The Authentic Networker Podcast: Hosted By Richard Bliss Brooke

Donna Weiser Hennes, So You Said Yes

On this episode of The Authentic Networker, I have the pleasure of interviewing Donna Weiser Hennes who recently published her new book "So You Said Yes".

Spencer Reese- Foremost Legal Authority on Direct Selling Law

 Spencer Reese graduated from Colorado College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration in 1982 and the Washington University School of Law in 1986. He began his legal career practicing environmental law and commercial litigation in Boise, Idaho. In 1992, Spencer joined the legal department of the direct selling company Melaleuca in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Four years later, Spencer reentered private practice and has exclusively focused on representing direct-selling businesses worldwide. Over the past 30 years, Spencer and his partners have advised over 2,500 direct-selling businesses ranging from startup entrepreneurs to leading direct sellers worldwide.

Spencer is a member of the Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Missouri Bars. He is universally recognized as the foremost legal authority on direct selling law in the United States. He's the industry's most sought-after speaker on direct selling Legal topics, is an author of numerous direct selling law articles, and is a contributing author to Angela Moore's Industry-Acclaimed book, Building a Successful Network Marketing Business.

Spencer has also represented numerous direct sellers and regulatory actions brought by state attorneys generals and the Federal Trade Commission.

Brian Biro- America’s Number One Breakthrough Speaker

Brian Biro is America's number one breakthrough speaker. He's one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of leadership, possibility thinking, thriving on change and team building. He's delivered more than 1800 presentations around the world in the past 30 years. His clients include such diverse organizations as Lockheed Martin, the US Army, the Naval Information Welfare Center, Price Waterhouse Cooper, the University of Notre Dame, U C L A, the Northern Carolina Association for the Advancement of Teaching Senators and representatives from 13 Western states, Deloitte,  Goodyear, the Virginia School superintendents, Kaiser Permanente, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, IHop, Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, McDonald's, Dairy Queen, Allstate Insurance, Good Samaritan Hospital, REMAX, Shaklee, the American Dental Association, and hundreds more. A major client offered the best introduction about Brian's impact when he said Brian Biro has the energy of a 10-year-old, the enthusiasm of a 20-year-old, and the wisdom of a 75-year-old, the former vice president of Major Transportation Corporation in the Pacific Northwest.

He helped lead a major turnaround that resulted in the company quadrupling in revenues, becoming solidly profitable, and being named the leader in the air freight industry for customer service and convenience by distribution magazine. Brian is the author of 15 books, including Bestseller Beyond Success, which reached number 16 on Amazon, 100 from over 2 million titles. Brian was rated number one among over 40 speakers at four consecutive magazine international business conferences. He graduated with honors from Stanford and served as the president of the U C L A Graduate School of Management Student Association while earning his M B A from U C L A. He's appeared on Good Morning America and CNN. He has been a guest on more than 300 radio programs, as well as dozens of podcasts throughout the country. He's been a featured speaker at the Disney Institute in Orlando. Brian was named one of U C L A Graduate School of Management's 100 most inspirational graduates in the 75-year history of the school. Most recently, Brian was also honored as one of the top 10 interactive speakers in North America and one of the top 60 motivational speakers in the world.

Jesse McKinney CEO and Co-Founder of Red Aspen

Jesse McKinny is a force of nature and a rapidly rising star in the Social Selling space.   Jesse was born into greatness and a destiny in Direct Selling.  Her father Spencer Reece is perhaps the most prominent legal counsel in this 40 billion dollar profession and her mother, recently retired was the CEO of a Billion dollar health care company.   Mom was awarded as one of the “50 most recognized medical professionals” in the United States.

 

After a prestigious stint at the University of Denver’s business school Jesse was awarded her Master’s in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University.  ( Go Zags!).   While raising her two young boys and building a family with her husband Trevor, she learned first-hand how billion-dollar Direct Selling companies where built where Culture is King as an executive with Scentsy…the bemouth success story based in her home town of Boise. 

 

While dealing with a life-threatening pregnancy with her second son, Jesse caught the vision of what she needed to do with her life….a much bigger life that lay in front of her.  With her sister Genie Reece and best friend Amanda Moore this triad of creativity and courage cooked up the idea for Red Aspen…an iconic tree representing community with its shared root structure.  They started with their mission…even before they knew what they were going to sell or how.   “ “ To Inspire Women to Stand Up, Stand Out and Stand Together by Uniting Passion with Purpose”.   To this day they start every meeting, every event online and live with this declaration.  Every staff member and every Brand Ambassador knows it by heart.  It is the DNA of their business.

