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!
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Episode 162: What to Double Down on in 2024 with Top Leaders from Epicure, Norwex, Lemongrass Spa and Tastefully Simple
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!
Episode 161: Top Leaders Reveal 2024 Plans + Bonus DSA Canada Award Winner Interview
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!
Episode 160: 3 Must-Do’s Before Year-End: Push, Pause + Plan
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!
Episode 158: Meet the First Consultant at Thirty-One Gifts, National Executive Director Jenny Hillenburg
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!
Episode 157: What is Required to be Successful in Direct Sales Today with Ben Dixon, CEO of Naxum
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.
Episode 153: Tech Trends Transforming Direct Sales with Brian Palmer, CEO Think Box HQ
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.
Episode 151: What is Your Direct Sales Superpower?
Everyone has a different way of approaching direct sales, but your strengths and setbacks in the industry are likely more similar to the sellers around you than you think. We’re 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!
Episode 149: Creating Content that Converts with Kimberly Pulito
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!
Episode 147: Wake Up Your Team for Fall
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!