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In todayâs episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're getting real about growing your customer baseâno fluff, just practical tips you can apply right away. Get ready for advice on how to keep your loyal customers happy while also snagging the attention of potential new ones. Tune in to discover how to level up your social media game and make the most of modern sales strategies.
What type of direct seller are you? Take our free quiz to find out: moderndirectseller.com/quiz. And if you want to be the first to access our Get Social This Summer Workshop this June, simply text the keyword "social" to 619-760-2300.
Time-based notes:
[01:33] Introduction
[01:59] Direct Seller Quiz Details
[04:26] How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
[04:45] Different Circles of Customers
[06:19] The Chicken List
[08:30] One-on-One Conversation
[09:50] Network Acquaintances List
[10:55] The Lazy Girl Method
[12:57] Customers' Friends Circle
[17:18] Getting Audience from Fundraisers
[18:18] Creating Band New Connections
[22:45] Upcoming Training on June
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In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Shadonix, the founder and CEO of Scout & Cellar. Her journey to entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspiring. With a mission for quality and sustainability, she left her career as a lawyer to become a sommelier and turn her passion for wine into a thriving business. Listen in to learn how Sarah has been able to reach new markets and the valuable lessons sheâs learned along the way. Letâs dive into the world of wine, entrepreneurship, and the power of pursuing your passions!
To learn more about Scout & Cellar visit their website, or follow them on Instagram @scoutandcellar.
Time-based notes:
[00:02] Intro
[01:08] Sarah Shadonix's background
[02:52] What Sarah learned about the wine industry
[03:47] âUncommercializableâ Wine
[04:29] Launching Scout & Cellar in direct selling
[06:33] Sarah's coffee business
[09:02] Sarah's direct sales model/strategy
[10:56] Scout Wild brand ambassador program
[14:52] Why the Scout Wild program is really powerful
[16:18] Sarah's advice/tips for direct sellers
[18:09] How to add value as a direct seller
Get the full show notes â hereâ .
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In today's episode, we're diving into the reasons why attending your company conference is an absolute must! We've gathered insights directly from YOU: Our amazing Modern Direct Seller community. Are you ready for this? Listen in to hear 10 unique perspectives on why investing in your company's conference is a game-changer for your business and personal growth. Let's dive in!
Time-based notes:
[00:02] Becky launder intro
[00:49] 10 reasons why you have to go to your company conference
[01:30] 1st reason from Tisha Seeley
[02:35] 2nd reason from Angie Robertson & Kelli Knight
[04:20] 3rd reason from Sheri Stoeckel Friederichs
[05:36] 4th reason from Heather Bullinger and Kristine Burgess Hoffman
[07:04] 5th reason from Jacklyn Norvell
[08:11] 6th reason from Mandy Wilson
[09:16] 7th reason from Jennifer Schreiber
[11:57] 8th reason from Tiffany Brooks Currie
[12:51] 9th reason from Ashley Doddridge
[14:20] 10th reason from Lindsey Bouquin
Get the full show notes here.
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
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Full show notes here: â https://moderndirectseller.com/episode182/â .
On this week's episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast we're diving deep into my monthly goal-setting process, reflecting on what worked in April and gearing up for some serious success in May. Get ready for actionable strategies to boost your sales and grow your team, along with tips for navigating your busy schedule and prioritizing self-care. Listen in to make May your best month yet!
Time-based notes:
[00:02] Becky launder intro
[01:59] Why May is a pivotal month
[04:04] Best Year Ever Workbook
[04:42] Key questions to ask looking back on April
[05:06] Metrics that matter in business
[06:06] Marketing metrics
[06:44] Identifying key dates
[07:39] Identifying your top business priorities
[13:23] Identifying your goals for the month
[19:58] May Lift-Off Challenge
Click here to get the digital version of the Best Year Ever Workbook, and join us in the Academy by May 6th to take part in the May Lift Off Challenge!
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting â CinchShare.comâ .
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode181/.
Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Megan Sumrell, CEO and Founder of The Pink Bee, joined us to share some deceivingly simple tips for time management and productivity that will lead to less overwhelm in the long run. By intentionally planning our weeks around not only our direct sales businesses, but more importantly our family and ourselves, we can get ahead of lifeâs curveballs, avoid decision fatigue, and find more time to focus on what matters.
