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Modern Direct Seller Podcast

By Becky Launder

The Modern Direct Seller Podcast provides strategy, training and systems to empower modern direct sellers to reach big goals and find success in direct sales.

Whether you are new to direct selling or a seasoned pro, Becky Launder helpful tips, training and resources to rock your biz.
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Modern Direct Seller PodcastJul 17, 2022

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E160: 3 Must-Do's Before Year-End—Push, Pause + Plan

E160: 3 Must-Do's Before Year-End—Push, Pause + Plan

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode160/.

As we rolled into this new selling season, we knew to prepare for big Black Friday sales and plenty of holiday shoppers. But, as we approach December, it’s time to consider how to best use the last month of the year to reach our remaining business goals. This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re framing our year-end strategy using three P’s: push, pause, and plan. Listen in so that you, too, can strategize how to successfully push for final sales, pause to take time for yourself and your family, and plan to hit the ground running in 2024!

Time-based notes:

1:33 Planning for year-end growth

5:09 Slowing down to get clarity

6:34 Focusing on the three P’s

7:10 Pushing to hit year-end goals

10:42 Pausing to enjoy important moments

12:42 Planning to grow in 2024

16:43 Fitting your business into your lifestyle

18:17 A sneak peek into Modern Direct Seller


Your business can help you reach big goals, but only with the right strategies and systems to keep you relevant as times change. Learn how we plan to see success in 2024, and how we can help you do that same, by joining our free 2024 planning workshop at ModernDirectSeller.com/2024Plan.

Nov 28, 202324:24
E159: Meet Award-Winning Leaders from DSA Canada

E159: Meet Award-Winning Leaders from DSA Canada

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode159/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, our guests are not only top sellers in their field, but they’ve also won awards for their work! The annual DSA Canada awards were given out in September and are used to recognize consultants who are doing amazing things in the direct selling space. Who better to bring advice to our listeners? Today, Camilla Eves, Carine Goyer Gendron, and France Grenier joined us to share where their success started, their suggestions for connecting more sincerely with customers, how they stay motivated, and more!

Time-based notes:

0:37 About the awards with Peter Maddox

4:07 Camilla Eves introduction

7:38 Camilla’s best tips for sales

10:19 Camilla’s tips for starting out

12:36 Camilla’s favorite office supply

13:54 Carine Goyer Gendron and France Grenier introductions

22:18 Carine’s tips for sales success

28:14 France’s tips for sales success

33:00 Carine’s favorite office supply

35:39 France’s favorite office supply


Connect with our guests! Find Camilla on Instagram and Facebook; Carine on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok; and France on Instagram and Facebook.

Shop our can’t-miss offers ahead of the rest of the community at ModernDirectSeller.com/BlackFriday.

Nov 21, 202344:04
E158: Meet the First Consultant at Thirty-One Gifts, National Executive Director Jenny Hillenburg

E158: Meet the First Consultant at Thirty-One Gifts, National Executive Director Jenny Hillenburg

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode158/.

Since her start in 2003, Jenny Hillenburg has grown from the first-ever consultant with Thirty-One Gifts to its National Executive Director, and today she’s bringing her 20 years of insight to our Modern Direct Seller Podcast audience! She shared tips for continually working your business long-term, suggestions for confronting new challenges, and advice for stepping out of your comfort zone and into successful sales. When you have the right tools and mentality, your business will only get better with time!

Time-based notes: 

1:26 Jenny Hillenburg introduction

2:31 Thirty-One Gifts in 2003

6:44 Working your business for 20 years

11:47 Navigating changes over 20 years

15:25 Stepping out of your comfort zone

19:25 Best tips to grow in 2024

22:06 Jenny’s favorite office supply


Connect with Jenny on Instagram, Facebook, or JennyHillenburg.Shop. And don’t forget to grab her freebie by texting “Launder” to 423-564-5331!

Shop our can’t-miss offers ahead of the rest of the community at ModernDirectSeller.com/BlackFriday.

Nov 14, 202325:56
E157: What is Required to be Successful in Direct Sales Today with Ben Dixon, CEO of Naxum

E157: What is Required to be Successful in Direct Sales Today with Ben Dixon, CEO of Naxum

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode157/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing a peek at the corporate side of sales! Ben Dixon has been the CEO of NaXum for the last 10 years, and in his experience, their all-in-one platform allows companies to more seamlessly run their systems and collect the data that brings their business goals to fruition. Listen in not only for Ben’s big-picture insights into the industry, but also his ideas for individual sellers to use similar strategies to improve their personal performance and reframe the way they track their success.

Time-based notes:

1:32 Ben Dixon introduction

6:01 Considering the corporate level

8:52 NaXum and direct sales technology

12:15 NaXum’s decision-making framework

19:31 Transactional data and personal performance

23:32 Fun facts about Ben


Find Ben on LinkedIn, connect with the NaXum team at www.NaXum.com and www.NaXumTour.com, and learn more about the DSEF at www.DirectSellingExecutiveForum.com.

Shop our can’t-miss offers ahead of the rest of the community at ModernDirectSeller.com/BlackFriday.

Nov 07, 202327:03
E156: Sleigh Your Sales Goals: 3 Holiday Success Strategies for Direct Sellers

E156: Sleigh Your Sales Goals: 3 Holiday Success Strategies for Direct Sellers

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode156/.

Happy Halloween, listeners! In addition to being one of our favorite holidays, October 31st also marks the start of the promotional period in direct sales that will carry us through December. Today on the podcast, we’ve kept that in mind, and we’re ready with a few of our favorite ways to build holiday buzz: sharing promotions early, promoting often, and keeping those promotions personal so that your customers will come back for more. Listen in for specific strategies to build momentum in your business today!

Time-based notes:

2:12 Kicking off the holidays

3:20 Four phases of holiday preparation

4:42 Three promotional themes

6:09 Start promoting early

9:36 Keep promoting often

11:47 Make promotions personal

13:11 Questions to build a customer list

17:11 From social posts to personal messages

19:46 Upcoming holiday planning


For additional ideas and details about holiday sales strategies, visit ModernDirectSeller.com/Holiday.

Sign up to receive real-time coaching, community-focused support, fresh sale strategies, and a much, much more at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Oct 31, 202322:52
E155: Why Text Marketing Works with Johanna Bates, Project Broadcast

E155: Why Text Marketing Works with Johanna Bates, Project Broadcast

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode155/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re taking a look behind the scenes at one of our favorite tools: Project Broadcast! Johanna Bates is a customer success specialist and strategist who joined us not only to talk about the features and future innovations coming from the company, but also to share some of her best advice for using text-based marketing effectively. Listen in for her tips about connecting with leads, expanding your network, and creating lasting customer relationships—all using the familiarity of their phones!

Time-based notes:

1:57 Johanna Bates introduction

5:04 Why does text marketing work?

8:57 How to get started with text

13:47 The personalization of texts

17:02 Best practices in Project Broadcast

20:48 Social media vs. text marketing

24:14 Project Broadcast’s hidden gems

27:34 Project Broadcast going forward

29:20 Connect with Johanna and PB

30:34 Johanna’s favorite office supply


Contact the Johanna and the Project Broadcast Success Team via text at 254-545-9626, or the PB Support Team via text or email at 469-200-0716 or Support@ProjectBroadcast.com.

Sign up to receive real-time coaching, community-focused support, fresh sale strategies, and a much, much more at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Oct 24, 202333:55
E154: How to Move from Conversations to Conversions

E154: How to Move from Conversations to Conversions

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode154/.

As we roll into the fall selling season, it’s time to refocus our time and energy on the basics: our ABCs. It only takes 20 minutes aday to move your business forward through active selling, building relationships, and creating content, and this week, the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is packed with suggestions to take those activities to the next level. Listen in to learn how to elevate your selling strategies and finish the year strong!

Time-based notes:

2:22 Daily 20-minute ABCs

4:01 Active selling

4:55 Warm up your customers

11:08 Building relationships

12:14 Engage in conversation

13:22 Follow up successfully

15:26 Creating content

16:49 Boost others’ content

18:22 Move into the DMs

19:28 Embrace new habits

 

Sign up to receive real-time coaching, community-focused support, fresh sale strategies, and a much, much more at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Oct 17, 202322:40
E153: Tech Trends Transforming Direct Sales with Brian Palmer, CEO Think Box HQ

E153: Tech Trends Transforming Direct Sales with Brian Palmer, CEO Think Box HQ

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode153/.

This week, the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about tech! Brian Palmer is the CEO of Think Box HQ, which specializes in bringing emerging and innovative technologies to direct sales companies, and he joined us to share some of the work they’ve been doing behind the scenes. Listen in to learn what conversations are happening at the corporate level, how new tech will benefit consultants and consumers, and what we might expect to see on the horizon to keep direct sales moving forward.

Time-based notes:

1:26 Brian Palmer introduction

5:16 Tech at the corporate level

8:56 Recent consumer technology

10:18 Using tech to stay relevant

15:32 Direct sales tech on the horizon

18:07 Tech for customer experiences

22:08 Brian’s favorite tech tool

23:41 Brian’s favorite office supply

 

Connect with Brian on LinkedIn, and learn more about Think Box HQ at www.ThinkBoxHQ.com!

Sign up to receive real-time coaching, community-focused support, fresh sale strategies, and a much, much more at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Oct 10, 202326:21
E152: Staying Relevant and Driving Holiday Sales with Terrence Dempsey of Pampered Chef

E152: Staying Relevant and Driving Holiday Sales with Terrence Dempsey of Pampered Chef

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode152/.

This week, the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is packed with industry tips for everyone! Terrence Dempsey with Pampered Chef joined us to share all of the knowledge he’s gained as a field success manager to help you stay relevant and find longevity in this ever-changing business. Whether you’re a consultant who’s just getting started, or a seasoned seller seeking your next successful pivot, listen in to learn more about finding your enthusiasm, capitalizing on your company’s systems, and even selling well during the busy holiday season.

Time-based notes:

1:34 Terrence Dempsey introduction

4:48 Staying relevant in direct sales

8:40 Starting strong in direct sales

15:03 Reinventing for a changing industry

19:48 Capitalizing on the holiday season

23:39 Terrence’s favorite products and supplies

 

Check in with Terrence on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more about Pampered Chef at www.PamperedChef.com!

Sign up to receive real-time coaching, community-focused support, fresh sale strategies, and much, much more at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Oct 03, 202328:53
E151: What is Your Direct Sales Superpower?

E151: What is Your Direct Sales Superpower?

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode151/.

Everyone has a different way of approaching direct sales, but your strengths and setbacks in here to show you how to use that to your advantage! The Modern Direct Seller “What is Your Direct Sales Super Power?” quiz results in one of four profiles that will give some insight into your sales strategies, clarify your strengths, offer opportunities for growth, and even suggest a Profit Path that will benefit your business. In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re diving into a description of each result, as well as providing resources to help this new knowledge work for you!

Time-based notes:

0:37 Direct sales super power quiz

2:33 IRL Rockstar quiz result

7:16 Party Powerhouse quiz result

11:32 Social Selling Sensation quiz result

15:26 Digital Marketing Champ quiz result

20:08 Resources for all four results

 

Want to discover which result best fits you and your business? Find out at ModernDirectSeller.com/Quiz!

Sign up to receive real-time coaching, community-focused support, fresh sale strategies, and a much, much more at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Sep 26, 202325:44
E150: How to Boost Your Sales with Livestream Shopping

E150: How to Boost Your Sales with Livestream Shopping

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode150/.

Livestreams are beginning to change the direct sales industry by combining the enthusiasm of selling face-to-face with the convenience of connecting virtually. This week on the podcast, Gordon Steele, director of sales with Bloo Kanoo, joined us to share all he knows about selling and shopping via video. Listen in for his tips on how to get started with shoppable videos, the stats behind the experience, and how to use streaming in tandem with the rest of your sales strategies to meet your customers where they want to shop!

Time-based notes:

1:47 Gordon Steele and Bloo Kanoo

6:57 The shoppable video hype

11:36 The stats behind livestream shopping

14:46 How to practice live selling

18:43 Contact Gordon for demos and details

20:54 Gordon’s favorite office supply

 

Contact Gordon by phone at 775-461-6080, by email at Gordon@BlooKanoo.com, or on the Bloo Kanoo website.

Sign up to receive real-time coaching, community-focused support, fresh sale strategies, and a much, much more at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Sep 19, 202324:43
E149: Creating Content that Converts with Kimberly Pulito

E149: Creating Content that Converts with Kimberly Pulito

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode149/.

This week, Kimberly Pulito joined us on the podcast to chat about content in all its forms. She’s not only sharing tips about short-form vs. long-form content and how to connect with customers, but she’s also diving deep into the process that has brought her so much success as a leader with Scentsy. Whether it’s systems, sales, or successful branding across social media, Kimberly came ready to arm our listeners with actionable advice!

Time-based notes:

1:36 Kimberly Pulito introduction

3:46 Kimberly’s favorite platform

6:51 Converting content into sales

9:52 Kimberly’s content creation process

13:40 Kimberly’s favorite systems

17:29 Sharing content across a team

18:26 Creating content vs. producing income

22:16 Utilizing Facebook “favorites”

23:28 Tips to begin branding

25:34 Kimberly’s favorite office supply

 

Connect with Kimberly on her website, find her across social media @WicklessKimberly, and don’t forget to download her guide to personalized scents!

