Posts by Sarah Paulk
Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow
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…
Read MoreYour Business In Focus
Medifast/OPTAVIA is a great example of how to clarify your message, focus on what sets you apart and shine the spotlight on your product hero. You can’t have too much of a good thing is a lie that leaders often fall for. It’s the ideology that if one bestselling product is good, three would be great;…
Read MoreThe Five-Dollar Jewelry Empire
Can five-dollar accessories change the world? Maybe not, but thousands of bargain jewelry-wielding Paparazzi consultants are willing to try. Many of today’s hottest brands had humble beginnings. So too was the genesis of Paparazzi Accessories, an unassuming company turned jewelry powerhouse who began as little more than a pastime for sisters Misty Kirby and Chani…
Read MoreThe Five-Dollar Jewelry Empire
Can five-dollar accessories change the world? Maybe not, but thousands of bargain jewelry-wielding Paparazzi consultants are willing to try. Many of today’s hottest brands had humble beginnings. So too was the genesis of Paparazzi Accessories, an unassuming company turned jewelry powerhouse who began as little more than a pastime for sisters Misty Kirby and Chani Reeve. While…
Read MoreRapid Growth, Radical Product
Josh and Jenna Zwagil of MyDailyChoice/HempWorx feel like 2019 is just the beginning. It took courage and the willingness to think outside of the box to introduce HempWorx and its uncommon products to the direct selling industry. With a line of health and wellness products that are built on a foundation of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD)…
Read MoreRise of the Virtual Social Selling Enterprise: Part 2
More companies entering the direct selling space are opting for a cloud-based business model that combines skilled suppliers, online office platforms and strategic partnerships. Editor’s Note: This is the second installment about the virtual social selling companies that are making an impact that began in with July 2018 cover story. Direct selling startups used to…
Read MoreHempWorx of MyDailyChoice: The Company Affiliates Built
How one woman’s health journey ignited a movement that drew $100 million worth of sales–and counting. MYDAILYCHOICE /HEMPWORXFounded: MyDailyChoice 2014 HempWorx 2017Headquarters: Las Vegas, NevadaTop Executives: Josh Zwagil, Co-Founder/CEO, Jenna Zwagil, Co-Founder/CMOProducts: Hemp-based Products, Cannabidiol Oil (CBD) Products, Oral Nutritional Sprays Walking away from a rewarding residual income and an organization with fifty thousand…
Read MoreBiz Opp Presentation Trends
What’s Working, What Isn’t and How Digital Is Changing The Game. BEFORE SMARTPHONES were in every pocket and tablets became as common as the personal computer, sharing the direct selling opportunity meant hosting an in-person event. Potential customers had to be local or willing to travel, and the main attraction was either a talking head…
Read MoreThe Conversation Advantage
E-commerce giants and the gig economy are fierce opponents, but direct selling’s unique marketing strategy could be its best chance to weather the competition. Meaningful human interaction can seem like a dying art in this digital age. Front porches have been replaced by neighborhood Facebook groups, teachers assign homework by email, and political candidates rely…
Read MoreA Modern-Day Gold Rush?
Marijuana’s misunderstood sister hemp is projected to be a $22 billion market by 2020, but can it overcome the social stigma and federal regulations that threaten to hold it back? It’s been called the gateway crop. Thanks to its stalks topped with five leaves, hemp shares the same signature look as its intoxicating relative, the marijuana…
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