mannatech in 1993, personally enrolling 22 people his first year. This father of 3, grandfather of 7, and lover of all is a former helicopter pilot and highly decorated veteran with tons of wisdom to share. Hear Ray’s unique story and his tips for MLM success. 

Jeff Roberti - Juice Plus+

Jeff Roberti is one of the true legends of Network Marketing. With over 33 years of experience building his Juice Plus+ business, Jeff’s distributorship now spans 24 countries and he’s cemented himself as one of the top networkers in the history of the profession. 

 

Jeff’s commitment to leading by example in Network Marketing is truly admirable, and he has deep wisdom and experience to share with you. Don’t miss his stories and insights on loyalty, personal development, paying it forward, and building on rock vs. sand during this interview with his friend, Richard Brooke. Whether you’re brand new to Network Marketing or a seasoned veteran, you’ll get lots of great takeaways during this powerful belief-building call.   

Danielle Daniel - doTerra

Danielle Daniel is a licensed psychotherapist who built a Network Marketing team of 5,500 in 6 years … all while working on her doctorate in clinical psychology. Find out what she did to personally enroll 50 people in 90 days … without using social media! 

 

Danielle was raised using essential oils and loved using them in her practice, but when her friend introduced her to doTERRA, Danielle kept her first box of oils under her bed for 6 months. Once she finally dragged them out, she was blown away! Yet it took her awhile before she said yes to the business model, as she thought it was an odd, “dead-end” career path. Find out what finally inspired her to join, how she got out of a cycle of self-doubt, and what she did to build her Four Year Career. 

Zach & Eden Slobin - Isagenix

In 2013, Zach and Eden Slobin launched their Isagenix business and have since built a team of more than 35,000. During their first year, they personally sponsored 115 people and were able to get into serious momentum. After four months of doing the business, they said goodbye to their careers in Corporate America, where Eden felt like she was bored, miserable and wasting her potential. 

 

What mistakes did they make early on, what leadership lessons did they learn, how do they work together as a couple, and what did they do to get into such quick momentum? You’ll have to listen to this Network Marketing call and find out! 

Al Bala - Mannatech - Mannatech CEO

Epic Podcast with Mannatech CEO, Al Bala. Listen Now! Think you can’t build your American Dream? Think again! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the great Al Bala on this week’s episode of the Network Marketing Heroes Podcast, hosted by Richard Bliss Brooke. If you’re ready to get your American dream off the ground, Al will show you how!

Megan Baldwin - Young Living

Megan got off to a slow start when she first decided to build her Young Living business, but by her second year, her vision grew and so did her numbers! She personally sponsored 43 people that year and today has 6 strong leadership legs and a team of more than 22,000 members and growing.  What was the big Aha moment that changed everything? 

 

On this call, you’ll get to hear Megan’s incredible story, plus she’ll share her thoughts on seeing the bigger picture vs. setting short-term goals, how to bring consistency into your actions, the ripple effect of waiting too long, and lots more good stuff!

 

Jordan Adler - SendOutCards

Episode Summary:

How do you turn a 25-cent garage sale book… into a global team of over 200,000 distributors?

In this episode of The Authentic Networker Podcast, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with his longtime friend Jordan Adler–best-selling author of Beach Money and one of the top networkers in the world–for a powerful conversation about grit, vision, and what it really takes to win.

Jordan didn’t find overnight success. In fact, he spent a full decade in the “join-quit” cycle before anything clicked. But when it did, he built a team of half a million customers and created the kind of lifestyle most people only dream about.

This conversation is a masterclass in belief, simplicity, and staying power. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this one will shift your energy.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How a 25-cent garage sale book changed Jordan’s life

• What finally broke his 10-year cycle of starting and stopping

• The simple daily pipeline-building habits Jordan still teaches today

• Why focusing on the right things can make success feel effortless

• How to shut off your logical mind and “just do it”–consistently

About the Guest:

Jordan Adler is the author of Beach Money and one of the most respected voices in Network Marketing. He’s built a team of 200,000 distributors and over 500,000 customers across the globe, and he’s known for his laid-back approach to leadership that still delivers world-class results.