 

Interested in the systems that Kimberly uses to run her business? Check them out:

Notion

Google Sheets

Project Broadcast

Jotform

Boards

CapCut

Canva

Lightroom

YNAB


Join the Modern Direct Seller Challenge at moderndirectseller.com/challenge.

Sep 12, 202329:05
E148: Make Sales a Piece of Cake with Shauna Spence

E148: Make Sales a Piece of Cake with Shauna Spence

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode148/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Shauna Spence, a health coach with a variety of experience in direct sales. She’s all about helping others better fit their business goals into their busy lives, and one of her favorite ways to do so is by providing a formula for a script that will help direct sellers more successfully make a sale, book a party, or build their team. Learn how to shift your focus away from the end result you’re seeking, place more value on the person with whom you’re connecting, and make your conversations a piece of “Cake”!

Time-based notes:

1:10 Shauna Spence introduction

7:45 Staying in as direct sales shifts

9:53 The “Cake” formula

16:11 Overcoming objections

17:55 “Cake” in conversation

21:38 Getting to know new customers

27:30 Good business habits in 2023

34:12 Shauna’s favorite office supply


Get in touch with Shauna at ShaunaSpenceEmpowers@gmail.com, or follow her on Instagram!

Join us for eight weeks of business building at ModernDirectSeller.com/SuccessSprint.

Sep 05, 202337:54
E147: Wake Up Your Team for Fall

E147: Wake Up Your Team for Fall

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode147/.

This week on the podcast, we’re sharing the audio from a Live workshop we hosted specifically for direct sales leaders: Wake Up Your Team for Fall! The fall selling season is right around the corner, which means that it’s not just time to ready our own businesses for the growth coming our way; it’s time to reinvigorate our team so that they see all the success they’re searching for, too. In this workshop, you’ll learn four key areas of focus to help ensure you’re showing up where you’re needed; get some advice on breaking your responsibilities down into manageable steps; and discover ways to be intentional about personal development and community. Don’t miss this insight into improving your biz!


Time-based notes:

0:37 Wake Up Your Team for Fall intro

8:35 Becky Launder intro

12:41 R.I.S.E. and Shine

16:03 R: Reconnect with your team

22:43 I: Influence your team

28:44 S: Support you team

34:06 E: Engage your team

43:14 Team growth and intentionality

49:34 Mentorship for leaders in Academy VIP

1:01:22 Wake Up Your Team for Fall conclusion


Ready to connect with Modern Direct Seller? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, or learn more on our website!

Want to view the live workshop for yourself? Visit ModernDirectSeller.com/Workshop-Replay.

Learn about the benefits of Academy VIP, or sign up for enrollment today!

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at ⁠OhMyHi.com⁠.

Aug 29, 202301:03:13
E146: Leading with Resilience: How to Overcome Challenges with Top Color Street Leaders

E146: Leading with Resilience: How to Overcome Challenges with Top Color Street Leaders

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode146/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by three fabulous leaders from Color Street and the Modern Direct Seller Academy VIP: Anita Westlake, Toni Dolinka, and Bethany Vargas. Leadership can look seamless from the outside, but behind the scenes, it comes with its own challenges, changes—and of course, rewards. Listen in to hear how these three are empowering their teams and adjusting to meet new needs as they grow not only their own businesses, but the businesses of those around them.

Time-based notes:

1:54 Anita Westlake introduction

2:13 Toni Dolinka introduction

2:40 Bethany Vargas introduction

4:34 Balance business and leadership

8:36 Consistent personal development

14:50 Self-work and leading by example

19:26 Empower sellers and leaders

21:16 Prized private chats

23:03 Easily accessible information

25:34 Support from Academy VIP

33:17 Favorite office supplies


Connect with Anita, Tonia, and Bethany online!

Want to grab some of our guests’ favorite office supplies? Find the Take Action Notepad and the Modern Direct Seller Sticky Pads at ModernDirectSeller.com/Shop.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at ⁠OhMyHi.com⁠.

Aug 22, 202339:29
E145: Why Your Direct Sales Team Isn't Working

E145: Why Your Direct Sales Team Isn't Working

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode145/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, it’s time for a leadership heart-to-heart. We know that the fall selling season is just around the corner. So, as we step away from summer plans and company conferences, we need to make sure that we not only keep our energy high, but also focus on buildings in to learn how to meet each of your team members where they are and apply their perspectives to your training so that they’re as excited to grow their businesses as you are!

Time-based notes:

3:15 Personal vs. team excitement

6:41 Leading a voluntary work force

8:16 Why people join direct sales

10:36 Why people leave direct sales

11:23 Engage each segment of your team

15:28 Be intentional about team building

17:15 “Wake Up Your Team for Fall” Workshop

 

Learn how to engage and energize your team for the new selling season with our free workshop, “Wake Up Your Team for Fall”! Register at ModernDirectSeller.com/WakeUp.

Aug 15, 202320:54
E144: What to Do After Your Company's Conference

E144: What to Do After Your Company's Conference

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode144/.

This week on the podcast, we’re sharing another of our monthly done-for-you trainings from the Modern Direct Seller Academy—this one especially timely. We’ve centered our last few episodes around incredible company conferences and tips for getting the most out of your time there, but now we want to discuss how to be intentional about taking everything you learned back home to your business. Let the inspiration from conference carry over into your day-to-day work by setting new goals, building new relationships, and taking action every day to help your business grow.

Time-based notes:

2:55 What to Do After Your Company's Conference

4:02 Take time to regroup

6:07 Set intentions for your business

7:46 Build new relationships

9:55 Adjust your day to day

12:15 Commit to personal development

14:50 Training in the Modern Direct Seller Academy

 

Learn how to engage and energize your team for the new selling season with our free workshop, “Wake Up Your Team for Fall”! Register at ModernDirectSeller.com/WakeUp.

Aug 08, 202318:06
E143: On the Go from Orlando

E143: On the Go from Orlando

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode143/.

This week, our podcast is coming at you from the road once more! Becky was the keynote speaker at Lemongrass Spa’s Picture the Possibilities conference in Orlando, Florida, where she chatted with members of their wonderful team—some of them part of the Modern Direct Seller Academy, too! Listen in to hear conference takeaways from consultants, directors, and even the Lemongrass Spa founder, and discover how their insight can improve your mindset and your business.