 

Such visionary leadership led the trio to launch into high-quality stick-on lashes and press on nails and a social selling platform that focused on fun, creativity and courage.   From the very first Brand Ambassador, Amanda Moore’s sister to the tens of thousands that found their way to the company after her, Red Aspen women love the mission, love the products and love what the income option can do for their families.

 

As CEO Jesse has led the company to double digit annual growth and industry wide recognition. . In 2019, she was named one of Idaho's Accomplished Under 40 and in 2021 she was named as an Idaho CEO of Influence.   Red Aspen was ranked number 6 in the country for the Direct Selling University’s 2022 Industry awards. 

 

Jesse, Trevor, Spencer and Jack live and work in Boise, Idaho

 

Join me as I sit down with Jesse and talk about her story.   You are going to love it!

Gary Montalvo and Dawn Speaks Mindset Magic

Gary Montalvo and Dawn Speaks are a dynamic business duo at a company called LimeLife by Alcone. Gary is the Chief Growth Officer and Dawn is the Regional Director. They first came on my radar when I was at a Direct Selling University presentation. The MC was talking about how their messaging is so powerful that it’s spreading like wildfire across the industry. So of course, I had to bring them on my show so you could hear their stories for yourself! 

One of the big things they focus on is mindset. So many people have a scarcity mindset about direct sales, with thoughts like, “I’m not one of ‘those’ people” or “I can’t handle rejection.” Gary and Dawn break down those barriers, believing if you give someone the right mindset, they’ll shoot like a rocket.

During this talk, you’ll also gain insight on how to OWN that you’re a network marketer, to lead with what you’re afraid of, and above all else, get your butt to work! Gary and Dawn have embraced the opportunity side of network marketing, and after listening to this, you may just do the same.

Tom Chenault – Co-Founder of Contact Mapping

The great Tom Chenault has a massive network of over 1 million people. This superconnector is the CSO and co-founder of Contact Mapping, one of the best CRM apps, inspired by his secret to success, which you’ll get to hear all about today. 

Tom’s a keynote speaker, co-host of the Legacy Leadership show alongside his son Adrian, and a global force in the world of business and sobriety. His openness about his journey to recovery has served as a beacon of hope for countless others.

From the power of the “Coffee Shop” interview to the art of staying connected to the days when the “great” Tom Chenault was more like a first-class jerk, join me for some laughs, epic stories, and wisdom from one of my favorite people to chat with.  

Dan McCormick The Greatest Salesman

Dan McCormick is an accomplished entrepreneur, network marketer, and host of the popular podcast "The Greatest Salesman." With an unwavering commitment to helping others and a genuine passion for personal development, Dan has created an inspiring legacy for his family and impacted the lives of countless individuals around the world.

 

Born and raised in Kirkland, Washington, Dan's early years were marked by struggles with low self-esteem and academic challenges. Despite these setbacks, he never lost sight of his true potential. After a brief stint at Washington State University, Dan discovered his calling in network marketing and embarked on a remarkable journey of personal and professional growth.

 

Dropping out of college proved to be a pivotal moment for Dan. He embraced the principles of authenticity and sincerity, dedicating himself to serving others and making a positive impact. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement led him to devour the book "The Greatest Secret in the World" and immerse himself in the "Millionaire Training" cassette tapes he received early in his career.

 

Through hard work, determination, and an unwavering belief in the power of network marketing, Dan achieved extraordinary success at an early age. Surpassing the million-dollar milestone by the age of 22, he discovered that network marketing offered him opportunities and rewards that traditional education couldn't provide.

 

Now, with over three decades of experience in the industry, Dan remains an influential leader. His unwavering commitment to consistency and his relentless pursuit of personal and professional growth have made him a respected mentor and role model for aspiring entrepreneurs.

 

Beyond his achievements in network marketing, Dan cherishes his role as a devoted husband and proud father of 8 and grandfather of 4. He and his wife have created a loving and supportive environment for their family, raising them to embrace their own passions and pursue their dreams.

 

In addition to his family commitments, Dan dedicates time to philanthropy and making a difference in the lives of others. He has traveled the world, connecting with people from all walks of life and making significant contributions to those in need.

 

With his podcast, "The Greatest Salesman," Dan continues to inspire and empower individuals seeking personal and professional growth.

 

Dan's greatest joy lies in helping others transform their lives and achieve lasting success. He believes in the power of residual income to create generational wealth and change the trajectory of families for years to come. With a warm heart and an unwavering commitment to his mission, Dan eagerly looks forward to sharing his journey with others and continuing to make a positive impact on the world.

 

 

Rudy Revak – Industry Icon & DSN Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Rudy Revak was born in a refugee camp in southern Germany and lived there until age five. Upon immigrating to America, he and his family raised chickens – 26,000 little cluckers! – on a farm in the middle of New Jersey.

 Farm work taught Rudy the value of hard work and persistence. Ironically, it was the farm that his dad used as collateral to secure a bank loan so Rudy could get started in his first network marketing company. What was it the person on the other end of a random cold call said that inspired Rudy to drive 60 miles to “take a look”?

 Find out during this interview with a 50-year industry icon, who’s founded three network marketing companies, expanded markets internationally, and been awarded a DSN Lifetime Achievement Award to boot! This mentor has no plans to retire because this is what he lives for: helping people like YOU reach their dreams.

Makana- Musician, singer, and songwriter

Today on The Authentic Networker Podcast am talking with Makana.

Makana is a Hawaiian musician, singer, and songwriter known for his innovative style and virtuosic guitar playing. He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and began playing guitar at the age of seven. As a teenager, he was mentored by slack-key guitar masters such as Sonny Chillingworth and Bobby Moderow Jr.

Makana's music blends Hawaiian slack-key guitar with elements of folk, rock, blues, and jazz, creating a unique sound that has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. He has released several albums, including "Ki Ho'alu Christmastime," "Koi Au," and "Venus and the Sky Turns to Clay: The Instrumental World of Makana."

In addition to his solo work, Makana has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Sting, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and Willie K. He has also performed at prestigious events such as a White House Dinner and TEDx Maui, where his performance went viral and helped to raise awareness about the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.

Beyond his music, Makana is an advocate for social and environmental justice. He has worked with organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation and the Sierra Club to raise awareness about climate change and ocean conservation. He is also an advocate for Hawaiian culture and has used his music to promote the preservation of the Hawaiian language, arts, and traditions.

Currently, he is working with Facebook and Instagram to create music for people to sync to their own videos uploaded to those platforms. He has produced over 150 songs as part of their Creator Studio Sound Collection. His main focus is the completion of an original musical he began composing nearly 15 years ago!

Dr. Joseph I. Castro – Chancellor of the California State University System

Dr. Joseph I. Castro is the first Californian and first person of color to serve as the chancellor of the California State University (CSU), our nation's largest, most ethnically and economically diverse four-year university. 

 

The grandson of immigrants from Mexico and the son of a single mother, he was also the first in his family to graduate from a university, eventually earning a Ph.D. in higher education policy and leadership from Stanford University. ​As a renowned and gifted scholar in the fields of leadership and public policy, Dr. Castro has mentored hundreds of other scholars and practitioners. 

Bennie Johnson: CEO American Marketing Association

Today on The Richard Brooke Podcast, Bennie Johnson joins us for a special podcast to talk about his Journey in Marketing

Bennie Johnson is the new CEO of American Marketing Association.. A Yale and Columbia grad, Bennie most recently headed up and transformed the 100-year-old American Institute of Graphic Artists into a contemporary professional society.   

Kindra Hall: The Power of Storytelling

Long before it became a business buzzword, Kindra Hall was making storytelling work for her in a big way … and lucky for all of us, began to teach it to others. 

 

She’s a keynote speaker, former Chief Storytelling Officer at Success Magazine, and best-selling author of “Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business” ... a book that debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List and Forbes said it “may be the most valuable business book you read.”

Les Brown – World's Top Motivational Speaker

As one of the world’s most beloved motivational speakers, Les Brown is known for his unique charisma, warmth and humor, captivating audiences of up to 80,000 across the globe. 

 

If he had believed the labels he was given in grade school – “the dumb twin” and “intellectually disabled,” his life would look much different today. Fortunately, Les tapped into the powers of determination, persistence and belief to unleash a course of amazing achievements in his life, including Chicago-area Emmy® award winner, TV host and multi-term state representative in Ohio.

Dr. Shefali - Clinical Psychologist & Author of "A Radical Awakening"

When Dr. Shefali, a renowned clinical psychologist, was 44 years old, she faced a pivotal choice, as most women do in mid-life: She could either continue being inauthentic to herself and encaged in fear OR she could step into a new dimension of being fully, consciously, her true self. That was the start of her radical awakening.

 

Today this expert in family dynamics is known for teaching other women how to transcend their fears and illusions, break free from societal expectations, and rediscover the person they were always meant to be: fully present, conscious, and fulfilled. 

Terry Jones – Digital Disruptor & Founder of Travelocity

Best known for founding Travelocity.com and serving as founding Chairman of Kayak.com (later sold to Priceline for $1.8 billion), Terry Jones is one of the leading innovators and digital disruptors of our time. 

