The Extra 5%

Everyone has seen or heard a bad story about direct sales. Whether it’s Wolf of Wall Street, hearing about a bad experience from friends or family, or seeing a story on social media about some idiot conning pensioners at the door, direct sales as it’s depicted in the media has a bit of a bad rap.Today we are back with Gilles Baudet to address the elephant in the room, and discuss why direct sales has such a stigma around it. In this episode you can expect to learn why people are skeptical about direct sales, why there is so much opportunity in the industry, the positive things people don’t see about it, and much, much more.

Cal Mackay is one of the newest and youngest entrepreneurs in the direct sales industry.He's 22 years old, has been in the industry for a little over a year, and has developed himself from an entry-level sales position into a leadership role, where he is now mentoring a large group of people and will soon be running his own company. Expect to learn how to become a top-performing salesperson, how to get the most out of yourself every day, how to consistently maintain a strong work ethic, and much, much more!

How Gilles Baudet Mastered Direct Sales | Full EpisodeIn this episode, Gilles Baudet is back, diving deep into how he built his sales career from the ground up.From knocking on doors to building a team of high-performing salespeople, Gilles shares the exact mindset, habits, and strategies that helped him become a top performer in direct sales—and a respected business leader.You’ll learn:✅ How to stay consistent (even when motivation dips)✅ The secret to attracting great people into your industry✅ Why leading by example is the most powerful thing you can do✅ How to create long-term results through discipline✅ And the mindset shift that separates average from eliteWhether you’re new to sales or looking to take your game to the next level, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-life lessons.🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on leadership, mindset, and sales success.📍 Follow Gilles: @gillesbaudetceo📍 Explore more: www.gillesbaudet.co.uk#GillesBaudet #SalesMindset #DirectSales #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTips #DisciplineOverMotivation

Gilles Baudet is an entrepreneur, CEO & founder of The Interactive Team (a face-to-face direct sales company) and the Power 22 call centre (a direct telesales company).If you feel like you don't fit into the established boxes of what an "acceptable career" looks like, there may be an alternative path.Gilles got kicked out of school, moved to a different country with £20 in his pocket, and has built multiple businesses in the UK across a 20-year career. Expect to learn how to get good at sales, how to stay disciplined and be able to consistently perform at your peak, how to deal with negativity from your friends & family, and much, much more!