Today, Jordan continues to inspire a new generation of leaders to dream big, take action, and make freedom a lifestyle–not just a goal.

Jordan Adler Links:

• Website: beachmoney.com

• Instagram: @beachmoneyjordan

• Facebook: Jordan Adler

Richard’s Mentorship Program:

Want more insights like this? Richard’s Momentum Mentorship is where network marketers go to grow–with heart, with clarity, and with a system that works. If you’re ready to become the leader others are looking for, check it out at momentummentorship.com

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

• Website: richardblissbrooke.com

• Facebook: Richard Bliss Brooke

• Instagram: @richardblissbrooke

• LinkedIn: Richard Bliss Brooke

• YouTube: @RichardBlissBrooke

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Matt Morris - WorldVentures

Matt Morris is the #1 builder at WorldVentures, leading an organization of well over 1,000,000 customers. He is a popular speaker, founder of Success University, and author of the #1 bestseller “The Unemployed Millionaire: Escape the Rat Race, Fire Your Boss and Live Life on YOUR Terms!” 

 

Matt has over 22 years of experience in Network Marketing, but it was not an easy start. In his first company, he only had one person on his team after a few years: HIM! So how did he go from struggling and living in his car to sponsoring 30 people in his FIRST MONTH at WorldVentures? On this call with Richard Brooke, Matt will share his secrets to success, break the myths of duplication, and talk about consistency, building people and more. A must-listen-to for every Network Marketer who wants to get into momentum. 

Whitney Husband - Younique

After 5 years of building her Younique business, Whitney Husband now has a team of 200,000 and growing. No halfway effort for this busy mom of two … she knew she wanted to do this from the very start, and in one year alone, she personally sponsored 357 people! 

 

How did she do it? How did she go from struggle and government assistance to MLM success? Listen to this call with Richard Brooke and Whitney will reveal how she used Facebook to build her team, her struggles before Network Marketing, plus nuggets on leadership, handling the NOs, and how to present the business so people “get it.” If you want to use social media to grow, this is a don’t-miss interview! 

 

Judy O'Higgins - SendOutCards

Judy O’Higgins earned her Master's of Social Work degree and spent 25 years as a counselor, empowering women to a better life. Although she loved it, toward the end, she experienced severe burnout. She wanted to retire, but like many baby boomers, she hadn’t saved enough. So how did she discover Network Marketing – in her sixties – and how did she know it was the right fit? 

 

Don’t miss her story of becoming a leader to a team of 4,000 in four years and being named “Runner Up Distributor of the Year” with SendOutCards. Judy is also the author of 3 books on Network Marketing and a 6-time member of the Advisory Group to her company's CEO. For baby boomers dreaming of freedom, you will definitely want to hear what Judy has to say! 

John Holowaty - Juice Plus+

You don’t have to be an overnight success to become massively successful in Network Marketing. John Holowaty's story proves it. In his first 90 days, he personally sponsored just 3 people, describing himself as “terrible at this!” By year four, that number grew to 50 and then 100 in just five and a half years. Who knew that his slow start would lead to a team with 11 leader legs and more than 15,000 active reps?! 

 

So how did John turn things around to become a mentor for thousands of other entrepreneurs through Juice Plus+?  On this call with Richard Brooke, this former barman, postman and personal trainer will share his journey and his secret for 2,000 new people joining his group every month! 

Alyssa Francis - Young Living

With no college degree and no previous sales experience, Alyssa Francis took her passion for oils and turned it into a thriving organization of more than 90,000 members and growing. She put the power of duplication to work in her business right away. In her first year, she sponsored 30 new members and 33 her second year. Within 18 months, she reached the rank of Diamond and the rank of Royal Crown Diamond 10 months after that. 

