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 148: Make Sales a Piece of Cake with Shauna Spence

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Shauna Spence, a health coach with a variety of experience in direct sales. She’s all about helping others better fit their business goals into their busy lives, and one of her favorite ways to do so is by providing a formula for a script that will help direct sellers more successfully make a sale, book a party, or build their team. Learn how to shift your focus away from the end result you’re seeking, place more value on the person with whom you’re connecting, and make your conversations a piece of “Cake”!

Episode 147: Wake Up Your Team for Fall

This week on the podcast, we’re sharing the audio from a Live workshop we hosted specifically for direct sales leaders: Wake Up Your Team for Fall! The fall selling season is right around the corner, which means that it’s not just time to ready our own businesses for the growth coming our way; it’s time to reinvigorate our team so that they see all the success they’re searching for, too. In this workshop, you’ll learn four key areas of focus to help ensure you’re showing up where you’re needed; get some advice on breaking your responsibilities down into manageable steps; and discover ways to be intentional about personal development and community. Don’t miss this insight into improving your biz!

Episode 146: Leading with Resilience: How to Overcome Challenges with Top Color Street Leaders

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by three fabulous leaders from Color Street and the Modern Direct Seller Academy VIP: Anita Westlake, Toni Dolinka, and Bethany Vargas. Leadership can look seamless from the outside, but behind the scenes, it comes with its own challenges, changes—and of course, rewards. Listen in to hear how these three are empowering their teams and adjusting to meet new needs as they grow not only their own businesses, but the businesses of those around them.

Episode 145: Why Your Direct Sales Team Isn’t Working

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, it’s time for a leadership heart-to-heart. We know that the fall selling season is just around the corner. So, as we step away from summer plans and company conferences, we need to make sure that we not only keep our energy high, but also focus on building strong teams and better engaging the consultants already working with us. Listen in to learn how to meet each of your team members where they are and apply their perspectives to your training so that they’re as excited to grow their businesses as you are!

Episode 144: What to do After Your Company’s Conference

This week on the podcast, we’re sharing another of our monthly done-for-you trainings from the Modern Direct Seller Academy—this one’s especially timely. We’ve centered our last few episodes around incredible company conferences and tips for getting the most out of your time there, but now we want to discuss how to be intentional about taking everything you learned back home to your business. Let the inspiration from conference carry over into your day-to-day work by setting new goals, building new relationships, and taking action every day to help your business grow.

Episode 143: On the Go from Orlando

This week, our podcast is coming at you from the road once more! Becky was the keynote speaker at Lemongrass Spa’s Picture the Possibilities conference in Orlando, Florida, where she chatted with members of their wonderful team—some of them part of the Modern Direct Seller Academy, too! Listen in to hear conference takeaways from consultants, directors, and even the Lemongrass Spa founder, and discover how their insight can improve your mindset and your business.

Episode 142: LIVE from my Biz Mastermind Retreat in San Diego

This week, the Modern Direct Seller Podcast was back on the road! Becky met up with members of her Accelerate mastermind, as well as the group’s leader and mentor, Amber McCue, during their San Diego retreat, and today she’s sharing some of their one-on-one conversations. Listen in to learn how these women are growing and pivoting in their careers, as well as their takeaways from the retreat, and discover how you can apply their practices to your own business!

Episode 141: How to Get Unstuck

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re sharing one of our monthly done-for-you trainings from the Modern Direct Seller Academy: “How to Get Unstuck.” You’d be surprised how many direct sellers feel they’re stuck, muddling through, or held back in their business, but often, the solution to moving forward is simpler than it seems. With some a shift in mindset and some intentional action, we can get ourselves out of any rut and on to our next sale!

Episode 140: Hallway Conversations at DSA Canada – Live from Montreal

This week, the Modern Direct Seller Podcast went on the road! Becky kicked off summer at the DSA Canada conference in Montreal not only to learn about innovations in the industry, but also to connect with direct selling professionals and snag some of their insight. In between speeches and panels, Becky caught up with friends and sales leaders and recorded quick conversations about their conference takeaways. Listen in to learn from the best!