Modern Direct Seller Podcast

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with business coach Amber McCue, author of the brand new book How to Clone Yourself. Amber has spent over 15 years building multiple businesses, often alongside a corporate career, and she's learned to do it without living at her desk. She shares the thinking that helped her stop doing everything herself, plus how she's putting AI to work in her own business. If you've ever wished there were two of you, this conversation might get you closer than you think.

You can find Amber on Instagram and pick up How to Clone Yourself on the book's official site. That's also where you can meet the AI Clone Team she created for her business. And if you're ready to build your online presence somewhere you control, you can claim a free capture and convert homepage from Oh My Hi.

Time-Based Notes:

• 1:29 - Rapid Fire

• 7:45 - From Startup to Portfolio

• 9:36 - A Book for the Stretched Thin

• 11:48 - The Recovering Chief Everything Officer

• 15:51 - The $100 Bill Test

• 19:41 - The Power of Constraints

• 23:40 - A Team of One

• 28:18 - A Launch Experiment

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode309

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/episode308

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/episode307

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/episode306

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

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

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Kelsey Silver, creator and CEO of Foresight HQ, about the follow-up that's already sitting in your DMs waiting to convert. Kelsey is an MIT-certified data analyst who pairs human psychology with hard numbers to help sellers spot which conversations are worth their energy. She shares what she learned from analyzing tens of thousands of DMs, why the loudest replies rarely turn into sales, and a simple way to start tracking your warmest leads.

You can connect with Kelsey on Instagram, where she shares live DM breakdowns and her Therapist Reads Your DMs series. DM her "Becky" to say hi. She's also put together a free resource and a look at Foresight HQ, her lead-management tool for Instagram and Facebook DMs. You can grab both at her gift page.

Want a website that's actually yours instead of a social feed you don't own? Get your free Capture and Convert homepage at Oh My Hi.

Time-Based Notes:

• 1:09 - Rapid-Fire Questions

• 8:14 - Who is Kelsey Silver?

• 9:53 - What Your Inbox Is Really Telling You

• 16:08 - Reading the Signals of a Ready Buyer

• 22:35 - A Simple Place to Start

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode303

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

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

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