
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 87: How to Shine in Direct Sales with Kelly Trenholm of Style Life
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Kelly Trenholm, Director of Field Development at Style Life. You’ll learn how Style Life allowed Kelly to combine both her passion for teaching and for direct sales. Since joining the Style Life team, Kelly’s positive personality and compassionate nature has helped to inspire, educate, and motivate thousands. Listen in to learn from Kelly, and how authenticity is the key to shine in this industry!
Episode 86: Direct Sales Accounting Made Easy with Steve Nauta, Founder of Direct Sidekick
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Direct Sidekick Founder, Steve Nauta. You’ll learn about Steve’s background in finance and technology, and how his wife’s journey into direct sales inspired him to create a better system to keep track of finances. Steve stresses the importance of separate bank accounts, good business habits, and automating your accounting with Direct Sidekick. Listen in to learn from Steve, and how Direct Sidekick is making direct sales accounting easier!
Episode 84: Summer Edition: Boost Engagement on Social
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re sharing 10 actionable tips to boost engagement on social media — even during the summer months when your followers may be busy and distracted. These strategies are proven year-around and can be implemented right away. From permalinks to rewarding your top fans, we got you covered. This short episode packs a punch. Which strategy will you implement today?
Episode 85: Redefining the Clean Beauty Movement with Crunchi Founders
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Crunchi Co-Founders, Melanie Petschke and Kelly Kreusler. You’ll learn how their toxin-free journey led to building a clean beauty direct sales company with incredibly high standards around safety and performance. Through their mission, you don’t need a PhD to shop for your family as Crunchi provides a platform for Advocates to educate others about the importance of making safer choices. Listen in to learn from Melanie and Kelly, and the ripple effect their Advocate Community is creating by redefining the clean beauty movement.
Episode 83: Meet Beth George, CEO of Better Way Designs
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Beth George, the CEO of Better Way Designs. Beth shares her story into direct sales and how it led her to running a direct sales certified b-corp, Better Way Designs. She shares the 3 B’s: Buy, Book + Become. You’ll also learn about merchandising and how each product resold by Better Way Designs was crafted by those that have been freed from sex trafficking. Listen in to Beth’s inspiring story, and how the Better Way Design’s Freedom Fighters are creating the greatest level impact for artisans across the world.
Episode 82: Sanctuary Girl Founder, Sabrina Hayes
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Sabrina Hayes, CEO + Co-Founder of Sanctuary Girl. Sabrina shares her journey from kitnapper to a record-breaking direct seller to building her own faith-based direct sales company, Sanctuary Girl. We discuss their unique multi-channel sales approach, the need for community and what it is like as an entrepreneurial family. Listen in!
Episode 81: Direct Sales Parties with SparkHub Founder Julie Godshall
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’ve invited Julie Godshall back to share her newest system designed for party-plan direct sellers. Julie shares how Sparkhub can save time, streamline parties and result in more effective online and in-person parties. This powerful software can unburden yourself from the admin and focus instead on relationships. Plus, we talk pizza, the ever-changing online party scene and what it is like to have a hubby for a business partner.
Episode 80: Meet J Elizabeth Founder, Jacquelyn Reser
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, you’ll meet Jaquelyn Reser, Founder + CEO of J. Elizabeth, a direct sales personalized t-shirt boutique brand. Jaquelyn shares her story into business ownership and how they hit $600,000 in sales their first month! Learn more about how these direct sellers find success through the Soul Subscription, LIVE sales and fundraising. Plus, you’ll hear how they give back through the J. Elizabeth Foundation.
Episode 79: How to Find YOUR People
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky shares her process to find your people! Here at Modern Direct Seller, we are firm believers that your people are out there – just waiting for you to find them. By niching down and clearly defining your client avatar, you will know who your people are and how to create marketing messaging designed just for them. Now, let’s go find your people!
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