In this special episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy Launder take listeners behind the scenes to share how it all began—from side hustles and funny failed ideas (hello, “PeePee Pants!”) to building a thriving business that now serves tens of thousands of direct sellers. They walk through every chapter of their journey: early experiments, big leaps, and the lessons that shaped Modern Direct Seller today. You’ll hear how they scaled from a kitchen-table dream to multiple six-figure businesses, launched Oh My Hi, and learned to pivot with purpose. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this episode is a reminder that messy action beats perfect plans every time.

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Time-Based Notes:

• 01:56 – Early Entrepreneurial Ventures

• 06:53 – Abandoned Business Ideas (Wiffle Ball League & “PeePee Pants”)

• 09:15 – Entry into Direct Sales

• 09:20 – Family Changes and Business Transition

• 12:19 – Direct Sales Success with Children’s Products

• 13:43 – Business Evolution and the Launch of Modern Direct Seller

• 17:21 – Pandemic Growth and the Subscription Box

• 21:02 – Scaling Season (2021–2022)

• 23:28 – Expanding into Corporate Work

• 28:51 – Major Milestones and Focus on Oh My Hi

• 35:02 – Business Lessons and Long-Term Vision

• 42:29 – Conclusion + Upcoming Black Friday Offer

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Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode262