In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of emerging trends with Jodi Crater, the Senior Vice President of Sales and Field Development at Lemongrass Spa. Jodi brings her expertise to the table as we discuss the latest movements shaping the direct sales industry, from artificial intelligence to the evolving preferences of consumers. She shares her insights on how these trends impact the way we do business and offers actionable advice for staying ahead of the curve. Tune in and discover the trends you need to embrace to keep your sales game strong!

Keep up with Jodi on LinkedIn and take a peek at what's going on over at Lemongrass Spa on their website or over on their Facebook Page.

Time-Based Notes:

0:50 Meet Jodi Crater

5:10 Why Trends Should be Embraced

8:37 AI is Not Going Away

10:14 Automations & Personalization

12:28 Value-Focused Marketing

13:48 Look Beyond the Direct Sales Bubble to Grow

16:15 You Need to Manage Your Expectations

25:00 Unpacking Lemongrass LIVE

30:51 Jodi's Favorite Office Supply + How to Connect

32:39 Sponsor Message

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Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode202

In this episode, we’re chatting with three amazing leaders from Academy VIP—Sheri Friederichs, Laura Vandiford, and Lauren Gregory—who are absolutely crushing it in 2024. Sheri, a diamond leader with Tastefully Simple, shares how she balances life on the farm with her successful business. Laura talks about growing her jBloom & PermaLinx business while also working part-time as a pharmacist. And Lauren, a special education teacher by day, walks us through her journey with Color Street and how she’s leveraged Facebook parties to grow her biz. Together, we unpack their go-to strategies for 2024, including a mix of in-person and virtual events, and the innovative tools helping them stay ahead of the game.

You can find Lauren on her website, Laura on Facebook or Instagram, and you can find Sheri on Facebook or call/text her at 701 403 7164.

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Time-Based Notes:

0:51 Meet Sheri, Lauren & Laura

1:42 Sheri's Story

2:33 Laura's Story

3:30 Lauren's Story

4:52 What's Working Right Now

7:57 Laura's Current Wins & Goals

9:20 Sheri's Current Wins & Goals

10:35 Lauren's Current Wins & Goals

11:28 Favorite Parts of the Modern Direct Seller Academy

15:31 Tips to Keep Going

20:00 Fave Office Supplies & How to Connect

24:13 Sign Up for the FREE 5-Day Challenge

34:55 Sponsor Message

Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 30 day trial today with coupon code GAMECHANGER and spend less time posting and more time socializing!

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode201/

E200: What I've Learned After 200 Episodes and 100,000+ Downloads

Welcome to a milestone episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast! We’ve hit 200 episodes and over 100,000 downloads—mind blown! In this special episode, we’re taking a look back at where it all began in my dusty garage, and I’m sharing 10 invaluable lessons learned along the way. From the importance of turning the microphone on (literally and figuratively) to embracing change, asking for what you want, and trusting the process even when you don’t see immediate results, this episode is packed with insights that go beyond podcasting. Cheers to the next 200!

Time-Based Notes:

0:29 Celebrating 200 Episode and 100,000+ Downloads

2:39 Lesson #1: Turn the Microphone On

4:33 Lesson #2: Just Ask

6:23 Lesson #3: Know That They Are Listening

8:17 Lesson #4: It's Fun to Evolve & Change

10:41 Lesson #5: It's OK to Repeat Yourself

13:00 Lesson #6: Being Prepared is Gold

14:55 Lesson #7: It's OK to Ask for Help

17:29 Lesson #8: Share What You Know

18:46 Lesson #9: Repurpose the content

20:39 Lesson #10: Celebrate Those Wins

23:32 Sponsor Message

Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 30 day trial today with coupon code GAMECHANGER and spend less time posting and more time socializing!

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode200/