In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we sit down with Academy VIPs Sarah Reick and Paige Swenson—two powerhouse women who’ve faced career curveballs, company closures, and life’s everyday chaos, and still show up consistently in their businesses. We talk about how they’ve leaned into structure, stayed true to their personal brands, and built momentum even when motivation was nowhere to be found. If you’ve ever felt like life is a little too much but you’re still determined to grow, this one’s for you.

You can connect with Sarah on Instagram at @mamasarah_3 and learn more about her journey at sarahsrealcleankitchen.com. Paige is on Instagram @paigeaswenson, and you can dive into her content at paigeswenson.com.

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Consistency Beats Motivation: How Two Direct Sellers Are Thriving Through Life’s Curveballs

Let’s be honest—motivation comes and goes. But consistency? That’s where the magic happens. In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we sat down with two incredible Academy VIPs, Sarah Reick and Paige Swenson, who are living proof that showing up (especially when life gets messy) is the real secret to business success.

These two amazing women are navigating big transitions—career shifts, company closures, family schedules—and still building businesses that reflect who they are and what they stand for. So, how are they doing it? Let’s break it down.

Meet Sarah & Paige

• Sarah Reick is a mama of three from Wisconsin with a background in healthcare quality. After her previous direct sales company unexpectedly shut its doors, she pivoted with grace and grit, rebuilding her brand from the ground up—this time, stronger and more aligned with her values.
• Paige Swenson, a former labor law attorney turned triathlete (yes, really!), took early retirement from her government job and poured that new time and energy into growing her direct sales business and launching her fitness brand.

Why Consistency > Motivation

Let’s face it: waiting to “feel motivated” is a losing game. Paige summed it up perfectly when she said:

“It’s not about motivation. It’s about consistency.”

Whether it’s working in 15-minute pockets before the kids get home or blocking time in a paper planner (shoutout to the Legend Planner!), both Sarah and Paige shared how building routines and sticking to simple, daily actions has helped them stay focused and moving forward—even when life feels like a lot.

Time Management That Actually Works

When Sarah returned to full-time, in-office work after five years of working remotely, she had to completely restructure how she managed her time. Her secret? Intentionally scheduling even the smallest windows of time to work her business—and using her commute for voice-texting and personal development (genius, right?).

Paige leans into time blocking too, mapping out each day by the hour in her planner. Her takeaway? When your day has structure, it doesn’t run you—you run your day.

Building a Personal Brand that Grows With You

Both Sarah and Paige have created personal brands that reflect their real lives—not some polished highlight reel. Paige’s brand, Mountain Flare and Fitness, combines her love of the outdoors, wellness, and her product offerings in both direct sales and fitness coaching. She uses her Oh My Hi website as a central hub for content, email sequences, product recommendations, and even a health quiz to support her audience.

Sarah recently transitioned her brand from “Real Clean Kitchen” to “Real Clean Chaos”—because let’s be honest, life is chaos! But her values remain the same: clean ingredients, real connection, and showing up authentically on social. She’s also using her Oh My Hi site to make pivots seamless as her business evolves.

Lessons We Loved from This Episode:

• Show your kids you can do hard things: Sarah shared how her children inspire her to keep going—and how she uses business as a way to model grit and resilience.
• Track what matters: Paige uses checklists to track even the tiniest wins, keeping her momentum going even when motivation dips.
• Be real on social: Sarah recently had someone join her team because of how authentically she shows up online. Proof that people are craving connection, not perfection.
• Give yourself permission to evolve: Your business (and your brand) can and should grow with you. Tools like Oh My Hi make that evolution smooth and stress-free.

What’s Next for Sarah & Paige?

• Sarah is focused on building her new business stronger than ever before—with better systems and deeper customer relationships.
• Paige is expanding her impact through fitness coaching with Faster Way, helping busy women over 40 navigate health and wellness in a way that actually works.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t need perfect conditions to build something amazing. You just need to show up—again and again. Consistency beats motivation every time, and these two incredible women are proof of that.

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