In this episode, Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro share their inspiring journey of transitioning into new direct sales ventures after parting ways with their previous company. 

They dive into the challenges and rewards of starting fresh, offering valuable insights on personal growth and the strategies they’re implementing to help others thrive in direct sales.

This candid conversation highlights the importance of creating peace in both business and life, the joy found in the process, and the power of building authentic connections. 

Katy and Melanie emphasize the value of collective learning, setting boundaries, and embracing the journey, even as seasoned professionals.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

02:30 Transitioning to New Direct Sales Ventures

05:53 Personal Growth and Learning Curves

10:48 Creating Peace in Business and Life

15:50 Finding Joy in the Process

20:48 Building Authentic Connections

25:40 Collective Learning and Future Directions

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In this episode of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta dive deep into the challenges many face when it comes to staying motivated and building momentum in direct sales and network marketing as the new year begins. They share insightful analogies from fitness and personal development, drawing parallels between personal growth and business success.

Throughout the conversation, Melanie and Katy explore how accountability, connection, and emotional growth play pivotal roles in achieving goals. 

They emphasize the importance of planning, consistency, and maintaining a positive mindset to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of both business and personal development.

Tune in now to gain the strategies and insights you need to start the year strong and keep your momentum going in your business!

HIGHLIGHTS: 

02:51 - The Gym Membership Analogy

06:06  - Accountability and Connection in Business

08:49 - Visualizing Goals and Emotions

11:46 - Finding Joy in Daily Activities

14:55 - Planning for Success

18:03 - The Importance of Consistency

20:54 -Mindset and Emotional Growth

23:44 -Commitment to Long-Term Goals

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In this episode of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, hosts Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro dive into the powerful concept of choosing a "word of the year" to guide personal and professional growth. With their own words—"joy" and "peace"—as examples, they discuss how these intentional choices can act as compasses for decision-making, keeping you accountable and aligned with your values. 

Katy and Melanie share practical tips for staying focused on your word throughout the year while embracing simplicity, maintaining accountability, and finding fulfillment in the process.

Whether you're looking for more clarity, balance, or motivation, this episode will inspire you to embrace a word that resonates deeply and helps you thrive in 2025.

Choose your word of the year today! Share it with us on Instagram by tagging @DirectSalesDoneRight, @MelanieMitro, and @KatyWritesContent, and use the hashtag #DirectSalesDoneRight. 
Let us know how your word is guiding you in 2025!

HIGHLIGHTS: 
01:45 Finding Joy in the Journey

05:47 Using Your Word as a Guiding Principle

10:13 The Importance of Peace and Simplicity

14:39 Hard Work and Accountability

19:03 Taking Faith-Filled Steps Forward

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On this episode of Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro explore the transformative power of goal setting as you prepare for the new year. 

Through personal stories and actionable advice, they break down the key elements of effective goal planning, including the importance of vision casting, crafting SMART goals, and staying emotionally connected to what you want to achieve.

Learn how identifying your "push goal" can create a domino effect, why daily action steps are non-negotiable, and how monitoring your progress ensures long-term success. Plus, discover why consistency, even in the mundane, is the secret ingredient to achieving big wins in your direct sales business and personal growth.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will empower you to take charge of your goals and create lasting success—because you never know when the next big opportunity will arise.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

03:06 - The Journey of Goal Setting: Personal Experiences

06:01 -Understanding Your Push Goal

08:59 -Crafting SMART Goals

11:53 -Action Steps and Progress Monitoring

21:02 -The Importance of Daily Actions

26:58 -Staying Committed to Your Goals

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End Of Year Reflection

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In this episode of Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta reflect on the challenges and growth opportunities that came with the tumultuous year of 2024. Together, they share personal and professional obstacles they faced, offering insights on how adversity can be a powerful teacher.

The conversation highlights the importance of learning from setbacks, communicating effectively in business partnerships, and avoiding emotional decision-making. 

Melanie and Katy also discuss how faith and purpose can provide clarity during uncertain times, inspiring listeners to embrace discomfort as part of their journey toward personal and professional development.

Key Takeaways:

• 2024 brought unique challenges for many, including the hosts.
• Reflecting on experiences helps uncover valuable growth opportunities.
• Effective communication is crucial for overcoming obstacles in partnerships.
• Emotional decision-making often leads to poor outcomes.
• Faith and clarity can guide decision-making during tough times.
• Growth requires embracing discomfort and setting smaller, achievable goals.
• Challenges have purpose and can lead to personal development.
• Support from loved ones can bring perspective and strength.
• Keep dreaming big, even when faced with setbacks.

HIGHLIGHTS: 
04:12 -Lessons Learned: Growth Through Adversity

16:39 - Communication: The Key to Overcoming Obstacles

17:00 -Making Decisions Amid Emotional Chaos

27:04 -Faith and Purpose: Finding Clarity in Uncertainty

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We are wrapping up 2024!! Say What!?

On this episode of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, Melanie and Katy take a deep dive into the art of year-end reflection. Together, they explore what it means to close the year with intention, why it’s essential to evaluate both your wins and struggles and how reflection can set you up for success in 2025.

Melanie and Katy share their personal growth journeys from 2024, including their biggest wins, the lessons they’ve learned, and the challenges they’ve faced. This candid conversation will inspire you to look inward, celebrate your progress, and create a plan for continuous growth in the year ahead.

This is your guide to reflecting on whether your work this year brought you joy and peace, while also identifying the moments where things may not have gone as planned—and why.

Don’t miss this heartfelt and practical episode designed to help you close the year strong!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:34 What is an end-of-year reflection? Why should you do an end-of-year reflection?

