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Modern Direct Seller Podcast

Becky Laundermoderndirectseller.com
The Modern Direct Seller Podcast provides strategy, training and systems to empower modern direct sellers to reach big goals and find success in direct sales. Whether you are new to direct selling or a seasoned pro, Becky Launder helpful tips, training and resources to rock your biz.
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Episodes

E71: The Art of Online Conversations

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode71 Time based notes: 2:00 importance of online conversations 4:00 what to say; make friends out there! 7:30 how to keep conversation flowing 9:00 mindset of service- relationship focus 12:30 following up when you feel ghosted Let's Connect: FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/myconsultanttraining Instagram: instagram.com/moderndirectseller YouTube: youtube.com/myconsultanttraining Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moderndire...

Mar 15, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 71

E70: Leave Your Job for Your Joy with MiShawn Williams

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode70 https://leaveyourjobforyourjoy.com/beckylaunder https://vinovie.com https://www.instagram.com/vinovie.the.wine.life/ https://linktr.ee/MiShawnW Time based notes: 2:00 professional & direct selling background 4:00 how the Canfield success principles help direct sellers 7:30 importance of purpose and daily application 9:00 gold standard leadership practices 12:30 personal development 15:30 Moms who Boss Up book https://vinovie.com/...

Mar 08, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 70

E69: Automating your Business with Jake Dempsey of Project Broadcast

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode69 Use code MARCH1000 at https://moderndirectseller.com/projectbroadcast for 1000 bonus credits Time based notes: 3:00 what is Project Broadcast? 5:00 competitive advantages 7:30 features especially for direct sellers 9:00 workflow under the microscope 12:00 automation for vendor events, onboarding, follow up 15:00 connection at scale 18:30 how fragmentation of social media affects direct sellers 22:00 future of platform 24:00 MARCH1000...

Mar 01, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 69

E68: Global Brand L'Occitane Enters Social Selling

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode68 Learn more: https://www.myloccitane.com Time based notes: 4:00 personal background in direct sales 8:00 building a social selling model for an established, global brand 14:00 coaching new leaders 16:30 shaping culture 18:00 personal branding 22:00 where to find Stacia and more information about L'Occitane https://instagram.com/MyLOccitane https://instagram.com/Stacia53 https://facebook.com/StaciaWaffen Let's Connect: FREE Facebook co...

Feb 22, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 68

E67: How to Lead with Value in Your Direct Sales Biz

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode67 Time based notes: 2:00 be intentional in how you show up 3:00 commercial brand examples 4:45 leaning into simplicity and fun for customers and team 7:15 purposeful posting Let's Connect: FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/myconsultanttraining Instagram: instagram.com/moderndirectseller YouTube: youtube.com/myconsultanttraining Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moderndirectseller

Feb 15, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 67

E66: 4 Pillars of Success with Belinda Ellsworth

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode66 https://www.stepintosuccess.com 2:00 starting as a direct sales assistant at age 14 3:50 how Step into Success evolved 4:45 DSA Partnership award 5:50 Direct Selling for Dummies 7:00 why a planner is a top tool 10:15 Four pillars of success to create foundational practices 14:30 you can only do “nooks and crannies” if you’re consistent 16:00 importance and effectiveness of “Power Hour” 19:00 incorporating gratitude into daily practic...

Feb 08, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 66

E65: Conversations Lead to Connections with Chanda Mundil

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode65 Chanda's info: https://thehouseofvirtualassistants.com https://instagram.com/chandatheva 3:00 how Chanda got into the direct selling industry 6:00 conversations to connections, people buy from people 9:00 lost art of networking and why it's important 10:00 content supports success, but behind the senes connection drives it 13:00 personalizing corporate onboarding systems for simplicity 16:30 where do top direct sales leaders focus ti...

Feb 01, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 65

E64: Reigniting Your Why, Mission, + Vision

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode64 2:30 defining the reason you do something 4:00 timing of exercise 6:30 evolution of of Becky’s why 9:00 examples of big brand mission statements 12:00 mission template (with example) 14:30 vision template (with example) Templates: Mission- my mission is to (what you do) in order to serve (who you serve) in such a way that (result/value or benefit of your work) Vision- my vision is to (purpose and impact you want to create) Let's Conn...

Jan 25, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 64

E63: Branding You Big with Heather Schaefer

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode63 https://brandingyoubig.com 2:30 creating a memorable personal brand 4:45 showing up professionally online 8:00 owning your purpose in direct sales 12:00 the perks of speaking directly to your audience 15:00 ideal client profile looks a lot like you! 18:00 free download: brandingyoubig.com 19:40 aim for consistent branding, no matter your offering 23:00 how to start Let's Connect: FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/myconsult...

Jan 18, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 63

E62: Becoming a Better Direct Seller (Directly Different re-release)

This is an episode from the Directly Different podcast where Becky was a guest- enjoy! Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode62 Time based show notes: 2:00 from kitnapper to direct sales leader 8:00 direct to corporate experience to narrow down passions 10:30 learning how to delegate and prioritize time 13:00 why we should all be excited about the industry 16:00 helping the people doing direct sales the "wrong way" instead of shaming them 18:00 more about different resource...