 

Alyssa’s journey started in 2012 when a Facebook friend invited her to a home class. She fell in love with the product and signed up simply with the goal of getting free oils. So how did this “oily family mom” go from product fan to building a team of 90,000? Listen and find out! 

 

Dawn Ferrentino - Isagenix

“Don’t ask me to sell this or I’ll block you on Facebook and take you out of my phone.” These were Dawn Ferrentino’s words to a high school friend when she was first introduced to Isagenix. This busy accountant and mom of two active boys only wanted to use the products but was not interested in the business side. But after 3 months of loving the products (and people noticing her results!), and getting interested in the “breadcrumbs” her sponsor would drop, one day it clicked and she started building part time. 

 

Dawn invited over 400 people to her launch. 40 showed up and many people joined that night or within the year. In the first 6 weeks, she hit the first rank in the company, and 90 days later, she hit the next rank. Find out what Dawn did to stay connected with people through the “NOs” and how she enrolled 145 people her first year to become one of Isagenix’s top leaders. 

Andi Duli - Zurvita

Having lost most of his team in October of 2011, Andi Duli was down on his luck. Then, with the help of a workshop that Richard Brooke held in that same year, he launched his business and his MINDSET. Within 90 days he built a new group of 189 people, which has grown to over 15,000 active distributors. Now his team consists of 21,000 actively preferred customers on a current monthly auto-ship and over 10,000 ACTIVE retail. 

Andi believes with all his heart that if success can happen for an immigrant pizza delivery driver, who started out broke with no English and no network, it can happen for anyone. Listen as he shares his incredible story and the greatest lessons he’s learned along the way. 

Valerie Edwards - Skin Care Company

Valerie Edwards is at the rank of Executive National Vice President in her company, having joined in 2002. Prior to Network Marketing, she owned and operated a licensed daycare out of her home. In addition to her own two daughters, she was watching 8 other children, and soon found herself 25 years old and "somedaying" her life away.  

 

After an amazing product experience, Valerie decided to start building what she thought was just a “cute little business.” But she soon discovered it was much more. Within 18 months, she reached the rank of Regional VP! When Valerie had a stroke at just 33 years old in 2010, she was physically unable to work. But because of everything she’d built the 8 years prior, she saw the benefits of time-leverage carry her through. During this call, Valerie will share more of her journey and how she put the power of duplication to work for her.  

Jay Coburn - Isagenix

Jay Coburn, a former journeyman carpenter and master mechanic, has been building his Isagenix business since 2002. He got off to a blistering-fast pace, personally enrolling 30 people in his first 90 days and 174 by year 4. Today he is a member of the Isagenix Legacy Club with a team of more than 85,000 active distributors and 280,000 customers. 

 

Jay was first introduced to Network Marketing at age 22. He fell in love with the people, the personal development, and most of all, himself. But things did not go as planned. Jay persevered through 3 Network Marketing companies closing their doors before he started building his legacy with Isagenix. How and why did he do it? Don’t miss this humor- and wisdom-filled interview as Jay shares his stories with Richard Brooke … and you! 

April Pointer - Young Living

In 2009, April Pointer of Young Living started out like most people in Network Marketing: as a customer using the products. This busy stay-at-home mom, who was also homeschooling her two kids, was not interested in building the business. But in 4 months of teaching classes at the request of friends, she “accidentally” met the 4th rank (out of 10) in the company, and when she hit rank 6, she stopped treating it as a hobby.

 

Enrolling 30–40 people a year for the first four years allowed geometric progression to really take off, and today April Pointer has 1 million members on her team! This has been a huge blessing for April, who was born with a birth defect and has had 4 dozen surgeries in her life. Hear her incredible story of beating the odds and her oily wisdom for building a team!

Lisa DeMayo - Isagenix

Lisa DeMayo spent 14 years juggling a career as a successful pharmaceutical sales representative and coach. But this busy mom was desperate for more time-freedom and less exhaustion. Oddly enough, it was a board game that sparked her vision to build a Network Marketing career. As a student of personal development from the young age of 13, Lisa was able to reach the top of her company at the time in 5 months. (Yes, she will share how she did it!)

