Direct Sales Done Right
Episodes
Episode 161: How to Establish Conversations That ACTUALLY Convert
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Katy and Melanie talk in depth about how to have conversations with your network about your business, service and products. You&a...
Episode 160: Auditing Your Own Account For Success
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie share 4 questions you can ask yourself to audit your account. They'll discuss the importance of auditing your account and how to...
Episode 159: What To Do When it Feels Like Everyone Around You is Giving Up
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie share 5 questions you can ask yourself or others when quitting becomes an option!They'll cover some of the following topics: bei...
Episode 158: What I WISH Someone Would've Told Me Before I Started in Direct Sales
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie and Katy take you on a throwback journey from when they FIRST started in direct sales! They're sharing the three things they would do dif...
Episode 157: Planning Your Day For Where You WANT to Take Your Business
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie tackle the question- "When I'm strapped for time, what are the most important things for me to get to in my business daily?...
Episode 156: 3 Tips for Establishing a Side Hustle While Working Full-Time
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trying to create a side hustle while still working your full time job?It can be so difficult! In this week's episode, Katy Ursta shares h...
Episode 155: The Truth About Reaching More People Through Hashtags!
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do hashtags feel like a mystery you're just trying to solve?In this episode, Katy and Melanie are sharing a few tips and tricks on how you can re...
Episode 154: Everything You NEED to Know to Create Successful Reels
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Katy and Melanie are walking you through everything you need to know to create successful Reels!They share some of their most helpful key co...
Episode 153: Ready to Increase Your Instagram Reach?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Melanie Mitro is joined by Chic Influencer's social media manager, Alysa Gumto.Melanie and Alysa are sharing three w...
Bonus Episode! The What, When, and How of IG Content
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SURPRISE! On our BONUS episode, Melanie Mitro is giving you the break down of each IG feature.She is sharing about IGTV, Reels, Stories, Lives, Carous...
Episode 152: What It Takes To Hit Your Next Level of Success!
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elizabeth Hartke the creator of the Luminary Leadership Co. joins us!Elizabeth explains how to move forward when you feel stuck in your bus...
Episode 151: Social Media Features You SHOULD Be Using to Grow
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are sharing some behind the scenes info on what they've learned about social media through their own platforms.In this episode, ...
Episode 150: Afraid of People Seeing You Fail At Your Goals? TRY THIS!
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie dive deep into proclaiming your goals and vision out loud despite fear of judgement!In this episode, you'll learn about topics l...
Episode 149: Marketing Your Story: A MUST For Every Business Owner
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NUMBER ONE thing you MUST have as a business owner- a staple story!Katy is walking you through what a staple story is and the three key comp...
Episode 148: The Time Management Tips You NEED in 2022
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to find the time to work your business? This week Melanie is giving you some of her best time management tips so you can achieve your ...
Episode 147: #MakeChicHappen on Your Socials
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Katy Ursta and Chic Influencer's Social Media Manager, Alysa Gumto share some common mistakes you may be making on your social p...
Episode 146: 4 Secrets to Scale Your Business in 2022
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to level up your business in 2022?! NOW is the time to start goal setting and creating a vision for your new year👏🏻👏🏻I...
Episode 145: The Roadmap to Building a Successful Business
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are walking you through the 5 Phases of building a successful business and how to walk in it confidently. In this episode, you'l...
Episode 144: Vision Casting Mistakes That Are Killing Your Goals
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2022 IS NOT going to magically make all your problems disappear. You can make a vision board, set new goals, get committed whenever you please.B...
Episode 143: 7 Truth Bombs About Your Missed Year End Goals
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are dropping truth bombs this week! So buckle up and get READY!This week on the Make Chic Happen Podcast we're sharing some insights abo...
Episode 142: 5 Tips to Creating a Healthy Holiday Hustle
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are giving you all the tips to creating a healthy holiday hustle!The holidays can be so busy and demanding. You may feel like you&...
Episode 141: Let's Get Chic Done
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to get chic done! In this week's episode, Katy and Melanie share their vision and all the "glow ups" behind the Make Chi...
Episode 140: Creating Content that Converts
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're producing a ton of content, but nothing is converting into more business or sales? Katy and Melanie share the re...
Episode 139: 5 Reasons Why Your Goals Are Essential To Your Business
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Goal setting boils down to how you manage your time. Angela Henderson said it best, "Goals are just goals if we don’t do anything with it."...
Episode 138: Behind the Scenes of Starting Your Own Business
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck? Unsure of how to create a business? Looking to scale your current business? We have the behind the scenes for YOU!In this episode...