Time-based notes:

1:41 Introduction to Picture the Possibilities

4:51 Jodi and in-person events

6:17 Amanda Harlan and community

7:27 Donna Parkhurst and doing the work

10:44 Susan Larimer and personal connections

12:59 Tiffany Spies and growth mindset

13:34 Beth Weers and practical tools

14:00 Katie Brogdon and relatable training

14:10 Kelly Mayne and actionable steps

15:01 LaVera Mast and party in a post

15:11 Brooke Hitch and party in a post

16:23 Dena Gregory and non-linear growth

16:39 Jenny Schrieber and new strategies

17:27 Heidi Leist and Lemongrass Spa

18:18 Picture the Possibilities conclusion

Learn more about Heidi Leist, Lemongrass Spa, and all they have to offer at LemongrassSpa.com.

Learn how to engage and energize your team for the new selling season with our free workshop, “Wake Up Your Team for Fall”! Register at ModernDirectSeller.com/WakeUp.

Aug 01, 202321:52
E142: LIVE from my Biz Mastermind Retreat in San Diego

E142: LIVE from my Biz Mastermind Retreat in San Diego

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode142/.

This week, the Modern Direct Seller Podcast was back on the road! Becky met up with members of her Accelerate mastermind, as well as the group’s leader and mentor, Amber McCue, during their San Diego retreat, and today she’s sharing some of their one-on-one conversations. Listen in to learn how these direct sellers are growing and pivoting in their careers, as well as their takeaways from the retreat, and discover how you can apply their practices to your own business!

Time-based notes:

0:44 Introduction to the Accelerate mastermind

4:46 Sarra Cannon and collaboration

10:55 Rachel Carey-McElwaney and grounded action

17:38 Lily and business inspiration

18:19 Amber McCue and gratitude

25:19 Accelerate mastermind conclusion

26:25 Finding your support system


Connect with our guests!

Sarra Cannon on YouTube

Rachel Carey-McElwaney with Emerging Lotus Coaching

Amber McCue with Modern CEO


Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jul 25, 202328:28
E141: How to Get Unstuck

E141: How to Get Unstuck

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode141/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re sharing one of our monthly done-for-you trainings from the Modern Direct Seller Academy: “How to Get Unstuck.” You’d be surprised how many direct sellers feel they’re stuck, muddling through, or held back in their business, but often, the solution to moving forward is simpler than it seems. With some a shift in mindset and some intentional action, we can get ourselves out of any rut and on to our next sale!


Time-based notes:

3:11 How to Get Unstuck

4:20 Get your mindset right

6:03 Fill your calendar

8:23 Expand your network

10:48 Revisit your messages

14:16 Reinvigorate your VIP group

17:18 Be intentional with your time

19:24 Offer business opportunities

20:51 Practice makes perfect

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jul 18, 202323:02
E140: Hallway Conversations at DSA Canada - Live from Montreal

E140: Hallway Conversations at DSA Canada - Live from Montreal

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode140/.

This week, the Modern Direct Seller Podcast went on the road! Becky kicked off summer at the DSA Canada conference in Montreal not only to learn about innovations in the industry, but also to connect with direct selling professionals and snag some of their insight. In between speeches and panels, Becky caught up with friends and sales leaders and recorded quick conversations about their conference takeaways. Listen in to learn from the best!

Time-based notes:

1:11 Introduction to DSA Canada

2:39 Megan Ranco and company camaraderie

3:48 Randy Parris and lifelong connections

4:37 Gordon Steele and global brands

5:52 Terrence Dempsey, Google, and influencers

8:19 Ashleigh Gough and adapting to change

9:24 Housni Ammor and company connection

10:17 Ryan Litwin and industry innovation

11:52 Donna Pinsonneault and “just the kit”

12:50 Janelle Holden and conference speakers

15:11 Peter Maddox and industry education

15:40 DSA Canada conclusion

 

Connect with our guests!

Megan Ranco with Tocara

Randy Parris with SeneGence

Gordon Steele with Bloo Kanoo

Terrence Dempsey with Pampered Chef

Ashleigh Gough with Amway

Housni Ammor with Arbonne

Ryan Litwin with StreamStyle

Donna Pinsonneault with She’s Got Leggz

Janelle Holden with Modern Direct Seller

Peter Maddox with DSA Canada

 

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jul 11, 202318:12
E139: Learn How to Chat it Up with Jessica Kane, Founder of GenieChat

E139: Learn How to Chat it Up with Jessica Kane, Founder of GenieChat

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode139/.

This week, a previous podcast guest has returned to give us the scoop on her newest venture—GenieChat! Jessica Kane has been changing the direct sales space for 15 years, and with GenieChat, she’s made it easier than ever for sellers to capitalize on conversation-powered marketing. From unlimited content creation to AI-generated messages to prompts for follow-up, GenieChat is helping take the guesswork out of forging successful sales relationships!

Time-based notes:

1:38 Jessica Kane introduction

4:48 GenieChat overview

12:43 Tips to create conversation

17:35 CRM functionality in GenieChat

22:26 GenieChat and 3 + 3 + 3

24:48 The future of GenieChat

27:50 Transparency in direct sales

30:35 Find GenieChat online

31:20 Jessica’s favorite office supply

 

Connect with Jessica and download GenieChat for yourself on her website!

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jul 02, 202334:41
E138: 7 Ways to Make Money in 20 Minutes or Less

E138: 7 Ways to Make Money in 20 Minutes or Less

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode138/.

This week, the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about how to focus your limited summer hours on money-making activities by following on one of our favorite models: the ABCs. Even better? Each of these content creation, relationship-building, active selling strategies can be completed in 20 minutes or less! Learn how to leverage your existing customer base, make one-on-one conversations a priority, and move the needle forward in your business without sacrificing your summer plans.

Time-based notes:

1:53 Academy “super social summer camp”

3:19 The ABCs of direct sales

6:30 Re-engage one-time shoppers

8:20 Recommendations for lurkers

10:28 Take advantage of limited deals

12:19 Thank top customers sincerely

13:27 Finish unfinished conversations

17:13 Book online or in-person events

19:26 Ask for customer referrals

22:25 "Perfectly Crafted PMs, DMs, and Texts"

 

Join the Modern Direct Seller Academy and our super social summer camp at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Download at “Perfectly Crafted PMs, DMs, and Texts” toolkit on our website!

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jun 27, 202326:17
E137: How to Thrive as a Multi-passionate Social Seller with Jesi Conder, CEO of Align

E137: How to Thrive as a Multi-passionate Social Seller with Jesi Conder, CEO of Align

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode137/.

Jesi Conder is the cofounder and CEO of one of direct sales’ newest brands: Align! This week, she joined us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast not only to share how Align went from conception to launch in less than a year, but also the ways in which the business was built to allow sellers to be multi-passionate and evolve alongside the industry. Jesi and Align believe in coaching their sellers to build their personal brands first, which in turn allows sales to complement their lifestyles and bring them abundance.