4:12 The importance of reflection and some areas to reflect on.

6:00 Melanies reflection of growth over 2024.

8:04 Katys reflection of growth over 2024.

12:54 Focusing on the areas of business that bring you fulfillment.

16:28 How did your projects throughout the year make you feel?

18:00 Ideas for planning your 2025.

20:19 Shifting daily habits to help you build a more successful business.

25:17 After your 2024 reflection, it is time to set your 2025 goals!


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In this episode of Direct Sales Done Right, the ladies tackle one of the most common questions they receive: How do you know when to pivot versus persevere?

Whether you're facing a crossroads in your business or even in other areas of life, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to help you discern your next steps.

They’ll guide you through practical strategies to evaluate whether it’s time to stay the course or shift directions, so you can make confident decisions that align with your goals. If you've ever wrestled with the "pivot or persist" dilemma, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

HIGHLIGHTS:

4:16 Number one, taking a step back to answer certain questions about the company you are apart of or are thinking about aligning with another company.

6:28 The mindset strategy to adopt during a difficult season.

7:45 Is the "UGH" factor impacting how you feel? Where can you shift your awareness?

12:33 When Katy feels like it is a good time to make a decision.

13:37 How to grow from your expereinces.

16:37 Staying aligned and true to you and the goals you set.

19:06 Questions to ask yourself if you do want to pivot. 

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On this episode of The Direct Sales Done Right Podcast,  Melanie and Katy pull back the curtain on the tried-and-true strategy they've honed over the last 13 years. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your social media approach, this episode offers the clarity you need.

Get ready to reframe how you see social media—not as a chore, but as a powerful platform to document your truth, growth, and evolution.

The ladies walk through their three essential types of weekly content that have helped them build consistency, connection, and engagement, offering you a roadmap to transform your strategy.

 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Mindset Shift: How to view social media as a space for authenticity and personal growth.
2. The 3 Types of Content: A deep dive into the weekly content pillars Melanie and Katy use to maintain a balanced and impactful presence.
   • (Hint: It’s more intentional than you think!)
3. Step-by-Step Strategy: A simple, repeatable plan to help you show up with clarity and purpose every week.

 Perfect For You If:

• You feel "cloudy" or stuck in your social media strategy.
• You're ready to embrace social media as a tool for documenting your journey—not just a highlight reel.
• You want a clear, actionable framework to implement immediately.

HIGHLIGHTS:

4:09 How to go about making a plan for your social media.

6:01 Three types of content that you should rotate through to reach your business goals.

13:12 Creating content that helps you feel more prepared for your planning session. 

16:01 What to think about when you are planning your content.



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In this episode of The Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Katy and Melanie dive deep into how to end the year on a high note, addressing the two distinct camps many people find themselves in as the year comes to a close.

Are you looking back in frustration, feeling nowhere near your goals, and tempted to just give up until January? Or are you motivated, seeing the finish line, but unsure whether to push forward or ease up?

Katy and Melanie explore strategies for both energies and  mindsets, share best practices from past seasons where our listeners needed to finish strong, and discuss key lessons learned along the way.

Books Katy Mentioned:

Battlefield of the Mind

The Obstacle Is The Way


HIGHLIGHTS:

3:05 What is being a strong finisher?

3:45 Katy shares a story about how she finished the year strong in her network marketing business - her mindset shift between what if I can to I am going to hit the goal.

6:36 Your energy is everything, you can not fake it! Your energy contributes to your success.

8:40 The importance of tracking your progress to keep you on track to hit the goal.

10:10 How to shift your mindset and energy if you feel like you just don't have the energy to hit your goals.

13:30 Book recommendations from Katy.

15:04 The mindset of finishing strong from Melanies POV.

16:24 Ending the year with pride in the efforts you've taken in 2024.


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Is this the time of year when everything seems to ramp up—business, family, friends, and holiday festivities? 

Katy and Melanie totally get it! In this episode, they share practical tips to help you maximize your holiday season while moving through it with more grace, peace, and joy. 

These strategies are valuable for any season of the year, as they emphasize the importance of your vision, goals, and energy.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

3:24 – General rule of thumb that keeps Melanie and Katy in a good cadence.

3:30 – Melanie reflects on her early days in direct sales and her experiences during her first holiday season in business.

6:00 – Katy discusses how her body reacted to her first few end-of-year seasons in business, which helped her set essential boundaries.

9:40 – Tips for designing your holiday season around your non-negotiables.

11:45 – Explore what you believe you can realistically accomplish during the holiday season and how to set yourself up for success toward your goals.

19:20 – Strategies for repurposing content you've already used to plan out your social media during the holiday season.

21:45 – The importance of over-communicating your boundaries to maintain balance.

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On this week of The Direct Sales Done Right podcast, Katy and Melanie explore the theme of embracing new opportunities and provide actionable suggestions for business leaders who are making changes but haven’t yet seen the desired sales results.

We delve into the concept of adopting a long-game mentality, discussing its significance for sustainable growth and success in your business. Additionally, we address the common challenge of feeling paralyzed by obstacles and offer insights on how to transform that paralysis into inspiration, empowering you to take bold steps forward in your entrepreneurial journey.

Join the ladies for practical tips and motivating perspectives that will help you navigate change with confidence.

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:24 Making a change means adopting the long-game mentality.

7:48 Using your unfollow or snooze button as a blinder in a pivoting season.

11:34 Being transparent is crucial for you when you are starting something new.

12:50 Asking the right questions in your new conversations.

13:17 Now of days, it is 9-12 touch points for follow-ups.

16:20 Ask yourself before you post on social media "Does this add value?"

21:00 The product story that you can share when you just started using a new product or program. 


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