# Why Most Direct Selling Teams Are Busy But Not Growing

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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: 2026-06-08T10:33:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the first episode of Whats Working in Direct Selling, Rob Sperry sits down with John Melton to break down why so many teams stay busy without actually growing—and what leaders need to do differently to create momentum. In This Episode, You Will Learn Why many direct selling teams stay active without creating real growth Why in-person events remain critical for retention and culture How to balance online systems with real human connection

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