 

Terry began his career as a travel agent and spent 24 years at American Airlines in marketing and information technology, capping his career as Chief Information Officer of its SABRE division. While at SABRE, he led a team of six, working on a project
that became Travelocity.com. He served as its CEO for seven years, transforming it into a public company with $3 billion in travel sales. 

Sunil Godse – Intuition Expert

After making a series of bad decisions, one that led to devastating consequences, Sunil Godse spent thousands of hours on research and interviews to find out WHY we waste time making bad decisions. 

 

What he found is that we ignore our intuition, a subconscious phenomenon we’re all born with. He then developed a seven-step process on how to sharpen our intuition so we can make the right decision in any given moment. Using this process, Sunil grew several entrepreneurial ventures to over $20 million before shifting his focus to teaching others.  

Bob Proctor – You Were Born Rich

You’d never guess that world-renowned speaker and Law of Attraction expert Bob Proctor used to struggle with low self-esteem and poor ambition. He was a kid who wouldn’t listen to anyone, and he eventually dropped out of high school. He began a series of factory jobs and later joined the Navy. 

 

At age 26, Bob was working in a fire department in Toronto when a man handed him the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. That was a defining moment for Bob. Within a short period of time, his income skyrocketed ... and all within a year – and he did it cleaning offices and washing floors. But still, something was missing …

Chris Spurvey - Selling Entrepreneurship

Chris Spurvey consciously chose entrepreneurship as a way to create a better life for his family. Yet there was one giant hurdle blocking his path to success: the negative way people view sales.

 

He knew this was a problem, not just for his own business, but for the businesses of virtually every other entrepreneur. (Can you relate??) So he found a way to sell that felt right and went on to focus on helping other “non-sales sellers” grow their revenues –consistently and without all the stress!

The Consistency Chain Duo

Jim Packard is the rare 20% who's excelled his entire life through consistent action, from being the top producing paper boy as a kid, “Distributor of the Year” for two Network Marketing companies, and married for over four decades. 

 

And then there’s George Campbell – the type of person who would drive Jim crazy. Even though he was a successful Hall of Fame professional speaker, he was the classic 80% underachiever: lots of natural ability undermined by procrastination and a lack of consistency. Don’t miss their story of how they formed The Consistency Chain and how they’re empowering thousands of teams to unleash this force in their businesses. 

Don Hobbs – Industry Influencer

Named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate” by Realtor® Magazine, Don Hobbs has served as an industry coach, trainer and business consultant for more than three decades, and has spoken to more than 1 million realtors. 

 

Don began his seminar career at the age of 18 when he went to work for Jim Rohn, one of the true pioneers of the global personal development movement. Setting records, he became President of Jim Rohn Productions at the age of 25. 

Les Brown – It’s Possible!

Les Brown was introduced to personal development and positive thinking at age 10 when he worked part time cleaning the office of a man named Mr. Sidarsky, who listened to the likes of Norman Vincent Peale, Earl Nightingale, and Ernest Holmes. Les loved to eavesdrop on the messages of hope and abundance.

 

In spite of being labeled “the dumb twin” and “intellectually disabled” in grade school, Les used the consistent messages of “innate greatness in all of us” to become one of the most beloved motivational speakers of all time.

Ken McElroy - Real Estate Investing Guru

Money tends to produce more money—when invested right. These are the words of the great Ken McElroy, who’s like the guru of real estate investing. He has over 1 billion dollars in real estate investments and is the real estate advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of The Rich Dad Company. He is also co-founder and principal of MC Companies, a full-service real estate investment and property management company. 

 

Ken is the author of several bestselling books, including “The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing,” “The ABC’s of Property Management,” and “The Sleeping Giant,” where he shares his real-life examples and ideology of how to be successful in business and in life. He’s been featured on Cheddar, Fox and Friends, Forbes, ESPN and many others. You’ll love Ken’s unique perspective and the wisdom he has to share with you. 

Dr. K Sow - Shaklee

Dr. K Sow was Shaklee’s FIRST Presidential Master Coordinator in Malaysia – that’s the company’s highest rank. And in 32 years, he’s built a team with more Masters and Presidential Masters than there are in ALL of North America. 

This is a man with incredible vision and determination. When Taiwan was new to the market, he knew no one. He did not even speak the language. But Dr. K Sow built a huge team anyway … and can now do entire presentations in Mandarin. (That should take “this is too hard” off the table for all of us.)

James Lawrence - The Iron Cowboy

After breaking several Guinness World Records, James Lawrence wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. He knew there was more. Repeatedly mocked for choosing a goal so big, Lawrence takes on the challenge of doing 50 Ironman races, in 50 consecutive days, through all 50 states. His journey will make you laugh, cry, and possibly squirm in your seats in disbelief.