Time-based notes:
1:15 Megan Sumrell intro
6:11 Learning when not to work
9:39 Weekly planning vs. daily to-do lists
15:11 Building your business around your time
19:50 Planning for uncertainty
23:08 Where to start planning
25:45 Meganâs favorite office supplies
Connect with Megan on Instagram and Facebook, tune into the Work+Life Harmony Podcast, or sign up for her Master Your Morning event!
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode180/.
Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, weâre joined by Christina Maniscalco, head of sales and development at Crunchi! Sheâs seen the direct sales business from both sides, so sheâs sharing not only how commitment and consistency can lead to success in your business, but also how finding products that align with your passion, focusing on your âWhy,â and surrounding yourself with the right support system can help you show up and makes sales as your true, authentic self.
Time-based notes:
1:27 Christina Maniscalco intro
6:54 Crunchiâs products and mission
8:28 Social selling with Crunchi
14:42 Showing up authentically
19:33 Tips to see success
22:38 Christinaâs favorite office supply
Connect with Christina on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn, and learn more about Crunchiâand their partnership with 4oceanâat www.Crunchi.com!
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode179/.
Spring is upon us, and with it the second quarter of 2024. With that in mind, todayâs episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about strategies that will help set you up for a successful Q2. Now is the time to set new goals, create conversations with new leads, and make sure that youâre serving your audience by showing up where they are and presenting your best self. A little spring cleaning is all it takes to start strong!
Time-based notes:
0:37 Spring cleaning intro
1:40 Q2 strategy and 90-day plan
5:14 The 300 Club vs. 3 + 3 + 3s
8:42 Social media spring checkup
10:30 Go where your people are
14:20 Spring reset recap
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
Plan your Q2 strategy with our 90-day template at ModernDirectSeller.com/90.
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode178/.
Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, weâre joined by Deb Raley, owner of Social Tech Team, to discuss a variety of ways to keep your social media presence up-to-date and engaging! Whether youâre trying to keep up with endless online changes, experiment with new social formats, or focus in on attracting your audience, Deb is armed with advice and tech how-tos that will make the daunting world of digital marketing feel a little easier.
Time-based notes:
1:04 Deb Raley introduction
3:58 Advice for social media overwhelm
9:06 Whatâs working to get engagement
19:20 Whatâs effective in short-form content
27:43 Simplicity for you and your followers
28:45 Debâs favorite office supply
Connect with Deb across social media @SocialTechTeam, or on her website at SocialTechTeam.com.
Ready to continue marketing, managing and moving your business forward in the digital world? Check out Debâs Social Tech Academy Membership! Our listeners can try one month at half price by following this link and using promo code BECKY.
Want 24 ideas for content and what type of content to make? Grab Debâs free list!
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode177/.
We just concluded Challenge Week over at Modern Direct Seller, and today we are taking a peek behind the MDS curtain! Weâre not only talking about Challenge takeaways on the podcast, but weâre also examining some statistics, discussing a few pivots, and sharing what we learned from the changes we made so that you, too, might discover new ways to build your business.
Time-based notes:
0:37 Challenge results
2:29 Pivoting to the business Page
7:01 Posting through CinchShare
8:06 Leveraging marketing messages
11:27 Collecting survey feedback
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for directsellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-daytrial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
Interested in even more business building? Check out theModern Direct Seller Academy at â www.ModernDirectSellerAcademy.comâ !
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode176/.
Itâs Challenge Week over at Modern Direct Seller, and today we are talking about utilizing bold and actionable sales strategiesâparticularly when it comes to online parties. Tech, social media, and even our customers continue to grow more sophisticated, so in 2024, we need to better partner with our hosts, bring value to our guests, and collect leads for the future if we want our parties to be effective. Luckily, it only takes a few simple changes to run a party that brings in new business!
Time-based notes:
0:37 Modern Direct Seller Challenge
2:03 Parties as a primary strategy
4:06 Build a relationship with your host
6:52 Party where the people are
9:40 RSVP required
12:22 Less content, more conversation
14:16 Partner with your host
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! Itâs a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, so save your seat at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode175/.
This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, itâs not just Becky describing the trends sheâs seeing in direct sales. Sheâs joined by three members of the Modern Direct Seller Academy to discuss some of their recent shifts and big wins! Listen in as Marcia McMaster, Amber Grillot, and Pam Wilfing share their own industry experiences, how they utilize the tools in the Academy, and how their businesses continue to grow as a result of the new strategies theyâre implementing.
