The Other 99%: A Podcast for Small Business Owners and Direct Sellers · Episode 96 · November 18, 2025 · 34 min
E96: The Facebook Party Formula
In this episode of The Other 99%, host Lisa Duck and co-host Susan Larimer welcome Bethany Berry, a successful direct seller with Pampered Chef. Bethany shares her journey through 12 previous direct sales businesses before finding success with Pampered Chef. She emphasizes the importance of community support, innovative sales strategies, and effective host coaching. The conversation covers her unique approaches to Facebook and texting parties, customer care, and the use of technology to streamline her business. Bethany concludes with valuable advice for aspiring direct sellers, highlighting the significance of consistency in achieving success. Takeaways: Support from her upline was crucial to her success. Pampered Chef has a strong community that feels like family. Texting parties are a unique and effective strategy. Host coaching is essential for successful parties. In Facebook parties engaging posts keep customers interested and involved Post-party follow-up is key to maintaining customer relationships. Consistency in outreach leads to better results. Memorable Quotes: "Do your reach outs, do your follow ups, be consistent, be persistent. And when you do that, the results are going to come." - Bethany Berry Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Bethany Berry and Pampered Chef Journey 28:18 Host Coaching: Strategies for Success 33:31 Introduction and Gratitude 33:59 Engagement and Community Building Be a audience member on the 100th Episode - https://lisaduck.com/100th-episode/ #DirectSales #FacebookParty #BusinessGrowth #TheOther99%Podcast Connect with Bethany - bethanyberry.com Thank you for tuning in to The Other 99%. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps us reach more listeners like you! Don’t forget to share this episode with your network and help spread the word. Subscribe now to never miss an episode and stay inspired in your direct sales journey! Plus be sure to follow The Other 99% Podcast on YouTube Interested in being a guest? Share your story here Find Lisa on social: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | lisaduck.com Grab your ChatGPT Freebie here Explore Lisa's Toolkits Find Susan on social: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | susanlarimer.com Grab your 5-Step Customer Care Cheat Sheet here Explore Susan's Toolkits Disclaimer: While we strive to provide valuable recommendations and insights, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests. We encourage you to conduct your own research before using any mentioned tools or services to ensure they align with your personal needs. Thank you for being part of The Other 99%!