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

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.