In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we shine the spotlight on one of the most important (and most avoided) activities in direct sales: following up. We're breaking down the real reasons so many sellers skip it, how to shift your mindset around it, and the simple systems you can put in place to stay consistent. The leads are already there. This episode is about making sure they don't go cold, with straightforward strategies to follow up at every stage and build the kind of relationships that keep customers coming back.

From a simple Google Sheet to a fully automated CRM, there's a follow-up system for every stage of your business. Grab the free 300 Club Tracker to get started, and head over to Oh My Hi to explore what automated follow-up can look like when your business is ready for it. 

Time-Based Notes:

• 3:44 - Overcoming the Fear and Mental Blocks Around Follow-Up

• 6:10 - Systems and Tools to Keep Your Follow-Up Organized

• 9:13 - What to Do When You've Waited Too Long

• 12:11 - Follow-Up Strategies for New Leads

• 15:00 - Following Up with New Customers

• 17:37 - The Best Channels and Methods for Follow-Up

• 20:23 - How Much Follow-Up Is Too Much?

• 23:19 - Building Follow-Up Into Your Daily Routine

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Katy Wells, host of The Maximalized Minimalist podcast, about her newly released book "Making Home Your Happy Place" and her holistic approach to decluttering. Katy shares why traditional organizing methods fail for most people, introduces her framework for understanding different types of clutter, and offers practical advice for entrepreneurs working from home. This conversation covers sustainable decluttering strategies, managing visual inputs in your workspace, and starting small to create lasting change in your home and business.

Be sure to grab your copy of Katy's new book "Making Home Your Happy Place" and dive into her podcast The Maximalized Minimalist for more holistic decluttering strategies designed for busy families and entrepreneurs.

Time-Based Notes:

• 1:16 - Book Launch Celebration

• 3:56 - Rapid-Fire Questions

• 9:38 - Book Target Audience and Core Philosophy

• 13:44 - Modern Clutter Crisis and Statistics

• 16:37 - Four Types of Clutter Framework

• 20:53 - Addressing Different Clutter Types

• 23:36 - Entrepreneur-Specific Decluttering Advice

• 29:10 - Where to Begin?

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Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode276

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're diving into text marketing and how it can transform the way you connect with customers and grow your business. You'll learn permission-based strategies for using text marketing to build genuine relationships at scale, from weekly text clubs to automated customer care sequences and local marketing. Whether you're already using text marketing or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable ideas to help you save time, increase engagement, and drive more sales.

Looking to integrate text marketing with your website and CRM? Project Broadcast works seamlessly with Oh My Hi Plus to automate customer follow-up, nurture leads, and keep your business running in the background. 

Ready for the exact wording on text-only bundle parties and customer care sequences? All of that is waiting for you inside the Modern Direct Seller Academy.

Time-Based Notes:

• 03:01 - About Text Marketing

• 06:32 - Permission-Based Text Marketing Strategy

• 09:21 - Weekly Text Club Implementation

• 11:07 - Text-Only Experience Strategy

• 14:05 - Customer Care Sequence Automation

• 16:02 - Local Marketing and Just-in-Time Sales

• 18:02 - Customer Surveys and Preference Updates

• 20:18 - Relationship Building and Team Development

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're talking all about why direct sellers need their own website in 2026. We're diving into the problem with relying only on social media, the limitations of corporate websites, and how having your own website helps you capture leads and build credibility. You'll learn about the new Oh My Hi and Project Broadcast integration that automates follow-up through email and text, plus discover the Capture and Convert page template designed to help you get started fast.

Ready to claim your FREE Capture and Convert page with any Oh My Hi subscription? This limited-time offer includes a done-for-you website setup to help you start capturing leads fast. 

Time-Based Notes:

• 0:50 - The Problem with Social Media Dependency

• 2:11 - Benefits of Having a Website Home Base

• 3:56 - Corporate Website Limitations

• 6:09 - Oh My Hi Platform Introduction

• 7:14 - Project Broadcast Partnership Announcement

• 12:08 - Automation Benefits and Use Cases

• 13:41 - Platform Differentiators and Support

• 15:16 - Capture and Convert Page Introduction

• 17:17 - Free Setup Offer and Closing

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Ashley McDonald, a therapist and nervous system first business mentor, about high functioning burnout. The conversation explores why high functioning burnout is invisible to others, how high-achieving women live in a constant state of "never enough," and practical tools like the Somatic Wealth Framework and micro moments of stillness to help you stop adding and start subtracting.

You can connect with Ashley through her podcast "Shamelessly Ambitious" or access her mini webinar "The Energy Advantage Training" which addresses the three capacity leaks affecting high-achieving women and provides simple resets for managing exhaustion.

