Episode 55: LeeAnne Ruff; The Truth About Network Marketing

LeeAnne Ruff is the founder of The Bright Side and business coach and mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide. She has been an expert in the direct sales industry for over 30 years, first as a leader in the field and then with various titles in the corporate offices of some of the most highly regarded companies in the industry.LeeAnne's passion is mentoring individuals to six-or-seven figure success, all thanks to the amazing opportunities that network marketing provides. She has a tell-it-like-it-is approach based on her years of building a business herself. But that's not all; with her incredible story, she inspires crowds to their feet and helps those who listen gain the self-confidence they need to excel in any area of their lives.She is also the mom of four incredible humans and the grandma of six. She lives on a farm in the Adirondack Mountains of New York with her husband of 34 years, Jon.She is in the process of authoring a book and updating her website and blog - leeanneruff.wordpress.com. In the meantime, you can find her on her Facebook page, The Bright Side @brightsidecoaching.What we talked about:5:55- How LeeAnne got into direct sales17:15- Where LeeAnne sees direct sales going20:05- How social media has impacted direct sales21:40- Overcoming the fear of network marketing and the thought that you need a large network24:55- What direct sales really is30:25- Reasons that someone should get into network marketing36:00- Overcoming the fear of what people will think of you becoming a network marketer42:20- Tips of what not to do in network marketing44:15- Wrap-upShow notes:Thanks to our sponsor: Ana Luisa Jewelry: Shop here for a discountLeAnne’s WebsiteLeAnne on FacebookConnect with Stacey:Stacey on InstagramStacey’s WebsiteJoin The Herban Farmacy Facebook GroupBecome a Beautycounter consultantShop BeautycounterUse code “CLEANFORALL20” for 20% for first time clientsShop NeogenBook a call with meJoin Holistic Entrepreneur SocietyHolistic Breakthrough LiveSandyBoy Productions Shows:Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastI’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein