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EP 9 No Fluff, No Fear, Just Leadership with LeeAnne Ruff

In this episode of Leaders, a Network Marketing Podcast, host Keith Callahan sits down with longtime friend and industry powerhouse LeeAnne Ruff for a bold conversation on leadership, resilience, and navigating change in uncertain times. LeeAnne opens up about the mindset cracks forming across the industry, why belief is the most underdeveloped skill in leadership, and how a single Facebook post unexpectedly sparked a movement. She and Keith unpack what it means to lead with conviction when things feel shaky, how to help your team rediscover joy in the product, and why connection, not strategy, is still the greatest currency in our business. Together, they challenge the fear-based narratives, spotlight what’s still possible in this profession, and make the case for rebuilding from a deeper place of clarity, purpose, and people-first leadership. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning whether you still have what it takes, this episode will remind you who you are. Read LeeAnne’s Viral Facebook Post Get my FREE private podcast series Momentum Get a FREE copy of Build To Last book Get on the waitlist for the Leaders Academy Follow Keith on IG

EP 8 Serving People, Not Just Paychecks: A Conversation with Thomas Tidlund

In this episode of Leaders, a Network Marketing Podcast, host Keith Callahan sits down with global leader and legacy builder Thomas Tidlund for a conversation that blends wisdom, conviction, and uncommon clarity. Thomas shares his journey from earning a $24 check in his first six months to building a business that created true generational impact. He and Keith dive deep into the difference between motivation and conviction, the lost art of serving new people, and why the compensation plan should be the only real incentive. Together, they explore how to meet people where they are without losing sight of the bigger vision, why personal development is non-negotiable, and what it really takes to lead with power instead of force. If you’ve ever questioned the flashy strategies or felt like the heart of this profession is getting lost, this episode is a return to what matters most. Get my FREE private podcast series Momentum Get a FREE copy of Build To Last book Get on the waitlist for the Leaders Academy Follow Keith on IG

EP 7 How to Grow Leaders by Moving from Pointer to Proof with Eva Schmidt

In this episode of Leaders, a Network Marketing Podcast, host Keith Callahan sits down with Eva Schmidt, a top-ranking leader known not just for her results, but for the deep culture and movement she’s built along the way. Eva shares how spontaneity, grit, and a long-game mindset helped her turn a desire for freedom into a thriving business. She and Keith unpack the difference between building transactions and building people, why intuition often beats checklists, and how real duplication begins when leaders stop trying to be the star. Together, they dive into the concept of pointer vs. proof leadership, what it means to grow something that can live without you, and how developing others starts with doing the hard work yourself. If you’ve ever felt the pull to lead differently, with more purpose and less ego, this conversation will challenge and inspire you in all the right ways. Get my FREE private podcast series Momentum Get a FREE copy of Build To Last book Get on the waitlist for the Leaders Academy Follow Keith on IG

EP 6 Courtney Bell on Listening, Leading, and Letting Go of the Old Way

In this episode of Leaders, a Network Marketing Podcast, host Keith Callahan sits down with Courtney Bell, a seasoned leader who made the bold decision to walk away from a decade of success at Beachbody to start over intentionally and on her own terms. Courtney opens up about the burnout that nearly broke her, the courage it took to leave what was no longer aligned, and how she's rebuilding differently at Hugh & Grace. Together, she and Keith dive into what it really means to build with purpose, why creating a business around peace and connection beats hustle and pressure, and how leadership evolves when you put people, not performance, at the center. They explore duplicating belief before behavior, building sustainable community (not just momentum), and the power of listening over leading. If you're feeling the tension between where you’ve been and where you know you need to go, this conversation will speak straight to your season. Get a FREE copy of Build To Last book Get on the waitlist for the Leaders Academy Follow Keith on IG

EP 5 Lori Bush on Leadership, Loyalty, and the Truth About Duplication

In this episode of Leaders, a Network Marketing Podcast, host Keith Callahan sits down with Lori Bush, former CEO of Rodan + Fields and one of the most respected voices in direct selling. Lori shares the behind-the-scenes story of building a billion-dollar brand from the ground up — and the pivotal lessons she learned about leadership, product strategy, and the soul of the network marketing model. Keith and Lori explore the tension between digital innovation and human connection, what it really means to duplicate leadership (not just sales), and why understanding the “people first” philosophy is non-negotiable for long-term success. They discuss the future of the channel, the power of community over clicks, and how to align product, opportunity, and story into a movement that lasts. Get a FREE copy of Build To Last book Get on the waitlist for the Leaders Academy Follow Keith on IG