James shares with you the ups, the downs, and the life lessons learned along the way. His story resonates with all, young and old. You won’t want to miss this tale of adventure as they "Redefine Impossible."

Mitzi Perdue - How to be UP in Down Times

Mitzi Perdue is a science and health writer. She holds a bachelor's degree with honors from Harvard University and a Masters of Public Administration degree from George Washington University.  

 

She is a past president of the 35,000-member American Agri-Women's coalition. She’s also a former syndicated columnist for Scripps Howard. In the 1990s, she was the most widely-syndicated environmental columnist in the country.

Mark Schulman - Rockstar Drummer

Mark Schulman has enjoyed an unprecedented career over the last 30 years as a first-call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists. He has been voted "Top 3 Pop-Rock Drummers" in the 2014 and 2019 Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll and was the featured cover artist in the May 2019 issue. Mark has done four record-breaking world tours with P!NK. Mark has also played with Cher since 1999 including her two biggest tours. 

Mark’s resume reads like a “who’s who” of international Rock n’ Roll royalty including acts such as Billy Idol, Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce’, and so many other world–class artists. He has drummed with Velvet Revolver at Ozzfest and for a crowd of 225,000 at Glastonbury Festival with Simple Minds. Mark has appeared on nearly every American, European, and Australian variety show including The Grammys, David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brian, Jon Stewart, American Idol, Paul O’ Grady, X-Factor, Wetten Das, The Arias, and more. 

Crystal & Mark Victor Hansen - Ask!

Mark Victor Hansen is probably best known as the co-author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, with over 500 million books sold. He is also a prolific writer with 307 books authored or co-authored, including The Aladdin Factor, The Power of Focus, The Richest Kids in America, The Miracles in You, You Have a Book in You, and the One Minute Millionaire series. Mark also worked his way into a worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker and entrepreneurial marketing maven. He is a charismatic speaker having spoken to 7,000 audiences in 78 countries. Crystal Dwyer Hansen is a business strategist and successful entrepreneur, speaker, and author in the US and China. Crystal, also known as the “celebrity coach,” is a certified life coach and wellness/nutrition expert, whose personal coaching, speaking, CD and video programs, books, and articles have helped people all over the world. Crystal is a Member of the International Coaching Federation and the founder of Crystal Vision Life, Ltd, (crystalvisionlife.com) and Skinny LifeÒ, a wellness company (skinnylife.com). Crystal is also the author of Skinny Life: The Real Secret to Being Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit. This power couple co-authored their new book, Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. Ask! will help you access your hidden dreams and reveal them to be recognized and fulfilled in miraculous ways. They're both passionate about the health of our planet and the need to create comprehensively sustainable energy and water solutions. Together they are owners of Natural Power Concepts, a Hawaii based company focused on cleaning up the planet through natural energy devices. They live happily in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Watch one power couple interview another as Richard and Kimmy Brooke interview Crystal and Mark Victor Hansen.

Mike Robbins - Former Professional Baseball Player

Mike Robbins is the author of five books, which have been translated into fifteen different languages. Prior to his current career, Mike was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school. He turned the Yankees down and instead chose to play baseball at Stanford University, where he pitched in the College World Series. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals out of Stanford and played three seasons of professional baseball in the Royals organization before arm injuries ended his playing career while still in the minor leagues. After his athletic career was cut short, Mike worked in sales and business development for two Internet start-ups. When the dot-com bubble burst in 2000, it allowed him to follow a deeper passion – empowering and inspiring people – and opened the door for him to start working full time as a speaker, author, and coach. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike delivers keynotes and seminars (both in-person and virtually) that empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. Through his speeches, seminars, consulting, and writing, Mike teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective. His clients include: Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Schwab, LinkedIn, Deloitte, the U.S. Department of Labor, Gap, Harvard University, Coca-Cola, Chevron, eBay, Kaiser, Airbnb, UC Berkeley, the NBA, Genentech, Adobe, the Oakland A's, and many others. Mike has been featured on NPR, ABC News, the Oprah radio network, and in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, the New York Times, the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, and many others. He's a regular contributor to Forbes and the creator and host of the popular podcast, We're All In This Together. Tune in to hear Richard Brooke's inspiring interview with Mike Robbins.

