Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode131/ . This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , Becky and Jeremy are giving listeners a peek behind the scenes of their business by answering questions from you! Listen in to hear not only their home office updates, but also how their lives adjust to their growing business, the ways they see direct sales continuing to evolve to meet people’s needs, and of course, what they’re bringing their customers in 2023. Time-based notes: 1:...
May 09, 2023•27 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode130/ . Jennifer Johnson, CEO and founder of CinchShare, joined us once again on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast not only to talk about the incredible scheduling tool she created, but also to give us a broad look at social media in 2023. There are plenty of features to love on CinchShare, but how can they be used effectively to grow your online presence? Why would you want to add a third-party app to your toolkit? And how can tools like...
May 02, 2023•22 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode129/ . Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , we were joined by Julie Ball of Subscription Box Basics, and she made it clear that when it comes to direct sales, subscriptions are here to stay. She came armed with suggestions from the basics of boxes to getting consumers to say “yes” to subscribing, from designing and packaging the finished product to bringing additional value to subscribers, and so whether you’re formulating this i...
Apr 25, 2023•23 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode128/ . If you’re in direct sales, if you’re seeing success, and especially if you’re working to turn your business into your full-time career, you may find that you’re growing into a leadership position that requires more time and energy than you have to give. Luckily, there are VAs and OBMs like Whitney Hoefer, who will partner with you and offer support so that you can step away from day-to-day business management and into the roles y...
Apr 18, 2023•29 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode127/ . Today’s episode of the podcast is all about the Modern Direct Seller Academy, but you’re not just going to hear about its benefits from us. Instead, we’re joined by members Michelle Albright, Amber Fox, and Jen Oneglia, who shared their Academy experiences in their own words! We discussed the ways they’ve grown and found community in the Academy, as well as how that knowledge has helped them pivot their businesses to see more suc...
Apr 11, 2023•33 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode126/ . Are you feeling stuck in your direct selling journey? Are you seeking a direct sales coach, or advice from industry experts about how to move your business forward? Are you looking for a community that will hold you accountable to your goals and answer your questions? Then the Modern Direct Seller Academy is the perfect place for you! On this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re giving you a peek behind the curtain at the trainin...
Apr 04, 2023•19 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode125/ . Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re going to talk about how you can still see success in direct sales if you’ve decided to shift away from parties and the in-person selling scene. Even beyond vendor events and pop-up events, there are ways to build your business and get in front of new customers simply by being intentional about having conversations that grow your social network every single day. If you’re ready to b...
Mar 28, 2023•15 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode124/ . Sometimes when we’re in the field, working to sell products and make connections, we get so focused on our own back office results that we forget to step back and see the direct sales industry as a whole. To help us see the big picture, today we’re joined by Peter Maddox, the president of the Direct Sellers Association of Canada! He chatted not only about the work that DSA Canada does and the way that they advocate on behalf of t...
Mar 21, 2023•30 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode123/ . We all want someone who can come into our lives and help us focus on what matters, which is why today, we asked productivity coach Chelsey Newmyer to join us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast ! A self-proclaimed time-management nerd, Chelsey is all about personalizing a plan that will help support not the high-level executives with teams of people behind them, but the direct sellers and employees who have to manage their busine...
Mar 14, 2023•26 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode122/ . Today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about creating your own sales toolkit! Now that the spring selling season is approaching, it’s time to evaluate what’s really working in your business and decide where you should focus your time and energy through the rest of 2023. From hosting parties to posting on social, this is your reminder that showcasing your value and utilizing strategies that build your personal ...
Mar 07, 2023•21 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode121/ . Janelle Holden is the Director of Business Development at Modern Direct Seller, and today she joined us on the podcast for an episode that’s all about sales. With her background in the direct selling business and fundraising for nonprofits, Janelle knows that successful sales start from a place of caring more about the relationships you’re building than the transactions themselves. From there, you can reframe the conversations yo...
Feb 28, 2023•34 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode120/ . This week, Dana Roefer joined us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast to chat not about being a social seller, but about being an advocate for the channel. She’s seen firsthand how intentionally shopping small benefits both seller and consumer, forms a system of personalized support, and aligns our dollars with our values, and she knows that there’s opportunity across the industry to share those ideals. Building a successful direc...
Feb 21, 2023•28 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode119/ . On today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , public speaker, podcast host, and joy ambassador Minessa Konecky is sharing her best tips for bringing business and happiness into better balance. After experiencing a decline in her mental and physical health from focusing too closely on a productivity goal, Minessa is helping others avoid the same by refocusing our thinking, training our brains to leave less room for dist...
Feb 14, 2023•32 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode118/ . On today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , we’re joined by Jill Strahan, founder and CEO of Tastefully Simple! Since its beginning in 1995, her company has grown to $143 million in sales, and she’s here to share her most impactful lessons from business and life with us. Listen in as she talks about what brought her to where she is today, what she thinks makes a direct seller effective, and the trends she sees impact...
Feb 07, 2023•32 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode117/ . Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , Jeremy and Becky chatted about all the ways that you can successfully build your brand in 2023! Not only are they sharing updates to Oh My, Hi! that make it more individualized than ever, and an upcoming workshop with personalized support that will you help launch your site, but as always, they’re armed with plenty of tips to make the content you create—wherever you create it—work harde...
Jan 31, 2023•25 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode116/ . After years with multiple direct sales companies, growing businesses through both field work and corporate coaching, Connie Ashburn has gained a lot of knowledge around successful sales. This week on the podcast, she shared that knowledge with us! She not only dove deep into how to build a team and spend quality time on your business, she also offered advice about finding a strong community, growing personally, and most important...