Time-based notes:
1:24 Marcia McMaster introduction
1:54 Amber Grillot introduction
2:37 Pam Wilfing introduction
3:36 Marcia and the Academy
4:36 Pam and the Academy
6:43 Amber and the Academy
8:48 Marciaâs âAh-ha!â moments
11:03 Amberâs âAh-ha!â moments
13:08 Pamâs âAh-ha!â moments
15:31 A big win for Marcia
17:49 A big win for Amber
21:06 A big win for Pam
23:55 Our favorite office supplies
26:16 Where to contact our guests
Connect with Pam Wilfing on Facebook or at NaturallyPam.net; Amber using@AmberGrillot everywhere or through her website, AmberGrillot.com; and Marcia at LittleBlackDressApproved.ca, orby searching "Little Black Dress Approved #TocaraStyle Jewelry with Marciaâon Facebook and Instagram.
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code âGame Changerâ! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
Considering the Academy for yourself? The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! Itâs a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, and itâll give you a taste of the benefits of the Modern Direct Seller Academy. Sign up at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode174/.
The direct sales industry offers so many opportunities for learning and training, and Modern Direct Seller is no exception! Weâre committed to personal development, because investing in yourself can result in growth that you never imagined. Still, with so many opportunities out there to choose from, it can be difficult to find the training that work best for you. Today on the podcast, weâre not only discussing the different ways in which you can put time and money back into your business, but also how to find a community that can help keep you on track to your goals.
Time-based notes:
1:35 Beckyâs coaching backstory
4:38 Invest in a business coach
8:40 Invest in paid memberships
11:41 Invest your free time
13:15 Invest in a network
13:43 Invest in company conference
16:30 Invest in developing yourself
Considering a community membership? The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! Itâs a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, and itâll give you a taste of the benefits of the Modern Direct Seller Academy. Sign up at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.
CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and theyâre offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code âGame Changerâ! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode173/.
Facebook just announced a pretty big change: Third-party apps will no longer have access to Facebook groups. Being required to replace the tools we use to connect to our community might seem daunting, but Jennifer Johnson, CEO and founder of CinchShare, joined us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast to explain the ways in which this adjustment could actually benefit social sellers! Whether itâs posting more publicly, running parties in new ways, or doubling down on content, listen in to learn how you can embrace this change and broaden your reachâand, of course, how CinchShare can help!
Time-based notes:
1:00 Changes to Facebook groups
2:56 The scoop for social sellers
4:06 Posting for the most success
7:15 Best practices for Facebook parties
10:54 Parties on a business Page
15:34 Embracing change
17:24 Connecting through CinchShare
20:05 Jenniferâs favorite office supply
Ready to test out CinchShare in your business? Start your trial at CinchShare.com, or download the app, and use code âGame Changerâ for a free 30-day trial!
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode172/.
Those of us who have been around for a while have seen direct sales shift time and time again, and 2024 has been an exceptionally big year for change. On the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, weâve discussed strategies to refocus and stay relevant through these changes, but we also know that pivoting doesnât always feel so simple. This week, Jenna Lang Warford joined us on the podcast to discuss how to avoid feeling stuck while things shift around us. Rather than bringing cookie-cutter advice, sheâs here to tell you how to âplan, do, and reviewâ to better make any suggested solution bring lasting success to you and your business!
Time-based notes:
2:59 Jenna Lang Warford introduction
7:11 Direct sales pivots in 2024
12:05 Adapting to consumer behavior
14:09 How to get unstuck during shifts
21:44 Jennaâs favorite office supply
Connect with Jenna on Facebook!
Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at â ModernDirectSellerAcademy.comâ !
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode171/.
Since last year, those of us in direct sales have noticed that the industry and the strategies that come with it have shifted. But, do you know how to keep your business relevant in the midst of all of these emerging trends? This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, weâre not only going to discuss a few of these developments and why they matter, but weâre also diving deep into the ways that you can refocus your business to help your sales stand out from the crowd!
Time-based notes:
0:37 Introduction to emerging trends
1:35 Post publicly on social media
4:20 Engage in permission-based marketing
6:20 Support casual sellers
10:58 Explore digital marketing strategies
13:52 Invite in more collaboration
Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at â ModernDirectSellerAcademy.comâ !
