This month is the debut of our new digital exclusive feature, Top of Mind, where we will give executives a platform to share their insights on the topics raised in each issue’s cover story. They’re sharing their “top of mind” thoughts in short, impactful nuggets, allowing our readers to get even more information (and inspiration). Top of Mind is only available online.

The heartaches suffered, hurdles cleared and groundwork laid by direct selling’s extraordinary founding sisters are but one turn of a spinning wheel of inspiration. The next empowering turn comes from the bold, creative and tenacious spirits of these 35 current day female founders, whose modern leadership and vision reflects many of the ideals and principles of their predecessors.

The Direct Selling Association presented the 2020 DSA Award winners for top honors in customer service, products, innovation and to individuals who stood out as a prominent leader in the industry in a virtual awards ceremony. The 2020 DSA Award winners include: 2020 CSR Vision for Tomorrow: Amway – Project Light Speed Excellence in Business: […]

HOPE HAS NEVER been—nor ever will be—a strategy. It will only get you so far before real work has to be done. In this month’s cover story, we tackle we talk about how our channel is at a crossroads. It can either stay on its current traditional path or evolve to what Gordon Hester, author […]

HOPE HAS NEVER been—nor ever will be—a strategy. It will only get you so far before real work has to be done. In this month’s cover story, we tackle we talk about how our channel is at a crossroads. It can either stay on its current traditional path or evolve to what Gordon Hester, author […]

  Damsel in Defense Founded: 2011 Headquarters: Boise, ID Top Executive: Mindy Lin, CEO Products: Self defense products and educational materials The invisible, slow healing wounds of sexual violence and domestic abuse often shape the way a woman sees herself, her future and the world around her. But what if that tragedy could be redeemed […]

  Damsel in Defense Founded: 2011 Headquarters: Boise, ID Top Executive: Mindy Lin, CEO Products: Self defense products and educational materials The invisible, slow healing wounds of sexual violence and domestic abuse often shape the way a woman sees herself, her future and the world around her. But what if that tragedy could be redeemed […]

A celebration of the powerful female founders who inspire, support and create accessible entrepreneurial paths. Ready or not, the direct selling industry is changing. Pushy sales tactics, promotions and sales pitches are out. What customers want and expect from brands is an organic feel to all of their interactions and an Instagram-worthy customer experience. Word-of-mouth […]

In conjunction with its annual meeting, the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA), announced top honors to the industry’s standout companies at its 2019 DSA Awards gala in Austin, Texas. In addition, the Direct Selling Education Foundation(DSEF) announced three new inductees to its prestigious Circle of Honor. DSA Awards DSA Awards recognize the outstanding programs DSA […]

It’s never been more important to clarify your messaging while meeting the unfulfilled needs of your customers and distributors. Ask any Chief Marketing Officer who’s most important to the business, and she’ll say the customer—or, in the case of direct sales, the distributor and the customer. Was there any doubt? What we say and what […]

Photo: DSA President and CEO, Joseph N. Mariano with 2018 Hall of Fame honoree Jeffrey Reigle, President and Chief Executive Officer, Regal Ware Inc. The U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association for companies that offer entrepreneurial opportunities to independent sellers to market and sell products and services, announced the winners of the prestigious 2018 DSA […]

This holiday season several direct selling companies are supporting the TODAY Show Toy Drive, in a tradition that goes back more than a decade.