# Old School Principles, New School Growth

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Podcast: [What's Working in Direct Selling with Rob Sperry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-s-working-in-direct-selling-with-rob-sperry-6607899)
Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The profession has changed—but the fundamentals that create lasting success haven't. James Zheng joins Rob Sperry to explore how today's leaders can blend proven relationship building principles with modern marketing strategies to build stronger, more sustainable businesses. How to convert loyal customers into confident business builders When it's time to focus on personal branding and cold market prospecting Why authenticity will become even more valuable in the age of AI

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