Episodios

  • Making Time for Success
    Oct 14 2025

    Join Dave Fleming as he sits down with Julie Amburgey, a newly promoted National Marketing Director at Neora and longtime owner of a family-run HVAC business in Georgetown, Kentucky. Julie shares how she went from answering phones at her father's HVAC company to becoming its leader, and then tells how she applied that entrepreneurial experience to direct selling when she discovered Neora. Julie also discusses her initial hesitation toward direct selling, how Neora’s integrity and supportive leadership changed her perspective, and how the business helped her fund her sons’ college education without debt.

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    39 m
  • Why Connection Still Wins in Direct Selling
    Sep 30 2025

    Join Brett Duncan — co-founder of The Juice and president of Strategic Choice Partners — and Neora's Dave Fleming for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the evolving identity of the direct selling industry. Drawing from decades of experience, Brett shares insights on what it means to build a business with intention, how to navigate technological shifts like AI and social commerce, and the importance of staying rooted in authentic storytelling.

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    47 m
  • Social Media, Storytelling, and the Future of Direct Selling
    Sep 16 2025

    Join Neora’s Dave Fleming as he sits down with Samantha Hind — founder of Auxano Global and author of Show Up Anyway — for a candid conversation on the evolving landscape of direct selling. Dave and Sam dive into the power of authentic storytelling, the role of social media in business growth, and why simplicity and human connection are more vital than ever. Get ready for a master class in success filled with practical strategies, heartfelt anecdotes, and a clear-eyed look at industry trends.

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    45 m
  • From Skeptic to Success Story
    Sep 2 2025

    After spending 18 years in a nursing career, Mandy Drozda didn’t expect to become a thriving entrepreneur. But in this episode, the National Marketing Director explains how discovering Neora turned her from a skeptic into a true believer — in both herself and in direct sales. She explains the important role personal development has played in her success and how she now applies The Slight Edge in every area of her life.

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    41 m
  • Digging the Well of Residual Success
    Aug 19 2025

    From running brick-and-mortar businesses to thriving in direct sales, Vikki and John Downey’s story is about decades of entrepreneurial pivots. In the episode, the seasoned entrepreneurs and national marketing directors at Neora sit down with Dave Fleming to talk about how they moved from traditional business models to one driven by residual income, how the direct sales industry introduced them to personal growth, and what they find most rewarding about working in this space. They'll also talk about Dig the Well, their podcast on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and overcoming business challenges.

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    40 m
  • Explore the Future of Direct Selling
    Aug 5 2025

    Join Dave Fleming as he sits down with Neora co-founder and president Amber Olson Rourke to unpack the evolving landscape of direct selling, the entrepreneurial mindset, and what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive environment. Drawing from over two decades of experience, including more than 14 years of leadership at Neora, Amber shares personal stories, candid reflections, and strategic perspectives on building a purpose-driven company.

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    40 m
  • The Power of Taking Risks
    Jul 22 2025

    Entrepreneurship is about taking risks and making commitments. In this episode, Dave Fleming talks with Platinum National Marketing Director Mary Chieppor and her daughter, Emma Chieppor, founder of Excel Dictionary, about the very different paths they took to entrepreneurship, what they’ve learned, and why learning to take risks is all part of the job. They also share the important role that direct selling has played in helping both of them discover independence and shaped the way they approach their careers.

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    40 m
  • Finding a Business That Grows With You
    Jul 8 2025

    Elaine White left the corporate world when she became a mom, and at that time, she didn’t even know the direct selling industry existed. But now, she has built a successful career and is a National Marketing Director with Neora. In this episode of Built to Win, Elaine talks with Dave Fleming about what led her to direct selling, how it has provided the perfect career as she goes through the various changes in her life, and how the culture of direct selling differs from a corporate environment. They also discuss what to look for in a direct selling company and why Neora checked all the boxes for her.

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    35 m