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Episode 215: Mastering Instagram for Direct Sellers: Authenticity, Reels, and Building a Brand with Jenn Herman
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Instagram expert Jenn Herman joins us to share insider tips on how direct sellers can level up their Instagram game! We...
Episode 214: Plan to Profit: Modern Sales Strategies for 2025
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about getting ready for 2025 with a fresh perspective and smart strategies. From reflecting on the past year...
Episode 209: 7 Ways to Generate New Leads Without Social Media
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re getting real about generating new leads without relying on social media! I’m walking you through seven tried-and-true strategies that bring...
Episode 207: Branding Beyond the Logo: Building a Personal Brand with Jordan Schram
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re chatting with Jordan Schram, founder of Purple Sky Branding, about building a personal brand that goes way beyond just logos...
Episode 205: 10 Holiday Strategies to Grow Your Paycheck
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re diving into holiday sales strategies that will help you boost your business and increase your earnings this season! We’re sharing...
Episode 204: How to Make Q4 the Best Yet
On this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re kicking off the 4th quarter—one of the best times of the year for direct sellers! We’re diving into the data...
Episode 202: Emerging Trends to Watch with Jodi Crater, Lemongrass Spa
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of emerging trends with Jodi Crater, the Senior Vice President of Sales and Field Development...
Episode 201: Goal-Getters: Insights from Top Leaders Laura Vandiford, Lauren Gregory and Sheri Friederichs
In this episode, we’re chatting with three amazing leaders from Academy VIP—Sheri Friederichs, Laura Vandiford, and Lauren Gregory—who are absolutely crushing it in 2024. Sheri, a diamond leader with Tastefully...
Episode 198: Social Selling for Long-Term Success
In this episode, we dive into the world of social selling and how it differs from traditional sales by focusing on intentional, one-on-one conversations. We’ll break down the importance of...
Episode 197: How to Keep Direct Sales Relevant
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast we’re diving into what’s really happening in the direct sales world right now. I’m sure you’ve seen some big shifts—companies closing,...
Episode 195: Balancing Quick Wins with Long-Term Success in Direct Sales
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast we’re moving our focus away from the day-to-day money-making operations of your business and zeroing in on building a sustainable business...
Episode 192: How to Overcome a Sales Slump
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re tackling the challenge of overcoming the dreaded sales slump. Post-COVID, the sales landscape has changed, and many are feeling the...
Episode 185: How To Find New Customers on Social Media
In today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re getting real about growing your customer base—no fluff, just practical tips you can apply right away. Get ready for advice...
Episode 184: Toast to New Markets with Sarah Shadonix, Founder of Scout & Cellar
In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Shadonix, the founder and CEO of Scout & Cellar. Her journey to entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspiring. With a mission for...
Episode 182: Make More Money in May
On this week’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast we’re diving deep into my monthly goal-setting process, reflecting on what worked in April and gearing up for some serious...
Episode 180: How to Navigate the Evolving Social Selling Landscape with Christina Maniscalco, Crunchi
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...
Episode 179: Spring Reset: 3 Must-Try Strategies
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...
Episode 177: Behind the Scenes of the Modern Direct Seller Challenge
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...
Episode 176: How to Revamp Your Online Parties
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...
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...
Episode 170: The Sleaze-Free Sales Method with Jenn Zellers
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...
Episode 169: From Comments to Customers: A Deep Dive into Social Selling
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...
Episode 163: 3 Predictions for Direct Sales Success in 2024
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...
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...
Episode 156: Sleigh Your Sales Goals: 3 Holiday Success Strategies for Direct Sellers
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...
Episode 155: Why Text Marketing Works with Johanna Bates, Project Broadcast
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...
Episode 154: How to Move from Conversations to Conversions
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 a day to move...
Episode 152: Staying Relevant and Driving Holiday Sales with Terrence Dempsey of Pampered Chef
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...
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...
Episode 150: How to Boost Your Sales with Livestream Shopping
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...
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...
Episode 148: Make Sales a Piece of Cake with Shauna Spence
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...
Episode 142: LIVE from my Biz Mastermind Retreat in San Diego
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...
Episode 141: How to Get Unstuck
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...
Episode 138: 7 Ways to Make Money in 20 Minutes or Less
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....
Episode 137: How to Thrive as a Multipassionate Social Seller with Jesi Conder, CEO of Align
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...
Episode 136: How To Use Hashtags with Jenn Penn
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...
