My Lifestyle Academy Podcast

Bad vibes attract bad vibes. Good vibes attract good vibes. What vibe do you want in your business? In this episode, John gives his opinion about some odd but common things that happen in Network Marketing. After almost two decades of experience in the industry, the Meltons have seen and gone through pretty much anything you can imagine… but they made it through! "MLM is not just about making money. It's about finding something you believe in, being part of a tribe that you built and having fun in the process." More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

You can't have results when you're making excuses. In this episode, John shares a system that can help you build your network marketing business, even if you have a super busy schedule: The F.A.M.E. Formula! It's easy to get caught in the social media scroll, it's hard to stay committed and get results. So what's it all about? We created this formula to help you stay sharp and focused on what matters most in your business, so you can get busy living. "When you have a burning desire for success, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse." More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/build-a-profitable-business/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Your biggest adversary in network marketing is your mindset. You gotta have long-term vision! In this episode, John answers your prospecting and recruiting questions to help you jump right into the money making activities that make your network marketing business grow. This episode was recorded live, and you can participate in the next LIVE Q&A session! Don't miss Money Monday, our weekly show, live on our social media channels! "Get personal, get vulnerable! Because people relate to people, they don't relate to ingredients." More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/atm-facebook-group-strategy https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

The more ways you can get yourself in front of your audience, the better. In this episode, John and master podcaster, Ian Lenhart talk about what it means to start your own podcast and how to do it like there's no tomorrow. Ian shares his journey in the world of podcasting and how to use it to gain influence and build authority. "A podcast is a recorded conversation. Put it into a streamable format, add a theme around it and boom, you have a podcast! It's that simple." More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Leadership is about decisions, not titles In this episode, John is sharing his 8 leadership tips to help you step into your power and build a real, full-time business. He's talking about leadership principles, duplication, the importance of customer acquisition, and what it means to have a winning mindset. "Make an impact, not just an income." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Network marketing is personal development with a compensation plan attached to it. In this episode, John and the incredible leader, Taylor Thompson, talk about why now is the best time to build a home business. She goes over the fundamentals of network marketing and the importance of allowing people to grow in your culture. Simple is way easier than complicated. So make it easy! Make it fun! "The mission is always more important than the commission." - Taylor Thompson More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

It's not easy, but even if they say no, you planted a seed. In this episode, John talks about the perks, challenges and strategies of inviting people with higher influence to join your network marketing business. It's ok to start with your "easy people", but you gotta hit your chicken list eventually. The only way to get good at recruiting successful people, A-players and influencers is to start doing it. "The magic is, people with influence know other people just like them. Imagine who they're gonna lead you to. Your business can literally blow up overnight!" More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Don't overwhelm your team, keep things simple and you will see growth. In this episode, John talks about different ways you can motivate your network marketing team, and keep them that way. We all want to find people with motivation, people hungry for success, but here's a very important question you need to answer: Are you motivated? "You're not a boss, you're not a manager, you're not a babysitter, you're a coach, a leader, a mentor." More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Don't cross people off your list just because they're not interested in your products or business. In this episode, John talks about a powerful strategy you can implement when you've run out of warm market. And no, you don't have to go to the mall and talk to random people. Referral Posts are a simple way to reach new people, using your existing contacts and customers. Even if you've already talked to everyone you know. "One person could potentially lead you to a thousand new prospects." More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Instead of selling and pitching, get more personal, get more vulnerable. In this episode, John talks about the number one thing most network marketers are missing in their prospecting strategy: "The Why". Knowing and sharing your Why is not only gonna give you an amazing amount of clarity, but it's also gonna make you more relatable. We often try to sell and pitch the product, but people don't relate to facts or ingredients . People relate to people. "The easiest people for you to prospect are the people you have something in common with." More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Struggling with prospecting? You're not closing sales? Maybe you have stinky commission breath… In this episode, John talks about the reasons why you're not making progress in your network marketing business. Prospecting and closing are the two things people dislike the most in our profession, but they're also two of the most important ones! Implementing these 10 questions will change the game for you. They're so simple you probably know them already. They're so simple you probably haven't even used them! "If you ask better questions, you will get better answers!" More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Are you riding the struggle bus when it comes to prospecting and closing on Social Media? In this episode, John and Jessica Higdon talk about the benefits of building a network marketing business using social media. Not only is it more effective, but it's the way to go in 2020. People are more open to opportunities than ever, and you gotta be ready to step it up. If you decide to jump in and master every aspect of the business, you're setting yourself up for a bright future, and the beauty of it is: it ain't rocket science! "Simple action taken every day, over time, will create results." More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Has the current state of affairs thrown your business off balance? In this episode, John and Ray Higdon, "Mr. Rank Maker" himself, talk about how 2020 has changed the network marketing industry and how it brought numerous opportunities for massive growth! That's why now you have the chance to drive your business forward. One decision can make all the difference. "As a Network Marketing Leader, you have to constantly be thinking: how do I get a lot of people doing a little?" More juicy resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

The best type of lead is the lead that comes to you. In this episode, John and Nadya share their #1 strategy to generate network marketing leads: Video! But especially LIVE video. They've tried it all and video is the fastest track to grow your business. Do you need a lot of followers? No. Do you need to make a lot of money? No. You just need to start building your audience. Start providing value. "Think about how easy it would be to generate leads out of your own community! You just need to figure out what you're passionate about!" More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Keeping people engaged is a team effort. In this episode, John shares some awesome ways to strategically create conversations inside your ATM groups and build a deep sense of community. "You can't create engagement in your ATM groups without recognition, conversations and excitement." More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Be the person who deserves the results you want In this episode, John and Nadya talk about what it means to be a true leader and lead with integrity. They share powerful leadership tips and strategies to build the right confidence and mindset to guide people towards success. "Always remember where you come from." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Courage is when you fear, but do it anyway. In this episode, John and Matt Morris talk all things closing, overcoming your fears and stepping into your power as a leader. Listen to Matt's journey going from a college bartender to self-made millionaire at 29, way before texting and social media. "Just when I think I've conquered a fear, another one shows up. Hopefully, it will always be this way. If you don't have fear, you're not growing." - Matt Morris More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Maybe it's time to do things differently. In this episode, John talks about why people quit network marketing companies. He shares the reasons people get fed up with network marketing leaders and what you can do to make sure you're not pushing people away. "Sometimes people quit companies, and most of the time, they're justified." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

We're not the same. In this episode, John explains why you shouldn't teach someone who just joined you about branding, and what to teach them instead. He talks about the importance of mastering the mundane first and building up confidence before mastering branding. "Even if you're not branding yourself, you do have a brand." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/creatively-launch-your-personal-brand/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

The importance of personal branding. In this episode, John and Nadya share eight tips to build and launch your personal brand in a creative way. Listen to them talk about their messy start with online branding, how to attract your tribe using storytelling and what it means to put yourself out there and show up consistently on social media. "Whatever people think about you, that's your brand." - John Melton Read the blog post: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/creatively-launch-your-personal-brand/ More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

If you don't know Ray...where have you been all this time? In this episode, John and Ray Higdon go over the things you can do right now to push your business forward. Ray has been coaching some of the top earners in network marketing. Join the conversation about amateur vs. effective leadership and how to use social media the right way and 10x your results. "You don't fail: you either quit or you succeed." - Ray Higdon More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

The power-hour mentality. In this episode, John and Brynn Lang talk about the money making activities you need to focus on daily to build a successful business [guilt-free]. Brynn is a successful mompreneur who built a multi-million dollar team. Join in the conversation about the actions that took Brynn from ZERO to HERO and how she learned to work smarter, not harder. "The secret to growing a business is showing up consistently." - Brynn Lang More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Don't be afraid to pop up the question In this episode, John and Nadya walk you through how to turn Social Media engagement into money. Get ready to steal their Close the Loop formula and their tips on how to successfully use it in your business to maximize your chances to close prospects and get better results. "Human first, marketer second." - John Melton Read the blog post here: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/how-to-convert-likes-into-sales/ More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Choosing courage over comfort. In this episode, John and marketing expert Mark Harbert talk about how to get started and tap into the power of Live video. Mark has been helping business owners understand and apply the latest marketing strategies to get more leads, close more sales and build their dream business. He shares his video formula for LIVE videos that get maximum exposure and leads. "Nobody likes to be pitched, but if you have a way to buffer your pitch and wrap it in value, people will get it." - Mark Harbert More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

