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!

tools of the trade

Not a leader? Check out this training for established direct sellers or newbies.

Episode 110: Meet Cindy Monroe, Founder of Thirty-One Gifts, Author of More than a Bag

This week on the podcast, we were joined by Cindy Monroe. She’s the founder of Thirty-One Gifts, the author of More Than a Bag, and she’s spent 20 years growing her company into one of the biggest direct sales businesses in the industry. Through all of the ups and downs, her business is going strong, she’s kept ahead in a world full of distractions, and she’s stayed invested in meaningful relationships with her teams and with her customers. Today, she’s shared her best tips to help us do the same!

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 so that you can get your new year off to the right start. Listen in to learn about our favorite planning tools, our best tips for setting successful goals, and how to celebrate your achievements so that you can move into 2023 with confidence.

Episode 108: Make the Holidays More Fun with She’s Got Leggz CEO Donna Pinsonneault

In her journey from customer to stylist to CEO of She’s Got Leggz, Donna Pinsonneault has kept her community at the forefront of her work. Now that she’s running the show, she’s seeking new ways to bring encouragement and confidence to customers and direct sellers alike! Listen in to learn more about the inclusive beauty she represents, how she connects with clients in a real way, and what she recommends to stay grounded and positive—even during her busiest seasons.

Episode 107: Meet Jeannie Lorin, Founder of Beauty Society

Fifteen years ago, Jeannie Lorin founded Beauty Society on the premise that high-quality, eco-friendly skincare should also be affordable. Today, she’s joining us on the podcast to share the wisdom that’s kept her company growing! From diving into a daunting new industry, to implementing ideas despite fear of failure, to keeping integrity at the forefront of business, there’s a lot in Jeannie’s journey that will help guide you into direct sales success.

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 her successful Friendsgiving strategy, but also what it is like to lead a team at the highest level. Tinley shares the promotions and planning she recommends to keep your customers coming back through this selling season and well into the new year.

Episode 105: Taking the Leap with Rachel Perry

Today, we’re joined on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast by Rachel Perry, a direct sales business coach, who chatted with us about making the leap from network marketing to entrepreneurship. Her insider advice about email marketing, avoiding burnout, and taking your business ideas to the next level is just what you need to keep your momentum up through the fourth quarter and into the new year!

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 to complete. We have school events and shows and performances. While we can't plan out every little detail of...

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, we’re rereleasing an episode of The Directly Different Podcast, where we chatted with Tiffany Spies and mapped out our favorite holiday sales strategies. Tune in to snag the details of our five-part roadmap, which will lead you through this holiday season and into a successful January.

Episode 103: Meet Kristine Widtfeldt, CEO of Chalk Couture

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Kristine Widtfeldt, the CEO of Chalk Couture! Listen in for some honest conversation about her direct sales journey, its triumphs, and its challenges, as well as plenty of tips for making your work a success, advice both for those in direct sales and those looking to join, and an overview of all of the opportunities that the industry has to offer. You won’t want to miss her insight!