Episode 135: Put Your Own Spin on Sales with Megan Ranco, VP Sales at Tocara
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...
Episode 134: Leadership, Branding and Social Selling with Sarah Strunk
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...
Episode 133: Is Your Biz Summer Ready?
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...
Episode 129: How to Sell More Direct Sales Subscription Boxes with Julie Ball
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...
Episode 127: How Investing in Community Results in Growth and Increased Profitability
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...
Episode 125: How to Build a Profitable Direct Sales Biz without being Reliant on Parties
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...
What does One More Do for Your Direct Sales Biz?
Did you ever think of the Number ONE as a big number? You think I’m crazy right. The number ONE is a small number when you look at it alone....
Episode 122: How to Run Your Direct Sales Biz YOUR Way
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...
Episode 121: Selling without Being Salesy with Janelle Holden
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...
Episode 120: Shop Social with Author, Dana Roefer
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...
Episode 117: Boost Your Brand + Visibility (without posting 10x’s/day!)
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...
Creating a 90 Day Plan For Your Direct Sales Business
Looking to create a 90 day plan for your business? I know it can seem daunting, but don’t worry, I’m going to break it down for you into easy, bite-sized...
Episode 111: How to be More Creative in 2023 with Karin Davis
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...
Episode 109: How to Create Your 2023 Direct Sales Biz Plan
December is officially here! Even though the year has flown by, and the holidays make for a busy finish, it’s time to start thinking about plans for January and beyond...
Episode 106: Friendsgiving with Tinley Bone, Zyia Elite
Looking for new ways to give back to your customers over the holidays? Tinley Bone, a direct sales leader with ZYIA, joined us this week to chat not only about...
Holiday Sales Strategies for Direct Sellers
Not only is Q4 the busiest time of year for direct sellers, it’s also a busy time in our personal lives. We have holiday parties. We have shopping and cooking...
Episode 104: Maximize the Holiday Season (Directly Different Re-Release)
As we cruise into November, past Thanksgiving, and into a hectic season of holiday shopping, it’s time to ready our businesses for all of the ways they can shine! Today,...
Episode 99: How to Create a More Consistent Income
In this episode of the podcast, we’re diving into how to create a more consistent income. As much as the internet would like to convince you otherwise, you can’t make...
Episode 96: My 5 All-Time Favorite Fall Strategies
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, I’m giving you my all-time favorite Fall strategies. Whether it’s you first fall selling season or your tenth, these strategies will...
Episode 94: Why NOW is the best time to launch your own Website (+blog!)
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll hear from Jeremy Launder, Co-Founder and COO of Modern Direct Seller, and the brains behind the simple personalized website designed...
Episode 91: The Fortune is in the… Fab Follow Up
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about follow up. We’ve all heard the saying, right? ‘The fortune is in the follow up’. It’s true!...
Episode 84: Summer Edition: Boost Engagement on Social
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re sharing 10 actionable tips to boost engagement on social media — even during the summer months when your followers may...
Episode 83: Meet Beth George, CEO of Better Way Designs
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Beth George, the CEO of Better Way Designs. Beth shares her story into direct sales and how it led...
Episode 72: 5 Social Strategies to Boost Engagement
In this episode, Becky Launder, CEO & Co-Founder of Modern Direct Seller, shares social strategies to boost your engagement and gain visibility on social media. Whether Facebook or Instagram is...
Episode 64: Reigniting Your Why, Mission + Vision
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re digging into your why, mission and vision for your business. You’ve probably heard, “your why should make you cry” or...
Episode 61: Set Your Goals and Intentions for 2022
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky dives into best practices for setting goals and intentions for 2022. You’ll learn 4 must-have goals, tips to stay accountable...
Episode 58: What To Expect in 2022: Trends + Predictions
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re diving into trends and predictions for 2022. If you’re putting together your 2022 Action Plan (ahem, you should go do...
Episode 54: Consistency Creates Results with Susan Larimer
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll hear from Susan Larimer. Susan is a wife, mama, Leader with Lemongrass Spa as well as a Leader in our...
Episode 53: Launching Laurie Felt Denim
On this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet a brand new single-level, direct sales, social selling company, Laurie Felt Los Angeles (LFLA)! Founder, Laurie Feltheimer and President,...
Episode 52: How to Build a Profitable Direct Sales Biz with Kerry Bennink
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll hear from Pampered Chef leader, Kerry Bennink! Kerry shares her insights on how the most successful in this business are...
