Kris Carlson is an Independent Sales Consultant and Senior Executive Vice President. After hearing about a Direct Sales opportunity from a friend in Minnesota and finding out about the that company's mission and product line, she saw the opportunity to provide for her family, reduce the chemicals in her own home while saving money and time, and share with others how they could do the same. After much success in her home state of Minnesota, Kris relocated her family to North Carolina in 2013 ...
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A podcast dedicated to learning the strategies and techniques needed to tame the beast known as grad school.
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Episode 3 - Keep Moving Forward with Emily Holbrook
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On this episode of the Grad School Whisperer, we’re joined by Emily Holbrook, a 1st year Ph.D. student studying Medical Anthropology at the University of South Florida. Emily shares her unorthodox path to grad school and personal philosophy of "keep moving forward."Gems/tips of the week:*Reach out to professors you're interested in working with dur…
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Episode 2: "Meet Yourself Where You're At" w/ Bree Casper
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On this episode of the Grad School Whisperer, we’re joined by Bree Casper, a 1st year Ph.D. student studying Neurological Anthropology at the University of South Florida. Bree shares her journey of how she decided to go to grad school and her personal take on how to determine a self-care system early in your semester. Tips of the week (Bree-isms): …
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Episode 1 - How To Be A Grad School Whisperer
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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Grad School Whisperer! This is a podcast dedicated to learning the tools and strategies needed to tame the beast know as grad school. On this episode, we’ll discuss what is a grad whisperer and why man spreaders shouldn’t sit next to me on the bus! Email questions and strategies you use to survive grad school to gradscho…
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Top 5 Income Producing Activities For Your Direct Sales Business
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In this episode Kris Carlson shares her Top 5 Income Producing Activities and explores the 80/20 rule.By Kris Carlson
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Following up with your customers should be part of your business strategy! Not only that, it's just good customer service. In this episode, Kris Carlson, a Top Direct Sales Leader, shares her best practices for following up.
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Over my last 10 years in the Direct Sales industry there are definitely some things I've learned that I wished I'd known from the beginning. This new series is going to share all those little nuggets and tidbits to hopefully give YOU a head start in your business.By Kris Carlson
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43 | Hostess Coaching: It's A Partnership
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Hostess Coaching is the KEY to a successful party in Direct Sales. In this episode Kris shares her exact formula for building a partnership with her hostess that results in fun, exciting parties with MORE bookings.By Kris Carlson
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In Episode 42, Kris says some frequently asked questions she gets from people that are considering starting their own Direct Sales business, but are unsure if it's the right fit for them.By Kris Carlson
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Success Chats : A Conversation With Tricia Edmundson
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The Success Chats Series is where I get to chat one on one with some of the top leaders in the Direct Sales Industry. These leaders are at the top of their game, navigating their own personal business, leading super successful teams, and prioritizing their family all at the same time. In this episode I get to chat with Tricia Edmundson— a Wife, Mom…
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Success Chats: Belinda Ellsworth | Part Two
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We're continuing our chat with direct selling expert Belinda Ellsworth, discussing how she successfully recruits and supported her team in recruiting.
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I'm excited to introduce a new, ongoing series where I have the chance to chat with some of the most successful leaders, speakers and trainers in the Direct Sales Industry! "Success Chats" will explore how her guests began their business along with their best tips, ideas, and philosophies about success. We're kicking off this series in a BIG WAY! W…
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38: How To Answer Common Questions From A Potential New Direct Sales Team Member
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On this episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris talks about the importance of adding new team members to your direct sales business and shares how she answers some commonly asked questions during the recruiting process. Leave your commonly asked direct sales recruiting questions in the comments below!…
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37: Skipping The Sale For Your Direct Sales Business
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On this episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris talks about the importance of skipping the sale. She explains how everything in the direct sales industry comes second to booking parties and how critical getting bookings are to your business. For more Direct Sales Training from Kris Carlson visit http://SucceedAndShineTraining.com.…
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36: Best Tools For Your Direct Sales Business
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On this episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris talks about the tools she uses for her direct sales business. She talks about everything from party invites to customer follow up. Are there tools you use for your direct sales business that Kris didn't mention? Post them in the comments! For more Direct Sales Training from Kris Carlson v…
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On this episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris talks about having a new mindset in the new year. Kris shares her process of goal setting and explains how she aligns her calendar with her goals to achieve them. For more Direct Sales Training from Kris Carlson visit http://SucceedAndShineTraining.com.…
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34: Favorite Things Parties For Your Direct Sales Party Plan Business