Jan 11, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 62

E61: Set Your Goals and Intentions for 2022

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode61 1:50 get the planning workbook free: https://moderndirectseller.com/2022plan 3:30 bank account goal- rationale, how to calculate 5:00 different ways to calculate team goal 6:00 personal and professional goals 7:30 how to break down goals into specific timelines 9:50 visibility counts! 11:00 two sticky note goal plan 13:30 habits to support goals 14:45 looking back to plan forward Let's Connect: FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/g...

Jan 04, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 61

E60: Behind-the-Scenes 2021 In Review

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode60 2:00 reflecting on day to day in 2021 6:00 this year’s new hires and offerings 8:00 2021 accomplishments and growth 10:00 corporate facing offerings 11:30 what it’s like to work with your spouse 13:30 home office renovation project 16:45 highs and lows of 2021 19:45 Modern Direct Seller subscription box 22:30 streamlining for success 26:00 sneak peek: back office solution Let's Connect: FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/my...

Dec 28, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 60

E59: Curating Your Personal Brand with Jennie Stehli, CALYgirlSTYLD

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode59 https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectedwithcalygirl www.calygirlstyld.com (subscribe to blog and get 20% off a curated item!) Time based show notes: 2:00 background 4:30 lifestyle brand meets coast to coast moves 7:30 pivoting strategies when necessary to meet customer and business needs 10:30 how pandemic changed ideal client pain points, shifting to meet 16:30 building a personal brand with direct sales companies 20:00 serving cu...

Dec 21, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 59

E58: What To Expect in 2022: Trends + Predictions

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode58 Time based show notes: 2:00 Historically, sales are slow at beginning of the year. Use the time wisely! 3:30 New year, new opportunity to try things differently 5:00 Increase trust and reach with video in 2022 7:30 Rely less on Facebook, diversification elsewhere 9:00 Lean into higher levels of professionalism, personal branding. 11:00 Where can you employ smart marketing? Blogs, landing pages, paid ads, podcasts, etc. 12:40 Less tra...

Dec 14, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 58

E57: 3 Ways to Uplevel Your Direct Sales Biz Next Year

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode57 Free 2022 planning workshop & workbook: https://moderndirectseller.com/2022plan Time based show notes: 3:00 reflecting on 2021 and goal setting for 2022 5:30 value of quarterly planning 8:15 role of an accountability buddy 10:00 switch it up! 11:10 relationship building with intention Show sponsored by: moderndirectsellerbox.com and moderndirectselleracademy.com Let's Connect: FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/myconsul...

Dec 07, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 57

E56: How Direct Sales Changed in 2021: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode56 Free 2022 planning workshop & workbook: https://moderndirectseller.com/2022plan Time based show notes: 4:30 industry growth in 2020 6:00 trends and positive observations in 2021 7:30 pivot to higher levels of professionalism and niche marketing 11:00 increased fatigue 12:10 expectations of “COVID babies” 13:00 algorithm changes, social media platforms 14:40 effect of LulaRich industry-wide 15:30 pep talk for 2022 Show sponsored b...

Nov 30, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 56

E55: 5 Simple Steps to Streamline Your Biz

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode55 Free resources mentioned: Income + Expense Tracker: https://moderndirectseller.com/income-expense-tracker/ Customer tracking: https://moderndirectseller.com/trello/ or https://moderndirectseller.com/customer-tracking/ Time based show notes: 2:00 benefits of a system 4:00 time blocking tips 7:30 batch planning social media 10:30 customer management and retention 12:00 financial planning 13:00 goal tracking Show sponsored by: moderndir...

Nov 23, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 55

E54: Consistency Creates Results with Susan Larimer

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode54 Time based show notes: 2:00 from big leap to big business 5:00 systems for growth 6:30 Dough app https://www.doughcrm.com 8:00 CRM sequence example 12:00 importance of personal touch alongside automation 14:00 mystery host events 16:00 engagement posts in VIP group 19:00 holiday/Black Friday strategy 21:30 customer challenge template 25:00 team dynamic and "meeting them where they are" 28:00 where...

Nov 16, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 54

E53: Launching Laurie Felt Denim

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode53 Check out LFLA: https://lauriefelt.com/ Guests: Laurie Feltheimer, Lauren Wilner Time based show notes: 2:30 wait, isn't this a boutique brand? 5:00 journey from "hot in Hollywood" brand to representing REAL women of all sizes 7:00 organic community around the brand 9:50 "the community makes the brand...it goes so much deeper than the denim" - Lauren 13:30 ambassador program origins 16:00 launch b...

Nov 09, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 53

E52: How to Build a Profitable Direct Sales Biz with Kerry Bennink

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode52 Time based show notes: 3:00 how being a SAHM led to being a direct sales professional 7:00 start with a positive mindset 8:00 importance of belief 11:00 make follow up a priority 13:00 have a system 15:00 prioritizing active selling over social (passive) selling 18:30 3-3-3 method (get the free worksheet here: https://moderndirectseller.com/3000-lp/ ) 22:00 shifts in direct selling industry 24:30 ...

