Modern Direct Seller Podcast

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode181/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Megan Sumrell, CEO and Founder of The Pink Bee, joined us to share some deceivingly simple tips for time management and productivity that will lead to less overwhelm in the long run. By intentionally planning our weeks around not only our direct sales businesses, but more importantly our family and ourselves, we can get ahead of life’s curveballs, avoid decision fatigue, and find more time to focus on what matters.

Time-based notes:

1:15 Megan Sumrell intro

6:11 Learning when not to work

9:39 Weekly planning vs. daily to-do lists

15:11 Building your business around your time

19:50 Planning for uncertainty

23:08 Where to start planning

25:45 Megan’s favorite office supplies

Connect with Megan on Instagram and Facebook, tune into the Work+Life Harmony Podcast, or sign up for her Master Your Morning event!

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode180/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Christina Maniscalco, head of sales and development at Crunchi! She’s seen the direct sales business from both sides, so she’s sharing not only how commitment and consistency can lead to success in your business, but also how finding products that align with your passion, focusing on your “Why,” and surrounding yourself with the right support system can help you show up and makes sales as your true, authentic self.

Time-based notes: 

1:27 Christina Maniscalco intro

6:54 Crunchi’s products and mission

8:28 Social selling with Crunchi

14:42 Showing up authentically

19:33 Tips to see success

22:38 Christina’s favorite office supply

Connect with Christina on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn, and learn more about Crunchi—and their partnership with 4ocean—at www.Crunchi.com!

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode179/.

Spring is upon us, and with it the second quarter of 2024. With that in mind, today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about strategies that will help set you up for a successful Q2. Now is the time to set new goals, create conversations with new leads, and make sure that you’re serving your audience by showing up where they are and presenting your best self. A little spring cleaning is all it takes to start strong!

Time-based notes:

0:37 Spring cleaning intro

1:40 Q2 strategy and 90-day plan

5:14 The 300 Club vs. 3 + 3 + 3s

8:42 Social media spring checkup

10:30 Go where your people are

14:20 Spring reset recap

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Plan your Q2 strategy with our 90-day template at ModernDirectSeller.com/90.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode178/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Deb Raley, owner of Social Tech Team, to discuss a variety of ways to keep your social media presence up-to-date and engaging! Whether you’re trying to keep up with endless online changes, experiment with new social formats, or focus in on attracting your audience, Deb is armed with advice and tech how-tos that will make the daunting world of digital marketing feel a little easier.

Time-based notes:

1:04 Deb Raley introduction

3:58 Advice for social media overwhelm

9:06 What’s working to get engagement

19:20 What’s effective in short-form content

27:43 Simplicity for you and your followers

28:45 Deb’s favorite office supply

Connect with Deb across social media @SocialTechTeam, or on her website at SocialTechTeam.com.

Ready to continue marketing, managing and moving your business forward in the digital world? Check out Deb’s Social Tech Academy Membership! Our listeners can try one month at half price by following this link and using promo code BECKY.

Want 24 ideas for content and what type of content to make? Grab Deb’s free list!

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode177/.

We just concluded Challenge Week over at Modern Direct Seller, and today we are taking a peek behind the MDS curtain! We’re not only talking about Challenge takeaways on the podcast, but we’re also examining some statistics, discussing a few pivots, and sharing what we learned from the changes we made so that you, too, might discover new ways to build your business.

Time-based notes:

0:37 Challenge results

2:29 Pivoting to the business Page

7:01 Posting through CinchShare

8:06 Leveraging marketing messages

11:27 Collecting survey feedback

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Interested in even more business building? Check out the Modern Direct Seller Academy at ⁠www.ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com⁠!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode176/.

It’s Challenge Week over at Modern Direct Seller, and today we are talking about utilizing bold and actionable sales strategies—particularly when it comes to online parties. Tech, social media, and even our customers continue to grow more sophisticated, so in 2024, we need to better partner with our hosts, bring value to our guests, and collect leads for the future if we want our parties to be effective. Luckily, it only takes a few simple changes to run a party that brings in new business! 

Time-based notes:

0:37 Modern Direct Seller Challenge

2:03 Parties as a primary strategy

4:06 Build a relationship with your host

6:52 Party where the people are

9:40 RSVP required

12:22 Less content, more conversation

14:16 Partner with your host

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com. 