Episode 51: 5 Direct Sales Fears to Overcome
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller podcast, Becky will share 5 common fears among new and seasoned direct sellers, and strategies to overcome these challenges. These fears hold...
Episode 48: What is the ACORN Method? With Krista Demcher
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Krista Demcher. Krista is an amazing business coach and is known as your front row fan (love that!). In...
Episode 47: Strategies to Sell MORE in Q4
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky will share how active selling creates results. Forget the “post + pray” method and use these proven strategies to grow...
Episode 44: Gain Repeat Customers with Fabulous Customer Care + Loyalty Programs
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll hear about follow up strategies to surprise and delight your customers. We’ll also cover how to leverage your company’s incentives...
Episode 43: Creating Priorities as a Business Owner with Jasmine Star
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll hear a coaching session from the Jasmine Star Podcast. As a member of Jasmine’s Social Curator program, I had the...
Episode 41: Video Visibility for Direct Sellers with Tori Toth
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Tori Toth joins us to talk all things video! Tori’s background is in television and she works with brands to help...
Episode 40: LevelUP Spotlight: Jen Pitta
In this episode of the the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, I had the treat of having Jen Pitta on the podcast! Jen is a Stampin’ Up demonstrator for 15 years,...
Episode 39: Meet Tiffany Spies with Directly Different
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Modern Direct Seller Academy member, Tiffany Spies. Tiffany is a leader with Lemongrass Spa and also has her own...
Episode 38: Spark Engagement in Your Customer Group
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky shares why having a VIP Customer Group on Facebook increases your visibility and provides you the opportunity to create your...
Episode 35: Solutions for Sellers with Janet Parks
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll hear from Janet Parks with Solutions for Sellers. Janet shares three key components for a party script, the importance of...
Episode 31: Riches in the Niches with Megan Stewart
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll hear from Megan Stewart, a member of the Modern Direct Seller Academy, Speech Language Pathologist and Educational Consultant with Usborne...
Episode 30: Direct Sales Parties on Demand with Julie Godshall
On this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, our amazing guest, Julie Godshall joins us to share a new innovative method for online parties which she calls Direct Sales...
Episode 16: Top Sales Tips from the Founders of Juicy Closers
In this episode, Becky chats it up with Janelle and Tina of DEFY Sales and the Juicy Closers Podcast. Learn the basics of attraction marketing and how to ask the...
Episode 12: Facebook Ad Strategy for Direct Sellers with Shay Hrobsky
In this episode, Shay Hrobsky covers the do’s and don’ts of paid advertising for direct sellers. In fact, Shay dives into exactly the type of ads to run and how...
Episode 4: How to Run Promotions and Specials in Your Direct Sales Business
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast I cover how to run promotions and specials in your direct sales business to get new customers and keep your existing...
Proactive Solutions for your Direct Sales Business – in response to the Coronavirus
In this post I share my thoughts on how the Coronavirus will impact your direct sales business and share a few suggestions on things you can do to make some...
What NOT to say as a direct seller! How to Reach Your Goals the right way.
How do you say what you want to say without sounding too aggressive, spammy, and awkward?! I’ve been around the direct sales industry for a while now, and I’ve noticed...
3 Smart Sales Strategies – Summer Vacay Edition
Learn about setting vision and defining culture for your direct sales team. AND if you don’t have a team, yet… keep reading. It’s never too early to think about what...
Share Your Story
Sharing your story will build relationships and increase sales! Your story will make you stand out. Here you’ll learn 3 stories you can share today!
7 Fast Ways to Boost Holiday Sales
Learn ways to boost your holiday sales and close out the year strong! These FAST ideas can lead to big results.
Best practices for events. Part 1–find & prepare!
Part 1 of best practices for successful events! Learn why you want to add an event to your calendar, how to find the right events and how to prepare for...
Stand Out: Build Your Personal Brand
Learn why you need to build your personal brand within your direct sales company’s corporate brand to stand out in a crowded market.
Get out of your Friend Circle
Learn how to get outside your friend circle to book parties and build a long-term, sustainable direct sales business.
Why YOU need a VIP facebook Group
Do you need a VIP facebook group? Yes, you do! This is a great way to connect with customers, hostesses and stay connected with your followers.
Booking Bags
Looking for more strategies to book parties? Look no further! Make a few booking bags! Booking bags are a great way to generate excitement about booking a party.