Dewitt Jones - National Geographic Photographer

Dewitt Jones is one of America’s top professional photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the globe has earned him the reputation as a world-class photojournalist. As a motion picture director, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards before he was thirty. Speaking to audiences across the country, Dewitt is recognized as a renowned lecturer. His genuine style and ability to communicate with audiences make his presentations truly outstanding. Dewitt’s inspirational messages are further discussed in his best selling training programs. In the business community, Dewitt’s work is also well known. He has produced seven best-selling video training programs, distributed by Star Thrower Distribution. These films are used every day by corporations, schools, churches, hospitals, and consultants - inspiring thousands to find their “next right answer” and to “celebrate what’s right with the world!” Dewitt has published nine books including California! and John Muir’s High Sierra. His most recent book, The Nature of Leadership, was created in collaboration with Stephen R. Covey. Dewitt graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in drama and holds a Master’s Degree in filmmaking from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Kody Bateman - SendOutCards

Kody Bateman is the founder of the modern-day relationship marketing movement, and Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of SendOutCards, the premier relationship marketing service in the world today. Nearly 1 million users have used his systems to send more than 160 million tangible greeting cards and 12 million gifts to over 100 countries throughout the world. Kody’s newest company is Sendogo, an integration system to trigger the SendOutCards relationship marketing service to work within existing CRMs. Kody has trained hundreds of thousands of people in his relationship marketing and personal development courses, and is the author and trainer of the bestselling seminar series, Relationship Marketing Summit. He has interviewed hundreds of successful business people on his Relationship Marketing Weekly shows. He has taught over 250 live courses around the world and numerous online courses that have reached over a million people. He has a passion for celebrating the diversity of humanity and a core mission to bring the human race together. For many years, Kody has taught that there is an art to creating bonds, trust, and assurance. When you take the time to build relationships, he says, the typical aspects of marketing become simplified and genuine. Relationships create an emotional one-on-one connection and a memorable experience. And that is where the real-life riches are made, internally and externally. Kody shares his personal development philosophy in his first book Promptings: Your Inner Guide to Making a Difference, where he uses stories to illustrate the significance of acting on your promptings to reach out in kindness. Promptings guides you to your genius within, he explains, helping you make the difference only you can make in the world. Kody is a visionary leader who is living his dream and travels the country teaching others to do the same. Join Richard and Kody to hear more.

Lia Ditton - Women's World Record Rower

Lia Ditton from www.rowliarow.com rowed for 86 days straight in the Pacific Ocean, from the West Coast of California all the way to Hawaii. She rowed for an average of 24 miles per day through winds and currents. When she sleeps, she has a sea anchor but it doesn’t keep her exactly in the place where she stopped rowing. She has to regain whatever distance she lost when she wakes up. For 86 days she was alone; nobody around, nothing around. Only the vastness of the ocean. She entered the Molokai channel which is so turbulent that I won’t even try braving with my twin-engine powerboat. And, she has to row through that for 37 more miles, without sleep. She capsized twice. Almost fell out of the boat and only barely hung on. She could have drowned. A friend of hers set off a few weeks before she did, and they found her drowned, hanging on to the boat with one arm. Compare what Lia did to what you’re doing. Look at her consistency. Check out the newscast about Lia's journey: https://www.kitv.com/story/42622010/woman-sets-world-record-rowing-solo-from-san-francisco-to-honolulu

Jack Canfield - The Success Principles

From his earliest days teaching inner-city high school students how to discover their potential and succeed no matter what their circumstances — to becoming a world-renowned transformational speaker and trainer who has conducted more than 2,500 workshops and events all over the world — Jack Canfield has devoted his life and career to helping others achieve their personal definition of success and create lives of greater joy, meaning, and fulfillment. Jack is the founder and former CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul® Enterprises, which encompasses licensing, merchandising, and publishing activities around the globe. As its beloved creator, Jack fostered the emergence of inspirational anthologies as a genre — and watched it grow into a billion-dollar market. With well over 500 million books sold to date worldwide, more than 250 titles in print, and translations into more than 43 languages, “chicken soup for the soul” is one of the world’s best-known phrases and is regularly referenced in pop culture.

David Meltzer - Game-Time Decision Making

David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing … VALUE. In all his content, and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. As part of that mission, for the past 20 years, he’s been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy. He's a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook. His newest book, Game-Time Decision Making, was a #1 new release. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and most recently at the Super Bowl David was honored as the Most Valuable Philanthropist. Tune in for Richard's epic interview with David Meltzer.

Is the FTC the End of MLM?

How do you stay compliant in the age of the FTC? The FTC is a fraud regulator, but so are consumers. If you chronically commit fraud consumers will eventually shut you down and if they don’t the FTC will. And it's a good thing. They may despise our business model but they more often than not tell the truth about fraud. Network Marketing, MLM, and Direct Sales are historically horrible self-regulators. We have proven over and over that we'll push the envelope until the market or the regulators push back. HOWEVER ... fraud and lying cuts both ways. Here are some truths the FTC is obligated to accept. They are public servants. There are 40 million American citizens that have chosen this profession. That's 40 million of us that have chosen a chance to fail … or maybe succeed. It's not illegal or fraudulent to offer, promote, educate, or sell an income opportunity. Opportunity is just that, the opportunity to succeed or fail. You can't find any implication of a guarantee in that word. Tune in to hear Richard talk about the FTC and new DSA guidance on earnings claims.