Nov 02, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 52

E51: 5 Direct Sales Fears to Overcome

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode51 Time based show notes: 3:00 not knowing enough 6:00 fear of rejection 9:00 how to handle change 11:00 public speaking woes, in person and virtual 14:00 fear of failure Let's Connect: FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/myconsultanttraining Instagram: instagram.com/moderndirectseller YouTube: youtube.com/myconsultanttraining Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moderndirectseller...

Oct 26, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 51

E50: Behind-the-Mic: My Podcasting Journey to Episode 50

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode50 Time based show notes: 3:00 still having fun? 4:30 all about the podcast "studio" 6:00 the team behind "team Launder" 7:30 how process tasks have evolved 9:00 industry insights and growth by numbers 11:15 lessons learned the hard way 13:30 favorite episodes 15:00 sneak peek of upcoming episodes 17:00 dream guests and future show plans 19:00 love for listeners Jeremy’s first episode: https://modern...

Oct 19, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 50

E49: Plan a Year of Content for the Next Year with Sami Bedell-Mulhern

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode49 Connect with Sami at her new website! https://easystylewithsami.com https://www.thefirstclick.net/ https://instagram.com/ssmulhern Time based show notes: 2:00 multiple streams of income focus 4:00 why you should plan content ahead of time 5:00 boosting creativity with a loose plan 8:00 focus on what you can control 9:30 running your own race within the company structure 11:30 recognizing the oppor...

Oct 12, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 49

E48: What is the ACORN Method? with Krista Demcher

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode48 Connect with Krista: Kristademcher.com https://www.instagram.com/kristademcher https://www.facebook.com/kristademchercoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-demcher-109/ https://kristademcher.kartra.com/page/CreatingCaptivatingContentOptIn Time based show notes: 1:30 Personal direct sales experience 4:00 Pivot to serving entrepreneurs 6:30 Mistakes social sellers make 8:30 Be intentional with...

Oct 05, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 48

E47: Strategies to Sell MORE in Q4

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode47 Time based show notes: 2:00 predictions for Q4 2021 6:00 defining passive and active selling 10:00 online parties 12:00 calendar audit for active selling strategies 14:00 personal shopping appointments 16:00 pop n' shop 18:00 pop up events 20:00 following up to create more selling opportunities Let's Connect: FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/myconsultanttraining Instagram: instagram.co...

Sep 28, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 47

E46: What to Look for in a Direct Sales Brand

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode46 Time based show notes: 2:00 what to look for in a direct sales company 3:15 importance of loving the product 4:00 company reputation, mission and values 4:30 compensation plan and industry standards 4:45 look at policies and procedures 5:30 financial health of company 6:00 leadership and team culture - who are you joining with? 6:30 recap Check out resources from the Juicy Closers podcast: defysales.com Show sponsored by: moderndirec...

Sep 21, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 46

E45: The Future Game with Lori O'Keefe, Causal Life Coach

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: moderndirectseller.com/episode45 Connect with Lori: crankupyourmoxie.com Time based show notes: 2:00 Lori's background, turning adversity into opportunity 6:00 what is the future game? 7:00 think like a toddler 9:00 feelings- thoughts- actions 12:00 identifying toxic thoughts 13:30 replacing toxic thoughts with forward moving beliefs 16:00 playing "dress up" with thoughts 20:00 thoughts versus facts exercise 26:00 where to find Lori Show...

Sep 14, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 45

E44: Gain Repeat Customers with Fabulous Customer Care + Loyalty Programs

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: myconsultanttraining.com/episode44 Time based show notes: 2:00 customer categories: existing, new 3:30 why it's more effective to focus on customer retention 4:30 relationship building ideas for customer care 6:00 book recommendation: Power of Moments, Chip Heath and Dan Heath 7:00 value of loyalty programs 11:00 ideas for your own loyalty programs (outside of incentives your brand may offer) Show sponsored by: moderndirectsellerbox.com ...

Sep 07, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 44

E43: Creating Priorities as a Business Owner with Jasmine Star

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: myconsultanttraining.com/episode43 Time based show notes: 1:00 who is Jasmine Star? Coaches need coaches, too! 3:00 why video does well on social 4:30 find time or outsource another task 6:00 the future is video! 8:00 time value of money 10:00 if discovery is a goal, public short video (like Reels) 11:30 system example for video concept and batch shooting 13:00 why does it feel silly? 15:00 thoughts on Jasmine's advice and how you can ap...

Aug 31, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 43

E42: Ground Level Growth with Jade Gustafson, Founder of Herbal & Herbs

Full show notes and links to all resources mentioned here: myconsultanttraining.com/episode42 Learn more at https://www.herbalandherbs.life/ Time based show notes: 2:00 how Herbal & Herbs came to be 3:50 how the pandemic sparked a business pivot 4:30 the importance of being flexible and creative 7:00 product lines, availability across the globe 8:00 where products are sourced 11:00 growth opportunity and pains of being with a new company 12:50 insight on the industry for a new direct seller ...

Aug 24, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 42
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