Modern Direct Seller Podcast

Becky Launder
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The Modern Direct Seller Podcast provides strategy, training and systems to empower modern direct sellers to reach big goals and find success in direct sales. Whether you are new to direct selling or a seasoned pro, Becky Launder helpful tips, training and resources to rock your biz.

  1. 3D AGO

    E276: Making Home Your Happy Place: A Conversation with Katy Wells

    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? 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/episode276

    33 min

  2. FEB 10

    E275: Build Relationships at Scale with Text Marketing

    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 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/episode275

    25 min

  3. FEB 3

    E274: Why Every Social Seller Needs Their Own Website

    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 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/episode274

    21 min

  4. JAN 27

    E273: The Burnout No One Talks About with Ashley McDonald

    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 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/episode273

    34 min

  5. JAN 20

    E272: Party Like It's 2026 (No Facebook Group Required)

    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  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/episode272

    22 min

  6. JAN 13

    E271: Getting Your Website More Traffic with Maggie Schneider

    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! Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode271

    30 min

  7. JAN 6

    E270: Kickstart Your 2026 Goals

    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 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/episode270

    26 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    E269: 2025 in Review with Becky & Jeremy

    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

    36 min
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