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 166: Color-Coded Copywriting System with Sage Polaris
Sage Polaris has spent 12 years helping her clients increase their sales through copywriting, and today she’s joining us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast to share all of the knowledge she’s accumulated about content! From websites to social posts, newsletters to blogs, Sage is armed with tips, tricks, and audience insight to assist with any product or service you’re selling. Don’t miss this chance to choose the words that will start your year off strong!
Episode 165: New Year, New Biz Habits
Happy New Year! In honor of New Year’s resolutions, clean slates, and fresh, positive energy, we’re talking about new business habits on the podcast this week. We’re sharing the January done-for-you training from inside the Modern Direct Seller Academy, which is all around simple new strategies that you might want to consider adopting in your day-to-day business, as well as ways to do so effectively—from reminders to rewards to regularity—in order to see growth across the board in 2024.
Episode 164: 2023 in Review with Co-Founders Becky and Jeremy Launder
This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy reflect on the ways their business changed and was challenged during 2023. Listen in to learn how proper planning lead to some of their biggest successes; where they pivoted to better meet the needs of their customers and clients; and where they expect to see continued growth and new opportunities throughout 2024!
Episode 163: 3 Predictions for Direct Sales Success in 2024
At this point in 2023, the major holiday sales dates are behind us, we’ve readied for our end-of-year push, and planning for 2024 is in full swing. With that in mind, this week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky is sharing three predictions about the way the industry will shift in the new year, as well as some simple strategies to help your brand stand out and your sales soar. The secret? Stronger connections with customers and content creation that works for them. Listen in to learn more!
Episode 162: What to Double Down on in 2024 with Top Leaders from Epicure, Norwex, Lemongrass Spa and Tastefully Simple
This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re continuing our review of 2023 planning ahead for 2024 by chatting with even more amazing leaders and Modern Direct Seller Academy members: Melanie Racer, Sarah Rieck, Kim DiCioccio and Dena Gregory. They’re here to authentically share not only where they’ve seen success, but also where they’ve needed to pivot and recalibrate, and how they plan to carry that growth forward into the new year. Listen in and let these industry experts inspire you!
Episode 161: Top Leaders Reveal 2024 Plans + Bonus DSA Canada Award Winner Interview
This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re publishing two episodes in one! First, we’re joined by three incredible industry leaders and Modern Direct Seller Academy members: Lisa Duck, Evelyn Abernathy, and Allison Bailey. They’re prepping for the new year alongside their teams, and they’re here to share not only what they learned in 2023, but what they’re most looking forward to in 2024. Second, DSA Canada award winner Wendy Castillo jumped on with Becky to share her sales insight and her advice for moving your business forward. This is information you won’t want to miss!
Episode 160: 3 Must-Do’s Before Year-End: Push, Pause + Plan
As we rolled into this new selling season, we knew to prepare for big Black Friday sales and plenty of holiday shoppers. But, as we approach December, it’s time to consider how to best use the last month of the year to reach our remaining business goals. This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re framing our year-end strategy using three P’s: push, pause, and plan. Listen in so that you, too, can strategize how to successfully push for final sales, pause to take time for yourself and your family, and plan to hit the ground running in 2024!
Episode 159: Meet Award-Winning Leaders from DSA Canada
This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, our guests are not only top sellers in their field, but they’ve also won awards for their work! The annual DSA Canada awards were given out in September and are used to recognize consultants who are doing amazing things in the direct selling space. Who better to bring advice to our listeners? Today, Camilla Eves, Carine Goyer Gendron, and France Grenier joined us to share where their success started, their suggestions for connecting more sincerely with customers, how they stay motivated, and more!
Episode 158: Meet the First Consultant at Thirty-One Gifts, National Executive Director Jenny Hillenburg
Since her start in 2003, Jenny Hillenburg has grown from the first-ever consultant with Thirty-One Gifts to its National Executive Director, and today she’s bringing her 20 years of insight to our Modern Direct Seller Podcast audience! She shared tips for continually working your business long-term, suggestions for confronting new challenges, and advice for stepping out of your comfort zone and into successful sales. When you have the right tools and mentality, your business will only get better with time!
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