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris talks about "Favorite Things Parties" for your direct sales, party plan business. Kris shares how she uses these parties to boost sales during the holiday season and keep momentum going throughout the following year. For more Direct Sales Training, go to http://SucceedAndShineTraining.com…
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33: How To Have A $1000 Party With Your Direct Sales Party Plan Business
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris shares the secrets she's learned in her direct sales party plan business to get to that $1,000 party! Kris talks about the importance of hostess coaching before and after the party and shares her best tips for getting those extra sales. For more Direct Sales Training, go to http://Succeed…
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32: Should I Do A Launch Party For My New Personal Recruit In Direct Sales
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris talks about a hot topic in the direct sales industry and gives her opinion on doing a launch party for your new personal recruits. Kris also spends some time sharing her recruiting tips and talks about teaching empowerment to help your new recruits build a successful business.…
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26: Leaders Building Leaders - When is it Time to Promote
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This Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the SIXTH in a series on Leaders Building Leaders. In this Episode, Kris tackles one of the most critical topics for leaders; When is it Time to Promote? Listen to Kris share wisdom she's gained from building the #1 Team in the fastest growing party plan business in the U.S.…
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris talks about what you'll gain from attending your Direct Sales National Conference. Kris also spends time to give some great tips on preparing for your trip. If you're a Leader... be sure to listen to her advice on how to create fun for your team!!!…
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30: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - May, 2017 Edition
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris answers questions received from listeners thru-out the month of May. She answers questions on the Best Way to Contact People, Building a Structure for Success, How to get Started with Success as a Young Leader and more.
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29: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - April, 2017 Edition
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris answers questions received from listeners thru-out the month of April. She answers questions on How to run Incentives to Increase Bookings, Developing Training Resources, How to Avoid job Burn-out, How to Recruit and more.
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28: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - March, 2017 Edition
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris answers questions received from listeners thru-out the month of March. She answers questions on Bookings, Working with your Spouse, Customer Care Calls and How to Keep your Party Calendar Full and more.
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27: Step-by-Step Process of a Top Recruiter!
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On this Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast, Kris continues her discussion from podcast #22 on one of the 4 pillars of Direct Sales, recruiting. In this SECOND recruiting episode, Kris shares the steps she takes to recruit so many people. Successful recruiting has helped Kris build the #1 Team in the fastest growing party plan business in t…
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25: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - February, 2017 Edition
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris answers questions received from listeners thru-out the month of February. She answers questions on Incentives, Recruiting, Coaching and How to Strong Start New Recruits.
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24: Leaders Building Leaders - Why Run Incentives
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This Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the FIFTH in a series on Leaders Building Leaders. In this Episode, Kris talks about how, and why, to Run Incentives. Listen to Kris share wisdom she's gained from building the #1 Team in the fastest growing party plan business in the U.S.
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23: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - January, 2017 Edition
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris answers questions received from listeners thru-out the month of January. She answers questions on How to Set Goals for Bookings, Sales and Recruiting.
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On this Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast, Kris talks about one of the 4 pillars of Direct Sales, recruiting. Please listen as Kris shares how she has developed the skill of recruiting and teaches us how we can add members to our team without FEAR!! Successful recruiting has helped Kris build the #1 Team in the fastest growing party plan …
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21: Leaders Building Leaders - Coaching Future Leaders
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This Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the FOURTH in a series on Leaders Building Leaders. In this Episode, Kris talks about how to coach your future leaders. Listen to Kris share wisdom she's gained from building the #1 Team in the fastest growing party plan business in the U.S.
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20: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - November, 2016 Edition
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris answers questions received from listeners thru-out the month of November. She answers questions on Bookings, Recruiting, Facebook Parties, How to NOT sound Salesey and much more.
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19: Leaders Building Leaders - Identifying Future Leaders
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This Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the THIRD in a series on Leaders Building Leaders. In this Episode, Kris talks about how to identify future leaders on your team. Listen to Kris share wisdom she's gained from becoming the #1 Group Leader in the fastest growing party plan business in the U.S.…
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris talks about why you should run a Black Friday sale. Kris also shares her experience on how to run a highly successful sale.
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17: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - October, 2016 Edition
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris answers questions on Trade Shows and Holiday Boutiques for Direct Sales received from listeners thru-out the month of October.