 

Today this leadership coach, CEO and top networker has over 200,000 members and was named 2017 Woman of the Year in Isagenix. She’s the author of “The Art of Getting What You Want: How to Cultivate the Happiness, Health and Wealth You Desire.” Don’t miss Lisa’s unique story, her best leadership lessons, and the #1 key she equates to her success in Network Marketing.   

Anna & Yvan Lozano - Usana

Even though they both had successful careers, Anna and Yvan Lozano were not happy or fulfilled climbing the corporate ladder. Always a self-described “side hustler,” Anna started meeting female entrepreneurs around Toronto, Canada, in 2010. Fascinated by the energy of one in particular, she immediately said “yes” upon being introduced to USANA. Even though she was petrified of what people would think, Anna got right to work and personally enrolled 4 people in her first 8 weeks. It wasn’t long before Yvan joined her and they started building their team, together. 

 

A pivotal time in their build was year three, when they doubled their personal enrollments up to 60! Listen to this call and find out what the Lozanos did to kick their recruiting into high-gear, the best mentorship lessons they learned, and what they say is the secret to MLM success. 

 

Shauna Ekstrom & Scott Peterson - Isagenix

“Leapfrog” your way to success. As a former hairdresser, Shauna Ekstrom had been prospected a million times and began to think of networkers as “weird.” But when a good friend approached her with an opportunity, she trusted her enough to just take a look … and soon, began to build her Isagenix business.  

 

Momentum really took off when she met and fell in love with Dr. Scott Peterson, who considered himself a “glorified laborer” who was tied down to his dental practice. When they combined forces, they personally sponsored 179 people in a two-year timespan and have built a team into the thousands. On this Network Marketing call with Richard Brooke, don’t miss what this power couple has to say about the distinction between those who make it and those who don’t, finding the people who are hungry for personal development, and how to get into quick momentum. 

Sue Brenchley - ASEA

 

Episode Summary:

How do you go from graveyard shifts and crushing medical debt… to leading a team of 65,000 and living your purpose?

In this episode of The Authentic Networker Podcast, Richard Bliss Brooke talks with Sue Brenchley–a Triple Diamond Executive with ASEA and a 25-year network marketing veteran–about the wild, winding road that led her to success.

Sue’s story is one of resilience. In her early thirties, she was drowning in debt from fertility treatments, caring for a newborn with birth defects, and recovering from a life-changing hysterectomy. She was working nights, barely staying afloat. Then, in the middle of a snowstorm, she said yes to a 90-minute drive that changed everything.

Now, with more than a decade of leadership at ASEA, Sue is helping thousands rewrite their stories just like she did.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The snowy drive that led Sue into Network Marketing

• How she turned exhaustion into energy and purpose

• What “the looking zone” is–and why it matters for recruiting

• The relationship-building approach that helped her grow a massive team

• The one key Sue credits for her sustained success

About the Guest:

Sue Brenchley is a Triple Diamond Executive with ASEA and a powerhouse mentor with more than 65,000 active distributors on her team. She’s spent over 25 years in Network Marketing, combining fierce resilience with heart-centered leadership.

Sue is known for helping people find their purpose, rebuild belief, and create lives they never thought possible.

Sue Brenchley Links:

• Instagram: @suebrenchley1

Richard’s Mentorship Program:

If Sue’s story inspired you, imagine what you could unlock inside Momentum Mentorship. Richard’s mentorship program is designed to help you grow with integrity, lead with vision, and build a business you’re proud of. Learn more at momentummentorship.com

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

• Website: richardblissbrooke.com

• Facebook: Richard Bliss Brooke

• Instagram: @richardblissbrooke

• LinkedIn: Richard Bliss Brooke

• YouTube: @RichardBlissBrooke

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Kierston Kirschbaum - doTerra

What do you do when you’re suddenly broke, homeless, and borrowing money just to buy milk?