Garrett Gunderson - Wealth Factory

Don't miss this epic Global Influencer interview with Garrett Gunderson. He tackles topics (business growth, success, and prosperity) that are critically important, yet normally neglected by most business owners (mostly due to the painfully boring presenters in this field). As the founder of an Inc. 500 firm and author of multiple Wall Street Journal bestselling books and hit the New York Times with Killing Sacred Cows. Garrett has dedicated his career to showing people how to immediately increase cash flow, build a life they love, and create a legacy that lasts. Garrett's a regular on ABC’s Good Money, he's also been interviewed by Neil Cavuto on Fox, was kicked off CNBC, has been featured in over a thousand radio interviews, been a guest on hundreds of podcasts, and is also a paid contributor for Forbes. He's spoken at MIT, multiple times. If you want to transform your thoughts into profits, keep way more of what you make, keep and grow your money without sacrifice or delay. His company, Wealth Factory, empowers entrepreneurs to build sustainable wealth through financial efficiency and organization leading to clarity, peace of mind, and financial confidence. Tune in with Richard Brooke and Garrett Gunderson.

Kevin Thompson - MLM Legal

Don't miss the week's Network Marketing Guru interview with Kevin Thompson. Kevin is an MLM attorney specializing in providing legal services for Network Marketing companies. He's an MLM attorney, proud husband, father of four, and a founding member of Thompson Burton PLLC. Named as one of the top 25 most influential people in direct sales, Kevin Thompson has extensive experience to help entrepreneurs launch their businesses on a secure legal footing. Recently featured on CNBC with Herb Greenberg, Thompson is a thought-leader in the industry. In a prior life, Kevin was an accomplished track athlete at the University of Tennessee, garnering all-American honors in the decathlon. Kevin developed his passion for direct sales as an Amway distributor, selling energy drinks, and doing anything possible to earn extra cash while in school. With his competitive nature, Kevin was drawn to the world of working with young Network Marketing companies trying to make a difference selling superior products and services through networks of people. As a DSA supplier member, Kevin Thompson is actively involved on committees to help steer the industry into a promising future. He has served as a keynote speaker for clients all across the world. Thompson has been instrumental in leading several efforts to improve the Network Marketing industry from the inside out. These measures include the passing of state legislation regarding anti-pyramid rules, publicly denouncing inventory loading practices, conferring with multiple trade association boards to steer policy, and educating the community on best practices. Kevin gained valuable experience while serving as Chief Counsel for Signature Management Team, LLC, also known as Team. Team is one of the largest providers of sales aids for distributors in the Network Marketing industry. While at Team, Kevin worked closely with Amway and MonaVie’s compliance departments to ensure Team’s marketing materials passed regulatory review. Also during his tenure at Team, Kevin helped guide the company through commercial litigation with Amway. He has the experience, knowledge, connections, and tools necessary to help entrepreneurs securely launch their businesses. This is a must-watch interview with Kevin Thompson and Richard Brooke.

Tom Chenault - Contact Mapping

Don't miss the week's Network Marketing Guru interview with Tom Chenault. Tom is a 28 year veteran of the Network Marketing profession and a successful top earner. Success has not always easy. Like most Network Marketers, Tom spent a lot of time going broke enthusiastically. Having been a successful corporate airplane salesman and stockbroker, Tom just couldn't wrap his arms around the skill sets necessary to build and keep a big organization. Until he learned you have to inspire and love people. Tom's been a passionate supporter and vocal advocate for the Network Marketing profession for decades and has served on the ANMP Board for multiple years, where he currently serves as a director. He's also been a board member of the MLMIA (Multi-Level Marketing International Association). Tom hosts the longest-running home-based business radio show in the world. He along with wife and partner, Denice, have been featured on numerous stages, including Eric & Marina Worre’s GoPro Events, and in numerous articles and books, including The Four Year Career®. Don't miss this interview with Tom Chenault and Richard Brooke.

