have these questions crossed your mind?

How do I reach new customers?

What can I do to increase my paycheck?

What systems can help me work smarter – not harder?

How am I going to get to the next level?

feel like your business is not growing fast enough?

Sounds like you’ve established your business and are ready to take it to the next level. Leveling up is hard, so let’s help accelerate your growth.

Getting outside your friend circle, marketing your business and creating systems to help you grow can feel daunting — especially without a degree in marketing, amiright?

Let’s dive in to what you can do to take your direct sales business to a whole new level – with ease! Make today the day that you learn something new!

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Episode 271: Getting Your Website More Traffic with Maggie Schneider

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Maggie Schneider, SEO savant and founder of Hilltop Help, about getting more traffic to your website. Maggie shares why direct sellers should have their own websites, the foundational SEO steps that matter most, and how blogging and Pinterest work together for long-term visibility. She also covers quick wins like setting up Google Analytics and creating a Google Business Profile.

Episode 270: Kickstart Your 2026 Goals

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about New Year’s resolutions and goal-setting for 2026. We’re sharing the science behind why goals work and what it takes to actually stick with them beyond February. Get ready to set clear focus areas that will help you grow your direct sales business this year.

Episode 269: 2025 in Review with Becky & Jeremy

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy Launder reflect on their business journey throughout 2025, sharing what worked and what didn’t. They share insights on growth, team dynamics, and the importance of adapting strategies. They also get real on personal wins and family life, culminating in a look ahead to 2026 and the goals they have set for the upcoming year.

Episode 268: Trendspotting 2026: What’s Coming Next

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about 2026 predictions and trends for the direct sales industry. After a year of significant industry shifts and changes, we’re looking ahead at what’s coming next and how direct sellers can position themselves for success. You’ll hear four key predictions that will help shape strategy, focus, and planning for the year ahead. This episode is perfect for anyone ready to think “Bigger Picture” about their business and stay ahead of the curve.

Episode 267: 11 Things to do Before January

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re diving into 11 practical things to do before 2026. With the holidays approaching and business naturally slowing down, this is the perfect window to reset and prepare for the new year. You’ll walk away with friendly reminders and actionable ideas to close out 2025 with intention and start 2026 with momentum.

Episode 266: How to Speak with Confidence—On Stage, On Camera, Everywhere with Heather Sager

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with speaking coach Heather Sager about building confidence and connecting authentically in a speaking engagement; whether that’s on a big stage, behind the camera, or in everyday business moments. Heather shares how a deeply personal experience shaped her speaking journey and why she believes a “stage” is anywhere you share your message. You’ll walk away with practical strategies for finding your authentic voice, avoiding common mistakes that make you sound robotic, and making sales feel natural instead of pushy.

Episode 265: Identify What Stage of Business You’re In (and, where you want to be!)

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about identifying what stage your business is in as you look ahead to 2026. We’re breaking down the “SEA Model” framework, Scrappy, Expanding, and Automate, to help you assess where you’re currently spending your time and energy, and where you want to shift in the new year. You’ll learn practical strategies for each stage, from daily consistency habits to lead generation tactics to automation systems. Whether you’re treading water in hustle mode or ready to let your systems do the heavy lifting, this episode will help you map out your current business breakdown and set intentional goals for growth.

Episode 264: Copy That Sounds Like You, But Converts Better with Samantha Burmeister

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Sam Burmeister, founder of Nomad Copy Agency, about writing copy that sounds authentic while driving conversions. Sam shares her background in sales leadership, her journey from corporate to copywriting during the pandemic, and why sales psychology is the foundation of effective copy. You’ll learn practical strategies for infusing personality into your emails and sales pages, how to use AI as a tool (not a crutch), and more.

Episode 263: Why We Are Offering the Academy for $1

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about the strategy behind the current pre-Black Friday promotion offering the Modern Direct Seller Academy for just $1. This episode pulls back the curtain on why now, why this price, and how the campaign came together. You’ll hear about the marketing approach—from text opt-ins to content batching with help from a couple of 12-year-olds—and learn how the customized onboarding is designed to help new members get the most value. Plus, discover the new SEA model (Scrappy, Expanding, and Automating) that helps direct sellers identify their business stage and choose the right tools to move forward.