Time-Based Notes:

• 1:12 - Rapid Fire Questions

• 5:53 - Ashley’s Career Journey

• 8:48 - Defining High Functioning Burnout

• 11:19 - Identifying Value Misalignment

• 14:36 - Recognizing Capacity Issues and Internal Signals

• 17:28 - The Somatic Wealth Framework

• 20:05 - Micro Moments of Stillness and Cortisol Addiction

• 22:54 - Adding vs. Subtracting Approach

• 26:44 - Truth-Checking

• 28:19 - First Steps for Recovery

• 29:43 - Inner Child and Self-Compassion

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're talking all about modernizing your party and group selling strategies for 2026. You'll learn how to leverage pop-up shop experiences, referral programs, text-only selling, collaboration opportunities, and problem-specific parties to connect with customers in ways that feel simple, fun, and effective in today's market.

Looking to access the complete Party Like It's 2026 training with templates, scripts, and messaging strategies for all five strategies? Join the Modern Direct Seller Academy for just $15!

Time-Based Notes:

• 1:13 - Why Traditional Facebook Parties Don't Work Anymore

• 6:15 - Strategy 1: Pop-up Shop Experience

• 8:34 - Strategy 2: Referral Programs

• 11:02 - Strategy 3: Text-Only Selling Strategy

• 14:40 - Strategy 4: Collaboration Approach

• 17:04 - Strategy 5: Problem-Specific Parties

• 19:24 - Applying the Strategies 

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Maggie Schneider, SEO savant and founder of Hilltop Help, about getting more traffic to your website. Maggie shares why direct sellers should have their own websites, the foundational SEO steps that matter most, and how blogging and Pinterest work together for long-term visibility. She also covers quick wins like setting up Google Analytics and creating a Google Business Profile. 

You can connect with Maggie at hilltophelp.com to explore her services, blog, and courses, or follow her on Instagram for quick SEO tips. Don't forget to grab her free SEO checklist to get started with the basics.

Time-Based Notes:

• 1:25 - Rapid Fire Questions

• 3:41 - Maggie's Career Transition

• 6:41 - The Importance of Having Your Own Website

• 12:14 - SEO Fundamentals and Quick Wins

• 15:13 - Content Strategy and Keyword Research

• 18:02 - Blogging Relevance and Long-term Value

• 22:57 - Leveraging Pinterest for Traffic

• 25:07 - Google Business Profiles Setup

Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 60 day trial today with coupon code KEYBOARD60 and spend less time posting and more time socializing!

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're talking all about New Year's resolutions and goal-setting for 2026. We're sharing the science behind why goals work and what it takes to actually stick with them beyond February. Get ready to set clear focus areas that will help you grow your direct sales business this year.

Want accountability and support to hit your 2026 goals? Join the Modern Direct Seller Academy Pro or VIP program and get access to this Friday's virtual retreat plus the exclusive "Party Like It's 2026" training with five different sales strategies, templates, and all the assets you need.

Time-Based Notes:

• 3:44 - The Science and Statistics Behind Goal Setting

• 8:30 - Academy Programs and Virtual Retreat

• 9:37 - Consistency and Systems

• 12:17 - Primary Money-Making Activities

• 15:27 - Party Like It's 2026

• 16:42 - Personal Brand Elevation

• 19:18 - Personal Branding Updates and 2026 Goals

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy Launder reflect on their business journey throughout 2025, sharing what worked and what didn't. They share insights on growth, team dynamics, and the importance of adapting strategies. They also get real on personal wins and family life, culminating in a look ahead to 2026 and the goals they have set for the upcoming year.

Time-Based Notes:

• 2:29 Overall 2025 Business Performance Assessment

• 8:46 Academy's Unexpected January Success

• 12:40 Oh My Hi Platform Achievements and Growth

• 14:32 Partnership Strategy Success

• 18:02 Affiliate Incentive Trip Failure Analysis

• 26:38 Team Evolution and Operational Changes

• 29:46 2026 Strategic Plans and Outlook

• 31:07 Personal Life and Vacation Planning

Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 60 day trial today with coupon code KEYBOARD60 and spend less time posting and more time socializing!

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode269

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're talking all about 2026 predictions and trends for the direct sales industry. After a year of significant industry shifts and changes, we're looking ahead at what's coming next and how direct sellers can position themselves for success. You'll hear four key predictions that will help shape strategy, focus, and planning for the year ahead. This episode is perfect for anyone ready to think “Bigger Picture” about their business and stay ahead of the curve.

Time-Based Notes:

• 3:39 - One Channel, Limitless Lanes

• 12:04 - Personal Branding Supremacy

• 14:42 - Consistency Equals Longevity

• 17:24 - Social Media: Discovery Over Sales

Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 60 day trial today with coupon code KEYBOARD60 and spend less time posting and more time socializing!

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode267