Everything we think you (and your field) should be reading, listening to and utilizing in order to stay engaged, informed and one step ahead.
Podcast / Build with Leila Hormozi
Entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Leila Hormozi is a master builder. After founding and scaling four businesses to $120M+ in cumulative sales over a four-year period, she found a passion in helping other business owners scale up, too. Now nearing $1B in annual revenue across a variety of industries, Hormozi’s successful business ventures prove that her strategies work. In her highly rated podcast, she shares valuable lessons to help other CEOs create unshakeable businesses.
AI Tool / Notion
As a workspace that works for you, Notion is one place where your teams can find every answer, automate busywork and get projects done. Trusted by notable cutting-edge brands like OpenAI and Volvo, Notion offers AI-driven meeting notes, email, enterprise search, project management, goal tracking and more. Notion provides a one-stop-AI-shop that cuts down on the number of tools and apps your team utilizes, greatly streamlining workflow and allowing your business to scale faster.
Video / TED Talk: Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
by Simon Sinek
What makes a great leader? In this thought-provoking TED Talk, bestselling author and management theorist Simon Sinek argues that great leaders prioritize their people’s wellbeing—even at their own expense. A safe and secure environment is effectively created by putting the team’s needs first, which in turn, builds loyalty. Sinek posits that leadership is a choice, not a title, and making others feel safe inspires full commitment to the team.
Book / Life of Your Dreams: How to Take Your Family, Fun and Financial Freedom to a Whole ‘Notha Level
by Mark Pentecost
From coach to self-made billionaire, It Works! founder Mark Pentecost is living the life of his dreams. In his new book, Pentecost outlines the exact roadmap he used to become an incredible success story to help readers live their dream life, too. Without using hype or theory, he shares hard-earned wisdom that’s as practical as it is inspiring. Pentecost’s easy-reading, actionable advice aims to take the reader from surviving to thriving.
Course / Alison
Alison is an online learning resource offering high-quality courses and education services. Its clean, easy-to-use interface allows the student to filter through content and learn to their heart’s content—for free! Classes cover a wide range of subjects, including business, personal development, sales and marketing, management and even various languages. The site also includes free assessments, including a well-being checkup, personality test and aptitude test—a great starting point on the road to personal development.
Social Media Influencer / Dan Martell
As a WSJ bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, founder, business coach, athlete and sought-after speaker, Dan Martell worked his way up from the bottom. From time in jail as a teen to being named one of “Forbes Top 10 Business People to Follow on Social Media,” Martell’s life has come full circle thanks to his incredible tenacity. Active on all social platforms, Martell’s practical advice and wisdom will give any entrepreneur a shot in the arm.
From the July/August 2025 issue of Direct Selling News magazine.