Time-based notes:

1:52 Jesi Conder introduction

5:08 Align and its beginnings

10:28 Change in the sales industry

13:15 Best practices for personal brands

21:00 The Align Abundance Plan

22:40 Tips to evolve with the market

26:47 The Align Cultivate community

30:29 Jesi’s favorite office supply

 

Learn more about Align and Jesi Conder on their website, or follow Align on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

Join the Cultivate Facebook group to stay updated about the community.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jun 20, 202333:13
E136: How To Use Hashtags with Jenn Penn

E136: How To Use Hashtags with Jenn Penn

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode136/.

Jenn Penn has been working in the social media space for 15 years, and what began as pioneering Facebook parties has evolved into helping direct sellers see success within one of our most challenging algorithms: Instagram hashtags. In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Jenn not only discussed why hashtags are necessary, but also their effectiveness, how sellers can choose the best hashtags for their business, and some surprising hashtags to avoid. Her tips will change your Instagram game!

Time-based notes:

1:30 Jenn Penn introduction

3:44 What’s working on Instagram

8:42 The importance of hashtags

10:32 Insta feed hashtags

15:34 Jenn Penn Social hashtag lists

16:58 Hashtags and Facebook

17:59 Hashtags, Stories, and Reels

19:05 Banned hashtags

21:46 Jenn’s favorite office supply


Learn more about Jenn Penn Social on the website, or follow Jenn on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jun 13, 202324:14
E135: Put Your Own Spin on Sales with Megan Ranco, VP Sales at Tocara Jewelry

E135: Put Your Own Spin on Sales with Megan Ranco, VP Sales at Tocara Jewelry

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode135/.

Formerly a seller in the field and now the VP of Sales with Tocara Jewelry, Megan Ranco knows a few things about building a successful business. Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, she’s sharing the ways in which she’s watched direct sales evolve—and, of course, how sellers can adapt to match that growth. Her key is keeping the work focused on people, and with her advice about personalization, positivity, and adding value beyond your products, you too can build a community of long-time clients and long-term support!

Time-based notes:

1:04 Megan Ranco introduction

5:54 Evolution of direct sales

12:17 Success with value-added content

16:43 Personal brands and authenticity

20:10 Positivity as a sales tool

22:58 Megan’s favorite office supply


Learn more about Tocara on their website, or follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jun 06, 202326:38
E134: Leadership, Branding and Social Selling with Sarah Strunk

E134: Leadership, Branding and Social Selling with Sarah Strunk

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode134/.

We always encourage direct sellers to build an online presence with a personal brand in mind, because we know your value goes beyond your company. This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, one of the industry’s top leaders, Sarah Strunk, joined us to share exactly how it’s done! She went from a solo saleswoman in the crafting and DIY space to Chalk Couture, where she built a team of 97 people in her first week, and she’s been growing ever since—all because she kept herself at the center of her work. Listen in to learn how the flexibility of personal branding can benefit you!

Time-based notes:

1:30 Sarah Strunk introduction

5:48 How branding builds business

9:12 How to show up on Facebook

16:38 How to build a second business

24:39 How to stay invested long-term

26:00 How to lead and grow

28:03 Sarah’s favorite office supply


Want to chat more about business? Connect with Sarah on Instagram or Facebook.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

May 30, 202332:31
E133: Is Your Biz Summer-Ready?

E133: Is Your Biz Summer-Ready?

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode133/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re sharing one of our monthly done-for-you trainings from the Modern Direct Seller Academy: “Make Your Summer Sizzle.” We know you deserve some time off to enjoy long days and summer sunshine, but you also need to make sure you’re staying consistent in your business and setting yourself up for a successful fall selling season. Luckily, with the right schedule and a few simple tips, you’ll be prepped to slow down and enjoy some time away!


Time-based notes:

2:27 Make Your Summer Sizzle

3:48 Schedule business around life

5:59 Map out your social media

6:46 Prep products and prizes

7:35 Swap for Group takeovers

8:01 Pack business-building tools

8:20 Share your adventures

9:02 Consider a theme

10:06 Set up systems


Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

May 23, 202312:17
E132: How to Use AI in Direct Sales with Kerry Bennink

E132: How to Use AI in Direct Sales with Kerry Bennink

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode132/.

We all know that A.I. is gaining popularity. We may have noticed artificial intelligence tools appearing in the programs that we use to sell and create content. But that doesn’t mean we know how to apply those tools to our direct sales businesses—or even whether we should. This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we were joined by Kerry Bennink, who dove deep into the A.I. rabbit hole and is here to share her perspective on this evolving technology, from tips and tricks to potential pitfalls. If you’re looking to dip your toe into the A.I. world, or just want to know how it might affect sellers and customers, this is for you!


Time-based notes:

2:15 Is A.I. a fad?

5:41 What are A.I. tools?

8:23 A.I. in direct sales

17:11 Are there risks to A.I.?

20:11 How to get started with A.I.

26:04 Kerry’s favorite office supply


Find Kerry, ask your A.I. questions, and connect on Instagram or Facebook.

Download prompts to generate content through A.I. tools at ModernDirectSeller.com/AI.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

May 16, 202328:44
E131: Construction, Beer and the Future of Direct Sales with Jeremy + Becky Launder

E131: Construction, Beer and the Future of Direct Sales with Jeremy + Becky Launder

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode131/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy are giving listeners a peek behind the scenes of their business by answering questions from you! Listen in to hear not only their home office updates, but also how their lives adjust to their growing business, the ways they see direct sales continuing to evolve to meet people’s needs, and of course, what they’re bringing their customers in 2023.

 

Time-based notes:

1:47 Home office update

4:40 Update on Emiliano’s

6:03 Becky’s increased travel

8:23 Pivots and evolutions in direct sales

13:16 Start successfully in direct sales

16:38 Updates to Oh My, Hi

21:15 Content creation workshop

23:10 Jeremy’s favorite office supply

24:18 Jeremy’s favorite beer


Follow us across social media and ask your own questions @ModernDirectSeller! And don’t forget to sign up for our content creation workshop on May 15 at ModernDirectSeller.com/Workshop.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

May 09, 202326:50
E130: What's Hot On Social Media with Jennifer Johnson, CEO of CinchShare

E130: What's Hot On Social Media with Jennifer Johnson, CEO of CinchShare

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode130/.

Jennifer Johnson, CEO and founder of CinchShare, joined us once again on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast not only to talk about the incredible scheduling tool she created, but also to give us a broad look at social media in 2023. There are plenty of features to love on CinchShare, but how can they be used effectively to grow your online presence? Why would you want to add a third-party app to your toolkit? And how can tools like this help direct sellers serve their social media audiences and keep people interacting with their posts? Jennifer answered these questions and more, sharing plenty of tips to help you stay consistent, save time, and see continued success in your content creation.

 

Time-based notes:

1:09 Jennifer Johnson introduction

2:53 CinchShare introduction

6:42 Underutilized features in CinchShare

8:36 Social media in 2023

14:02 What type of content to post

15:51 Visibility and third-party apps

17:57 Jen’s favorite office supply


Learn more about Jennifer and CinchShare at CinchShare.com, or connect on Facebook, Instagram, or across other social media platforms @CinchShare.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

May 02, 202321:54
E129: How to Sell More Direct Sales Subscription Boxes with Julie Ball

E129: How to Sell More Direct Sales Subscription Boxes with Julie Ball

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode129/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we were joined by Julie Ball of Subscription Box Basics, and she made it clear that when it comes to direct sales, subscriptions are here to stay. She came armed with suggestions from the basics of boxes to getting consumers to say “yes” to subscribing, from designing and packaging the finished product to bringing additional value to subscribers, and so whether you’re formulating this idea for the first time, selling a subscription through your company, or simply seeking something new to upgrade what you’re offering, Julie is here to help you think outside the box!

 

Time-based notes:

1:15 Julie Ball introduction

3:29 Why people like subscription boxes

6:05 Resources for design and shipping

9:57 Sales and marketing for subscribers

14:09 How to go “beyond the box”

18:10 Julie’s favorite office supply

Connect with Julie on Facebook and Instagram, or learn more about what she offers her clients at SubscriptionBoxBasics.com/Launch. And don’t forget to check out her podcast, “Subscription Box Basics”!

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Apr 25, 202323:18
E128: When to Hire a VA or OBM with Whitney Hoefer

E128: When to Hire a VA or OBM with Whitney Hoefer

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode128/.

If you’re in direct sales, if you’re seeing success, and especially if you’re working to turn your business into your full-time career, you may find that you’re growing into a leadership position that requires more time and energy than you have to give. Luckily, there are VAs and OBMs like Whitney Hoefer, who will partner with you and offer support so that you can step away from day-to-day business management and into the roles you love! Whitney joined us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast not only to discuss the details of her work, but also to share some of her favorite systems to help sellers grow in scale and spend their time intentionally, and you won’t want to miss her tips for showing up in sales as your best self.


Time-based notes:

1:37 Whitney Hoefer introduction

5:16 OBM vs. VA

9:11 Whitney’s social media system

10:54 Whitney’s lead gen system

12:53 Whitney’s team support system

13:57 Whitney’s customer support system

14:46 Whitney’s email marketing system

17:00 How to start building systems

18:08 OBMs and behind the scenes support


Connect with Whitney on Instagram, or learn more about what she offers her clients at WhitneyHoefer.com. And don’t forget to grab her free content bank and calendar template!

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Apr 18, 202328:43
E127: How Investing in Community Results in Growth and Increased Profitability

E127: How Investing in Community Results in Growth and Increased Profitability

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode127/.

Today’s episode of the podcast is all about the Modern Direct Seller Academy, but you’re not just going to hear about its benefits from us. Instead, we’re joined by members Michelle Albright, Amber Fox, and Jen Oneglia, who shared their Academy experiences in their own words! We discussed the ways they’ve grown and found community in the Academy, as well as how that knowledge has helped them pivot their businesses to see more success in this season of selling. If you’re curious about the Academy and all that it has to offer, or you simply want to connect with the like-minded direct sellers who make up the community, this episode is for you!

 

Time-based notes:

1:41 Michelle Albright introduction

2:32 Jen Oneglia introduction

4:03 Amber Fox introduction

5:01 Learning and growth in the Academy

11:01 The importance of community

17:08 Business pivots in 2023

24:11 Our favorite office supplies

 

Connect with Michelle on Instagram, or follow her on her blog at EasyAwesomeLife.com.

Join Amber on her Facebook Group, or find her at www.H11901.PaperPie.com.

Follow Jen on Instagram, or shop with her at www.ShopWithJLo.net. And don’t forget to check out her favorite app: TickTick

Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com!

Apr 11, 202332:39
E126: Sneak Peek into the Modern Direct Seller Academy

E126: Sneak Peek into the Modern Direct Seller Academy

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode126/.

Are you feeling stuck in your direct selling journey? Are you seeking a direct sales coach, or advice from industry experts about how to move your business forward? Are you looking for a community that will hold you accountable to your goals and answer your questions? Then the Modern Direct Seller Academy is the perfect place for you! On this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re giving you a peek behind the curtain at the training and tools that our Academy members can access to help any aspect of their businesses thrive. Spring enrollment is now open, so listen in to discover whether you should snag a spot!

Time-based notes:

2:31 The consistency tracker

3:59 The community group

5:11 The Masterclasses

6:37 The done-for-your training

7:33 The monthly social bundle

8:54 The courses and toolkits

10:37 Spring enrollment bonuses

12:51 The VIP level

13:36 Academy member testimonials

Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com!

Apr 04, 202318:55
E125: How to Build a Profitable Direct Sales Biz without being Reliant on Parties

E125: How to Build a Profitable Direct Sales Biz without being Reliant on Parties

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode125/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re going to talk about how you can still see success in direct sales if you’ve decided to shift away from parties and the in-person selling scene. Even beyond vendor events and pop-up events, there are ways to build your business and get in front of new customers simply by being intentional about having conversations that grow your social network every single day. If you’re ready to be more proactive, this episode is for you!

Time-based notes:

3:04 Benefit from in-person parties

4:22 Be in-person without parties

5:08 Be proactive outside of in-person events

6:28 Build relationships with 3 + 3 + 3

7:17 Reach out to current customers

7:46 Reach out to future customers

8:39 Reach out to teammates and collaborators

9:42 Have 3,000 conversations each year

10:33 The Modern Direct Seller Challenge

Get the 3 + 3 + 3 = 3000 worksheet over at ModernDirectSeller.com and get started building your social network today.

Get more leads, customers, and teammates—in just five days—by joining us for the Modern Direct Seller Challenge!

Mar 28, 202314:47
E124: Creating Impact in the Direct Sales Industry with President of DSA Canada, Peter Maddox

E124: Creating Impact in the Direct Sales Industry with President of DSA Canada, Peter Maddox

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode124/.

Sometimes when we’re in the field, working to sell products and make connections, we get so focused on our own back office results that we forget to step back and see the direct sales industry as a whole. To help us see the big picture, today we’re joined by Peter Maddox, the president of the Direct Sellers Association of Canada! He chatted not only about the work that DSA Canada does and the way that they advocate on behalf of their member companies, but also about the impact of direct sales on the economy and the global interconnectedness of sellers. Whether you’re flourishing in the field or have grown to become an industry leader, listen in to learn the far-reaching effect of the work you’re doing!

