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In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Modern Direct Seller and Oh My Hi co-founders Becky and Jeremy Launder link up for a candid behind-the-scenes look at Q1 2026. They cover what's been working, what's shifted, and where the business is headed; from a standout Academy launch and growing corporate partnerships to a deep dive into AI implementation and the Oh My Hi sales funnel. Equal parts business strategy and real talk, this one doesn't hold back. Learn more and explore Oh My Hi and the Modern Direct Seller Academy today! Time-Based Notes: 1:55 - Two-Way Rapid Fire 7:12 - Q1 Win: Party Like It's 2026 + Academy VIP Growth 10:39 - Who's Joining the Academy Now and What They're Looking For 12:46 - Corporate Spotlight: Pampered Chef Partnership 14:18 - JBloom + Expanding the Corporate Side 15:03 - Oh My Hi: Giveaway Strategy + Sales Funnel Focus 16:56 - Why Direct Sellers Are Saying Yes to Oh My Hi 20:20 - AI Deep Dive: Switching to Claude + Systemizing the Business 29:35 - Summer Plans: Graduations, Maui & Maybe a Puppy 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/episode285

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by Holly Haynes, business and marketing strategist and founder of Antisocial School, to talk about building a thriving business without making social media the centerpiece. Holly shares her life-first framework, the power of micro partnerships, and the two core systems every entrepreneur needs to create momentum without burning out. If social media has been running your business instead of the other way around, this one's for you. You can connect with Holly and access her custom anti-social strategy workshop (including a GPT that calculates your return on investment) at her website. Time-Based Notes: 1:11 - Rapid Fire Questions 5:01 - Holly's Background and Business Evolution 9:07 - Who Holly Serves and Program Offerings 12:28 - The Antisocial Framework Explained 16:17 - Micro Partnerships as a Growth Strategy 21:33 - The Life-First Business Model 26:04 - Two Systems Every Entrepreneur Needs 29:29 - Current Learning Focus: AI 31:02 - Holly's Closing Advice 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/episode284

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're diving into a no-fluff Q2 game plan built around what's actually working for direct sellers right now in 2026. We're breaking down the two visibility challenges every seller is facing, reconnecting with existing customers and reaching brand-new ones, and sharing the specific strategies that are generating real results in both areas. From text experience parties and in-person events to lead capture techniques and the evolution of the ABCs framework, this episode covers the practical moves to make this quarter count. Looking to level up your text experience parties or streamline lead capture at your next event? Check out Project Broadcast for text message automation and Oh My Hi to build your lead capture form.  Time-Based Notes: 3:28 - Industry Trends and Q1 Performance 5:23 - Text Experience Parties for Existing Customers 9:20 - In-Person Events for New Customer Acquisition 10:47 - Lead Capture Strategy at Events 13:53 - The ABCs Framework and Content Strategy Evolution 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/episode283

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by SEO strategist Laura Jawad to talk all about visibility and showing up on Google. Laura breaks down why having your own website is one of the most powerful moves a direct seller can make right now, and shares practical, non-technical strategies to help your personal brand get found by the right people at exactly the right moment. You can connect with Laura on LinkedIn and Instagram, and grab her SEO Simplified workbook to start putting keywords to work on your website.  Time-Based Notes: 1:15 - Rapid Fire Questions 8:08 - Laura's Journey from Birth Doula to SEO Expert 10:50 - Why SEO is a Game-Changer for Direct Sellers 12:00 - Company Websites vs. Personal Branded Sites 13:17 - The Four Pillars of SEO, Simplified 14:42 - The Two Biggest SEO Challenges for Direct Sellers 16:38 - Three SEO Tweaks You Can Make Right Now 21:05 - Creating Content for Long-Term SEO Success 23:00 - Topical Authority and Building Trust with Google 25:06 - Content and CTAs 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/episode282

