EP 285: Kody Bateman on the Power of Acting on Life’s Promptings

Ever had that quiet nudge to reach out to someone—and ignored it? Kody Bateman didn’t. Instead, he built an entire movement around the power of acting on life’s promptings. In this episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, I sit down with Kody—author, entrepreneur, and founder of SendOutCards (now Promptings)—for a conversation that will shift how you think about connection, gratitude, and leadership. If you’ve ever wondered how small actions can create massive impact, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. We’ll be talking about: ➡ [0:00] Introduction ➡ [2:18] Welcoming Kody Bateman ➡ [4:13] The personal story that sparked SendOutCards ➡ [8:45] Where do promptings come from? Spiritual guidance and intuition➡ [10:37] Building SendOutCards➡ [13:27] Why Kody chose the direct sales model➡ [16:00] The impact of digital communication ➡ [18:56] Defining the gratitude movement: Be, Share, Show➡ [22:23] Life-changing stories of Promptings in action➡ [25:56] Heartfelt vs. system cards and how promptings help businesses build connections➡ [31:09] Making cards personal with handwriting fonts and customisations➡ [35:15] Why connection matters most in a digital world➡ [42:41] Relationship marketing: give to give, not give to get➡ [47:15] Get in touch with Kody Bateman ➡ [49:28] Kody’s favourite book ➡ [51:55] Kody’s favourite quotes  ➡ [52:59] Kody’s favourite superpower ➡ [53:36] Kody’s advice to his past self➡ [55:10] Final thoughts   Resources Recommended Book:➡ The Power of Human Connection by Kody Bateman: https://bit.ly/4nt0FbH ➡ Promptings: Your Inner Guide to Making a Difference by Kody Bateman: https://kodybateman.com/product/promptings/ ➡ MLM Blueprint by Kody Bateman: https://kodybateman.com/product/mlm-blueprint/   Quotes:➡ You don’t manifest what you want, you manifest who you are by Zig Ziglar About our guest: Kody Bateman is the founder of the modern-day Promptings Gratitude Movement, inspiring people worldwide to act on their promptings and create genuine human connections. A teacher and storyteller at heart, he has guided over 1 million people in sending more than 200 million cards and 13 million gifts, generating millions of referrals and business growth for users globally. Through his unique blend of gratitude, relationship marketing, and personal development, Kody has built one of the few legacy direct sales companies still thriving today. He continues to share life-changing insights through online trainings and transformational live events around the world.   Connect with Kody Bateman ​ ➡ Kody Bateman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kody-bateman-009179ab/ ➡ Kody Bateman’s Website: https://kodybateman.com/ ➡ Kody Bateman’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kodybateman/ ➡ Kody Bateman’s Podcast: https://kodybateman.com/podcast/ ➡ Kody Bateman’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KodyBateman ➡ Kody Bateman’s X: https://x.com/kodybateman   Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us at [email protected] If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Are you ready to join the Auxano Family to get live weekly training, support and the latest proven posting strategies to get leads and sales right now - find out more here https://go.auxano.global/welcomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.