Blair Critch Reveals 3 Steps to Network Marketing Success
Blair Critch shares how she overcame bankruptcy, cancer, and company transitions to rebuild a 6-figure network marketing business
In this inspiring episode of MLM Nation, Simon Chan welcomes back 7-figure earner Blair Critch for her third appearance.
Blair shares her personal journey from a bankrupt kindergarten teacher to building a thriving network marketing business—multiple times.
She opens up about her battle with cancer, the bold decision to leave a long-time company, and how she started over from scratch with a powerful vision, grounded faith, and relentless consistency.
If you’ve ever faced doubt, fear, or felt stuck in your business, this episode will reignite your belief.
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Who Is Blair Critch?
Blair Critch was a retired kindergarten teacher that turned network marketing leader.
She got started in direct selling back in 2009 and has earned over 7 figures in lifetime commissions.
Blair has been with her current company since August 2024 and is a 6 figure earner and personally has sponsored over 120 customers already.
Blair credits her success to being authentic and how she uses things that God has put in her life, such as being diagnosed with cancer as a gift instead of punishment.
Blair Critch has also appeared on episode 761 where she talked about how to get small business owners interested in your business and also in episode 574 where she talked about how to get your spouse and family to support your network marketing business.
Key Lessons from Blair Critch
What she’s doing differently today with Calendly, TikTok, and team training
Why Blair sees her cancer diagnosis as a gift, not a punishment
The real reason top leaders leave network marketing companies
How to recruit without “selling” by sharing with authenticity
What Blair Critch told her team before leaving—and how she did it with integrity
How to create vision and conviction even if you’re just getting started
The mindset shift that led to Blair’s fast rebuild from scratch in 2024
How time blocking and visualization fuel her daily consistency
Timestamps and Highlights
00:09 – Simon introduces Blair Critch, 7-figure earner and former kindergarten teacher
02:04 – Blair’s rock-bottom moment: bankruptcy and her husband’s addiction
04:19 – From trunk shows to $99K in 8 months: how Blair’s first success happened
06:59 – Why she left her previous company and what finally made her say yes to a new opportunity
09:42 – Handling guilt and skepticism when starting over with a new company
11:45 – “Why should someone join you?” — Blair answers the million-dollar recruiting question
14:40 – Blair’s 5-year vision: building a nationwide team and flying first class
16:12 – Where Blair’s confidence comes from: Bible study, books, and nightly mindset conditioning
18:54 – Vivid vision-casting: creating the sounds, smells, and feelings of her dream lake house
22:01 – Letting go of Uber Eats: Blair’s take on sacrifice and accountability
23:34 – Her daily routine, time blocks, and productivity tips
25:46 – The biggest lesson she’s learned in the last 2 years: listen to your intuition
27:04 – Lightning round: success quote, best advice, prospecting tools, favorite books
29:18 – If she had to start all over again, here’s what she’d do on TikTok
30:19 – Blair’s final advice: Find something you love and be bold in sharing it
How Blair Critch Got Started in Network Marketing
Back in 2009, Blair was a broke kindergarten teacher climbing out of bankruptcy. Her husband was struggling with opioid addiction. She needed to support her family and had no time to waste.
That’s when she saw something unusual on Facebook: an online jewelry party. This was before online parties were a thing, but Blair jumped in. With a $250 startup fee her mom gifted her, she hosted her first party and booked 10 more.
Within 2 months, she was making more money than she had in an entire year of teaching.
The Power of Belief and Authentic Sharing
Blair never considered herself a salesperson. But she realized something powerful—when you love the product and lead with service, it doesn’t feel like selling. It feels like helping.
Her confidence grew not because she became a salesperson, but because she believed in what she was sharing.
Later, in 2014, she transitioned to a health supplement company. This time, it was residual income, and she could work entirely online. The business model clicked, and so did her passion. She began building a six-figure business from her laptop—while still being present for her family.
Why Blair Critch Left Her Long-Time Company
This is the question most people are afraid to ask:
Why do leaders leave successful network marketing companies?
For Blair Critch, it wasn’t a simple decision. She stayed 18 to 20 months longer than she should have out of loyalty to her team.
But her health changed after cancer, menopause, and switching to a plant-based lifestyle. The products no longer aligned with her new values, and the leadership no longer felt right.
As Blair put it:
“You’re being loyal to a company instead of being loyal to your faith and your family.”
That was the wake-up call.
Within weeks, she was introduced to a new founder, a new product she already loved, and a company that felt like home. She didn’t chase a team or make a dramatic exit—she simply started over.
The Mindset to Start Over (Even If You’re Scared)
Blair had to overcome the fear of what others might think. Would people think she failed? Would customers and teammates follow her again?
Her advice:
“We all evolve. You don’t still use the same cleaning products from 10 years ago—your body, your life, your journey changes.”
She had honest conversations with her team. She didn’t pressure anyone to join her. She just said: “I’m starting from scratch—and I’ll show you what’s possible.”
Why Should Someone Join Blair Critch?
Simon put her on the spot with this question:
“Why should someone join you?”
Her answer?
- She’s authentic
- She shares everything that works
- She’s in the trenches with her team
- She supports everyone, not just top producers
- She creates systems, funnels, and tools—and gives them away
- She never asks anyone to do something she wouldn’t do herself
Blair Critch's Vision for the Future
Blair has big goals. She’s building a massive team. She wrote out a five-year vision of flying first class, traveling to a new state every month to meet her team, and hosting meetings with med spas, dentists, and small business owners.
She also wants a lake house near her sons’ college in Alabama, where she imagines hosting them and their friends on weekends. She can already hear the laughter, smell the BBQ, and feel the joy of that dream.
That clarity keeps her focused every day.
How Blair Critch Stays Consistent (Even After a Hard Day)
Blair’s secret? Daily habits.
Here’s Blair Critch's morning routine:
- Reads the Bible
- Reads her one-year vision out loud as if it’s already happened
- Listens to 20 minutes of personal development
- Time blocks everything (including social media)
- Works in focused, intentional blocks—sometimes with her team on Zoom
She sets a timer. She deletes apps when they’re distracting (she and her husband removed Uber Eats for the month of May to stay disciplined).
She reminds herself daily:
Who do I need to become to achieve this vision?
Episode 761 with Blair Critch
Here is an older episode back in June 2023 where Blair share 6 steps on how to get small business owners to join you in network marketing
Episode 574 with Blair Critch
Blair Critch talks about how to get your spouse and family to support you in your business.
She also covers how to stay consistent, her daily routines and how to make things happen even when you have chores, errands and kids to take care of.
Her Favorite Tools and Books
Blair Critch loves:
And of course, the Bible—her foundation for everything
Calendly – for quick 15-minute prospecting calls
Life360 – to stay connected with her family
Success Principles by Jack Canfield
Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Miracle Morning for Network Marketers by Hal Elrod
Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Think and Grow Rich – she and her husband used to fall asleep to it nightly
Follow Blair Critch
If you were inspired by Blair’s story, be sure to connect with her online:
- Instagram: @blaircritch2
- TikTok: @blair.critch
- Facebook: Blair Critch
Simon Chan is a business coach, podcaster, speaker and best selling author who helps network marketers recruit and build a team by staying consistent with a Simple Online System. Full bio