Ron White - Black Belt Memory

This month's Global Influencer interview with Ron White will blow you away! Ron is without question one of the top Memory Experts in the world. He is a two-time national memory champion, winning the USA Memory Championship in 2009 and 2010. Ron held the record for the fastest to memorize a deck of shuffled cards in only 1 minute and 27 seconds for two years. Ron's an averaged-brained guy who loves baseball, country music, and Texas. And, he just so happens to have trained his memory to a freakishly good level to become a top world wide memory expert. His desire is not that you see him as the person with the best-trained memory, but that he teaches YOU to have the best-trained memory! Ron White speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world and has appeared on a variety of talk shows. He's also been written about in newspapers from the New York post to the Dallas Morning News. Ron is a part of the History Channel show Stan Lee’s Super Humans as The Memory Expert. You also may have seen him on the National Geographic show "Brain Games" as their memory expert in season 1. He's been the guest on over 200 radio programs and is the author of over a dozen CD albums and books. In this interview, Ron shares that he is no different from anyone. He teaches that everyone can learn how to improve their memory.

Sonia Stringer - Business Academy for Women

Don't miss the month's Network Marketing Guru interview with Sonia Stringer. Sonia's a professional speaker, business coach, and mentor to over 550,000 Network Marketing professionals from around the world. A former National Sales Trainer with peak performance expert Tony Robbins, Sonia has been a sought after speaker, trainer, and business coach for Network Marketing professionals for over 20 years. She is best known for her "elegant approach" to business building, and her ability to help Network Marketing professionals sell more products and grow their teams (without being salesy). Sonia has personally coached over 2,500 6+ figure leaders (and thousands more associates) from most of the major Network Marketing companies and is a featured speaker at company conventions in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. In 2018, Sonia launched "The Business Academy for Women in Network Marketing," an online school that teaches women in Network Marketing how to elegantly grow their teams using Facebook and other social media tools. Richard Brooke's stellar interview with Sonia Stringer is a must-watch event.

Michael Bernoff - Average Sucks

This month's Global Influencer interview with Michael Bernoff is a must-see! As the founder of the Human Communications Institute, Michael has helped thousands of people transform their lives through his signature events, audio and video programs, and one-on-one consulting. Combining his natural talent as a communicator and deep understanding of human psychology he has the powerful ability to tap into virtually anyone’s motivation strategy. Michael Bernoff has unlocked the mysteries to building charisma, influence, persuasion, and connection with others. By creating and utilizing Human Interaction Technology™(HIT), an innovative teaching method, Michael sheds light on subliminal psychological triggers that affect performance and reveals powerful strategies for leaving “average life” behind. The result is greater financial wealth, physical health, and lasting confidence in all aspects of life—both personal and professional. Learn the true power of influence as Richard Brooke interviews Michael Bernoff.

Ian Farrar - Purium

“If the pedals aren’t moving, you won’t get stronger over time.” Ian Farrar, a former full-time cyclist, is the founding distributor of Purium and has the largest organization in the company – a team of 10,000 active reps built over 17 years. 

 

Ian originally took a look at Network Marketing because, as an athlete with a busy training schedule, he didn’t want the path of a 9–5 career. With his natural enthusiasm, he knew if he found a product he was passionate about, he could go far. But as many of us know, passion isn’t enough! Learn the two key principals Ian applied to build his record-breaking team, the smartest thing he ever did in this business, and his answer to Network Marketers who find themselves in the dreaded 5-year rut. 

Don't miss this Network Marketing Hero Interview to learn all of Ian's tips on growing your business.

Sonia Magruder - Purium

Ever feel like the person stopping you from success … is YOU? If your self-talk is working against you instead of for you, you’ll love hearing from Sonia Magruder, a 4-Star Crown Purium leader, who built a team of 23,000 in just 5 years.  

 

Before Network Marketing, Sonia was a real estate agent and broker whose work ruled her life. She even had to stay behind on family vacations! Needless to say, she was tired and stressed A LOT. After trying the Purium 10-Day Cleanse (and sleeping through the night for the first time in years!), she decided to take a serious look at the business. Learn how Sonia cast a big net and personally sponsored 37 people in her first year … and how to put positive self-talk to work for you! 

Bryan & Fiona Marsh - Juice Plus+

Although stay-at-home mom Fiona Marsh loved being home with her kids, she was searching for a way to feel valued outside of motherhood. She considered returning to teaching, but she couldn’t face putting her kids in full-time daycare. Fiona wanted MORE opportunities for her family to be together, not less. That’s when she and her husband, Bryan, discovered Juice Plus+. Their friend owned a successful franchise and explained that if they followed the clear and simple business plan, they too could be successful. 

 

It didn’t take long for their dream to come true. Bryan and Fiona built the fastest-growing franchise in Australian Juice Plus+ history, and four years in, they have a customer group of 6,000 and 1,600 people building with them! Best of all, their Network Marketing career allows them to be at home together and have precious time with their kids. Find out how they did it!

 

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.