Full show notes here: ⁠https://moderndirectseller.com/episode182/⁠.

On this week's episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast we're diving deep into my monthly goal-setting process, reflecting on what worked in April and gearing up for some serious success in May. Get ready for actionable strategies to boost your sales and grow your team, along with tips for navigating your busy schedule and prioritizing self-care. Listen in to make May your best month yet!

Time-based notes:

[00:02] Becky launder intro

[01:59] Why May is a pivotal month

[04:04] Best Year Ever Workbook

[04:42] Key questions to ask looking back on April

[05:06] Metrics that matter in business

[06:06] Marketing metrics

[06:44] Identifying key dates

[07:39] Identifying your top business priorities

[13:23] Identifying your goals for the month

[19:58] May Lift-Off Challenge

Click here to get the digital version of the Best Year Ever Workbook, and join us in the Academy by May 6th to take part in the May Lift Off Challenge!

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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode181/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Megan Sumrell, CEO and Founder of The Pink Bee, joined us to share some deceivingly simple tips for time management and productivity that will lead to less overwhelm in the long run. By intentionally planning our weeks around not only our direct sales businesses, but more importantly our family and ourselves, we can get ahead of life’s curveballs, avoid decision fatigue, and find more time to focus on what matters.

Time-based notes:

1:15 Megan Sumrell intro

6:11 Learning when not to work

9:39 Weekly planning vs. daily to-do lists

15:11 Building your business around your time

19:50 Planning for uncertainty

23:08 Where to start planning

25:45 Megan’s favorite office supplies

Connect with Megan on Instagram and Facebook, tune into the Work+Life Harmony Podcast, or sign up for her Master Your Morning event!

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode180/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Christina Maniscalco, head of sales and development at Crunchi! She’s seen the direct sales business from both sides, so she’s sharing not only how commitment and consistency can lead to success in your business, but also how finding products that align with your passion, focusing on your “Why,” and surrounding yourself with the right support system can help you show up and makes sales as your true, authentic self.

Time-based notes: 

1:27 Christina Maniscalco intro

6:54 Crunchi’s products and mission

8:28 Social selling with Crunchi

14:42 Showing up authentically

19:33 Tips to see success

22:38 Christina’s favorite office supply

Connect with Christina on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn, and learn more about Crunchi—and their partnership with 4ocean—at www.Crunchi.com!

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode179/.

Spring is upon us, and with it the second quarter of 2024. With that in mind, today’s episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast is all about strategies that will help set you up for a successful Q2. Now is the time to set new goals, create conversations with new leads, and make sure that you’re serving your audience by showing up where they are and presenting your best self. A little spring cleaning is all it takes to start strong!

Time-based notes:

0:37 Spring cleaning intro

1:40 Q2 strategy and 90-day plan

5:14 The 300 Club vs. 3 + 3 + 3s

8:42 Social media spring checkup

10:30 Go where your people are

14:20 Spring reset recap

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Plan your Q2 strategy with our 90-day template at ModernDirectSeller.com/90.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode178/.

Today on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re joined by Deb Raley, owner of Social Tech Team, to discuss a variety of ways to keep your social media presence up-to-date and engaging! Whether you’re trying to keep up with endless online changes, experiment with new social formats, or focus in on attracting your audience, Deb is armed with advice and tech how-tos that will make the daunting world of digital marketing feel a little easier.

Time-based notes:

1:04 Deb Raley introduction

3:58 Advice for social media overwhelm

9:06 What’s working to get engagement

19:20 What’s effective in short-form content

27:43 Simplicity for you and your followers

28:45 Deb’s favorite office supply

Connect with Deb across social media @SocialTechTeam, or on her website at SocialTechTeam.com.

Ready to continue marketing, managing and moving your business forward in the digital world? Check out Deb’s Social Tech Academy Membership! Our listeners can try one month at half price by following this link and using promo code BECKY.

Want 24 ideas for content and what type of content to make? Grab Deb’s free list!

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode177/.

We just concluded Challenge Week over at Modern Direct Seller, and today we are taking a peek behind the MDS curtain! We’re not only talking about Challenge takeaways on the podcast, but we’re also examining some statistics, discussing a few pivots, and sharing what we learned from the changes we made so that you, too, might discover new ways to build your business.

