EP 314: Dating 101 - Part three, second base (how to turn a lead into a sale)

What does dating have to do with Social Media? Everything. In this episode of The Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, we explore Part 3 of the Dating 101 analogy behind building long-term, sustainable relationships with our ideal customer and how to move people from simply engaging with your conte…

EP 313: Dating 101 - Part two, how to date (what content to use)

Building a business on Social Media is a lot like dating - you can’t force connection, copy someone else’s personality, or expect commitment without building trust first. Today on the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, I’m breaking down a simple content formula built around the 3 key components o…

EP 312: Dating 101 - Part one, where to date (pages, profiles or groups)

Imagine going on a first date and someone immediately asked, “Will you marry me?” Sounds ridiculous, right? Yet so many businesses approach Social Media the same way.. jumping straight to the sale before building any real connection. In today’s power episode on the Direct Selling Accelerator Podc…

EP 311: What’s Changed + What Still Matters in Network Marketing - with Garrett McGrath 

In a time where trust is low and connection matters more than ever, the leaders who are winning are the ones having real conversations - choosing collaboration over competition, and remembering one simple truth: people buy from those they like, know, and trust. This week on the Direct Selling Acce…

EP 310: Why most people don’t ‘Show Up’

If you’re like me, you’re self-taught - and you might think your struggle with Social Media comes down to time, tools, or not knowing enough. But the truth is, it’s not any of those things! It’s confidence. In this episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, we unpack what’s really holding…

EP 309: I Almost Didn’t Write This Book… Here’s Why I Did

Can you believe a lack of Self-Belief almost stopped me.. that’s right, my book ‘Show Up Anyway’ wouldn’t exist if I hadn’t learnt the lessons I’m about to share with you. Whilst running my business, juggling a full schedule, and spending time with my kids - I gave myself a deadline, 30 days to co…

EP 308: Rebuilding Trust in Network Marketing — With Gordon Hester

What if the future of network marketing doesn’t depend on better strategies, but on rebuilding trust? In this episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, Sam sits down with Gordon Hester, a Direct Selling transformation expert and founder of Shapetech Solutions, to explore how the industry …

EP 307: Not Getting Social Media Results in 2026? Here’s Why

In this episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, Sam breaks down the core activities that actually drive growth in 2026, and why so many people are overcomplicating the process. Social media is often treated like a performance game, focused on views, reach, and numbers. But at its core, …

EP 306: From Viral to Vital: What Actually Works on Social Now - A Conversation with Scott Kramer

What if the biggest challenge on Social Media today isn’t creating content - but building trust? In this episode of The Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, Sam explores how social media is shifting from chasing viral moments to creating meaningful, trust-driven connections with your audience. As A…

EP 305: 3 Social Media Activities You NEED to Prioritise in 2026

What if the biggest mistake in your social media strategy isn’t what you’re posting, but what you’re not doing? In this solo episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, Sam breaks down the three social media activities every Direct Seller should be prioritising in 2026. While many people fo…