No. Does it help? Of course. In this episode, John talks about why having a lot of followers helps, and yet it's not mandatory for success. He shares his story about getting started with zero influence and how to build credibility and trust over the time. "You can't say NO to network marketing because you don't have influence." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Yes...but should you? In this episode, John talks about what it means to be involved in more MLMs at the same time and why, most of the time, it doesn't work. He is sharing his journey in network marketing and how to develop more income streams the right way. "Building multiple MLMs is like dating: in the beginning, you're seeing several people, but at some point, you wanna fall in love and commit to one person." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Faith it till you make it! In this episode, John shares his tips on how to build a successful team and enroll more people. Join the conversation on the importance of having a clear vision and goals, how to talk to people and deal with objections, track your numbers and much more. "Your goal is not to sell and recruit everybody, but to help people solve a problem." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Depends on what you bring to the table. In this episode, John tackles the question we all want the answer to: how soon we'll be able to see the results of our network marketing efforts? The question should really be: how much time do you have? After all, it depends on how serious you are about your business and how harder you're willing to work on your business. "We all have the same 24 hours in a day. It's not really about your time." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Don't give up on the goal you set up at the beginning of the month In this episode, John is sharing powerful tips on how to rank advance and boost your numbers month by month. Join the conversation about how to make the best out of the end of the month by creating urgency, incentivizing people, and helping your team succeed. "Help your people rank and you'll end up doing the same." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

How to get and keep customers with text messaging In this episode, John and top producer Tiffany Clonch talk about how she used a simple and affordable text messaging tool called Project Broadcast to get more customers and boost retention in her business. Tiffany sold $15,000 in weight loss products in March and doubled the number in April and is the #1 person in her organization to hit the highest rank ever. Join the conversation and find out how to tap into your customers' network, use referrals to get quality leads and text messaging to its fullest potential to improve customer loyalty and build strong relationships. "As long as you are real, vulnerable and focus on building relationships, it will all come together." - Tiffany Clonch More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Help your people become better than you In this episode, John and the one and only, Alex Morton talk about how to build a huge business & social media following. Alex made his first $1 million at age 24 and today is one of the highest-paid Network Marketers in the world. Join an intense conversation about Alex's journey to earning over $30 at the age of 30 and his advice on building successful teams, staying positive and what's working on social media right now. "There's never gonna be a perfect time to start; you might as well make it today." - Alex Morton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Sometimes it's going to stink—embrace the suck. In this episode, John talks about common mistakes in network marketing and the lessons he learned on how to set yourself up for success. Join the conversation about quick success, the importance of leading by example, getting out of your comfort zone, being consistent, investing in yourself, and other jam-packed nuggets in John's unique style. "I'm grateful it took me so long to become a 7 figure owner. I'm grateful for all of it, because I wouldn't be the leader I am today if it was easy." - John Melton More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

You don't have to be an influencer to get influencers (and boost your business!) In this episode, John and CEO of Moms and Heels, Marina Simone, talk about how to attract the right influencers for your niche. Marina has been teaching women in network marketing how to slay online sales using social media and make 6+ figures. She shares her proven 333 method to recruit Instagram influencers and her #1 Script that guarantees replies. "Influencers are attracted to people who know what they want and the impact they wanna make." - Marina Simone More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/

Regaining control of your finances In this episode, John and Wealth speaker, podcaster and author Daniel Alonzo talk about how to win the money game and live the life of your dreams. Daniel runs the Alonzo Academy and the Wealth on the Beach Club, teaching people how to make their money work for them, not the other way around. Join the conversation about the importance of getting financially educated and organized to making smart financial decisions so you can spend your life doing what you want. "People gotta stop looking for perfection and start looking for activity." - Daniel Alonzo More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Selling is all mindset: you have to believe in what you're selling. In this episode, John and Lifestyle Entrepreneur Julie Burke talk about how to get your brand, business and products in front of our audience without sounding sleazy or pushy. Julie's clients call her the "NO BS Business Adviser" and her 7 figure business, The Freedom Designer, helps entrepreneurs build more income, impact, joy and freedom using social media. Join the conversation about the psychology behind purchasing decisions, how to be a human first when selling, and have the confidence that you have a valuable asset to offer which will make a significant impact in people's life or business. Selling is listening; it's understanding and prioritizing the needs of the other person. - Julie Burke More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

