Modern Direct Seller Podcast

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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.

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November 3, 2026Episode 31319 min

E313: 5 Things to Hand Off to AI This Holiday Season

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re talking all about the tasks you can hand off to AI to get ahead of the busiest stretch of the year. Along the way, we’re also getting honest about what leaning on AI day to day can really feel like, and why that’s worth paying attention to as the holidays approach. Each idea is simple to put into practice, so you can lighten your plate and actually enjoy the season. Looking to build your Oh My Hi website? Grab a free Capture and Convert homepage and let OHMi, our AI-guided bestie, draft your holiday gift guide pages and forms for you. Time-Based Notes: 2:06 - Working Smarter, Feeling Harder 7:26 - Holiday Gift Guides 10:05 - Your Family Gift List 11:38 - Stretching Your Content 13:54 - Turning Questions into Content 15:51 - Gratitude and Year-End Reflection Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode313

October 27, 2026Episode 31216 min

E312: Get Them Before Black Friday: Holiday Strategy for Direct Sellers

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we’re diving into how holiday shoppers are spending this year and what that means for your business. We’re sharing the latest shopping data and real feedback from our Q4 virtual retreat. Then we map out the season and share promo and event ideas to help you make the most of the holidays. If your plan for the season is still coming together, this one’s for you. Looking for a place to send all the new shoppers you meet this season? Grab a free capture and convert homepage from Oh My Hi , the ultimate do-it-all website platform made for direct sellers. Time-Based Notes: 1:47 - This Year’s Holiday Shopper 5:25 - The Good News for Direct Sales 6:20 - Mapping the Holiday Calendar 9:17 - Building a Better Holiday Offer 10:57 - Creating Early Urgency 11:39 - Turning Events into Experiences 12:35 - Reaching New Customers 13:43 - Engaging Existing Customers 14:48 - Choosing Your Focus for Q4 Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode312

October 20, 2026Episode 31131 min

E311: Canva Made Simple: Design Tips Every Direct Seller Needs with Kat Cornell

Canva can do a lot more than create social media graphics, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky chats with Kat Cornell of The Creative Cat Studio about making Canva easier to use in your direct sales business. They talk about why templates are a great starting point, how to simplify your designs, which Canva features can save you time, and how to create consistent content across your social media, website, and other marketing channels. Kat also shares practical ways to use AI as a starting point for design, why a brand kit can make your workflow easier, and one simple exercise you can try this week to look at your existing content with fresh eyes. Want to learn more from Kat? Find her on social media at @thecreativecatstudio . She also shares Canva education through her membership and workshops, including Canva Made Simple : a free live workshop for small business owners and direct sellers, on Wednesday, October 28 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET. Grab your free spot at thecreativekatstudio.com/workshop . Time-Based Notes: 4:58 - Kat's Journey From Graphic Design to Canva Education 7:33 - Building Confidence With Canva 8:27 - Why Less Is More in Design 9:15 - Using AI to Create and Refine Graphics 12:25 - What Else Can You Create in Canva? 15:33 - Three Canva Features Worth Learning 18:01 - Is Canva Pro Worth It? 20:21 - Building Your Brand Kit 22:20 - Finding Inspiration for Your Brand Style 25:18 - Repurposing Canva Content Beyond Social Media 26:41 - A Simple Way to Improve Your Existing Designs 28:18 - Kat's Upcoming Workshops and Collaborations 30:20 - Where to Find Kat Cornell Listen to the episode and find more resources at moderndirectseller.com/episode311

October 13, 2026Episode 31038 min

E310: Still Selling at the Top: How jBloom's First Diamond Leads a 900-Person Team with Chalisa Hagan

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Chalisa Hagan, jBloom’s first ever Diamond Executive Director, about what it really takes to lead a big team without stepping away from selling. Chalisa has spent over 22 years in the jewelry space, and today she leads a team of more than 900 while still showing up at her own events. She shares how her view of the business has changed over the years, plus a few of the ways she keeps her team excited to be part of it. If you’re working toward leadership in your own business, this one’s a refreshingly honest look at life at the top. You can connect with Chalisa and follow her journey on TikTok , Instagram , and Facebook . And if you’re ready to give your business a home online that belongs to you, claim your free capture and convert homepage from Oh My Hi when you get started today. Time-Based Notes: 1:21 - Rapid Fire 6:13 - From Retailer to Builder 11:39 - A Week at the Top 16:47 - Learning to Do Less 22:43 - Keeping It Fun 27:10 - Rules Worth Breaking 28:26 - Permission to Overshare 33:47 - Where Future Leaders Start Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode310

October 6, 2026Episode 30933 min

E309: How to Clone Yourself with Amber McCue

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

September 29, 2026Episode 30831 min

E308: From AI that Writes to AI that Works with Jeremy Launder

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/episode30 8

September 22, 2026Episode 30732 min

E307: Why Your Story Matters More Than You Think with DSA's Dave Grimaldi

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/episode30 7

September 15, 2026Episode 30641 min

E306: Make Social Social Again with Melina Dixon

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/episode30 6

September 8, 2026Episode 30539 min

E305: Building a Thriving Direct Sales Team with Amy Konowal

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

September 1, 2026Episode 30438 min

E304: What Everyone Asked Me on the Road This Summer

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