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This Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is on Hostess Coaching. In this Episode, Kris will share how you can increase attendance at EVER party, while also reducing the amount of cancellations you have. All you need to do is follow her simply laid out plan for Hostess Coaching. Having successful parties as a result of good hostess coaching …
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15: Leaders Building Leaders - Teaching Leaders to Strong Start
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This Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the SECOND in a series on Leaders Building Leaders. In this Episode, Kris will share one of the MOST important principles of growing your team; Strong Start. This principle alone helped to catapult Kris' business from strong, to the #1 Group Leader in the fastest growing party plan business in the…
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14: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - September, 2016 Edition
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On this Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris answers questions on Direct Sales received from listeners thru-out the month of September.
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13: Leaders Building Leaders - Mindset of a Leader
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This Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the FIRST in a series on Leaders Building Leaders. In this Episode, you'll learn from Kris how setting the proper Leadership Mindset is crucial for you and your team leaders. Listen to Kris share wisdom she's gained from becoming the #1 Group Leader in the fastest growing party plan business in th…
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12: Leaders Building Leaders - Guide for Running the Series
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This is not your typical Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast. This particular Episode is designed for those Leaders who will be running their own Leaders Building Leaders series. In this Episode, you will learn how to use Kris' upcoming series, entitled Leaders Building Leaders, to help build the skills of new or up-and-coming leaders on yo…
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11: Time to Answer Listener Questions!! - August, 2016 Edition
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Typically, on Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson, Kris and Brad discuss a single topic that relates to your Direct Selling business and then ask for listener feedback and input on these Episodes thru their SucceedAndShineTraining.com Podcast Tab. Well, on this Episode, instead of answering all of the questions they receive directly on their site, …
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10: Strong Start your Direct Sales Business - Training Series: #5 Ready to Recruit!
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the FIFTH in our series on How to have a Strong Start in your Direct Sales business. You’ve done everything in Trainings 1 - 4, your calendar is FULL, now it’s time to recruit! In this Episode, Kris will talk about how sharing the opportunity with others will bless their lives and build you a s…
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09: Strong Start your Direct Sales Business - Training Series: #4 Tips to ROCK You're Launch Party
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the FOURTH in our series on How to have a Strong Start in your Direct Sales business. The big day is almost here!! In this Episode, Kris will share tips on how to ROCK your first parties and set yourself up for a successful career in Direct Sales.…
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08: Strong Start your Direct Sales Business - Training Series: #3 Time to Start Inviting!
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the THIRD in our series on How to have a Strong Start in your Direct Sales business. In this Episode, we’ll be talking about How to keep the momentum going by sending your booking Invites out.
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07: Strong Start your Direct Sales Business - Training Series: #2 Bookings are Everything!
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the SECOND in our series on How to have a Strong Start in your Direct Sales business. In this Episode, we’ll be talking about How Bookings are the key to achieving success as you start to launch your business, and if you want to sustain your business.…
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06: Strong Start your Direct Sales Business - Training Series: #1 Positive Mindset
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the FIRST in our series on How to have a Strong Start in your Direct Sales business. In this Episode, we’ll be talking about How to set the proper Mindset to achieve success as you start your business.
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05: National Conference was SO Fun, but my Head's about to Explode?
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This Episode of Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson was so fun for Kris and Brad to record! They had just returned from their National Conference, where they had a lot of fun, met hundreds of like-minded people and learned from some of the TOP experts in the field of Direct Sales. So... they thought it would be valuable to take this opportunity and…
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04: Thinking Outside the Box to Master Bookings!
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the FOURTH & FINAL episode in our series on Bookings for your Direct Sales business. Today, we’ll be talking about How to get CREATIVE with bookings. If you don't have parties booked out 4 - 6 weeks, then you don't have a full party calendar. In this Episode, Kris talks about how you can get ou…
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03: How do I Master the Skill of Bookings at a Party?
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the THIRD one in our series on Bookings for your Direct Sales business. As a Top Leader in direct sales, Kris is often asked to share her secrets on how she became so successful. One success factor is to capitalize on the BEST resource for bookings; your parties. So, in this Episode, we'll be t…
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the SECOND one in our series on Bookings for your Direct Sales business. On this episode, Kris will be talking about how to become a bookings master when you're new to the business. She'll also discuss what to do when you're new to an area and how to increase your bookings success without being…
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01: Why are Bookings so Important Anyway?
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Today’s Succeed And Shine with Kris Carlson podcast is the FIRST one in our series on Bookings for your Direct Sales business. Today, Kris will be talking about why bookings are the most important part of your business.
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