Fired Up and Focused: Building Legacy and Momentum with Steve and Gina Merritt

In this episode of Shift, Blake Mallen welcomes Steve and Gina Merritt, a powerhouse duo who’ve shattered the mold of success.

Ready to level up? Dive into an inspiring conversation packed with unexpected mindset shifts and game-changing insights. From Steve’s rise as a world champion barefoot water skier to Gina’s fearless leadership, discover how they built a global team of over 250,000 strong. Uncover the strategies, resilience, and passion that fueled their journey—and learn how to ignite your own fire and transform your path to success.

In this episode, you will learn: 

• Success from Setbacks: How to Turn 1,000 Falls Into Your Greatest Strength
• The Fire Formula: Techniques to Igniting Passion and Duplicating Success
• Fueling Belief: How Passion and Persistence Drive Extraordinary Results

The key moments in this episode are:

00:02:37 – Transitioning to the Industry
00:06:05 – Becoming a World Champion
00:10:40 – Applying World Champion Mentality
00:11:48 – Overcoming Challenges
00:13:05 – Encouraging and Empowering
00:15:19 – Praying for Success
00:17:30 – Family Values and Work Ethic
00:20:52 – Creating New Energy
00:24:48 – Navigating Shifts
00:25:30 – Igniting the Fire Within
00:26:48 – Finding Your Fire
00:29:14 – The Power of Events
00:30:27 – Building as a Couple
00:33:31 – Changing Perceptions
00:37:30 – Finding Motivation and Purpose
00:38:38 – Faith and Belief
00:39:34 – Unity and Teamwork
00:40:50 – Belief in Oneself
00:43:22 – Seizing the Opportunity 

Tune in now at shiftpodcast.com or on Spotify, Apple, Audible, Spotify or YouTube. 

A DSN PRODUCTION

The Shift podcast is presented by Direct Selling News (DSN), the most trusted media source in the direct selling channel for over two decades. From supporting executive communities from more than 1,000 companies, over 200 issues of Direct Selling News magazine, and our annual Global 100 list we’ve consistently delivered professional reporting on vital industry news, trends, highlights, and insights. Now, for the first time, we’re extending this level of insight and credibility directly to YOU! The most important and powerful Distributor community across the globe!

MEET YOUR HOST

BLAKE MALLEN, a billion-dollar brand builder and community marketing expert, is the perfect person to bring this content to life. With 25+ years of field, ownership, and executive experience generating $3B+ in revenue, Blake brings a fresh and unique perspective from across the direct selling industry. He is passionate about the power of potential and works with companies and communities to make the shifts needed to discover and develop theirs.

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