From Law School to $450M in Sales. In this episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Michelle Barnes. She’s an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and Co-Founder of Nueva, a new direct selling company. After building not one, not two, but six successful businesses, Michelle knows a thing or two about what it takes to build something that lasts. We dive into the mindset shifts, consistency and identity work behind that success including why you don’t have to work harder to make more money and how to break generational patterns. Michelle also shares the simple daily actions that continue to drive her success: Start conversations. Invite people in. Follow up. Plus, we talk about vulnerability, knowing when to take a break, letting go of the timeline and becoming the person you actually want to be! This conversation is a powerful reminder to go all in, leave people better than you found them, and take action. So, take just 5–10 minutes today and put one idea from this conversation into action. WE’LL BE TALKING ABOUT: ➡ [04:48] From Law School to Network Marketing ➡ [08:18] The Mindset Behind Early Success ➡ [11:27] Breaking Generational Patterns ➡ [16:06] Building Six Successful Businesses ➡ [24:21] Strength, Vulnerability & Authenticity ➡ [33:06] The Secret to Consistent Success ➡ [37:27] 3 Must-Do Business Activities ➡ [40:30] Michelle’s Biggest Business Advice ➡ [42:18] How to Get Out of a Funk ABOUT OUR GUEST: Michelle Barnes is a transformational leadership speaker, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of NUEVA. For more than 30 years, she has built multiple six- and seven-figure businesses, helping thousands of people create greater health, wealth, and purpose through leadership and personal growth. After walking away from law school at 23, Michelle took an unconventional path that led her to become the first millionaire in her family. Throughout her career, she has built six successful businesses, navigated major setbacks, rebuilt from the ground up multiple times, and emerged as a respected leader known for her resilience, authenticity, and unwavering faith. As a single mom of two teenage boys, Michelle understands firsthand what it means to lead through adversity. Her message goes far beyond business. She equips people to shift their mindset, strengthen their identity, elevate their energy, and become the kind of leader their goals require. Whether she’s speaking from the stage, coaching entrepreneurs, or leading organizations, Michelle inspires audiences through heart and humor, to stop playing small, embrace courageous action, and build lives of impact, freedom, and significance. RESOURCES: Michelle’s Book Recommendation: You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor https://tinyurl.com/4efkmy3e Michelle’s Favourite Quote: “You can tell the size of a leader by the obstacle that stops them.” — Unknown Looking for more? Head to our earlier episode or check out: Show Up Anyway by Sam Hind: https://a.co/d/8rk0Qth Free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialmediafordirectsellerswithgregandsam/ CONNECT WITH MICHELLE BARNES: ➡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-barnes-13b70138/ ➡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellebarnessuccesscoach/?hl=en ➡ Nueva Life: https://nuevalife.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com CONNECT WITH US: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Sam Hind’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/samhinddigitalcoach ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/auxanomarketing ➡ Email us: community_manager@auxano.global If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Are you ready to join the Auxano Family to get live weekly training, support and the latest proven posting strategies to get leads and sales right now - find out more here: https://go.auxano.global/welcome
