are these questions keeping you up at night?
How do I confidently lead my team?
What motivates my team to do their best?
What systems can I leverage to scale my team?
How do I create a long-term, sustainable business?
feeling like you’re constantly trying to do it all?
Now, you’re responsible for your entire team’s success — not just your own.
You’re juggling your personal business and supporting your team. You get caught up in the day-to-day, but know that you need a big picture perspective to inspire, motivate and grow your team over the long haul.
Equipping yourself and your team with the training, tools and systems needed to grow becomes more important than ever. Let’s lean in and do the hard leadership work!
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Episode 131: Construction, Beer and the Future of Direct Sales with Jeremy + Becky Launder
This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy are giving listeners a peek behind the scenes of their business by answering questions from you! Listen in to hear not only their home office updates, but also how their lives adjust to their growing business, the ways they see direct sales continuing to evolve to meet people’s needs, and of course, what they’re bringing their customers in 2023.
Episode 130: What’s Hot On Social Media with Jennifer Johnson, CEO of CinchShare
Jennifer Johnson, CEO and founder of CinchShare, joined us once again on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast not only to talk about the incredible scheduling tool she created, but also to give us a broad look at social media in 2023. There are plenty of features to love on CinchShare, but how can they be used effectively to grow your online presence? Why would you want to add a third-party app to your toolkit? And how can tools like this help direct sellers serve their social media audiences and keep people interacting with their posts? Jennifer answered these questions and more, sharing plenty of tips to help you stay consistent, save time, and see continued success in your content creation.
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 are here to stay. She came armed with suggestions from the basics of boxes to getting consumers to say “yes” to subscribing, from designing and packaging the finished product to bringing additional value to subscribers, and so whether you’re formulating this idea for the first time, selling a subscription through your company, or simply seeking something new to upgrade what you’re offering, Julie is here to help you think outside the box!
Episode 128: When to Hire a VA or OBM with Whitney Hoefer
If you’re in direct sales, if you’re seeing success, and especially if you’re working to turn your business into your full-time career, you may find that you’re growing into a leadership position that requires more time and energy than you have to give. Luckily, there are VAs and OBMs like Whitney Hoefer, who will partner with you and offer support so that you can step away from day-to-day business management and into the roles you love! Whitney joined us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast not only to discuss the details of her work, but also to share some of her favorite systems to help sellers grow in scale and spend their time intentionally, and you won’t want to miss her tips for showing up in sales as your best self.
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 Michelle Albright, Amber Fox, and Jen Oneglia, who shared their Academy experiences in their own words! We discussed the ways they’ve grown and found community in the Academy, as well as how that knowledge has helped them pivot their businesses to see more success in this season of selling. If you’re curious about the Academy and all that it has to offer, or you simply want to connect with the like-minded direct sellers who make up the community, this episode is for you!
Episode 126: Sneak Peek into the Modern Direct Seller Academy
Are you feeling stuck in your direct selling journey? Are you seeking a direct sales coach, or advice from industry experts about how to move your business forward? Are you looking for a community that will hold you accountable to your goals and answer your questions? Then the Modern Direct Seller Academy is the perfect place for you! On this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re giving you a peek behind the curtain at the training and tools that our Academy members can access to help any aspect of their businesses thrive. Spring enrollment is now open, so listen in to discover whether you should snag a spot!
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 the in-person selling scene. Even beyond vendor events and pop-up events, there are ways to build your business and get in front of new customers simply by being intentional about having conversations that grow your social network every single day. If you’re ready to be more proactive, this episode is for you!
Episode 124: Creating Impact in the Direct Sales Industry with President of DSA Canada, Peter Maddox
Sometimes when we’re in the field, working to sell products and make connections, we get so focused on our own back office results that we forget to step back and see the direct sales industry as a whole. To help us see the big picture, today we’re joined by Peter Maddox, the president of the Direct Sellers Association of Canada! He chatted not only about the work that DSA Canada does and the way that they advocate on behalf of their member companies, but also about the impact of direct sales on the economy and the global interconnectedness of sellers. Whether you’re flourishing in the field or have grown to become an industry leader, listen in to learn the far-reaching effect of the work you’re doing!
Episode 123: How “Micromoments” will Boost Your Productivity with Chelsey Newmyer
We all want someone who can come into our lives and help us focus on what matters, which is why today, we asked productivity coach Chelsey Newmyer to join us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast! A self-proclaimed time-management nerd, Chelsey is all about personalizing a plan that will help support not the high-level executives with teams of people behind them, but the direct sellers and employees who have to manage their businesses and their busy homes. Listen in as she breaks down common productivity problems and her best solutions to overcome them, from utilizing micro-moments in your day to making tough tasks more manageable, so you can feel less overwhelmed and more prepared to make your time work for you!
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