new to direct sales? i bet you’re wondering…
Will this work?
Where do I start?
Can I make money?
What do I need to know?
feeling overwhelmed? anxious? excited? lost? unprepared?
Learning the ropes with any party-based direct sales company can feel overwhelming in the beginning. Growing your knowledge and expertise through training is a critical step to successfully launch your business.
I’m so excited that you took the plunge – that takes guts! Annnnd, bonus high-five: you are HERE and ready to learn. So let’s dive in!
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Episode 297: Visibility That Actually Converts with Beth Nydick
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with media strategist and TV personality Beth Nydick about what it actually takes to get noticed in today’s oversaturated online world. Beth draws on decades of experience behind the scenes at The Tonight Show, MTV Networks, and national talk shows to unpack the real difference between media and marketing, and why the brand you build matters more than any single product you sell. She shares how she coaches business owners to pitch themselves for podcasts, stages, and press, and the mindset shift that makes putting yourself out there feel a lot less scary.
Episode 296: Creative Ways to Sell This Summer (That Actually Work)
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky shares eight creative ways to keep your business moving during the summer months without relying on the same old sales strategies. From porch pop-ups and poolside gatherings to vendor markets, back-to-school gifting, and travel content, she explores simple ideas that fit naturally into the season while helping you create new conversations and connections. Becky also talks about the importance of building systems that support your business behind the scenes, so you can enjoy summer while continuing to capture leads and follow up with new customers. If you’ve been looking for fresh ways to build momentum before fall, this episode is full of practical ideas you can start using right away.
Episode 295: What Successful Direct Sellers Do Different
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re handing the mic to a lineup of thriving direct sellers in our community to answer one question: what are they doing differently that’s actually working? You’ll hear from Marcia McMaster, Amy Ziegler, Amber Grillot, Paige Swenson, Lisa Kirkley, Evelyn Abernathy, and Diana Winsor, each pulling back the curtain on the small shifts making a big difference in their business.
Episode 294: The Power of Collaboration with Linda Sidhu, Mixermind
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Linda Sidhu, founder of Mixermind, about why collaboration is the growth lever most sellers overlook. Linda shares how she went from pharmaceutical rep to quiz funnel expert to the connector who brings entrepreneurs together, and how she reframes competition into real partnership. She breaks down the borrowed audience idea, the small moves that turn into big collaborations, and her Magic Match framework for finding the right people. It’s a warm, practical take on growing your business by growing your network.
Episode 293: Stop Selling on Social
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about what it really means to sell beyond social. The way people shop has changed, and the old approach of opening a group, hosting a party, and waiting for the sales to roll in isn’t delivering the way it once did. We’re unpacking why that shift happened, what social media is actually built for now, and where those real conversations and conversions are happening instead. You’ll learn how to rethink the role of social in your business, what to start measuring for real momentum, and how to build a simple path that turns visibility into actual customers.
Episode 292: Why Your Email List Is the Only Platform You Actually Own with Sami Bedell-Mulhern
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with digital marketing strategist and agency founder Sami Bedell-Mulhern about why your email list is the one platform you actually own. Sami has spent years helping businesses turn email into their most reliable engine for connection and sales, and she isn’t shy about ranking it above social. Together, we get into why email still converts better than social, the mindset shift that trips up most direct sellers, and where to begin if email marketing has never been on your radar. We also dig into lead magnets, sending frequency, and the simple content habits that keep people engaged without wearing you out.
Episode 291: Why Your AI Output Sounds Generic (And How We Fixed It) with Jeremy Launder
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy Launder dig into why AI so often spits out generic, off-brand copy, and what they changed to fix it. Jeremy, co-founder of Modern Direct Seller & Oh My Hi and the engineer behind the scenes, explains what’s really going on under the hood. From there, they get into how AI went from a generic helper to something that works more like a real teammate, and the spots where they still keep a human in the loop. Whether you’re new to AI or already using it daily, there’s something here for you.
Episode 290: Selling Smarter This Summer
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re diving into how to sell smarter during the summer months. We’re breaking down why sales slow down this time of year, the two common mistakes that lead to burnout, and how to adapt your approach to meet customers where they are right now. From leaning into seasonal opportunities to building systems that keep your business running in the background, this episode is your practical guide to staying in the game all summer long without running yourself into the ground.
Episode 289: Sustainable Social: How to Show Up Consistently Without Burning Out with Madelyn Victoria
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Madelyn Victoria, social media manager, web designer, and marketing strategist for service-based entrepreneurs. She’s here to talk all about showing up consistently on social media without burning yourself out. Madelyn shares what a sustainable content strategy really looks like, the biggest mistake she sees small business owners making right now, and practical ways to make social media work for your business without it taking over your life.
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