Modern Direct Seller Podcast

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.

Modern Direct Seller Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Becky Launder, with 307 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Becky Launder hosts Modern Direct Seller Podcast, a business show with 307 episodes published.

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  Episode #308

  E308: From AI that Writes to AI that Works with Jeremy Launder

  Sep 29, 202631 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy Launder pick up where their last AI conversation left off and take it a big step further. They move from using AI to write in your brand voice to having it actually get work done across the tools you already use every day. Jeremy breaks down the tech that's quietly reshaping how they run their business, and they share an early look at what it's starting to make possible inside Oh My Hi. If AI has only ever been a writing buddy for you, this one might change how you think about it. New to Oh My Hi? It's the direct sales website platform at the center of this conversation, and podcast listeners can claim a free capture and convert homepage when they get started. Inside the Academy and Oh My Hi, you'll also find a brand new toolkit that walks you through training your AI tool on your business. Already an Oh My Hi user and want in on the new MCP? Email the Oh My Hi team , and they'll get you set up. Time-Based Notes: 1:40 - Rapid Fire Questions 3:36 - Revisiting Context 7:08 - What's an MCP? 10:32 - How the Workday Changed 14:30 - Why Oh My Hi Went the MCP Route 18:46 - What the MCP Can Do Today 21:31 - Inside the Beta 24:53 - What's Next for Oh My Hi Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode30 8

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  Episode #307

  E307: Why Your Story Matters More Than You Think with DSA's Dave Grimaldi

  Sep 22, 202632 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Dave Grimaldi, CEO of the Direct Selling Association (DSA), about why the personal stories behind our businesses carry so much weight. Dave returns for a state-of-the-union look at his first two years leading the DSA, including what has surprised him most about direct sellers and what is really happening in Washington right now. He also shares why direct selling fits so naturally into the larger American story. And with Direct Selling Day landing the day after this episode goes live, the timing could not be better. You can connect with Dave directly by phone at 202-380-2203, and you can find the latest advocacy news and resources on the newly revamped DSA website . If you’d like to add your voice to the America 250 project, record a short video through the DSA story submission page . You can also follow along and help amplify the work on Instagram and LinkedIn . And if your business currently lives on social media and you are ready for a site that is truly your own, grab your free capture-and-convert homepage from Oh My Hi . Time-Based Notes: 1:42 - A Quick Rapid-Fire Warm-Up 2:35 - What's Surprised Dave About the Channel 5:45 - A Candid Look Inside DC Today 9:38 - A State-of-the-Union Update from the DSA 14:36 - Direct Selling and the American Story 20:04 - The Kind of Story Worth Sharing 23:52 - Inside Direct Selling Day 27:04 - The Bigger Picture Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode30 7

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  Episode #306

  E306: Make Social Social Again with Melina Dixon

  Sep 15, 202642 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Melina Dixon, Chief Heart Officer of Heart & Hustle and owner of the Kick It Club, about why genuine connection still comes first on social media. After more than two decades in the direct sales field, Melina brings a relationship-first perspective on turning everyday conversations into real sales. She digs into consistency, showing up with intention, and building a brand that feels unmistakably yours. You can connect with Melina on Facebook and Instagram , or join her group, Heart and Hustle with Melina Dixon . Learn more about The Kick It Club , and grab Melina's free set of 10 graphics and captions . And if you're ready for a website that's truly your own instead of a page that looks like everyone else's, take a peek at Oh My Hi . Time-Based Notes: 1:23 - Rapid Fire Questions 5:52 - From the Field to the Kick It Club 10:03 - Earning Trust as the New Owner 14:47 - Building a Brand That's Truly Yours 19:52 - Turning Conversations Into Sales 25:45 - The 80/20 Balance 28:12 - How Often (and Where) to Post 34:25 - Serving Over Selling 35:48 - The AI Content Trap Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode30 6

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  Episode #305

  E305: Building a Thriving Direct Sales Team with Amy Konowal

  Sep 8, 202640 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Amy Konowal, a top Pampered Chef leader who has built one of the company's largest teams. Amy shares what team building really looks like today, why the usual fears around recruiting rarely hold up, and how she welcomes people onto her team no matter how long they plan to stay. She also gets honest about those crucial first weeks with a new member and offers a simple place to start for anyone ready to grow their team. You can connect with Amy on Facebook and Instagram . And if you're tired of building your business on rented land, be sure to grab your free capture-and-convert homepage from Oh My Hi today. Time-Based Notes: 0:54 - Meet Amy Konowal of Pampered Chef 2:54 - Rapid Fire Questions 7:39 - Amy's Direct Sales Journey 13:51 - Making the Recruiting Conversation Feel Natural 15:52 - Recruiting Ping Pong 20:11 - Who Belongs on Your Team 23:47 - When Leadership Feels Out of Reach 25:20 - Getting New Team Members to Stick 28:07 - Team Building Myths Worth Rethinking 34:36 - Starting Conversations That Grow Your Team Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode305

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  Episode #304

  E304: What Everyone Asked Me on the Road This Summer

  Sep 1, 202639 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're talking all about the questions that came up over and over during a summer of back-to-back conferences across the country. From the search for the next big thing to online parties, lead generation, team building, and where to show up online, these are the themes direct sellers everywhere are working through as they head into fall. Wherever your business stands right now, the questions on your mind are very likely the same ones being asked across the industry. Ready to build some real momentum this fall? The Academy Fall Reset is open now, and it's not too late to jump in for 50% off your first month . And if you want a website that's truly yours, with your links, your content, and your email list all in one place, grab a free Capture and Convert homepage from Oh My Hi . And if Becky’s summer conference outfits caught your eye, the sparkle jacket and a few other favorites are up for grabs right here . Time-Based Notes: 2:02 - On the Road This Summer 8:26 - Is There a Next Big Thing? 12:54 - Are Online Parties Still a Thing? 14:26 - Finding New Customers 18:17 - Turning Events Into Leads 21:21 - What to Do With Your Facebook Group 25:40 - Growing Your Team 29:46 - Where and How Often to Show Up 32:04 - Do You Really Need a Website? 33:36 - Choosing Your AI Tool 35:21 - Prioritizing What Actually Matters Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode304

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