When times are tough, great leaders step forward. In this episode, John and leadership coach Bob Heilig talk about why leadership starts with leading yourself and how to be an emotionally intelligent leader and help your team crush their anxieties. Bob is the creator of Legacy Leadership Academy, teaching network marketers how to think bigger and live happier lives. Join the conversation on the 5 phases of network marketing leadership, how to strengthen your leadership skills and show up with value. You could spend the next 80 years working hard to achieve your goals and you will never be more worthy than you are right now. - Bob Heilig More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

How to never run out of qualified people to talk to. In this episode, John and social media coach and 2nd generation network marketer Frazer Brookes talk about cracking the code to social media lead generation. Frazer runs Europe's #1 Community for Network Marketers, The Ninja Networker and has helped hundreds of thousands of networkers start, promote and grow their businesses online. Join the conversation on how to master the art of attracting people and steal Frazer's proven 5-step Stories process to fill your pipeline with high-quality leads. "Network marketing is about turning strangers into friends and friends into family." - Frazer Brookes More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Vital teachings on how to fortify your mind in testing times Watch the full interview here. In this episode, John and legend Les Brown talk about how to embrace your vision and take charge of your life by connecting to the greatness within you. Les is one of the top 5 motivational speakers in the world and a renowned Corporate Trainer, Mentor, & Best-Selling Author. In this episode, he shares powerful, personal life lessons and invites you to rethink your life, so make sure you take notes. This is not the time to run scared, this is the time to thrive! - Les Brown More juicy resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

From in-debt college blogger to multiple 7-figure brand owner Watch the full interview here. In this episode, John and marketing maven Angie Lee, talk about how you can build your community and business during the stay-in economy. Angie is the Cofounder of Soul CBD, creator of Pays To Be Brave & host of the Forbes Top 100 Business Podcast, The Angie Lee Show. Join the conversation about how to start showing up online, the importance of video in growing a personal brand and what you need to do if you were to start your business tomorrow. "You gotta get messy and be willing to try different business models to figure out what's best for you."- Angie Lee Check out more resources: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

The FTC sent out 10 warning letters to different network marketing companies. Should this concern you, even if your company hasn't gotten one yet? The answer is YES!

Everything you need to know about the system that helped our organization bring in over $100 million over the last three years! Read the article here. In this episode, John walks you through how the ATM system was born, how it works, and how to make it work for you. He breaks down the steps to create a Facebook group that produces results, and how to use the 5-5-3 Prospecting Formula and the 15-7 Formula to create more conversations and build trust with your audience. Join the conversation about the power of getting people into a group and what to post in your ATM groups to get them pumped up about your content. Network Marketing it's not about what works, but about what duplicates. Check out more resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

Working from home can be a blessing and a curse. Amber DeLoof knows both sides. She's keeping it real for her family and her business. This Network Marketing Mom and entrepreneur will come out the other end a changed woman for good. And she wants the best for you too!

Social media trends come and go. What worked one month ago, may not work the next one. Read the article here. In this episode, Nadya and John walk you through what's hot and what's not on social media in 2020, from improving your storytelling to leveraging referral and video marketing, to name a few. Join the conversation about why you should use Stories in your marketing strategy, the importance of testing and doing a monthly audit on your content, and what to do when prospects are ghosting you. Social Media is not just about popularity and likes—but healthy conversations instead of just mindless scrolling. Take the time to notice what works for you. Check out more resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

In network marketing, having a customer-centric company and culture is everything. Most of the time, we tend to over-complicate recruiting. Read the article here. In this episode, Nadya and John walk you through their 10 recruiting tips, from the importance of reaching out to people and getting fired up, to learning the ATM system, using audio messages and building group chats. Join the conversation about why you should approach your Facebook friends, get out of pitch mode, plant the seed in your prospects' mind and create urgency, get on the phone with people, follow up rigorously and how to deal with objections. It's not only what you say: it's how you say it. Check out more resources:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/

When you're building a business, having a vision is not enough. Read the article here. In this episode, Nadya and John walk you through their 7 steps to launching your business with a bang. They talk about the 3 rules of making money, the importance of knowing your "why," how our daily habits can hurt instead of helping our business, and why having a clear and sharp plan is the formula to success. Join the conversation about the superhero syndrome, outsourcing, money-making activities vs. energy-consuming activities, having transparent business goals, building your tribe, tracking your journey, and moving your business forward. It's not about how much money you MAKE, but how much of it you KEEP. Check out more resources here:https://mylifestyleacademy.com/blog/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/download/ https://mylifestyleacademy.com/masterclass/