The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! It’s a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, so save your seat at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode175/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, it’s not just Becky describing the trends she’s seeing in direct sales. She’s joined by three members of the Modern Direct Seller Academy to discuss some of their recent shifts and big wins! Listen in as Marcia McMaster, Amber Grillot, and Pam Wilfing share their own industry experiences, how they utilize the tools in the Academy, and how their businesses continue to grow as a result of the new strategies they’re implementing.

Time-based notes:

1:24 Marcia McMaster introduction

1:54 Amber Grillot introduction

2:37 Pam Wilfing introduction

3:36 Marcia and the Academy

4:36 Pam and the Academy

6:43 Amber and the Academy

8:48 Marcia’s “Ah-ha!” moments

11:03 Amber’s “Ah-ha!” moments

13:08 Pam’s “Ah-ha!” moments

15:31 A big win for Marcia

17:49 A big win for Amber

21:06 A big win for Pam

23:55 Our favorite office supplies

26:16 Where to contact our guests

Connect with Pam Wilfing on Facebook or at NaturallyPam.net; Amber using @AmberGrillot everywhere or through her website, AmberGrillot.com; and Marcia at LittleBlackDressApproved.ca, or by searching "Little Black Dress Approved #TocaraStyle Jewelry with Marcia” on Facebook and Instagram.

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code “Game Changer”! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Considering the Academy for yourself? The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! It’s a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, and it’ll give you a taste of the benefits of the Modern Direct Seller Academy. Sign up at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode174/.

The direct sales industry offers so many opportunities for learning and training, and Modern Direct Seller is no exception! We’re committed to personal development, because investing in yourself can result in growth that you never imagined. Still, with so many opportunities out there to choose from, it can be difficult to find the training that work best for you. Today on the podcast, we’re not only discussing the different ways in which you can put time and money back into your business, but also how to find a community that can help keep you on track to your goals.

Time-based notes: 

1:35 Becky’s coaching backstory

4:38 Invest in a business coach

8:40 Invest in paid memberships

11:41 Invest your free time

13:15 Invest in a network

13:43 Invest in company conference

16:30 Invest in developing yourself

Considering a community membership? The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! It’s a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, and it’ll give you a taste of the benefits of the Modern Direct Seller Academy. Sign up at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code “Game Changer”! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode173/.

Facebook just announced a pretty big change: Third-party apps will no longer have access to Facebook groups. Being required to replace the tools we use to connect to our community might seem daunting, but Jennifer Johnson, CEO and founder of CinchShare, joined us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast to explain the ways in which this adjustment could actually benefit social sellers! Whether it’s posting more publicly, running parties in new ways, or doubling down on content, listen in to learn how you can embrace this change and broaden your reach—and, of course, how CinchShare can help!

Time-based notes:

1:00 Changes to Facebook groups

2:56 The scoop for social sellers

4:06 Posting for the most success

7:15 Best practices for Facebook parties

10:54 Parties on a business Page

15:34 Embracing change

17:24 Connecting through CinchShare

20:05 Jennifer’s favorite office supply

Ready to test out CinchShare in your business? Start your trial at CinchShare.com, or download the app, and use code “Game Changer” for a free 30-day trial!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode172/.

Those of us who have been around for a while have seen direct sales shift time and time again, and 2024 has been an exceptionally big year for change. On the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’ve discussed strategies to refocus and stay relevant through these changes, but we also know that pivoting doesn’t always feel so simple. This week, Jenna Lang Warford joined us on the podcast to discuss how to avoid feeling stuck while things shift around us. Rather than bringing cookie-cutter advice, she’s here to tell you how to “plan, do, and review” to better make any suggested solution bring lasting success to you and your business!

Time-based notes:

2:59 Jenna Lang Warford introduction

7:11 Direct sales pivots in 2024

12:05 Adapting to consumer behavior

14:09 How to get unstuck during shifts

21:44 Jenna’s favorite office supply

Connect with Jenna on Facebook!

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode171/.

Since last year, those of us in direct sales have noticed that the industry and the strategies that come with it have shifted. But, do you know how to keep your business relevant in the midst of all of these emerging trends? This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re not only going to discuss a few of these developments and why they matter, but we’re also diving deep into the ways that you can refocus your business to help your sales stand out from the crowd!

Time-based notes:

0:37 Introduction to emerging trends

1:35 Post publicly on social media

4:20 Engage in permission-based marketing

6:20 Support casual sellers

10:58 Explore digital marketing strategies

13:52 Invite in more collaboration

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode170/.