Episode 137: Hustling Isn't The Answer For Your Business
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Tanya Dalton about:-Goals are not the goal. Goals are the vehicle to get you to where you want to go. -Being stuck is a ...
Episode 136: Scaling Your Business Using Social Media
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Katy Ursta is tackling 5 questions to ask yourself regarding scaling your business using social media. A few things you&a...
Episode 135: Why Your Why Isn't Working
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your "Why" is so critical because it's rooted in your definition of success and in what you want for your life. Is your "Why"...
Episode 134: Speeding Up the Mindset of Success
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week of the Make Chic Happen Podcast, we have our good friend Brad Bizjack. We are going to talk about what might be missing when you are hung...
Episode 133: 5 Things to Consider When Starting a Small Business
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stay out of the weeds? Stop counting yourself out! On this week's Make Chic Happen podcast, Katy and Melanie are giving you their go-to...
Episode 132: Our Top Tips On Getting Prospects To Purchase From You
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are walking you through the specifics of handling a healthy conversation that you may be struggling with. Sometimes we rush the conversations, so w...
Episode 131: Maximizing the 4th Quarter Push
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are talking about the last part of the year, and how to maximize your abilities! We are redefining the word PUSH for you. We are rede...
Episode 130: Building Your Business Amidst the Chaos
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Mitro is sharing how it is possible (yes, possible) to build your business amongst the chaos! If you are a business owner feeling as if succes...
Episode 129: The Power of A Strong Opt-In!
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta are sharing with you the IMPORTANCE of having a STRONG (yes, STRONG)opt-in when it comes to giving your audience what the...
Episode 128: What To Do When Business Feels Slow!
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta are asking you 3 uncomfortable questions when it comes to your business and why you think it is slow right now!If you are...
Episode 127: Are Hashtags Really Effective On Instagram?
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Ursta is sharing with you her top 3 tips when it comes to using hashtags on Instagram. If you are struggling when it comes to hashtags and wonder...
Episode 126: How To Face The Fears That Hold You Back
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can have all the systems in the world, but if you can't overcome your fears you won't take action. Join Katy and Melanie on this week of...
Episode 125: WTF My Account is Not Growing! Here is Why!
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta are giving you the real reasons why your social media accounts could have hit a wall and won't grow! There are 100% ...
Episode 124: The Framework For Writing Quality Social Media Content That Creates Engagement
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta are sharing with you the framework that they use for writing QUALITY social media content that ACTUALLY converts all whil...
Episode 123: Three Secrets to Accelerating Your Direct Sales Business
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Katy Ursta this week as she takes you on a trip down memory lane to the beginning days of her direct sales journey as she shares the three secret...
Episode 122: Social Media Taglines That Convert!
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast is now LIVE!Join Melanie and Katy this week as they talk all things TAGLINES! Katy and Melanie di...
Episode 121: The ONE Phrase You’re Saying That is Killing Your Biz!
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a brand new episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!This week Melanie is dropping some hard truths about getting REAL with yourself wh...
Episode 120: Instagram Mistakes to STOP Making
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Instagram, it’s the little things that make a world of a difference especially when people are coming to your account for the first...
Episode 119: Is This ONE Tiny Oversight Killin' Your Sales?
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to an all new episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast.Katy Ursta is flyin' solo on this week's episode and she is asking you so...
Episode 118: Academy Sneak Peek: The Signature Style (Lesson 2)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!Friends, we're changing it up this week and we are giving you a SNEAK PEEK into o...
Episode 117: Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Biz with Julie Voris
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!!This week, Melanie sits down with Julie Voris, who has been building her network mark...
Episode 116:3 Social Media Secrets That Top Biz Owners Aren't Sharing
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are back with another episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!This week, Katy and Melanie are giving you the top 3 social media tips ...
Episode 115: Our Secret Sauce to Mastering Your Social
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are back with a brand new episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!This week, they are giving you 4 CRUCIAL tips to mastering your soc...
Episode 114: Is Curiosity Marketing Still Effective?
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to an all new episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast with Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro!On this week's episode, Katy and Melanie are...
Episode 113: Discovering Your 4 Hash Method
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are back with a brand new episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast! One of the biggest questions we get - especially within our Chic C...
Episode 112: Building Credibility Through Live Content
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are back for a brand new episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!This week, Katy and Melanie are explaining WHY going live (or postin...
Episode 111: Mastering Your Mindset with Brad Bizjack
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!This week, Katy and Melanie sit down with Brad Bizjack, Personal Development Expert, C...
