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 302 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Becky Launder hosts Modern Direct Seller Podcast, a business show with 302 episodes published.

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  Episode #302

  E302: What Every Direct Seller Needs to Know About Taxes with Kimberly Tara

  Aug 18, 202643 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Kimberly Tara, a CPA and certified tax coach who has spent over a decade helping business owners keep more of what they earn. Kimberly makes the case that if you're a direct seller, you're a business owner in the eyes of the IRS, and that one shift changes how you handle your money all year long. We get into the mindset that helps you catch deductions you didn't know you could take, when it's time to get serious about a real tax strategy, and the story behind her new software, TaxMove. It's a warm, surprisingly fun conversation that makes tax season feel a whole lot less scary. Want to learn more from Kimberly? Check out TaxMove and take your free tax savings assessment to see what you might be overpaying. And if your business is living on social media right now, it might be time to give it a real home of its own. Grab your free capture-and-convert homepage from Oh My Hi, a website that's actually yours. Time-Based Notes: 1:14 - Meet Kimberly Tara 2:51 - Rapid-Fire Questions 7:16 - From Engineering to Tax Strategy 12:41 - Yes, You're a Business Owner 18:12 - Mindset Shifts Before You Dive In 21:28 - Deductions You're Probably Missing 27:58 - Business or Personal? 31:08 - When to Start Thinking About Strategy 33:07 - Meet TaxMove 41:05 - One Thing to Take Away Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode302

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  Episode #301

  E301: 5 Things You Can Build Today That Will Save You Time and Make You Money Tomorrow

  Aug 11, 202622 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're diving into the projects that quietly keep working for you long after you've called it a day. These are the kind of behind-the-scenes builds that would genuinely move your business forward, yet they're easy to keep putting off when there's always something more urgent demanding your attention. We're breaking down the ones worth blocking off a few focused hours for, why each pays you back in both time and income, and how to start with just one so it never feels like too much. Ready to start building? Podcast listeners can grab a free capture-and-convert homepage over at Oh My Hi , and if you're stuck on what to offer once it's live, the lead magnet training walks you through it. For your text keyword opt-in needs, be sure to check out Project Broadcast as it integrates right with your website. Academy members can go grab the Fast Track Follow-Up toolkit for fill-in-the-blank welcome emails and the July Social Selling Action Plan for the context document walkthrough. There's still time to enter our 300th episode giveaway , and if you'd love an early look at Becky’s new book, become a beta reader today. Time-Based Notes: 1:26 - Build Today, Benefit Tomorrow 4:18 - An Email Welcome Sequence 7:55 - A Text Keyword Opt-In 10:13 - A Capture & Convert Homepage 14:31 - An AI Context Document 16:37 - Investing in a Relationship or a Room Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode301

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  Episode #300

  E300: The Future of Direct Sales

  Aug 4, 202643 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're marking 300 episodes, a number that took five and a half years (and a lot of Tuesdays) to reach. We're using the milestone to dive into the future of direct sales, unpacking what has and hasn't changed about this industry since the show began. There are some honest predictions in here too, about where things are headed and what that means for the way you build. Want to celebrate 300 episodes with us? Enter the 300th episode giveaway for a prize package from the Modern Direct Seller Shop, and if you'd like early access to the manuscript of Becky’s new book, sign up as a beta reader . And if you’re a direct seller ready for a home base you actually own, grab a free capture and convert homepage from Oh My Hi. Time-Based Notes: 0:51 - 300 Episodes in the Making 8:15 - What Hasn't Changed in Direct Sales 16:14 - Building a Brand Beyond Your Frank's List 18:21 - Public Content and the End of the Secret Group 22:15 - Trading Hustle for Systems You Own 26:57 - AI's Brand New Chapter 28:58 - Why the Future of Direct Sales Is Bright 31:11 - Umbrella Brands, Younger Sellers, and New Ways to Earn 42:13 - A New Book and a Call for Beta Readers Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode300

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  Episode #299

  E299: You Can't Mimic a Story: How to Stand Out When You Sell the Same Things as Everyone Else with Michelle Knight, Founder of Brandmerry

  Jul 28, 202629 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we sit down with Michelle Knight, founder and brand strategist behind Brandmerry, to unpack what personal branding actually means once you strip away the polished, copy-everyone-else version of it. Michelle opens up about the moment that reshaped how she builds brands, and why she believes yours should never feel "finished." We dig into why direct sellers need something beyond the parent company's brand to stand out, how to tell if your story is even worth sharing, and a simple system for turning ordinary days into content that sells. No perfectly lit photoshoot required. You can connect with Michelle at her website, Brandmerry , where you'll find her $27 Storytelling Content Bundle packed with prompts and content ideas across platforms, plus her Substack , where she's writing her upcoming book in public. If you're still building your business on borrowed real estate, this episode's sponsor Oh My Hi wants to change that. Sign up today, and get a capture-and-convert homepage on the house. Time-Based Notes: 01:11 - Rapid-Fire Questions 03:28 - Michelle's Story: From Loss to Brandmerry 08:12 - Why Personal Branding Matters for Direct Sellers 11:32 - Sharing the Scar, Not the Wound 15:08 - The 72-Hour Story Documentation Exercise 17:44 - Building a Story Bank with AI 21:00 - Turning Stories Into Sales 25:09 - Michelle's Book & Storytelling Bundle Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode299

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  Episode #298

  E298: Why Every Direct Seller Needs a Home Base

  Jul 21, 202641 min

  In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're making the case for why every direct seller needs a home base of their own, and handing the mic to the people already proving it works. You'll hear from seven women from our community across seven different companies who traded borrowed land and replicated sites for websites they actually own. From sticker parties and recipe libraries to lead-capturing landing pages, team-building funnels, sold-out retreats, and multi-stream brands, each one shares real numbers and real results. It's a look at what becomes possible when you stop building on rented ground and start building somewhere that's truly yours. Want to peek at what these sellers have built? You can find Ashley Wasco at her sticker party page , Julie Gizzi at her recipe hub , Stephanie Pressley over at StephaniePressley.com , Amary Doremus at her permanent jewelry site (and be sure to check out her newly launched podcast ), Jen Bach at Craft What Matters , Natasha Berkel at Natasha's Healthy Living , and Evelyn Abernathy at Purple Essence by Evelyn . Ready to build a home base of your own? As a podcast listener, you can grab a free capture-and-convert homepage from Oh My Hi to get started. Time-Based Notes: 0:53 - Why Your Business Needs a Home Base 3:27 - Borrowed Land vs. Land You Own 11:02 - Ashley Wasco: Running Sticker Parties on Her Own Site 16:50 - Julie Gizzi: 600 Leads and 30 Years in Business 21:27 - Stephanie Pressley: Building the Wall, Not Throwing Mud 25:22 - Evelyn Abernathy: Leading With Education Online 28:39 - Amary Doremus: 125 New Team Members in a Year 31:46 - Jen Bach: A Retreat Launch That Hit $5K in a Week 35:17 - Natasha Berkel: One Video, Thousands of Leads 37:05 - Seven Sellers, Seven Ways to Use a Home Base Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode298

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