Time-based notes:

0:37 Challenge results

2:29 Pivoting to the business Page

7:01 Posting through CinchShare

8:06 Leveraging marketing messages

11:27 Collecting survey feedback

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Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode176/.

It’s Challenge Week over at Modern Direct Seller, and today we are talking about utilizing bold and actionable sales strategies—particularly when it comes to online parties. Tech, social media, and even our customers continue to grow more sophisticated, so in 2024, we need to better partner with our hosts, bring value to our guests, and collect leads for the future if we want our parties to be effective. Luckily, it only takes a few simple changes to run a party that brings in new business! 

Time-based notes:

0:37 Modern Direct Seller Challenge

2:03 Parties as a primary strategy

4:06 Build a relationship with your host

6:52 Party where the people are

9:40 RSVP required

12:22 Less content, more conversation

14:16 Partner with your host

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code GAMECHANGER! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com. 

The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! It’s a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, so save your seat at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode175/.

This week on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, it’s not just Becky describing the trends she’s seeing in direct sales. She’s joined by three members of the Modern Direct Seller Academy to discuss some of their recent shifts and big wins! Listen in as Marcia McMaster, Amber Grillot, and Pam Wilfing share their own industry experiences, how they utilize the tools in the Academy, and how their businesses continue to grow as a result of the new strategies they’re implementing.

Time-based notes:

1:24 Marcia McMaster introduction

1:54 Amber Grillot introduction

2:37 Pam Wilfing introduction

3:36 Marcia and the Academy

4:36 Pam and the Academy

6:43 Amber and the Academy

8:48 Marcia’s “Ah-ha!” moments

11:03 Amber’s “Ah-ha!” moments

13:08 Pam’s “Ah-ha!” moments

15:31 A big win for Marcia

17:49 A big win for Amber

21:06 A big win for Pam

23:55 Our favorite office supplies

26:16 Where to contact our guests

Connect with Pam Wilfing on Facebook or at NaturallyPam.net; Amber using

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Considering the Academy for yourself? The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! It’s a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, and it’ll give you a taste of the benefits of the Modern Direct Seller Academy. Sign up at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode174/.

The direct sales industry offers so many opportunities for learning and training, and Modern Direct Seller is no exception! We’re committed to personal development, because investing in yourself can result in growth that you never imagined. Still, with so many opportunities out there to choose from, it can be difficult to find the training that work best for you. Today on the podcast, we’re not only discussing the different ways in which you can put time and money back into your business, but also how to find a community that can help keep you on track to your goals.

Time-based notes: 

1:35 Becky’s coaching backstory

4:38 Invest in a business coach

8:40 Invest in paid memberships

11:41 Invest your free time

13:15 Invest in a network

13:43 Invest in company conference

16:30 Invest in developing yourself

Considering a community membership? The Modern Direct Seller Challenge is officially open for the spring! It’s a free, five-day trial full of tips to grow your business, and it’ll give you a taste of the benefits of the Modern Direct Seller Academy. Sign up at ModernDirectSeller.com/Challenge.

CinchShare is the #1 social media scheduler for direct sellers and online creators, and they’re offering our listeners a free 30-day trial with code “Game Changer”! Get started through the app or by visiting CinchShare.com.

Full show notes here: https://moderndirectseller.com/episode173/.

Facebook just announced a pretty big change: Third-party apps will no longer have access to Facebook groups. Being required to replace the tools we use to connect to our community might seem daunting, but Jennifer Johnson, CEO and founder of CinchShare, joined us on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast to explain the ways in which this adjustment could actually benefit social sellers! Whether it’s posting more publicly, running parties in new ways, or doubling down on content, listen in to learn how you can embrace this change and broaden your reach—and, of course, how CinchShare can help!

Time-based notes:

1:00 Changes to Facebook groups

2:56 The scoop for social sellers

4:06 Posting for the most success

7:15 Best practices for Facebook parties

10:54 Parties on a business Page

15:34 Embracing change

17:24 Connecting through CinchShare

20:05 Jennifer’s favorite office supply

Ready to test out CinchShare in your business? Start your trial at CinchShare.com, or download the app, and use code “Game Changer” for a free 30-day trial!