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In this episode of Built to Win, Lisa Theoharides shares her journey from dental hygienist to successful business owner and direct selling leader with Neora. She shares the early influences of her entrepreneurial parents, her experience launching retail stores and a direct sales division, and the pivotal moment her sister introduced her to Neora. Lisa discusses the emotional resilience required to navigate personal loss, the empowering nature of direct selling, and her passion for helping...

In this episode of Built to Win, Lisa Theoharides shares her journey from dental hygienist to successful business owner and direct selling leader with Neora. She shares the early influences of her entrepreneurial parents, her experience launching retail stores and a direct sales division, and the pivotal moment her sister introduced her to Neora. Lisa discusses the emotional resilience required to navigate personal loss, the empowering nature of direct selling, and her passion for helping...

Hosts: Dave Fleming and Katy Ursta In this episode of Built to Win, Neora’s Dave Fleming sits down with Katy Ursta — bestselling author, podcast host, and brand-building expert — to talk about how authenticity and connection drive success in today’s direct selling landscape. Katy shares how she rebuilt her career with integrity and intention after losing a 12-year business when her company suddenly shut down, outlining what she looks for in a company, the values that matter most, and why...

Hosts: Dave Fleming and Julie Amburgey Join Dave Fleming as he sits down with Julie Amburgey, a newly promoted National Marketing Director at Neora and longtime owner of a family-run HVAC business in Georgetown, Kentucky. Julie shares how she went from answering phones at her father’s HVAC company to becoming its leader, and then tells how she applied that entrepreneurial experience to direct selling when she discovered Neora. Julie also discusses her initial hesitation toward direct...

Hosts: Dave Fleming and Brett Duncan Join Brett Duncan, Co-Founder of The Juice and President of Strategic Choice Partners, and Neora’s Dave Fleming for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the evolving identity of the direct selling industry. Drawing from decades of experience, Brett shares insights on what it means to build a business with intention, how to navigate technological shifts like AI and social commerce, and the importance of staying rooted...

Hosts: Dave Fleming and Samantha Hind Join Neora’s Dave Fleming as he sits down with Samantha Hind — founder of Auxano Global and author of Show Up Anyway — for a candid conversation on the evolving landscape of direct sales. Dave and Sam dive into the power of authentic storytelling, the role of social media in business growth, and why simplicity and human connection are more vital than ever. Get ready for a master class in success, filled with practical strategies, heartfelt anecdotes, and a...

Hosts: Dave Fleming and Mandy Drozda After spending 18 years in a nursing career, Mandy Drozda didn’t expect to become a thriving entrepreneur. In this episode, National Marketing Director explains how discovering Neora turned her from a skeptic into a true believer—in both herself and in direct sales. She explains the important role personal development has played in her success and how she now applies The Slight Edge in every area of her life. If you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to...

Hosts: Dave Fleming, Vikki Downey and John Downey From running brick-and-mortar businesses to thriving in direct sales, Vikki and John Downey’s story is about decades of entrepreneurial pivots. In the episode, these seasoned entrepreneurs and national marketing directors at Neora sit down with Dave Fleming to talk about how they moved from traditional business models to one driven by residual income, how the direct sales industry introduced them to personal growth and what they find most...

Hosts: Dave Fleming and Amber Olson Rourke Join Dave Fleming as he sits down with Neora Co-founder and President Amber Olson Rourke to unpack the evolving landscape of direct selling, the entrepreneurial mindset, and what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive environment. Drawing from over two decades of experience, including more than 14 years of leadership at Neora, Amber shares personal stories, candid reflections, and strategic perspectives on building a purpose-driven company. If you...

Hosts: Dave Fleming, Mary Chieppor, and Emma Chieppor Entrepreneurship is about taking risks and making commitments. In this episode, Dave Fleming speaks with Platinum National Marketing Director Mary Chieppor and her daughter, Emma Chieppor, founder of Excel Dictionary, about the very different paths they took to entrepreneurship, what they’ve learned, and how learning to take risks is all part of the job. They also share the important role that direct selling has played in helping them...