Cindy Monroe has a simple leadership philosophy: surround herself with a great team. It’s a philosophy that has served her well as founder and CEO over the last few years as her company, Thirty-One Gifts, has experienced incredible growth.

DSN Publisher John Fleming sits down with Truman Hunt to discuss the factors behind a confident marketplace reaction to Nu Skin's release of new guidance for 2013.

Herbalife Ltd., Mannatech Inc., Medifast Inc., MonaVie, Stella & Dot, ViSalus, Vemma Nutrion Co., WorldVentures, Relìv International Inc.

Avon Products Inc., Lightyear Network Solutions, Blyth Inc., Crius Energy Trust, CVSL Inc., Just Energy Group Inc., Mannatech Inc., LifeVantage Corp., Nature’s Sunshine Products Inc., Primerica Inc.

Two critical components of any direct selling organization are the brand and the consultants that represent it.

The strong 2nd quarter and July performance of many publicly held direct selling companies sends strong signals regarding the current state of direct selling and the future. After taking the brunt of a vicious short seller attack last year, Herbalife’s share price has rebounded significantly.

Why Is Research So Important? Industry Research is a topic most people don’t think much about, but in reality it is critically important to our everyday business. In fact, research provides a great many benefits.

How the traditional retail world’s paradigm shift from multi-channel to omni-channel will impact direct sales forever

It is often said that small business entrepreneurs play a critical part in the revival of the U.S. economy.

To stay competitive, companies must expand their understanding of a customer and distributor base that’s morphing before their eyes.

According to new figures from the Direct Selling Association of Ireland, the number of direct sellers under age 25 spiked 60 percent in 2012. The under-25 segment now makes up 13 percent of Ireland’s 16,000 direct sellers.

Shares in Herbalife reached a 52-week high of $66.23 on Tuesday, following Monday’s announcement of double-digit sales growth in the second quarter.