Episode 110: 4 Tips to Boost Content When Business is Slow
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a brand new episode of the #MakeChicHappenPodcast!This week, Katy and Melanie are sharing their tips on how they boost their content d...
Episode 109: 3 Tell-Tale Signs You Are on The Road to Serious CEO Burnout
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are BACK for another episode of the #MakeChicHappen Podcast!Do you struggle with burnout? Do you know how to schedule your joy first?...
Episode 108: What Does Success Look Like?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are back for another episode of the #MakeChicHappenPodcast!This week, they are deep diving into what is YOUR definition of success? S...
Episode 107: 5 Steps to Enhance Your Business Strategy
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a brand new episode of the #MakeChicHappenPodcast! Melanie and Katy are giving you 5 steps to enhance your business strategy and frien...
Episode 106: Legal Considerations When Launching a Business with Laura Catina and Amy Mara
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to start a business and how to determine what kind of entity/structure you need? Did you ever think about agreements and ac...
Episode 105: 3 Steps to Turning Your Big Idea Into an Income
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the #MakeChicHappenPodcast!This week, Katy and Melanie are deep diving into supporting your vision and the necessar...
Episode 104: Creating Content to Align with Your Unique Sharing Proposition
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another episode of the #MakeChicHappenPodcast!Katy and Melanie are deep diving into the 4 HASH Method and giving you what you need in...
Episode 103: 3 Brand New IG Trends You MUST Implement NOW!
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!Our girl Katy is here this week to bring you 3 BRAND NEW Instagram trends that you mus...
Episode 102: How to Avoid a 'Wing It' Social Media Strategy
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the #MakeChicHappen Podcast! Join Melanie Mitro this week as she talks about creating a good social media strategy ...
Episode 101: Showing Up With Purpose on Social Media with Guest Rachel Thomsen
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie are back again with another episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast with special guest Rachel Thomsen.Rachel is a mom of 3 from Iowa ...
The 100th Make Chic Happen Podcast: The Truth About Podcasting Growth!
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a brand new episode of the #MakeChicHappen Podcast! The 100th Make Chic Happen Podcast: The Truth About Podcasting Growth!Today we are...
Episode 99: How Not To "Wrecking Ball" Your Business
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How Not To "Wrecking Ball" Your Business4 Simple Strategies for Effectively Managing Your Business Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro, Co-Founders...
Episode 98: Why You're Really Not Making Any Money in Direct Sales
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro, Co-Founders of Chic Influencer, are back for another episode of the Make Chic Happen Podcast!From being consistent on so...
Episode 97: Social Media Isn't The Only Way To Market Successfully
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social Media Isn't The Only Way To Market SuccessfullyWhen it comes to launching any product, service or experience we have an entire Chic Influe...
Episode 96: How to Deal With Friends Who Don't Support Your Business
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Make Chic Happen Podcast with Co-Hosts Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta!Have you ever had someone close to you unfollow you due to mar...
Episode 95: 3 Tips to Make Algorithm Work in Your Favor
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friends, let’s talk about the algorithm!Are you guilty of blaming the algorithm for you frustrations? Have you ever put your heart and soul into a p...
Episode 94: Best of Chic Part 2 with Melanie and Katy
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta are sharing with you 3 more of our top Make Chic Happen episodes of all time! Today, you wil...
Episode 93: Best of Chic Part 1 with Melanie and Katy
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta are sharing with you the top 3 Make Chic Happen episodes of all time! Be sure to tune in aga...
Episode 92: The 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Take Your Business to the Next Level in 2021
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 92: The 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Take Your Business to the Next Level in 2021Join Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta this week on the Make Chi...
Episode 91: Why do I REALLY Keep Giving Up On My Goals?
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 91: Why do I REALLY Keep Giving Up On My GoalsJoin Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta this week on the Make Chic Happen Podcast as they give their 6...
Episode 90: Everything You Need to Know About Marketing on YouTube with Special Guest Erika Vieira
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Melanie and Katy this week for Episode 90: Everything You Need to Know About Marketing on YouTube with Special Guest Erika VieiraErika Vieira is ...
Episode 89: What does it REALLY mean to GET LUCKY in your business?!
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Melanie and Katy this week for Episode 89: What does it REALLY mean to GET LUCKY in your business?!Katy and Melanie discuss he importance of taki...
Episode 88: The Truth About Comparison and Why Finding A Community Matters with Liz Petrone
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Melanie and Katy this week for Episode 88: The Truth About Comparison and Why Finding A Community Matters with Special Guest Liz PetroneKaty and ...
Episode 87: The Perfect Marketing Strategy Without End of Year Burnout
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Melanie and Katy this week for Episode 87: The Perfect Marketing Strategy Without End of Year BurnoutWith the holidays quickly approaching, it&ap...
