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

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

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/episode308

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/episode307

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/episode306

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

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

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Kelsey Silver, creator and CEO of Foresight HQ, about the follow-up that's already sitting in your DMs waiting to convert. Kelsey is an MIT-certified data analyst who pairs human psychology with hard numbers to help sellers spot which conversations are worth their energy. She shares what she learned from analyzing tens of thousands of DMs, why the loudest replies rarely turn into sales, and a simple way to start tracking your warmest leads.

You can connect with Kelsey on Instagram, where she shares live DM breakdowns and her Therapist Reads Your DMs series. DM her "Becky" to say hi. She's also put together a free resource and a look at Foresight HQ, her lead-management tool for Instagram and Facebook DMs. You can grab both at her gift page.

Want a website that's actually yours instead of a social feed you don't own? Get your free Capture and Convert homepage at Oh My Hi.

Time-Based Notes:

• 1:09 - Rapid-Fire Questions

• 8:14 - Who is Kelsey Silver?

• 9:53 - What Your Inbox Is Really Telling You

• 16:08 - Reading the Signals of a Ready Buyer

• 22:35 - A Simple Place to Start

Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode303