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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Not a newbie? Check out training for established direct sellers or leaders.

Episode 98: A Day in the Life of a Modern Direct Seller

Are you wondering what goes into successful direct sales on a daily basis? In this episode of the podcast, we’re diving deep into the scheduling, systems, and strategies of some of our Modern Direct Seller Academy VIPs: Lisa Duck, Debbie Kimble, Allison Bailey, and Marie Olson. Listen in as they discuss what makes their businesses tick, and grab a few of their favorite tips to get your own sales even further off the ground!

Episode 97: Are you Fall Ready?

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about Q4 Strategies. Fall is the busiest time of year for a direct seller, and it’s coming FAST! It’s time to get things in motion and start building that momentum now, so that you can sit back and enjoy the holidays later. Listen in and learn 10 of our best tips and strategies to truly capitalize on the fall selling season!

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 get you in a great position heading into Q4! From parties, to promotions, to referral programs– Listen in and learn 5 strategies that you can implement in your business this fall!

Episode 95: Why in-person events are “in” with Julie Seals Co-Owner of Opulenza Designs

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Julie Seals, Co-Owner of Opulenza Designs. You’ll learn about Julie’s 12 year journey in direct sales, and how she went from selling to starting a direct sales company alongside 4 other women. She shares the challenges they were met with and how a positive mindset was always the key to getting through. Listen in to learn how Opulenza Designs works to give women the opportunity to earn an income on a fun and flexible schedule!

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 specifically for direct sellers called Oh My, Hi! He walks through the features you can expect on the platform, and reveals a new feature that he’s been working on behind the scenes: Adding a blog feature to Oh My, Hi! Becky also chimes in to deliver a training on why a website is a must-have in your direct sales business. Tune in to hear how you can add a website to your marketing strategy in a matter of hours with Oh My, Hi!

Set Up a Custom Email Address with Google Workspace

After you get your own web address (domain name), you can create an email address that matches your domain (i.e. [email protected]). This looks super professional because it allows you to send and receive emails with an email address that matches your domain name instead of using a standard Gmail or Yahoo type email (i.e. [email protected]). Just like our email address [email protected] goes with this domain name.

Episode 93: 20 Years in Direct Sales with Lemongrass Spa Founder Heidi Leist

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Heidi Leist, Founder of Lemongrass Spa. You’ll learn how Heidi went from creating products in her home, to celebrating 20 years as a full-fledged direct sales company. She shares her journey and how Lemongrass Spa has evolved to offer natural, affordable products that are great for you. Listen in to learn how Lemongrass Spa works to provide an exciting and flexible business opportunity for all — and, why now has never been a better time to jump into direct sales.

Episode 92: From Cotton Farming to Shark Tank, Meet Cotton Chicks Founder Teri Pierce

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Teri Pierce, Founder and CEO of Cotton Chicks. You’ll learn how Teri went from a single mom with a passion for fashion, to a driven entrepreneur entering the direct sales space. She shares some behind-the-scenes on her experience with Shark Tank and what it’s like being in the early days of a new direct sales company. Listen in to learn how Cotton Chicks plans to grow through their vision of cultivating community!

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! Whether it’s leads, customers or those interested in a business opportunity, if you’re not following up with these people then you’re leaving money on the table. Listen in and learn our best tips, strategies and systems that will help to make follow up a little bit easier in your business!