Breaking into Direct Sales: Finding the Career that Suits Your Lifestyle
Welcome to the first episode of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. In the year 1994, Pam knew she needed to get a job that suited her lifestyle as a stay-at-home mother. But what spare-time or part-time job could allow for the flexibility she craved? Join Pam on this episode as she takes us through her dream turned-reality — from conception, to execution, through persevering, and achieving. She maintains that if she can do this, you can too — and she’ll help you along that journey. “It’s time to get over yourself, fire up your productivity, work less and live more.” — Pam Sowder Key Takeaways [1:12] Pam’s background; Life before breaking into the industry. [4:24] What Pam envisioned her ideal day to be like — all while working from home. [8:29] What part time job could allow for this flexibility? Pam began to search. [9:26] The opportunity that changed Pam’s life. [14:32] Learning to get paid every month on the activity you create once. [16:05] Taking action; Researching the viable business opportunity that is direct sales network marketing. [16:56] Pushing through the negative; Persevering through the challenges of starting up a business. [18:18] The catalyst that got Pam truly started. [21:36] Finding success and happiness, and falling in love with the industry. [23:21] QaA with Pam: Answering #AskPam Questions! Mentioned in this Episode It Works Continue on your Adventure Find the podcast on iTunes, or visit Pam’s website at PamSowder.com. Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!