Episode 86: Things That You Would've Never Considered Before a Partnership
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to have John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck from YaJagoff! on our podcast today as they speak on partnerships, collaborations, and...
Episode 85: The 6 Most Common Social Media Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Biz
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cue the confetti because we are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of our Chic Your Gram Audit service that we offer here at Chic Influencer. The gues...
Episode 84: The Mindset of a Successful Network Marketer
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta are sharing the importance of your mindset when it comes to those in direct sales. If you are in direct sales and struggl...
Episode 83: Melanie's Secret Sauce to Building a Multi 7 Figure Direct Sales Business
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Mitro is sharing her secret sauce aka the 6 ways she was able to scale her direct sales business to 7 figures. If you have been in direct sale...
Episode 82: Figuring Out the 1st Steps to Starting a Passion Project ft. Jessica Walker
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Ursta has the honor of getting to interview Jessica Walker from Better and Company who is sharing how she took her first steps into starting a pa...
Episode 81: The Truth About Embracing the Chaos of 2020
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been embracing the chaos of 2020? Have you been embracing exactly where you are right now by giving yourself some much needed grace? Katy Urs...
Is Going Live on Facebook Dead? | Episode 80
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering if going live on Facebook is even worth it? Katy Ursta asks just that and gives you her best advice for how to create organized, mem...
Mentorship Unfiltered: A Candid Conversation ft. Lindsay Fortney | Episode 79
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to get a sneak peek of what mentorship looks like the ladies of Chic Influencer? You're listening to the right episode! Katy...
How Knowing Your Enneagram Can Help Your Business ft. Jaime Gordon | Episode 78
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about how your personality impacts how you run your business? Jaime Gordon and Melanie Mitro dive into what the Enneagram person...
How to Find a Success Tribe | Episode 77
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building a business is fun, empowering and inspiring. It’s also challenging, demanding and sometimes isolating. It’s so important to find a commun...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting in Direct Sales | Episode 76
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro of Chic Influencer dive into what they did wrong when they first started in direct sales. They give you 5 tangible tips f...
Episode 75: Overcoming the Comparison Game
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Ursta of Chic Influencer dives into how to overcome the comparison game. As an entrepreneur, it can be super easy to become wrapped up in what ot...
Episode 74: Are You Controlling Your Social Media or is it Controlling You?
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Mitro of Chic Influencer explains why it's important to approach your social media in a strategic way. She breaks down her process for pl...
Episode 73: The Truth About Thinking Outside of the Box in 2020
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from Kathryn Richardson, Caitlin Thomas & Judi Holler as they share tips and tricks for thinking outside of the box in 2020. Don't miss...
Episode 72: The 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Connecting with Your Audience
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katy shares the 5 questions that you need to be asking yourself when connecting with your audience especially as a network marketer. If you are not as...
Episode 71: How to Create Post Event Momentum
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, tune in to hear from Melanie as she shares what she is always sure to do after a big event. One of her biggest tips is to...
Episode 70: Why Losing Followers is a GOOD Thing When You Want to Grow
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie and Katy are sharing the reasons why to stop taking it personally when you lose followers on Instagram. It's so important to always remem...
Episode 69: Why Your Vision Board Isn't Working
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Make Chic Happen podcast episode. we are walking you through why your vision board isn't working and why you need to STOP loo...
Episode 68: The Steps to Making Your Side Hustle Your Full Time Job
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie is sharing with you the steps you need to take in order to make your side hustle become your full time job. You will learn the importance of d...
Episode 67: Identifying the Gaps in Your Business
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we are talking to retired nurse Christy Monahan who came into network marketing about 5 years ago. She had early wins in her bus...
Episode 66: How Katy REALLY Created the Post That Got Over 100,000 Shares on Facebook
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katy walks you through step by step, how her most recent Facebook post went viral. She is giving you the ins and outs on how it is possible for you to...
Episode 65: Realigning Your Goals & Managing Your Time
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie walks you through her top tips and strategies on the importance of realigning your goals and managing your time. What you were doing once befo...
Episode 64: 5 Reopening Strategies Post COVID-19 for Brick & Mortar Business Owners
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear from Katy as she shares her top 5 tips for brick and mortar business owners getting ready to open the doors again. If you do not alrea...
Episode 63: Influencer Tips on Landing Collaboration Opportunities with Kelsey Breisinger
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to have Kelsey Breisinger as our guest on today's Make Chic Happen Podcast episode. We met Kelsey at the Beyond Boss event a fe...