Are we allowed to say that?
Welcome to the "Are We Allowed to Say That?" Show! đď¸Join your hosts Shannon Boyle and Bec Sadek as they dive into all things network marketingâwith a healthy dose of humor and a side of real talk.Each week, weâll teach, inspire, and definitely make you laugh, but more importantly, weâll bring you the inside tips, the no-holds-barred truths, and the kind of real talk that most people donât have the guts to say.Think of it as chatting with your sideline besties poolside, margaritas in hand, swapping stories about the wild ride that is network marketing. Wh...
Staying Relevant in a Changing Industry: A Self-Innovation Guide
We are BACK for season 2. Market trends have shifted and so has network marketing. How to innovate yourself as a leader so you continue to stay relevant and grow.Â
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The Era of the Investigator: Nurturing Todayâs Slow Burn Buyers
In this weekâs episode, we unpack how the buying landscape has shiftedâtodayâs prospects arenât impulse-clicking; theyâre investigating. If you feel like leads go cold faster than they used to, this episode is your playbook for slowing down, leaning in, and nurturing trust at every step.
We cover:
Why Buyers Became InvestigatorsThe rise of social proof, endless options, and âanalysis paralysisâHow two years of oversaturated marketing taught prospects to pause and researchThe New Trust TimelineWhat used to take days now takes weeks or even months...From Multi-Million Dollar High to PTSD & Back: Jade Hooperâs Rebuild
This week, we sit down with Jade Hooperâa multiâmillion dollar earner who knows firsthand what it takes to come back stronger after Network Marketing PTSD.
If youâve ever felt the pressure to keep up, the fear of failure, or the weight of industry burnoutâthis is the episode for you. Jadeâs journey is proof that true leaders arenât defined by their hits alone, but by how they rise after they fall.
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Nail Your Niche Without Losing Your Personality
Ever feel like you have to choose between being âthat expertâ in your niche or being your fun, quirky self?Â
Spoiler: You donât have to.
In this episode, we break down how to lock in a clear niche and infuse it with your unique life + personalityâso you become the go-to expert and someone people genuinely want to follow.
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Dabbler vs. Committed: Why âDoing the Repsâ Wins Every Time
In this weekâs episode, we strip it back to the two game-changing truths that separate dabblers from high-achievers:
Dabbling Doesnât DeliverJumping between companies, or going in and out in your current business, kills momentum, buries confidence, and keeps you stuck in trial mode.The Compound Power of Daily Reps
Consistent, focused practice is what actually builds skill, authority, and results. Show up day after day, and the small wins stack into big breakthroughs.
If youâre tired of wondering why nothing âclicks,â hit play and discover how swapping dabbling f...
The Content Creator Reboot: Stop Consuming, Start Creating
In this weekâs episode, we tackle how to break free from endless scrolling and build a content system that actually worksâeven on uninspired days.
Hereâs what we discuss:
Auditing your social: Why taking a few minutes to review whatâs working (and what isnât) unlocks your next big ideas.Curbing the unintentional scroll: Simple mindset shifts and micro-actions to replace rabbit-hole browsing with productive brainstorming.Batching when inspired: How capturing ideas in the moment gives you a reservoir of content to draw from when you hit a...Summer Momentum: Turning Excuses into Opportunity
Summer isnât just for beach days and barbecuesâitâs separation season, when leaders are built by what they choose to do (or not do) while everyone else is pausing. In this episode, we dig into how the habits you form now will show up in your business come fall.
đĽ Why âExcuse Seasonâ Is a Choice
Every season has its objections: vacations, kids home, slower inboxes.You can either let those become excuses⌠or turn them into opportunities to stand out.Mindset shift: Notice your excuse patternsâand flip them into action prompts.The Unsexy Stuff That Makes a network marketing Business Last
You know what doesnât get likes?
â Following up when no one responded the first time.
 â Saying the same story in a slightly better way.
 â Making content even when you're not in the mood.
â Building systems so your business runs on something other than willpower.
This week, weâre talking about the stuff no one claps forâbut that actually keeps a business alive.
Because the truth is: most people are chasing hype.
 But hype doesnât hold your business togetherâsystems do.
In this episode, weâre diving into:
What...When You Feel Like Everyoneâs Passing You⌠Do This
Ever feel like everyone on your feed is blowing up, leveling up, hitting big milestones⌠and youâre just over here refreshing your notifications?
This episode is for the person feeling like theyâre falling behind.
 Like momentum skipped them.
 Like itâs taking longer than it should.
Weâre not just talking comparison.
 Weâre talking about the quiet shame that shows up when you start to believe maybe itâs you.
Inside this episode:
đš Why you're not lazy or brokenâyouâre in a very human moment
đš What to do...
Calling Out Network Marketing ICKS So We Can All Lead Better
This week, weâre calling out the real network marketing ICKS.Â
 Not the surface stuff⌠the behind-the-scenes habits that quietly chip away at trust, credibility, and leadership energy.
This episode isnât about throwing shade.
 Itâs about cleaning it up so we can lead in a way that actually builds belief in this business model again.