In this episode of The Authentic Networker Podcast, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with Kierston Kirschbaum–doTERRA leader, speaker, and purpose-driven powerhouse–for a raw, inspiring look at what it really means to rebuild your life from rock bottom.

In one day, Kierston’s world collapsed. Her husband’s company of 10 years shut down overnight, leaving them without income, without a home, and without a plan. What followed was five years of relentless growth, vision, and service–culminating in a team of 45,000 active reps and over 60,000 customers.

This conversation will shift your perspective on struggle, purpose, and what’s possible when you lead from your PURE POWER.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Kierston went from survival mode to building a global doTERRA team

• The pivotal advice she received from her upline (and actually followed)

• How to create a personal development practice that actually sticks

• What PURE POWER means–and how to find your path to it

• How purpose can turn pain into progress

About the Guest:

Kierston Kirschbaum is a top leader with doTERRA, a speaker, coach, and passionate advocate for living a purpose-driven life. Her journey from homelessness to high performance is a powerful example of resilience, belief, and heart-centered leadership.

She now empowers others to find their voice, live their values, and step into their personal power.

Kierston Kirschbaum Links:

• Website: powermomempire.com

• Instagram: @kierston.co

• Facebook: Kierston Kirschbaum

Richard’s Mentorship Program:

Want more stories of authentic leadership and breakthrough growth? Richard’s Momentum Mentorship helps network marketers build the mindset, systems, and self-belief needed to lead teams with vision and integrity. Learn more at momentummentorship.com

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

• Website: richardblissbrooke.com

• Facebook: Richard Bliss Brooke

• Instagram: @richardblissbrooke

• LinkedIn: Richard Bliss Brooke

• YouTube: @RichardBlissBrooke

Loved This Episode?

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Laurenda Eddy - Younique

Before Network Marketing, Laurenda Eddy was an armored guard, moving money in and out of banks for four years. She worked 14 hours a day, 6 days a week. After receiving a message on Facebook from a total stranger, Laurenda decided to check out Younique’s products. She quickly fell in love with them and started working the business. 

 

But Laurenda made some major mistakes early on. She was getting zero responses and was close to quitting. What mistakes were they? And more importantly, what shifts did she make to start actually getting people to respond, to the point where she’s enrolling 10–15 people a month? Millennials who use social media, you do not want to miss Laurenda’s call with Richard Brooke. 

Esther Spina - Ambit Energy

“Are you kidding me? Those things are pyramid schemes!” That was Esther Spina’s initial response when her 25-year-old son joined a Network Marketing company. But once Ether finally agreed to “just take a look,” she was BLOWN AWAY. It was so different than working in the dog-eat-dog world of outside sales like she had been. After saying YES, she went on to build a team of more than 60,000 customers and 20,000 consultants. 

 

During her interview with Richard Brooke, you’ll get to hear from this author of “The Ambitious Woman: What it Takes and Why You Want to Be One” on how she built her team, tips for working your list and never running out of products, the power of 4 little words, digging past the NOs, and much more! 

 

Jenifer Furness - Yoli

When Jenifer Furness, an overworked occupational therapist, became intrigued about Network Marketing through a random Facebook post, she soon found a stranger at her house, sharing her story and showing her “cheesy videos.” But Jenifer wasn’t even watching the videos. She was just watching the woman sitting on her living room floor, smiling and HAPPY! Jenifer kept thinking, "Why am I not happy? Why is she so happy?”
This made her say yes to the business. 

 

Jenifer hit the rank of diamond in 6 months and built a team of nearly 2,500 in 4 years. How did she do it? On this call with Richard Brooke, Jenifer will share how to bring “happy” into your storytelling, how to take control of your calendar, how to help people catch a vision of hope, and tons of other great nuggets.

Mark Januszewski - Global Influencer

This Hero Maker went from bankrupt to beach front through Network Marketing. He is now passionate about training others to be heart driven, successful leaders.