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by Megan Kuiper, executive coach, culture consultant, and keynote speaker, to talk about leading through genuine human connection. Megan brings a fresh perspective on what it really takes to show up with energy, build relationships that stick, and dream bigger than your day-to-day grind. If you've been running on empty or just going through the motions, this one's for you. You can connect with Megan on LinkedIn and Instagram, or visit her at Megan-Kuiper.com. While you're there, be sure to grab her free Five Days to Shine program and Dream Journal PDF. Time-Based Notes: 1:20 - Rapid Fire: Energy, Travel Must-Haves & Human Connection 3:38 - Megan's Background & Entrepreneurial Journey 5:58 - Role Modeling for Your Kids 7:57 - Three Pillars of Leadership Through Human Connection 11:21 - Managing Energy with Pit Stops 15:01 - The ‘Two Seconds Longer’ Technique 18:16 - Reconnecting with Your Dreams 23:26 - Building Culture Through Personal Recognition 26:46 - Daily Standards & Showing Up as an 11 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/episode281

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by Jake Dempsey, Founder and CEO of Project Broadcast, to talk all about text marketing strategies for 2026. Jake shares his data-driven philosophy on relationship marketing, why the most engaging messages are often the simplest ones, and how direct sellers can use automation to build and own their audience. You'll come away with practical ideas for using Project Broadcast to capture leads, nurture relationships, and create repeatable systems that grow your business without adding to your to-do list. Get started and learn more about Project Broadcast here. If you're already using Project Broadcast, send their team a message sharing what you learned today and what's on your wish list for the platform.  Time-Based Notes: 1:47 - Rapid-Fire Questions 8:39 - What Is Project Broadcast & Who Does It Serve? 10:43 - DAU/MAU: How Often Are Users Actually in the Platform? 12:49 - Brand Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing 20:16 - Own Your Audience — You Are Facebook's Product, Not Their Customer 23:57 - Oh My Hi + Project Broadcast: Real Automation Wins 25:08 - Automation Ideas: Recipe Clubs, Birthday Clubs & Vendor Events 28:21 - The $25 Rule: How to Know If a Tool Is Worth It 31:35 - Coming Soon: Smart List Technology Preview 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/episode280

In this week’s Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by Lisa Duck and Susan Larimer, co-hosts of The Other 99% podcast, for a special takeover episode all about the Modern Direct Seller Academy. Lisa and Susan share how they each found their way into the Academy, walk through everything included across all three membership tiers, and reflect on how being part of this community has transformed their businesses, their mindset, and even their identities as direct sellers. Whether you're Academy-curious or already a member, this one is packed with real talk and genuine enthusiasm from two sellers who've lived it. You can connect with Lisa and Susan on their websites, and catch them on The Other 99% podcast for more stories, tips, and strategies for the other 99% of direct sellers. Time-Based Notes: 0:44 - Welcome from Lisa Duck & Susan Larimer 1:33 - Susan's Academy Discovery and Initial Skepticism 4:23 - Lisa's 15-Year Direct Sales Journey and Academy Discovery 8:23 - Academy Basic Level: Courses, Toolkits & Features 13:29 - The Daily Consistency Tracker & ABC System 14:41 - Monthly Office Hours & Content Lab Sessions 16:11 - Social Selling Action Plans & Fan Feature Success 20:01 - Academy Pro: Progress Reports & Virtual Retreats 25:59 - VIP Academy: Premium Features & Unlimited Access 28:42 - Community, Transformation & Final Takeaways 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/episode279

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by Tara Lassiter, relationship marketing strategist, to talk about finding your buyers and believers through authentic storytelling and smarter social selling. Tara shares what twelve years at QVC taught her about personal branding, how to craft stories that connect without feeling self-centered, and her ABC framework for building real relationships in the DMs. This one is packed with fresh strategies to show up more confidently and build an audience that's in it for the long haul. You can connect with Tara on LinkedIn and Substack. Don’t forget to grab her free DM Confidence Kit for seven templates and the full ABC framework to start messaging with confidence. Time-Based Notes: 1:15 - Rapid Fire: Tea, Thrillers & High-End Skincare 5:15 - Tara's Business Background & 12 Years at QVC 7:06 - Why People Buy You, Not Just Your Products 9:01 - Sharing Scars, Not Open Wounds 13:33 - How to Structure a Story That Actually Sells 18:32 - The ABC Framework for DMs 28:08 - Platform-Specific Social Selling Strategies 30:31 - When to Build vs. When to Sell 36:50 - Casting a Wider Net & Playing the Long Game 42:34 - The DM Confidence Kit 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/episode278

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 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/episode277

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

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

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

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

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

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