Time-based notes:

1:30 Peter Maddox introduction

3:27 The direct sales big picture

6:57 Behind the scenes of DSA Canada

11:44 The socio-economic impact of direct sales

16:13 The DSA Code of Ethics

21:25 DSA Canada’s Direct Sellers Day

23:21 Rising trends in 2023

Learn more about DSA Canada and their mission on their website, or find them across social media @DSACanada: LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.

Get more leads, customers, and teammates—in just five days—by joining us for the Modern Direct Seller Challenge!

Mar 21, 202329:30
E123: How "Micromoments" will Boost Your Productivity with Chelsey Newmyer

E123: How "Micromoments" will Boost Your Productivity with Chelsey Newmyer

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode123/.

We all want someone who can come into our lives and help us focus on what matters, which is why today, we asked productivity coach Chelsey Newmyer to join us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast! A self-proclaimed time-management nerd, Chelsey is all about personalizing a plan that will help support not the high-level executives with teams of people behind them, but the direct sellers and employees who have to manage their businesses and their busy homes. Listen in as she breaks down common productivity problems and her best solutions to overcome them, from utilizing micromoments in your day to making tough tasks more manageable, so you can feel less overwhelmed and more prepared to make your time work for you!

Time-based notes:

1:37 Chelsey Newmyer introduction

5:18 Procrastination hacks

10:22 Productivity in micro-moments

13:15 Minimizing distractions

15:29 Focusing on true priorities

20:22 Chelsey’s favorite office supply

21:41 “Raise to wake” phone feature

Find Chelsey on her website, check out her podcast, or connect with her on Instagram!

Get more leads, customers, and teammates—in just five days—by joining us for the Modern Direct Seller Challenge!

Mar 14, 202325:52
E122: How to Run Your Direct Sales Biz YOUR Way

E122: How to Run Your Direct Sales Biz YOUR Way

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode122/.

Today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about creating your own sales toolkit! Now that the spring selling season is approaching, it’s time to evaluate what’s really working in your business and decide where you should focus your time and energy through the rest of 2023. From hosting parties to posting on social, this is your reminder that showcasing your value and utilizing strategies that build your personal brand will grow your network more than any new trend. And when you show up authentically, you’re doing better for your buyers—and for yourself.

Time-based notes:

1:36 Tried and true parties

3:07 Leading parties with value

8:03 Building your personal brand

10:02 Creating high-value posts

11:03 Using long-form content

14:00 Diversifying off social media

14:35 Combatting burnout

16:57 Choosing the tools that work for you

Update your toolkit with Party in a Post, or with our long-form content download at ModernDirectSeller.com/Content.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Mar 07, 202321:21
E121: Selling without Being Salesy with Janelle Holden

E121: Selling without Being Salesy with Janelle Holden

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode121/.

Janelle Holden is the Director of Business Development at Modern Direct Seller, and today she joined us on the podcast for an episode that’s all about sales. With her background in the direct selling business and fundraising for nonprofits, Janelle knows that successful sales start from a place of caring more about the relationships you’re building than the transactions themselves. From there, you can reframe the conversations you’re creating, offer your service in place of feeling pushy, and meet people where they really are. Listen in as Janelle tells us how!

Time-based notes:

1:45 Janelle Holden introduction

4:28 Reframe how “sales” look

6:33 What’s exciting about direct sales

9:32 Tips for sales conversations

12:51 Overcome feeling “pushy”

19:40 Selling trends in 2023

24:44 Janelle’s reading recommendations

Connect with Janelle on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, and follow her on Substack to watch her solopreneur journey!

Don’t forget to check out Janelle’s book recommendations:

Ice Breakers! How to Get Any Prospect to Beg You for a Presentation by Tom Schreiter

Beach Money: Creating Your Dream Life Through Network Marketing by Jordan Adler

Creating Sales Velocity: Awaken Your Power to Attract Sales Effortlessly by Matthew Ferry

Join the Modern Direct Seller Academy and bring your business to the next level at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Feb 28, 202334:12
E120: Shop Social with Author Dana Roefer

E120: Shop Social with Author Dana Roefer

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode120/.

This week, Dana Roefer joined us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast to chat not about being a social seller, but about being an advocate for the channel. She’s seen firsthand how intentionally shopping small benefits both seller and consumer, forms a system of personalized support, and aligns our dollars with our values, and she knows that there’s opportunity across the industry to share those ideals. Building a successful direct sales community starts with the way we shop, and Dana is here to show us how those connections are created!

Time-based notes:

1:30 Dana Roefer introduction

2:37 Shop Socialby Dana Roefer

3:51 Shift to social shopping

7:11 Be a social shopper and seller

11:01 Improve the buying experience

15:15 Practice intentional purchasing

18:09 Share the social shopping mission

20:39 The abundance mindset

Connect with Dana and links to her book, Shop Social, at DanaRoefer.com.

Join the Modern Direct Seller Academy and bring your business to the next level at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Feb 21, 202328:11
E119: Hustleproof Your Life with Minessa Konecky

E119: Hustleproof Your Life with Minessa Konecky

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode119/.

On today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, public speaker, podcast host, and joy ambassador Minessa Konecky is sharing her best tips for bringing business and happiness into better balance. After experiencing a decline in her mental and physical health from focusing too closely on a productivity goal, Minessa is helping others avoid the same by refocusing our thinking, training our brains to leave less room for distraction, and putting systems in place that work hard for our wellbeing and overall success. Using your time and energy more wisely starts here!

Time-based notes:

1:26 Minessa Konecky introduction

8:42 The trick of productivity

11:19 Let go of the numbers game

12:52 Turn off your notifications

15:55 Rethink your busy work

19:24 Find your coach

21:20 Build effective systems

Discover all of the wisdom Minessa has to offer at Minessa.com, and learn more on her podcast, Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself.

Start your own hustleproof journey with Laziness Does Not Exist.

Join the Modern Direct Seller Academy and bring your business to the next level at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Feb 14, 202332:16
E118: Reframe Your Thoughts and Actions for Success with Jill Strahan, CEO and Founder of Tastefully Simple

E118: Reframe Your Thoughts and Actions for Success with Jill Strahan, CEO and Founder of Tastefully Simple

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode118/.

On today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Jill Strahan, founder and CEO of Tastefully Simple! Since its beginning in 1995, her company has grown to $143 million in sales, and she’s here to share her most impactful lessons from business and life with us. Listen in as she talks about what brought her to where she is today, what she thinks makes a direct seller effective, and the trends she sees impacting in the industry—as well as her tips for reframing your mindset to see even more success!