As direct sellers, the Number One thing we all want to avoid is a sales pitch that sounds too much like a stereotypically pushy used car salesman. But, sales are the bread and butter of what we do! We need to make connections. So today, we’re joined on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast by Jenn Zellers, who helps improve speakers’ skills and sales strategies. She’s armed with advice to help you add value to your sales requests, connect with your customers, and cultivate a sleaze-free vibe that will keep people coming back for more!

Time-based notes:

1:37 Jenn Zellers introduction

2:08 Sleaze-free sales tactics

5:05 Value-add sales examples

10:59 Questions for customers

13:29 Visibility through speaking

18:03 Sales gone wrong

21:30 Jenn’s favorite office supply

Connect with Jenn on Instagram @VirtualSummitSearch, email her at Hello@VirtualSummitSearch, or learn your speaking style by taking her quiz at SpeakingSalesStyleQuiz.com.

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode169/.

Through the end of 2023 and into 2024, you may have noticed that a lot of sellers have made shifts from in-person events into the online space—and that it’s working well! Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re going to dive into the details of social selling and the strategies that have proven to be successful. From creating content that generates sales to building relationships with new customers and calling them to action, listen in to learn what activities you can try to confidently explore this new sales channel.

Time-based notes:

1:32 Intro to social selling

2:34 Creating engagement posts

5:31 Posting outside your group

7:37 Moving from posts to DMs

10:24 Generating sales and leads

14:36 Balancing product-focused posts

16:41 Building intentional relationships

17:19 MDSA Social Selling Action Plan

Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real-time support and coaching, and access to the Social Selling Action Plan by joining us at ⁠ModernDirectSellerAcademy.com⁠!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode168/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by the founder of one of our favorite corporate clients: Jennifer Bonacorsi from jBloom Designs! Jennifer is here to talk about how jBloom evolved from an at-home hobby to a direct sales business through connection, innovation, and personalization, as well as to share a peek into what’s coming next from this jewelry giant. If you’re looking for some inspiration to carry you through 2024, Jennifer’s success story is for you!

Time-based notes:

1:26 Jennifer Bonacorsi introduction

2:51 jBloom and direct sales

6:48 The evolution of jBloom

8:29 PermaLinx by jBloom

13:09 jBloom in 2024

14:19 Jennifer’s favorite office supply

Learn more about jBloom at jBloomDesigns.com, or connect on Facebook @jBloom and Instagram @jBloomDesigns and @PermaLinxByjBloom.

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode167/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Daniel Davis, cofounder and Head of Product at Mymo—the financial technology company. Especially in January, as we’re looking at the year ahead, we need to consider the goals we’ve set, the money we’re making, and how we’re tracking that daily, weekly, and monthly revenue. Luckily, Daniel brought us the details! Listen in to learn about the tools that can ease your financial path and how you can make the most of your independent income.

Time-based notes:

1:03 Daniel Davis introduction

1:56 The future of independent work

6:12 The numbers to track in business

8:49 Mymo in practice

14:51 The results from Mymo

17:32 Mymo.com and the free app

18:43 Daniel’s favorite office supply

Connect with Daniel via email Daniel@Mymo.com, learn more about Mymo on Mymo.com, and ask questions at Support@Mymo.com.

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.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode166/.

Sage Polaris has spent 12 years helping her clients increase their sales through copywriting, and today she’s joining us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast to share all of the knowledge she’s accumulated about content! From websites to social posts, newsletters to blogs, Sage is armed with tips, tricks, and audience insight to assist with any product or service you’re selling. Don’t miss this chance to choose the words that will start your year off strong!

Time-based notes:

1:58 Sage Polaris introduction

5:13 Stepping into copywriting

10:37 Mixing personal and sales content

13:58 Using the color-coded copy system

22:05 Making copywriting mistakes

30:28 Sage’s favorite office supply

Visit Sage on SagePolaris.com, apply to her no-charge copy course at SagePolaris.com/Guest, and grab her triple email open rates at SagePolaris.com/BeckyRocks.

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode165/.

Happy New Year! In honor of New Year’s resolutions, clean slates, and fresh, positive energy, we’re talking about new business habits on the podcast this week. We’re sharing the January done-for-you training from inside the Modern Direct Seller Academy, which is all around simple new strategies that you might want to consider adopting in your day-to-day business, as well as ways to do so effectively—from reminders to rewards to regularity—in order to see growth across the board in 2024.

