{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Sonja Weinlander Built a Global Network Marketing Business from Scratch","description":"In this episode, I sit down with Sonja Weinlander, a top leader in Network Marketing, to discuss her journey from a traditional career path to building a thriving global business. Sonja shares how a simple invitation changed her life, the mindset shifts she had to make, and the strategies that helped her grow a team of thousands. Whether you're new to the profession or looking to scale, this conversation is packed with insights on leadership, resilience, and success. TimeStamps    [00:01:25] - Family influence and initial career direction- Sonja explains her traditional family background and the initial career expectations set by her family, emphasizing the contrast with her later choices. [00:06:14] - Flexible lifestyle and the impact of network marketing- Sonja discusses how network marketing significantly changed her lifestyle, providing flexibility and the ability to balance family life. [00:11:13] - Being a Contribution to Others- Outlines the companies values and how she can be a contribution to others.  [00:14:08]- Getting Involved in NMP- Eric and Sonja discuss the wide range of people who get involved in network marketing.    [00:15:55]- Recruiting People- Sonja talks about recruiting people online and in person to reach the maximum amount of people.  [00:17:45] - Building her team- Sonja explains how she started building her team, emphasizing the importance of passion and alignment with the company\u2019s values. [00:23:55]- Sonja\u2019s Superpower- Having a passion for the company values and the business model has led Sonja to go above and beyond in network marketing by leading by example.   [00:28:25]- Having Company Event\u2019s- Sonja talks about how COVID impacted company events but how they now have regional and global conventions.   [00:25:08]- Motivating Leaders and Dealing with Change- Sonja and Eric talk about how to motivate and encourage leaders when they are wanting to give up or move to a competitor.   [00:32:25]- Building and Rebuilding Business- Eric and Sonja discuss dealing with change and how to continuously rebuild your business.    [00:40:11]- Closing Advice- Sonja imparts her advice to people who are new to network marketing and to those who have been in network marketing.  Your Next Steps:   Join Eric\u2019s Daily Coaching and training at: https:\/\/goproinsider.com\/   Purchase tickets to Go Pro Xperience 2025: https:\/\/gopro2025.com\/gpx25   Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in a click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https:\/\/nmpro.link\/nmproai-pc   Hire Eric- Get best-in-class Network Marketing Advice with Eric Worre: https:\/\/nmpro.link\/hireeric-pc   For the latest news and insights from the world of Network Marketing visit: https:\/\/nmpro.link\/yt-subscribe   Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you'd like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com ","author_name":"The Excellence Project with Eric Worre","author_url":"https:\/\/networkmarketingpro.com\/","html":"