Time-based notes:

1:24 Jill Strahan introduction

7:33 Bringing a team to Tastefully Simple

9:52 Facing challenges at Tastefully Simple

20:49 What makes a successful direct seller

23:21 Getting the most from direct selling

25:38 Continuing trends in direct sales

Learn more about Jill and her journey at TastefullySimple.com, or connect with her on her website!

Become a corporate client: ModernDirectSeller.com/Corporate.

Feb 07, 202331:47
E117: Boost Your Brand + Visibility (without posting 10x's/day!)

E117: Boost Your Brand + Visibility (without posting 10x's/day!)

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode117/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Jeremy and Becky chatted about all the ways that you can successfully build your brand in 2023! Not only are they sharing updates to Oh My, Hi! that make it more individualized than ever, and an upcoming workshop with personalized support that will you help launch your site, but as always, they’re armed with plenty of tips to make the content you create—wherever you create it—work harder for you.

Time-based notes:

1:21 Oh My, Hi! updates

3:55 Landing Page 101

5:10 Oh My, Hi! advanced functionality

9:05 Why you want to launch your own website

11:47 Build your branding with long-form content

16:58 Boost Your Brand + Visibility Workshop

17:40 Boost Your Brand + Visibility coworking sessions

22:10 On a personal note…

Start off 2023 with success and support by saving your seat at our Boost Your Brand + Visibility Workshop! Visit ModernDirectSeller.com/Workshop.

Launch your own user-friendly, personally branded website at OhMyHi.com.

Jan 31, 202325:08
E116: Maximize Your Direct Sales Impact with Connie Ashburn

E116: Maximize Your Direct Sales Impact with Connie Ashburn

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode116/.

After years with multiple direct sales companies, growing businesses through both field work and corporate coaching, Connie Ashburn has gained a lot of knowledge around successful sales. This week on the podcast, she shared that knowledge with us! She not only dove deep into how to build a team and spend quality time on your business, she also offered advice about finding a strong community, growing personally, and most importantly, connecting your big goals to your business plans. No matter where you are in your direct sales journey, you won’t want to miss it.

Time-based notes:

1:26 Successfully extend an invitation

4:15 Connie Ashburn introduction

6:35 Timing in direct sales

8:39 Opportunities in direct sales

13:25 Maximizing personal growth

17:17 What makes a successful direct seller

24:40 Finding your “why”

Connect with Connie via email at connieashburn56@gmail.com or on Facebook.

Become a corporate client: ModernDirectSeller.com/Corporate.

Jan 24, 202334:29
E115: Direct Sales Finance Questions Answered

E115: Direct Sales Finance Questions Answered

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode115/.

We’re well into January, which means that this week, we’re focused simplifying the preparation that can make tax season feel so daunting. Tune in as we break down the forms and filing you can expect to use; share our favorite tools and trackers to ease your workload; and give our best tips to make next year’s taxes even more painless.

Time-based notes:

1:49 “Master Your Money” challenge

3:05 Tax Time Worksheet

3:40 1099-NEC and 1099-K forms

5:32 Profit and loss statements

8:19 Year-end inventory

9:27 Tracking your mileage

10:07 Home office expenses

11:10 Filing your taxes

12:52 Setting up for 2023

Stay organized with the Modern Direct Seller Tax Time Worksheet and income and expense tracker.

Start your free trial of Direct Sidekick today!

Join the “Manage Your Money” challenge and connect with like-minded direct sellers by joining the Academy today at ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com.

Jan 17, 202319:27
E114: Share Your Story using Video with James Cooper

E114: Share Your Story using Video with James Cooper

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode114/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we talked all about video. We know that, in order increase visibility for our products and services, we need to utilize video now more than ever, so filmmaker and storytelling coach James Cooper loaded this episode with his best advice to organically grow your platform. From getting started in the intimidating world of Reels and TikTok, to sharing personal stories in a way that resonates with your audience, to turning emotional connections into new clients, there’s something for even the most social media savvy listener to learn!

Time-based notes:

1:15 James Cooper introduction

4:41 Tips for finding your voice

7:47 The video learning curve

9:42 Creating an emotional response

10:39 Stories to share on social media

15:08 When to sell using video

17:24 Turning a video into a chat

22:06 What’s your favorite office supply?

Connect with James through his website, or on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, to keep up with all of his coaching and new programs!

Don’t forget to check out the Modern Direct Seller Shop!

Jan 10, 202326:09
E113: Increase Your Productivity in 2023 with Tamara Klinger

E113: Increase Your Productivity in 2023 with Tamara Klinger

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode113/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re kicking off 2023 by talking time management and productivity! We were joined by Tamara Klinger, CEO of The Align Mentor Company, who has endless insight into investing your time and energy wisely when it comes to customer relationships, sales, and marketing—as well as recommendations for tools to help streamline your processes. Listen in to learn how to start the new year in the right mindset!

Time-based notes:

1:58 Tamara Klinger intro

4:19 Investing vs. spending time

8:14 Investing in a client contact roadmap

11:16 Customer lifetime value

15:00 Investing in social media theme days

17:48 Posting with intentionality

21:03 Investing in testimonials

22:48 Testimonial example questions

27:42 Tools and apps for your business

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Jan 03, 202332:16
E112: Becky + Jeremy Year-End Wrap Up

E112: Becky + Jeremy Year-End Wrap Up

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode112/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy reflect on the ways their business grew and changed throughout 2022. Listen in to learn where their planning lead to success; where they pivoted to better serve their clients, meet their shifting goals, and improve their online presence; and what trends they expect to see in direct sales as we move into 2023!

Time-based notes:

1:28 Business wins from 2022

3:28 Business shifts in 2022

4:58 “Flow” in 2022

8:08 Revenue statistics from 2022

11:31 Looking forward to 2023

13:16 Work/life balance

16:15 Business updates in 2023

23:32 Industry trends in 2023

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Dec 27, 202233:13
E111: How to be More Creative in 2023 with Karin Davis

E111: How to be More Creative in 2023 with Karin Davis

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode111/.

This week’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about creativity! We’re joined by Karin Davis of Pink Pigs Fly, whose focus on innovation and problem solving inspires companies across the industry to foster creative thinking. We discussed what creativity can look like on an individual level, how to build a creative team culture, and how to establish creative processes that will keep us successfully moving forward as direct sales evolves. Let’s bring some imagination back into our businesses!

Time-based notes:

1:33 Karin Davis introduction

2:44 What is means to be creative

5:25 Children as creative role models

7:16 Get your creativity back

11:29 Connecting ideas and innovation

14:27 The “Aha” moment

16:15 Creativity in a team

18:22 Change and flexibility

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Dec 20, 202225:38