Direct Selling SHIFT with Blake Mallen

On this episode of the podcast, Blake Mallen interviews Darnell Self, an entrepreneur and business leader. Darnell explains how he learned the importance of building an unshakable character and putting others first, and how he was motivated to stay loyal to a path that was helping him become a better man. He also talks about the importance of mindset shifts, belief shifts and embracing disruption in order to maximize success, and encourages listeners to believe that everything that happens is happening for them, not to them.

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Blake Mallen takes a moment to share his journey in direct selling and offers listeners a glimpse into his life. A native of Southern California with a political science and psychology background, Blake found his path into entrepreneurship through direct selling at a young age. He recounts the pivotal moment that shifted his life's trajectory and led him to embrace entrepreneurship. As an optimist and firm believer in the potential of people within the direct selling channel, he expresses excitement about embarking on this journey with listeners and inspiring them to become their best selves.

A message from the Founder and CEO of DSN, Stuart Johnson.

A message from the host of the Direct Approach Podcast, Wayne Moorehead.  

For nearly two decades, DSN, powered by the direct selling community, has been the go-to journalistic resource for the global direct selling channel and its corporate executives. In its two-decade legacy, DSN has produced 200+ issues of the DSN publication, maintains an extensive content library, produces the channel’s largest-executive attended educational events, including the annual DSN Global Celebration and the annual DSN Global 100 List, recognition programs, podcasts and more. This new collaboration extends DSN's commitment to empowering the global distributor community, bringing visibility, credibility and reach to the distributor community—the channel's heart, soul and lifeblood—with the level of professionalism and integrity the channel deserves.

Prepare for an exciting episode of the Direct Selling SHIFT Podcast as host Blake Mallen unveils the impressive guest lineup filled with candid insights into these industry experts' journeys, successes and current strategies. Blake's unique approach explores vital shifts in mindset, skillset and strategy—laying the groundwork for listeners to thrive. The audience is encouraged to engage by suggesting guest nominations and topics through directsellingshift.com/suggestion, reinforcing the podcast's mission to elevate the entire direct selling community.

In this episode, host Blake Mallen emphasizes that our current era, marked by rapid change, is not a time for worry but an opportunity for growth. Change is inevitable and all shifts begin with perspective. Blake explains that shifts are about finding new, better ways and how now is the time to embrace these opportunities. How can we get on the right side of the shifts? This is what Direct Selling SHIFT is all about—listening and learning from those on the front lines leading change and innovation. Blake also shares how listeners can nominate a potential guest for the podcast.  

Host Blake Mallen dives into the profound transformations sweeping the direct selling industry and the wider business world. He emphasizes that we are in a unique "season of shift" characterized by rapid changes and convergences. Blake discusses the blurring lines between direct-to-consumer retail and direct selling and the necessity of innovation, capturing attention, and creating traction in today's fast-paced digital landscape to unlock your full potential in direct selling.

This season marks a crucial moment in direct selling, where the perfect shift at the right time can be a gamechanger. Join us as we uncover the secrets to success in this dynamic, ever-evolving direct selling channel. Learn about the show’s mission, purpose and connection to Direct Selling News (DSN). Host Blake Mallen also talks about a special gift for loyal listeners to be revealed in Episode 10.