S01 E01 | Susannah Schofield OBE

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Heritage & Horizon Podcast! I am absolutely thrilled to launch this programme with my very first guest, Susannah Schofield OBE, Director General of the Direct Selling Association.

In this episode, I sit down with Susannah to explore the delicate balance between honouring the traditions of the direct selling industry and embracing the innovations that will define its future. We dive into "The Heritage" of the sector, discussing why the human connection, trust, and peer-to-peer recommendations must remain constant in an increasingly automated world.

We then look toward "The Horizon", tackling the essential shifts the industry must make to survive. Susannah shares her brilliant insights on the need for clearer transparency, the rise of creator-led selling, and how organisations can rebuild trust with a new, values-driven generation. We also have a bit of fun at the end with a quick-fire round to get to know the person behind the impressive CV.

Episode Chapters:

00:31 Introduction and Guest Background

02:58 The Heritage

11:12 The Horizon

23:23 Quick-Fire Questions

27:17 Episode Wrap-Up

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The conversation certainly does not stop here. I would love to hear your thoughts on my chat with Susannah, so please join the dedicated LinkedIn group to continue the discussion and put your own questions to her: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/17503046/

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