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.
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Episode 175: Aha-Moments and Big Wins with Academy Members Amber, Pam and Marcia
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.
Episode 174: Invest in Your Success (you + your biz deserve it)
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.
Episode 172: Plan, Do, Review with Jenna Lang Warford
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!
Episode 171: 5 Must-Try Direct Sales Trends in 2024
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!
Tips & Takeaways From 2023: The Modern Direct Seller Yearbook
Big news – we’re shaking things up this year with a surprise treat: Tips & Takeaways from 2023: The Modern Direct Seller Yearbook. Yep, you heard it right! It’s like a treasure trove of insights, straight from the heart of The Modern Direct Seller Academy.
Episode 167: Money Matters with Daniel Davis, Co-Founder of Mymo
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.
Episode 166: Color-Coded Copywriting System with Sage Polaris
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!
Episode 165: New Year, New Biz Habits
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.
Episode 164: 2023 in Review with Co-Founders Becky and Jeremy Launder
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!