Weâre breaking down:
đŠ Asking your downline to order just so you can hit rank
 đŠ Shouting out big ranks like it was âjust consistencyâ (when it wasnât)
 đŠ Using old before/afters to promote a new produc...
Your Brand Is Boring Because Your Visuals Are: Why Most Content Gets Ignored
Ever wonder why your content isnât landingâeven when the captionâs fire?
Itâs not the algorithm.
 Itâs not that your story isnât powerful.
 Itâs your visuals.
This week, weâre calling out the brand killer no one talks about: lazy images, cropped-out faces, 2010 party dresses, and content that looks like a potato. đĽđ
And weâre joined by special guest Sarah Nimarota, a top leader who recently grew her Instagram from a few thousand followers to almost 20K.
If you want to build a magnetic b...
Stop falling for these network marketing tricks and 10X your sales
What if your biggest blocks in network marketing werenât strategy... but habits you donât even realize youâre making?
In this episode, weâre talking about 4 common (and costly) mistakes that keep well-meaning network marketers from building real connectionâand real income.
These arenât surface-level tips. Weâre going deeper with the real talk your sideline bestie would give you by the pool:
⨠Why sending a PDF too soon can kill a convo
 ⨠How trying to âbe everywhereâ makes you invisible
 ⨠What happens when people feel p...
If Youâre Not Using AI in Your Biz Yet⌠Start Here
AI is the future â but that doesnât mean you need to become a tech wizard overnight.
In this episode, weâre focusing on ChatGPT and how to use it in real life as a network marketer, content creator, or affiliate who just wants to simplify, scale, and stop second-guessing every word you type.
This isnât about sounding robotic.
 Itâs about customizing your AI so it knows you, your voice, and your ideal buyer â and helps you write better, faster, and more confidently.
Inside this episode:
đ¤ How to customize...
Click. Nurture. Buy. (The New Formula for Closing More Sales Online)
This week, weâre breaking down exactly whatâs changed in the online buying journey â and how network marketers who are still closing double-digit sales have pivoted their strategy to keep up.
Spoiler: the âpost a link and theyâll buyâ method is done. The new formula?
CLICK â NURTURE â BUY.
Youâll learn:
Why skipping the nurture step is costing you salesHow to use simple funnels to build trust on autopilotWhat ânurtureâ actually means in 2024The mistake most network marketers are making when trying to automateAnd how to position your offer so...How to onboard New Team Members successfully
On this episode, we dive into the harsh truth about typical onboarding: Itâs setting your new team members up for failure. Too often, we send them out to face rejection without the right tools, and thatâs why so many people quit so quickly.
But what if you could change that?
When you onboard using attraction marketing, you're creating a pull energy rather than push. This is the key to setting your team up for success. By having new recruits attract leads, they build confidence, and they donât burn out. Itâs about working...
The freedom promise in network marketing. True or false?
Thereâs a myth thatâs been circulating in the network marketing world: If you just work your butt off for five years, youâll never have to work again.
We're here to call BS on that. đ
In this episode, weâre debunking the freedom myth. Freedom in network marketing isnât about working for 5 years straight and then checking out for good. It's about creating a purpose-driven life, finding a work-life balance, and building a business that aligns with the lifestyle you truly want.
Youâre not looking for...
Why Leaders Who Share Win (and Those Who Donât Burn Out)
In this episode, weâre going there.
Why are so many network marketers scared of collaboration? Why do leaders hoard ideas, protect their strategies like trade secrets, and operate like there's only one seat at the table?
Weâre calling out the scarcity mindset thatâs been normalized in this industry â and sharing how collaboration is actually the fastest way to scale, duplicate, and build a team culture people never want to leave.
Weâre breaking down:
Why leaders donât share (and how to break that cycle)What it look...Selling with Authenticity: How to Make More Sales by Being You
In todayâs episode, we interviewed top leader Meghan Brazier on how she shows up authentically on social media to attract both customers and team members. Meghan breaks down her process for balancing selling while staying true to herself and building genuine connections with her audience. If you've ever struggled with being âtoo salesyâ or unsure how to show up online as your true self, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable insights you want to hear.Â
Meghan shares:
How to be authentic and connect with people on social media without sounding like you're selling...Hereâs why folding underwear is important to grow your business
In this episode, Shannon and I dive into the reality of building a successful network marketing business. Spoiler alert: Itâs not all glamorous! We talk about the early days, the side jobs we took on, and the unseen work that went into building our businesses from the ground up.
Success in network marketing is all about putting in the time and workâeven when it feels like you're folding underwear instead of building your empire.
We break down the skills, the mind...
The State Of The Network Marketing Industry Today
In todays episode we are tackling a very timely and important subject. The network marketing industry has changed and shifted a lot in the past couple of years. We still believe it's an amazing industry with tons of opportunity.Â
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Welcome to the show!
Welcome to the very first episode of Are We Allowed to Say That?âthe podcast where network marketing meets real talk, humor, and tips! In this introductory episode, hosts Shannon Boyle and Bec Sadek share their stories, unpack the wild ride of network marketing, and explain exactly what you can expect from the show. Whether youâre a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of network marketing, get ready for insider tips, no-nonsense truths, and plenty of laughs as we kick off this journey together.
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