Time-based notes:

0:37 Intro to 2024

4:14 Direct sales resolutions

5:11 Consistently, not constantly

6:37 Intentional work time

9:06 Proactive selling conversations

11:12 Fill the customer pipeline

13:45 Consistent marketing strategies

15:06 Commit to new habits

17:09 Happy New Year!

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode164/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy reflect on the ways their business changed and was challenged during 2023. Listen in to learn how proper planning lead to some of their biggest successes; where they pivoted to better meet the needs of their customers and clients; and where they expect to see continued growth and new opportunities throughout 2024!

Time-based notes:

1:59 Big wins from 2023

2:07 Working with corporate clients

5:50 Speaking engagements and travel

9:35 Modern Direct Seller Academy

11:45 Business pivots in 2023

11:58 Staying level vs. trending down

14:29 Staying on Facebook

17:05 What’s coming in 2024

17:12 Digital Marketing Champ course

18:35 Creating new partnerships

19:15 Building space into calendars

19:51 Adding to Oh My, Hi

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode163/.

At this point in 2023, the major holiday sales dates are behind us, we’ve readied for our end-of-year push, and planning for 2024 is in full swing. With that in mind, this week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky is sharing three predictions about the way the industry will shift in the new year, as well as some simple strategies to help your brand stand out and your sales soar. The secret? Stronger connections with customers and content creation that works for them. Listen in to learn more!

Time-based notes:

2:24 Prediction 1: the shopping experience

5:30 Utilize new shopping strategies

7:21 Prediction 2: keep things simple

8:03 Use short-form video content

9:31 Try permission-based marketing

12:43 Prediction 3: digital marketing

15:06 Develop social selling skills

17:27 Build a searchable website

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode162/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re continuing our review of 2023 planning ahead for 2024 by chatting with even more amazing leaders and Modern Direct Seller Academy members: Melanie Racer, Sarah Rieck, Kim DiCioccio and Dena Gregory. They’re here to authentically share not only where they’ve seen success, but also where they’ve needed to pivot and recalibrate, and how they plan to carry that growth forward into the new year. Listen in and let these industry experts inspire you!

Time-based notes:

1:45 Melanie Racer introduction

2:22 Sarah Rieck introduction

3:24 Kim DiCioccio introduction

4:59 Dena Gregory introduction

7:02 Melanie’s 2023 and 2024

10:26 Sarah’s 2023 and 2024

13:04 Kim’s 2023 and 2024

16:52 Dena’s 2023 and 2024

21:16 Melanie’s favorite supplies and final tips

23:05 Sarah’s favorite supplies and final tips

25:29 Kim’s favorite supplies and final tips

28:44 Dena’s favorite supplies and final tips

Connect with our guests!

Melanie Racer: MelanieRacer.com

Sarah Rieck: SarahsRealCleanKitchen.com

Kim DiCioccio: OhMyHi.com/KimDiCioccio

Dena Gregory: DenasAtHomeSpa.com

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!

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode161/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re publishing two episodes in one! First, we’re joined by three incredible industry leaders and Modern Direct Seller Academy members: Lisa Duck, Evelyn Abernathy, and Allison Bailey. They’re prepping for the new year alongside their teams, and they’re here to share not only what they learned in 2023, but what they’re most looking forward to in 2024. Second, DSA Canada award winner Wendy Castillo jumped on with Becky to share her sales insight and her advice for moving your business forward. This is information you won’t want to miss!

Time-based notes:

2:04 Lisa Duck introduction

2:26 Evelyn Abernathy introduction

2:48 Allison Bailey introduction

3:33 Lisa’s 2023 reflection

5:31 Evelyn’s 2023 reflection

6:41 Allison’s 2023 reflection

10:52 Lisa’s 2024 forecast

12:30 Evelyn’s 2024 forecast

14:35 Allison’s 2024 forecast

17:07 Lisa, Evelyn, Allison wrap-up

25:39 Wendy Castillo introduction

28:40 Wendy’s advice for TikTok

32:05 Wendy’s 2024 forecast

33:06 Wendy’s tips for 2024

Connect with our guests!

Lisa Duck: @SpiceItUpWithLisaDuck

Evelyn Abernathy: @PurpleEssenceByEvelyn

Allison Bailey: @CleanGreenWithAllison

Wendy Castillo: @WendyCastilloOfficial

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.