Time-Based Notes:

0:36 Happy (almost) New Year!

1:52 Business Wins of 2024

11:33 Personal Wins

17:24 The Biggest Obstacles of 2024

26:46 Looking Forward to 2025

39:35 Sponsor Message

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Time-Based Notes:

0:30 Introduction & What's New

2:41 Predictions That will Affect How You Sell in 2025

13:29 How I Predict Consumers will Behave in 2025

20:42 Company & Industry Shifts in 2025

32:00 Changes to Social Media in 2025

37:21 Sponsor Message

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Instagram expert Jenn Herman joins us to share insider tips on how direct sellers can level up their Instagram game! We talk about how to make Reels work for you (and why they’re great for reach but not always for sales), the importance of being your authentic self to attract followers who stick around, and how to use hashtags and keywords effectively. Jenn also shares trends to keep an eye on as we head into 2025. If you’re ready to turn your Instagram into a tool for real growth, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using today!

Connect with Jenn on her website and Instagram, and check out her hashtag e-book, Hashtags Unlocked, to learn everything you need to know about using hashtags NOW.

Time-Based Notes:

0:32 Meet Jenn Herman

4:28 What is Working on Instagram?

9:29 What are Pseudo-Followers?

11:18 Top Instagram Content Creation Tips

17:31 The Power of Direct Messages

19:02 Hashtags & Keywords

21:45 The Future of Instagram

23:50 Jenn's Favorite Office Supply & Where to Find Her

26:14 Sponsor Message

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Get some personalized insights into how you work with our Direct Sales Superpower Quiz AND save your seat for our 2025 Planning Workshop and we'll start the new year strong together. Both the quiz and the workshop are absolutely free!

Time-Based Notes:

0:33 Let's Talk 2025 Planning

2:27 Step One: Take a Look Back

8:48 Step Two: Set Your Vision & Goals

11:33 Step Three: Build Out Your Plan

13:45 What to Try in 2025

18:30 Join our 2025 Planning Workshop

19:38 Sponsor Message

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Find Natasha & Tula XII on Instagram and TikTok and get your hands on your very own 2025 Planner Bundle over on their website (offer ends January 31st)!

Time-Based Notes:

0:30 Meet Natasha Corrigan

3:56 The Story Behind the Name Tula XII

6:05 Trends in the Direct Sales Industry

15:08 How to Stay Focused & Evolve

17:18 Why Paper Planning is Still Relevant

27:04 How to Leverage Your Planner

32:10 Natasha's Favorite Office Supply & Where to Find Her

36:48 Sponsor Message

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Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn, Instagram, and her website. Get your hands on her LinkedIn to Leads freebie to learn what actions you need to focus on when you want to land clients on LinkedIn!

Time-Based Notes:

0:33 Meet Elaine Walsh-McGrath

8:40 Do Direct Sellers Belong on LinkedIn?

12:44 LinkedIn 'Rules'

18:30 Content That Performs Well on LinkedIn

21:07 Conversation Do's and Don'ts

27:24 Feature to Explore

30:11 Trends to Look Out For

33:55 Recap

35:24 Where to Find Elaine

38:43 Sponsor Message

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Connect with Parker on LinkedIn and TikTok, check out Evolved Finance on Instagram, YouTube and their website, and grab a copy of Profit Pillars: A Proven System to Maximize the Bottom Line in Your OnlineBusiness!

Time-Based Notes:

0:30 Meet Parker Stevenson

5:41 Parker's New Book: Profit Pillars

10:30 The Difference Between Sales Volume, Revenue & Profit

15:21 What to do with Your Numbers & Data

19:11 How Often Should You Look at Your Numbers?

23:16 Finance Mindset & Skill Building

27:57 Take a Look at the Bigger Picture

30:20 Connect with Parker

32:03 Sponsor Message

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Save your seat for the Build Your Brand Beyond Social Media Workshop on November 13th to get early access to Oh My Hi or add yourself to the waitlist!

Time-Based Notes:

0:51 The Benefits of Having a Personal Brand

8:00 How to Build Your Personal Brand

12:30 Where to Share Your Brand

16:04 How and Why You Should Make Your Own Website

19:04 Oh My Hi and Your Free Workshop Invite

21:34 Sponsor Message

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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re getting real about generating new leads without relying on social media! I’m walking you through seven tried-and-true strategies that bring in fresh faces, even if the algorithms aren’t on your side. From leveraging referrals and in-person networking to collaborating with complementary brands and creating engaging content—this episode is packed with practical tips to grow your business beyond the scroll. Tune in and start building your lead gen plan that doesn’t depend on social media. Plus, get a sneak peek into our upcoming workshop for even more ways to build your brand!

Save your seat for the Build Your Brand Beyond Social Media Workshop on November 13th to get early access to Oh My Hi or add yourself to the waitlist!

Time-Based Notes:

0:35 Social Media Can be Frustrating

4:33 Join Our Free Workshop on November 13th

5:12 #1 Referrals and Word of Mouth

10:36 #2 Local Networking Events

12:16 #3 Collaborations

15:30 #4 Content Marketing

17:48 #5 Sample Requests & Opt-ins

20:17 #6 Hosting a Scroll Party

23:42 #7 Direct Outreach

26:36 Leverage Systems and Automation

28:35 Sponsor Message

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Save your seat for the Build Your Brand Beyond Social Media Workshop on November 13th to get early access to Oh My Hi or add yourself to the waitlist!

Time-Based Notes:

0:31 Jeremy is Back!

1:18 What Jeremy Has Been Working On

4:14 Why You NEED a Website

6:06 Jeremy's Relationship with Social Media

6:50 How Easy is Oh My Hi?

11:27 Let's Talk About Training & Support

13:53 The Future of Oh My Hi

15:25 What to Expect Before 2025

17:09 Rapid Fire Questions

23:56 Sponsor Message

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