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Your Virtual Upline Podcast

The podcast for faith-driven network marketers and social sellers ready to grow their business with purpose, conviction, and peace. If you’re done chasing success with strategies that feel out of alignment with your faith and integrity, this is your turning point. Because the truth is: You were never meant to build your business from fear, pressure, or performance. The future of this industry is LOVE-LED™. And this podcast is your roadmap for getting there. Hosted by Bob Heilig, founder of Your Virtual Upline and creator of the LOVE-LED Growth™ methodology, this show will help you step into a new way of building your business, one that puts people and purpose before products and profit, without sacrificing growth. This isn’t just a better way to build. It’s the only way forward. Each week, you’ll get: * Belief shifts grounded in faith, purpose, and truth * Practical content and team-building strategies that feel aligned, and actually work * Stories of LOVE-LED™ Leaders rewriting what success looks like in this industry * Coaching to help you grow a thriving business without sacrificing your peace, purpose, or calling No hype. No salesy scripts. No shame-based leadership. Just the powerful, sustainable growth that happens when you build your business on belief, and lead from the inside out. This is the movement. This is the model. This is LOVE-LED™ network marketing. Subscribe now and step into what’s next.

Episodes

439: We're All Just Sorting Apples

In this episode, I explain this analogy and share the lesson that I learned early on in network marketing. I have been teaching this analogy to others from the very beginning of my career. I break down the different categories of “apples” (aka prospects) and I reveal how to sell to them, and when not to. Your ideal prospects are in your audience and on your contact list right now, but you just haven’t found them because you’re not proactively reaching out and starting conversations with them eac...

Aug 02, 202421 min

438: 3 Important Lessons from the Rodan + Fields Situation

Rodan + Fields recently announced that they will be changing their compensation model, which is unfortunately the second company in our industry to do this over the last few months. In this episode, I share the 3 important lessons that can be taken from this situation, because I want to shed light on these really important conversations that we need to be having. If we want to grow and become better as a profession, while changing the way people look at us, we need more transparency around the b...

Jul 30, 202439 min

437: How Jess Grew Her VIP Group to Over 1,700 People

Today I’m introducing you to one of our students, Jess Touchette. She took her VIP customer group that she wasn’t using and turned it into a profitable tool for her business using our key strategies that we teach inside our program! Over the last 3 years, Jess has shown up differently in her group and as a result, she has seen major growth! She has more engaged members, and is making $2K to $3K in sales a month from her group alone! In fact, right now her VIP group is the number one business bui...

Jul 19, 202430 min

436: The CORE 4 Activities

Today I want to talk about “The CORE 4” activities that we teach all of our students inside of our programs, because I think this can shed a lot of light on why some of you may not be seeing the results that you want in your business. These are the four most important activities of a love lead business, and if you can do each of them consistently over time and master them, you will make more money while helping more people! Would you like to turn your Facebook Group into a money-making machine f...

Jul 16, 202425 min

435: 2 Steps to Lead Your Team to Better Results

Are you somebody who has a team, but you’re feeling frustrated, lost and confused because you’re not sure what to do to help them win? This is the episode you’ve been waiting for, because what I have to share will help you transform your results and motivate your team to win, by teaching you a practical plan that you can implement today! Would you like to turn your Facebook Group into a money-making machine for your business? If so, I’ll be hosting a free 3-day workshop on July 23rd to July 25th...

Jul 12, 202427 min

434: My Thoughts on What's Happening With SEINT

Today I want to talk about what is happening right now with SEINT, a popular company in our space and one that I’ve worked extensively with. If you haven’t heard already, SEINT just announced that they are changing their compensation model to a pure affiliate model, which means that SEINT will be getting rid of the team building side and focus solely on product sales. This is a big deal and sad news for our profession, and I want to share my thoughts on it because as a company, it’s our mission ...

Jul 09, 202433 min

433: A Proven Way to Increase Engagement in Facebook Groups

Recently you’ve been hearing me talk about Facebook Groups on the podcast. As I believe that they are one of, if not the most, powerful business building tools that you have on social media today. If you have a Facebook Group for your business, or you’re thinking of starting one, then this episode is for you, because today I reveal how using a combination of the right content and outreach strategies will completely transform your group - and business! As I’ve been sharing, I’ll be hosting a free...

Jul 03, 202416 min

432: Changing Companies and Starting Over at 52

Today I have a special episode for you. I’m sharing an interview that I did with a client of ours who has been a really important member of our community for quite some time, Kim Lima. In this episode, Kim talks about her journey of starting over and changing companies, after she built a successful business over more than a decade with her previous company. You’ll hear how Kim did this in a season of big change in her life, and she reveals her thoughts before and after moving from a company that...

Jul 03, 202440 min

431: How to Find Your Dream Customers on Social Media

How would it feel for you to find your dream customers on social media? Social media can be a powerful tool in growing your network, but it can often feel very difficult and confusing! In this episode, I share the simple 4-step process that will attract, nurture, and convert your dream customers. This is the same process we teach, and you can start using it right now with your social media. As you heard in the last episode, I’ll be hosting a free 3-day workshop on July 23rd to July 25th on How t...

Jun 28, 202431 min

430: 5 Reasons to Have a Facebook Group in 2024

Facebook Groups is an area that we really want to help you with, so we are going to be spending some time over the next couple weeks talking about groups here on the podcast. In this episode, I reveal the 5 reasons to have a Facebook Group in 2024, along with specific strategies that will help you revive and monetize your group, giving you your hottest leads yet! If you’d like to learn more about the ways you can be using your Facebook Group right now to grow your business, I’ll be hosting a fre...

Jun 25, 202424 min

429: The 4 Phases of Network Marketing Business Growth

Today I’m teaching you something that we teach in our Love, Serve, Grow program, which is The 4 Phases of Network Marketing Business Growth. I know this will be incredibly helpful with your BIG goal or dream of growing your business in 2024. So, if your business is not growing, you must go back to Phase One and do the right things, the right way, consistently over time. That is the formula for success to get your business to where you want it to be! I hope this episode gave you some encouragemen...

Jun 21, 202427 min

428: How Influencer Culture is Hurting Our Profession

Today, I want to talk about influencer culture. This is something that we just can’t avoid these days, especially in our industry. I have some strong opinions on this topic, and I share why I think influencer culture is really damaging our profession. Do you agree, or disagree? I’d love to hear from you, and either way, I hope you got some value from today’s episode! Listen to Learn 0:42 - The social media post that became the inspiration for this episode and why I feel that it’s necessary to be...

Jun 11, 202425 min

427: What Does it Really Mean To Be a Leader?

The word “leader” gets tossed around very generously in our industry, and I think this gets us into trouble, so today I want to have a conversation on leadership and what it really means to be a leader. In this episode, I share my perspective on what leadership is, and what leadership isn’t. Plus, I give you some valuable advice and insights that I know will help you in your own business. Listen to Learn 3:01 - Something I am seeing a lot of in our space regarding leadership and a specific comme...

Jun 07, 202421 min

426: Let's Talk About the FTC Non-Compete Ruling

In case you haven’t heard, the FTC recently announced legislation banning non-compete agreements, essentially making it illegal for any company in the United States to have a non-compete on an employee or in our case, an independent contractor. Today, I want to share my thoughts on this development, and more importantly, provide a warning and a word of caution because I know for a fact that the “vultures” are starting to circle. So what does this all mean for you, your business, and the industry...

May 07, 202421 min

425: 3 Reasons Why You Can't Grow Your Following

Are you frustrated that you're not growing your following on social media? This is a major frustration for so many people right now, myself included if I’m being honest! Today, I reveal the 3 main reasons why this is happening and I share the plan that we are going to be implementing in our company to address the issue. If you do what I teach in this episode, you absolutely will begin to grow your following again. So I ask you… how exciting would that be?! Listen to Learn 2:29 - A refresher on t...

May 03, 202419 min

424: How Shannon Made $4,000 From a Single Piece of Content!

I’m extra excited to share today’s episode, because you’ll get to hear the story of a long-time client of ours, Shannon, and how she made $4,000 in just one month from a single post she made on social media. This conversation will not only inspire you, but you’ll also learn the tactical and actionable strategies that Shannon actually used, including two specific skills she worked really hard on that made all the difference in the results she has seen in her business! If you happen to be listenin...

Apr 30, 202434 min

423: Let's Talk About 'Leaders' Who Trash Other Companies

You’ve most likely seen someone who has left a company, then trashed the company and the people they left. This type of thing happens often in our industry, but why are these ‘leaders’ doing this? It’s because they believe it will make themselves and their businesses look better. However, today I reveal all the ways in which it’s actually doing the exact opposite. How can we expect others who are watching this sort of behavior to respect us and what we do if we don’t even respect ourselves? Let’...

Apr 26, 202413 min

422: My Thoughts on the Beautycounter Situation

Today’s show is a bit different… This episode is related to some news that very recently became public that Beautycounter, a respected and admired company in our space for many years, is shutting down. The reaction to this news that I’ve been made aware of has made me think of something that I absolutely hate about this profession, and that is the negativity in times like this and how certain individuals prey on the challenges and struggles of others. I was so fired up about this that I just did...

Apr 23, 202425 min

421: Is it Possible to Build a Team in 2024?

There’s a belief I’m seeing in our industry that team building is dead in 2024, and some companies are promoting the idea that you can still make money without building a team… but is this true?! In this episode, I want to keep it real and share why team building is not dead. Not only that, but there is most likely a greater opportunity for you to build a team today than there has ever been. However, in order for you to take advantage of it you have to step up your mindset and your skill set. If...

Apr 19, 202421 min

420: How Dejai Made an Extra $1k in Just 30 Days

To get your copy of Your Roadmap to $1k in 30 Days, click here! Today I’m sharing with you an interview that I had with one of our Love Serve Grow students named Dejai. Dejai is a Seint Artist who was able to achieve her first ever $1000 commission month ORGANICALLY after less than 30 days of working with us and implementing Authentic OutreachTM. Yes, you read that right! In just 30 days, Dejai tripled her sales volume and income and generated $1000 organically in the process, which is key becau...

Apr 16, 202429 min

419: Why Recruiting 20 People in 30 Days is a Bad Idea

How does recruiting 20 people into your business in just 30 days sound to you? It might sound attractive at first, but today I’m going to get a little spicy and share why I actually think this is NOT a good idea. Then, I’ll give my take on how to approach selling in your business. This episode is one that is going to challenge the way most people were taught to sell, grow a team, and build a business, but it’s a conversation that needs to be had because what is being taught goes against everythi...

Apr 12, 202418 min

418: Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Own Success?

Self-sabotaging my own success is something I did in my business for a very long time, and it’s something I see happening almost every single day by other people in this profession! If you find yourself in this cycle, today I am going to help you uncover why you’re doing this and the path towards overcoming it. I strongly believe what I share in this episode may just be the thing that sets you on a different, and better, course in your life and business! Listen to Learn 4:54 - The real reason wh...

Apr 09, 202417 min

417: The Downside of Selling Products from Multiple Companies

Today I want to talk about the downside of a trend that I've been seeing in the industry: selling products from multiple companies. People have been talking about and coaching others to take on additional products from other companies as a way to make more money, and although this may seem like an attractive option for you to consider, I want to present the downside to doing this. Selling products from multiple companies is really a byproduct of the challenges that most people in this profession...

Apr 05, 202420 min

416: Why Your Product Posts Aren't Getting Engagement

How do I get people to like and comment on the posts I make about the products I sell? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone, as it’s a question I get a lot. Today, we dive deeper into this challenge and I share the real reason why your posts aren’t getting engagement. I also reveal exactly how to start creating product posts that get engagement…and sales! Listen to Learn 3:06 - The real reason why your posts are not getting engagement and the three questions you need to ...

Apr 03, 202422 min

415: What Leading by Example Looks Like for a New Mom

Are you at a place in your business and life where you’re struggling with balancing it all? Today I want to have a really important conversation with you about this and provide a different perspective on leading by example by sharing a recent conversation I had with an expecting mother who found herself at these crossroads. As a leader, one of your biggest jobs is to be the example of what is possible in a business like this, and I believe this is a message that some of you may need to hear as w...

Mar 22, 202417 min

414: Turning Likes into Sales Using Authentic Outreach

If you’ve been thinking you can’t find anyone to talk to or you’re not sure what to say when you do reach out to people, this episode is for you! Today, I share the transformational strategy we created and teach our students called Authentic Outreach. What I teach you in this episode may just be the most important training that we’ve ever done on this podcast. I can say that in all the years I’ve done this work, I’ve never seen a strategy create results for people so quickly! Not only am I going...

Feb 27, 202441 min

413: 2 Mistakes You're Making Keeping You From $1,000 Months

How much time are you spending on the activities that are actually going to generate revenue in your business? If you are trying to do EVERYTHING, but you still have yet to hit consistent $1,000 months in your business, I created this episode for you. Listen closely, because today I’m sharing two of the BIGGEST mistakes that I see people making that are keeping them from getting to $1,000 months! Listen to Learn 3:07 - The main reason why making your first $1,000 is the hardest 3:59 - Why focusi...

Feb 23, 202418 min

412: The Fastest Way to Grow Your Business in 2024

What if I told you that you already have every single lead you need to grow your business this year? What if you didn’t have to constantly find new customers? I had this really major breakthrough at the end of last year about what most of you are missing in your business, and today on the podcast, I reveal the 4 things to be doing right now and the BIG mindset shift you can make that will grow your business in the fastest way possible in 2024! Listen to Learn 3:39 - A look at world class compani...

Feb 20, 202428 min

411: Steal Our 4-Part Transformational Content Plan

Are you someone who struggles with content? Do you feel overwhelmed with the process of creating content, and you’re not sure what you should be posting to get the results that you want? We’ve spent the better part of a year developing a 4-part transformational content plan not only for our own business, but for all of our students, and I break it down and share it with you today in this episode! Listen to Learn 4:10 - How to define what it looks like to create transformational content in a clea...

Feb 16, 202430 min

410: How to Sponsor Motivated People to Your Team

Are you struggling in the area of finding motivated, committed, quality people to join your team? Are you tired of sponsoring people that do nothing and require tons of your time and hand-holding, leaving you frustrated? Maybe you’re in a party plan model and you just can’t seem to find the people who are willing to do the work to make the party successful? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, listen closely. Today I am teaching you one simple shift that you must make in your convers...

Feb 02, 202414 min
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