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode170/.
As direct sellers, the Number One thing we all want to avoid is a sales pitch that sounds too much like a stereotypically pushy used car salesman. But, sales are the bread and butter of what we do! We need to make connections. So today, weâre joined on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast by Jenn Zellers, who helps improve speakersâ skills and sales strategies. Sheâs armed with advice to help you add value to your sales requests, connect with your customers, and cultivate a sleaze-free vibe that will keep people coming back for more!
Time-based notes:
1:37 Jenn Zellers introduction
2:08 Sleaze-free sales tactics
5:05 Value-add sales examples
10:59 Questions for customers
13:29 Visibility through speaking
18:03 Sales gone wrong
21:30 Jennâs favorite office supply
Connect with Jenn on Instagram @VirtualSummitSearch, email her at Hello@VirtualSummitSearch, or learn your speaking style by taking her quiz at SpeakingSalesStyleQuiz.com.
Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at â ModernDirectSellerAcademy.comâ !
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode169/.
Through the end of 2023 and into 2024, you may have noticed that a lot of sellers have made shifts from in-person events into the online spaceâand that itâs working well! Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, weâre going to dive into the details of social selling and the strategies that have proven to be successful. From creating content that generates sales to building relationships with new customers and calling them to action, listen in to learn what activities you can try to confidently explore this new sales channel.
Time-based notes:
1:32 Intro to social selling
2:34 Creating engagement posts
5:31 Posting outside your group
7:37 Moving from posts to DMs
10:24 Generating sales and leads
14:36 Balancing product-focused posts
16:41 Building intentional relationships
17:19 MDSA Social Selling Action Plan
Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real-time support and coaching, and access to the Social Selling Action Plan by joining us at â ModernDirectSellerAcademy.comâ !
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode168/.
Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, weâre joined by the founder of one of our favorite corporate clients: Jennifer Bonacorsi from jBloom Designs! Jennifer is here to talk about how jBloom evolved from an at-home hobby to a direct sales business through connection, innovation, and personalization, as well as to share a peek into whatâs coming next from this jewelry giant. If youâre looking for some inspiration to carry you through 2024, Jenniferâs success story is for you!
Time-based notes:
1:26 Jennifer Bonacorsi introduction
2:51 jBloom and direct sales
6:48 The evolution of jBloom
8:29 PermaLinx by jBloom
13:09 jBloom in 2024
14:19 Jenniferâs favorite office supply
Learn more about jBloom at jBloomDesigns.com, or connect on Facebook @jBloom and Instagram @jBloomDesigns and @PermaLinxByjBloom.
Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at â ModernDirectSellerAcademy.comâ !
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode167/.
Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, weâre joined by Daniel Davis, cofounder and Head of Product at Mymoâthe financial technology company. Especially in January, as weâre looking at the year ahead, we need to consider the goals weâve set, the money weâre making, and how weâre tracking that daily, weekly, and monthly revenue. Luckily, Daniel brought us the details! Listen in to learn about the tools that can ease your financial path and how you can make the most of your independent income.
Time-based notes:
1:03 Daniel Davis introduction
1:56 The future of independent work
6:12 The numbers to track in business
8:49 Mymo in practice
14:51 The results from Mymo
17:32 Mymo.com and the free app
18:43 Danielâs favorite office supply
Connect with Daniel via email [email protected], learn more about Mymo on Mymo.com, and ask questions at [email protected].
Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at â ModernDirectSellerAcademy.comâ .
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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode166/.
Sage Polaris has spent 12 years helping her clients increase their sales through copywriting, and today sheâs joining us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast to share all of the knowledge sheâs 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 youâre selling. Donât miss this chance to choose the words that will start your year off strong!
Time-based notes:
1:58 Sage Polaris introduction
5:13 Stepping into copywriting
10:37 Mixing personal and sales content
13:58 Using the color-coded copy system
22:05 Making copywriting mistakes
30:28 Sageâs favorite office supply
Visit Sage on SagePolaris.com, apply to her no-charge copy course at SagePolaris.com/Guest, and grab her triple email open rates at SagePolaris.com/BeckyRocks.
Get access to direct sales training, invites to exclusive virtual events, real time support and coaching, and more by joining the Academy at â ModernDirectSellerAcademy.comâ !
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