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description: Direct Sales Masterclass with McKinley and JJ Oswald. How to navigate the direct sales space, social selling, and affiliate marketing.
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By industry [**Direct sales**Every consultant enabled](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/direct-sales) [**Med device**Every distributor rep enabled](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/med-device) [**Beverage & CPG**Field programs, finally on the books](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/beverage-cpg) [**High tech & channel**Enable sellers you don't employ](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/high-tech-channel) [**Franchise systems**Every location on brand](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/franchise-systems) [**Insurance**Every agent enabled, compliant](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/insurance) [**Financial services & advisors**Enable every advisor](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/financial-services) [**Building products**Every dealer rep, no seat needed](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/building-products) [**Field sales**Signed in and selling day one](https://blog.hussle.tech/solutions/field-sales)

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# Direct Sales Masterclass

[McKinley Oswald](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/mckinley-oswald) [Direct Sales](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/direct-sales) [Business](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/business) [Leadership](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/leadership) [Masterclass](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/masterclass) [Team Verb](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/team-verb) [Best Practices](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/best-practices) [Marketing](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/marketing) [Sales Enablement](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/sales-enablement) [Sales Tool](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/sales-tool) [Verb App](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/verb-app) [Technology](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/tag/technology)

[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/04J-5-1.jpg)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/how-technology-decisions-can-hinder-your-vision-or-drive-your-momentum)

Feb 24, 2022 · Business

## [How Technology Decisions Can Hinder Your Vision or Drive Your Momentum](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/how-technology-decisions-can-hinder-your-vision-or-drive-your-momentum)

Ten years ago, Meredith Berkich, Chief Growth Officer at Jenkon, attended a DSA event that made a massive impact on her. The speaker gave a presentation on technology and said, ...

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[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/AdobeStock_197308139-2.jpeg)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/the-evolution-of-the-direct-sales-journey)

Feb 3, 2022 · Business

## [The Evolution of the Direct Sales Journey](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/the-evolution-of-the-direct-sales-journey)

When I attended my first direct sales event in 1991, I helped my dad sell cassette tapes and training tools in the back of the room. We sold different titles that helped ...

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[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/MC-Year_In_Review-THUMB.png)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/direct-sales-masterclass-year-in-review-2021)

Dec 29, 2021 · Business

## [Direct Sales Masterclass – Year in Review 2021](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/direct-sales-masterclass-year-in-review-2021)

2021 was an exciting year for the direct sales industry. In-person meetings resumed, large industry gatherings were held, and the industry moved forward in new and innovative ...

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[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/SSN%20-%20Magazine%20-%202021.jpg)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/social-selling-news-insightful.-actionable.-compelling.-independent)

Oct 20, 2021 · Business

## [Social Selling News: Insightful. Actionable. Compelling. Independent](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/social-selling-news-insightful.-actionable.-compelling.-independent)

When Social Selling News opened its doors in 2018, their goal was to become the eyes and ears of the direct selling industry. Over the last few years, they have become just that.

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[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/auditor-or-internal-revenue-service-staff-JG3NWCB.jpeg)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/being-proactive-with-compliance-you-chose-this-model)

Oct 6, 2021 · Business

## [You Chose this Model: Being Proactive with Compliance](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/being-proactive-with-compliance-you-chose-this-model)

Compliance—it’s a hot topic of conversation in the direct sales industry. For some, it’s a concern and a priority and for others, it’s something that is (at best) ignored by ...

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Sep 9, 2021 · Business

## [Back Office Tips to Impact Growth and Momentum](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/back-office-tips-to-impact-growth-and-momentum)

The Direct Sales Back Office is typically the brain behind a company’s business. Everything from commissions and reporting to incentives and promotions runs through the back end. ...

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[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/Amare%20-%20DSMC.jpg)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/formulating-products-that-create-customer-loyalty)

May 5, 2021 · Customer Experience

## [Formulating Products that Create Customer Loyalty](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/formulating-products-that-create-customer-loyalty)

I remember sitting in the conference room at our office meeting several years ago with a group who was starting a new direct sales company. They had questions about tools, ...

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[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/Verb%20DSMC%20-%20Header%201.jpg)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/using-tools-to-help-your-field-create-connections)

Apr 21, 2021 · Direct Sales

## [Using Tools to Help Your Field Create Connections](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/using-tools-to-help-your-field-create-connections)

The direct sales industry has always been about relationships. It’s the power of a successful network. And that network is established by creating a connection with someone and ...

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[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/Brand%20-%2012.jpg)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/growth-accelerators-to-help-you-build-a-billion-dollar-company)

Apr 7, 2021 · Client Success

## [Growth Accelerators to Help You Build a Billion-Dollar Company](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/growth-accelerators-to-help-you-build-a-billion-dollar-company)

A couple of years ago, a friend of mine recommended that I read the book: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller. Immediately it became one of my favorite books. I have since ...

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[![](https://blog.hussle.tech/hubfs/DSMC%20-%20Blog%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/verb-client-success-ft-michelle-lee-and-alan-anderson)

Mar 17, 2021 · Client Success

## [Hussle & Client Success ft. Michelle Lee and Alan Anderson](https://blog.hussle.tech/masterclass/verb-client-success-ft-michelle-lee-and-alan-anderson)

Recently, Hussle was ranked as the number one app in the direct sales space. This is something that our team is very proud of, and something that took a collective effort to ...

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**Solutions**

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