Jan 24, 2023•34 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode115/ . We’re well into January, which means that this week, we’re focused simplifying the preparation that can make tax season feel so daunting. Tune in as we break down the forms and filing you can expect to use; share our favorite tools and trackers to ease your workload; and give our best tips to make next year’s taxes even more painless. Time-based notes: 1:49 “Master Your Money” challenge 3:05 Tax Time Worksheet 3:40 1099-NEC and 1...
Jan 17, 2023•19 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode114/ . This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , we talked all about video. We know that, in order increase visibility for our products and services, we need to utilize video now more than ever, so filmmaker and storytelling coach James Cooper loaded this episode with his best advice to organically grow your platform. From getting started in the intimidating world of Reels and TikTok, to sharing personal stories in a way that reso...
Jan 10, 2023•26 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode113/ . This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , we’re kicking off 2023 by talking time management and productivity! We were joined by Tamara Klinger, CEO of The Align Mentor Company, who has endless insight into investing your time and energy wisely when it comes to customer relationships, sales, and marketing—as well as recommendations for tools to help streamline your processes. Listen in to learn how to start the new year in t...
Jan 03, 2023•32 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode112/ . This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , Becky and Jeremy reflect on the ways their business grew and changed throughout 2022. Listen in to learn where their planning lead to success; where they pivoted to better serve their clients, meet their shifting goals, and improve their online presence; and what trends they expect to see in direct sales as we move into 2023! Time-based notes: 1:28 Business wins from 2022 3:28 Busin...
Dec 27, 2022•33 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode111/ . This week’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about creativity! We’re joined by Karin Davis of Pink Pigs Fly, whose focus on innovation and problem solving inspires companies across the industry to foster creative thinking. We discussed what creativity can look like on an individual level, how to build a creative team culture, and how to establish creative processes that will keep us successfully moving forward a...
Dec 20, 2022•26 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode110/ . This week on the podcast, we were joined by Cindy Monroe. She’s the founder of Thirty-One Gifts, the author of More Than a Bag , and she’s spent 20 years growing her company into one of the biggest direct sales businesses in the industry. Through all of the ups and downs, her business is going strong, she’s kept ahead in a world full of distractions, and she’s stayed invested in meaningful relationships with her teams and with he...
Dec 13, 2022•27 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode109/ . December is officially here! Even though the year has flown by, and the holidays make for a busy finish, it’s time to start thinking about plans for January and beyond so that you can get your new year off to the right start. Listen in to learn about our favorite planning tools, our best tips for setting successful goals, and how to celebrate your achievements so that you can move into 2023 with confidence. Time-based notes: 2:39...
Dec 06, 2022•22 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode108/ . In her journey from customer to stylist to CEO of She’s Got Leggz, Donna Pinsonneault has kept her community at the forefront of her work. Now that she’s running the show, she’s seeking new ways to bring encouragement and confidence to customers and direct sellers alike! Listen in to learn more about the inclusive beauty she represents, how she connects with clients in a real way, and what she recommends to stay grounded and posi...
Nov 29, 2022•21 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode107/ . Fifteen years ago, Jeannie Lorin founded Beauty Society on the premise that high-quality, eco-friendly skincare should also be affordable. Today, she’s joining us on the podcast to share the wisdom that’s kept her company growing! From diving into a daunting new industry, to implementing ideas despite fear of failure, to keeping integrity at the forefront of business, there’s a lot in Jeannie’s journey that will help guide you in...
Nov 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 107
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode106/ . Looking for new ways to give back to your customers over the holidays? Tinley Bone, a direct sales leader with ZYIA, joined us this week to chat not only about her successful Friendsgiving strategy, but also what it is like to lead a team at the highest level. Tinley shares the promotions and planning she recommends to keep your customers coming back through this selling season and well into the new year. Time-based notes: 1:15 T...
Nov 15, 2022•29 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode105/ . Today, we’re joined on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast by Rachel Perry, a direct sales business coach, who chatted with us about making the leap from network marketing to entrepreneurship. Her insider advice about email marketing, avoiding burnout, and taking your business ideas to the next level is just what you need to keep your momentum up through the fourth quarter and into the new year! Time-based notes: 1:31 Rachel Perry i...
Nov 08, 2022•22 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode104/ As we cruise into November, past Thanksgiving, and into a hectic season of holiday shopping, it’s time to ready our businesses for all of the ways they can shine! Today, we’re rereleasing an episode of The Directly Different Podcast , where we chatted with Tiffany Spies and mapped out our favorite holiday sales strategies. Tune in to snag the details of our five-part roadmap, which will lead you through this holiday season and into...
Nov 01, 2022•28 min
This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast , we’re joined by Kristine Widtfeldt, the CEO of Chalk Couture! Listen in for some honest conversation about her direct sales journey, its triumphs, and its challenges, as well as plenty of tips for making your work a success, advice both for those in direct sales and those looking to join, and an overview of all of the opportunities that the industry has to offer. You won’t want to miss her insight! Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.c...
Oct 25, 2022•37 min
Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode102 Today, we’re bringing you a peek into an episode of RoxTalks: The Podcast for Network Marketers , where we chatted with Roxanne and Taryn about the current state of direct sales, trends we’re seeing, and how to make the most of not only your business, but your personal brand. We dove deep into the reality of direct selling, the way it ebbs and flows, and of course, its many opportunities. Listen in for tips about how to get and stay...
Oct 18, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 102
