Modern Direct Seller Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re diving into the past to discover why having a website was my secret weapon in growing a successful direct sales business quickly! We’ll chat about how I transitioned from traditional party hosting to harnessing the power of digital marketing to attract leads and keep my customers engaged. Plus, I’ll share the scoop on launching our first course, "Launch Your Website in a Weekend," and how it evolved into creating Oh My Hi. Tune in for some real talk about how a website can elevate your business and help you connect with customers—without sacrificing your downtime!

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Time-Based Notes:

0:50 Welcome

1:36 How I Built My Direct Sales Business

4:45 Why I Created a Website

6:50 Our First Course

9:27 We Pivoted: The Evolution of Oh My Hi

12:55 Why a Website is Your Secret Weapon

17:17 The Power of Email

18:23 A Website Doesn't Have to be Overwhelming

21:42 Sponsor Message

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Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode206/

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're diving into holiday sales strategies that will help you boost your business and increase your earnings this season! We’re sharing 10 actionable ideas to get your creative juices flowing and plan out your next 90 days, including how to build excitement with a customer priority list, fun ways to run a turkey trot (no jogging required!), and simple gift bundle ideas that make shopping a breeze for your customers. With holiday shopping starting earlier than ever, now’s the time to put these strategies in place so you can maximize your success.

Time-Based Notes:

0:37 We're Sharing 10 Holiday Sales Strategies Today!

2:08 #1 Customer Priority List

3:44 #2 Turkey Trot (Don't worry, nobody's trotting!)

6:05 #3 Gift Bundles

7:25 #4 12 Days of ________

8:53 #5 Wish-mas Magic

10:17 #6 Holiday Gift Guide

11:40 #7 Buy One, Give One

12:57 #8 Wrap it Up

14:34 #9 Personal Shopping

16:03 #10 Buy Now, Save Later

18:10 Early, Often & Personal

20:06 Sponsor Message

Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 30 day trial today with coupon code GAMECHANGER and spend less time posting and more time socializing!

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode205/

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, I sit down with my business partner and husband, Jeremy Launder, to dive into how we balance life and work. We share a behind-the-scenes look at our journey from Jeremy's transition from electrical engineering to joining our online business full-time. We talk about how we navigate our distinct roles within the business, manage our daily schedules around our kids’ activities, and keep our sanity while working so closely together. Tune in for a candid and fun conversation about partnership, both in business and in life!

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Time-Based Notes:

0:44 Welcome, Jeremy!

1:40 Video Format Hiccups

2:18 How Do We Work Together?

3:11 Workshop Teaser

3:41 The History of Us

6:51 What Jeremy Does Today

10:34 Our Day-to-Day

14:16 Best Parts of Working Together

18:43 Challenges of Working Together

26:17 What's Coming with Oh My, Hi!

29:02 Join the Free Workshop on August 28th

29:42 Sponsor Message

Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 30 day trial today with coupon code GAMECHANGER and spend less time posting and more time socializing!

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode196/

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 Tinley Bone introduction

2:40 Team support vs. personal business

6:00 Setting boundaries

7:31 Growing towards leadership

10:37 The current state of direct sales

15:36 Friendsgiving sales strategy

19:57 Piggybacking off company promotions

24:04 Seasonal strategies

Connect with Tinley in her VIP Group, Facebook, or Instagram.

Get ready for January today at ModernDirectSeller.com/2023Plan.

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 introduction

2:37 “Making the leap”

3:29 Using email marketing

7:28 Direct sales burnout solutions

12:00 Tips for the fourth quarter

13:58 Direct seller to CEO

18:38 Finding your team

Join Rachel’s Direct Seller to CEO program: www.RachelAPerry.com/CEO.

Get ready for January today at ModernDirectSeller.com/2023Plan.

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 a successful January.

Time-based notes:

5:17 The holiday product reveal

7:34 Spoiling your customers

9:22 The Black Friday sales weekend

11:38 Deal of the Day caution

14:32 The shipping cutoff date

17:28 Finishing the year strong

20:25 Selling gift certificates

21:42 The New Year

Get ready for January today at ModernDirectSeller.com/2023Plan.

Download the sales strategy checklist at ModernDirectSeller.com/Holiday.

Tune in to The Directly Different Podcast at DirectlyDifferent.com/Episodes.

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.com/episode103/

Time-based notes:

1:37 Kristine Widtfeldt introduction

6:08 Chalk Couture products

11:03 The overnight sensation that isn’t

18:08 The evolving independent contractor

19:59 Creating a frictionless shopping experience

23:07 Real-time access to payments

25:59 Advice for future direct sellers

29:03 Advice for current direct sellers

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Explore Chalk Couture: ChalkCouture.com.

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 established through all those industry changes!

Time-based notes:

2:22 Setting goals in 2022

3:51 Using social media

5:32 New companies in 2022

10:53 Business hopping in direct sales

13:03 Recent changes in direct selling

15:57 Building a personal brand

17:05 Affiliates, team builders, and VIP programs

19:32 Advice for current and future sellers

21:12 Building your contact list

25:04 Personalizing your sellers’ experience

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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode101

Time-based show notes:

00:51 Meet Gaya , CEO of Kalaia Products

01:02 Gaya's Background

04:07 The Vision for Kalaia Products

07:00 Giveback Program

10:04 Pivoting

18:21 Where Direct Selling is Going

24:03 Balancing the Importance of Tools and Relationship Marketing

25:01 Where to Learn More about Kalaia Products

Connect with Kalaia Products:  

Website - www.kalaiaproducts.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kalaiaproducts/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kalaiaproducts

Let's Connect:

FREE Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/myconsultanttraining

Instagram: instagram.com/moderndirectseller

YouTube: youtube.com/myconsultanttraining

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moderndirectseller

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode100/.

We’ve reached Episode 100 of the Modern Direct Seller podcast! To celebrate, join Jeremy and Becky as they pull back the curtain and share how this podcast got started, what’s made it successful, their favorite moments—and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Plus, they’re answering questions from listeners like you! You won’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes peek.

Time-based notes:

1:30 Podcast launch background

3:34 Podcast roadblocks

4:59 Podcasting behind the scenes

7:14 Favorite podcast episodes

9:51 Content creation process

13:25 Finding party hosts

16:38 Keeping contact during the holidays

18:44 The podcast community

20:17 Bucket list podcast guests

22:43 What’s coming next

24:45 Thank you

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