The Mentorprise Podcast

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Interviews and insights from across the Mentorprise Group and the direct sales world on: Mindset, Motivation and Mentorship.

11/20/2023

S2E7 - Mike Warren: "You shouldn't listen to advice from everybody."

Wrapping up series 2 we have Mike Warren who heads up the Apex Organisation out of Brighton. Initially starting in direct sales to gain some practical experience during a summer between university semesters he decided to apply himself and 18 months later was running an office.Talking of managing self doubt and how to preparation to prevent it from stopping you advancing in your career. On mentorship he identifies that those with the most valuable advice might not be approached as often. Also ...

51 min
11/13/2023

S2E6 - Greig Ward: "I have dedication to preparation."

Coming at things from an educational perspective in today's episode we have Greig Ward, Creative Content and Learning Manager at The Marketing Sales Group in Australia. If you are the type of person who likes theories to be backed with studies and evidence then you'll enjoy hearing how Greig reviews the '3 M's'. Talking about getting into flow, understanding that not everyone is motivated in the same way and where that 'sweet spot' of motivation is.With exceptional experience and talent when ...

57 min
11/06/2023

S2E5 - James Buckley: "Do things properly, people are always watching."

With over two decades of direct sales experience under his belt, James Buckley of Mantra Marketing is very well placed to offer some insight into what it takes to make it in this industry.Very much of the opinion that you don't really have time to think about hope to 'cope' and rather just roll your sleeves up and graft, he reflects with us on how his parents have really left an imprint on his way of working. Also how the people he works along side (like Fran Davies from series 1) have shaped...

54 min
10/30/2023

S2E4 - Melissa Lewis: "I would never ask someone to do something I'm not prepared to do myself."

Heading stateside with this episode featuring Melissa Lewis of Innovating Great Minds, in Florida. What's notable about Mel is her laser focus when it comes to goals and standards, she talks about how he is lining up her next objectives before reaching her current ones to keep her momentum.Holding an incredible record for sales success over 8 years she is an example of how your results are a reflection of your mindset. Wanting to improve your discipline? Take a leaf out of Mel's book...Instag...

42 min
10/23/2023

S2E3 - Steve Sapsford: "People with a clear 'Why' are often action oriented."

In our eyes the definition of a great mentor, Steve Sapsford of Elite and Jarzac Group based out of NSW, Australia speaks to us about how he observed a focussed mindset and mentality in his early days in direct sales.It's so clear from this conversation that Steve gets a lot of satisfaction and reward from supporting others in their journeys, reflecting on what he looked for in a mentor himself and how that has shaped his consulting role today. A firm believer in the rule of reciprocity we he...

48 min
10/16/2023

S2E2 - Callum Wallace: "Life is good when we've got problems."

Entering into direct sales fuelled by his motivation to fund his music career, Callum Wallace of Atlas Promotions in Edinburgh tells us about his 'Sliding Doors' moment which led him to running his own company for the past 10 years.Describing how his main challenge was coaching sales people due to an aversion to having critical conversations, we learn what he changed to be able to improve that skill. Learn why Callum views challenges and problems with excitement rather than dread and how he u...

1h 19m
10/09/2023

S2E1 - Joshua Scanlon: "Don't confuse your self worth with your net worth."

We've returned to the studio with more episodes of experts in the direct sales world and first up this round we have Josh, MD of AEI Prospects based in Brighton who has 10 years experience after graduating from university.Quite a surprising and vulnerable discussion about how he was identified as a student unlikely to meet the expected criteria in his SATS, to wanting pursue a career in sports psychology before landing in direct sales to develop his soft skills. He gives us an insight into ho...

1h 1m
07/10/2023

S1E4 - Mike Blane: "I am motivated by fear."

Welcome to Mike Blane, CEO of Appco UK, with a career in direct sales spanning 33 years ever since he was, in his own words, 'lost' after graduating from university. If you were to look at his 'stats' over career it would be some impressive reading - from the companies he has helped boost through the connections he has formed between them and direct sales teams across the UK and beyond and the amount of money raised for charities in the same way.He lets us in on how he operates an...

1h 10m
07/03/2023

S1E3 - Fran Davies: "Be grateful and be bothered."

Welcome to Fran Davies, COO of the Mantra Marketing Group who is celebrating a huge landmark in her career of 20 years within direct sales! Fran has been a long time mentor and source of guidance for the Mentorprise Group since it's inception so a perfect guest for our first set of interviews.She covers her shift in attitude towards how she spends her time and making sure that she looks after herself so that she can properly support and advise others. Her mentality towards mentoring as an inv...

33 min
06/26/2023

S1E2 - Emily Gara: "I am in my receptive era."

Welcome to Emily Gara, Assistant Owner based out of Monument Promotions in Swindon. Pivoting her career from performing arts to direct sales in Nov 2020 and has become a pillar of the team over the past couple of years.She talks about her transition into team leadership and how to get the best out of people by understanding them and making sure you show that you care about them as a person as well. Treating people as individuals is a theme as well so making sure that you tailor your sales coa...

43 min
06/19/2023

S1E1 - Robert Cotterell: An introduction to Mentorprise and how it all began

Hosts Nina Collis and Rob Cotterell introduce themselves and the Mentorprise Group. Recorded after the rest of this mini series we wanted to give some context as to who we are are why we wanted to start this podcast. Starting when the group of companies was in fact just one company, RedSeven Marketing, back in 2013 you can hear about how Rob started his career in direct sales and ventured into entrepreneurship.Approaching his 10th year in business you can hear how his mentality has evolv...

55 min

11 Episodes

Interviews and insights from across the Mentorprise Group and the direct sales world on: Mindset, Motivation and Mentorship.

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Episodes

S2E7 - Mike Warren: "You shouldn't listen to advice from everybody."

S2E6 - Greig Ward: "I have dedication to preparation."

S2E5 - James Buckley: "Do things properly, people are always watching."

S2E4 - Melissa Lewis: "I would never ask someone to do something I'm not prepared to do myself."

S2E3 - Steve Sapsford: "People with a clear 'Why' are often action oriented."

S2E2 - Callum Wallace: "Life is good when we've got problems."

S2E1 - Joshua Scanlon: "Don't confuse your self worth with your net worth."

S1E4 - Mike Blane: "I am motivated by fear."

S1E3 - Fran Davies: "Be grateful and be bothered."

S1E2 - Emily Gara: "I am in my receptive era."

S1E1 - Robert Cotterell: An introduction to Mentorprise and how it all began

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