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Grace under Pressure
Connie Tang was named the first woman president and CEO of kitchenware and home décor company Princess House as it approached the 50th Anniversary mark in 2012. During the past five years under her direction, the company has undergone a complete rebranding initiative, which has resulted in steady growth, both in revenue and in number…
Read MoreCindy Monroe on Strengthening an Evolving Business
Thirty-One Gifts has experienced nearly constant evolution since its founding in 2003. There were the early days, when the company operated from the basement of Founder Cindy Monroe’s home.
Read MoreMedifast’s New CEO Talks Strategy
Take Shape For Life is gearing up for its National Convention in July, when the business will complete a yearlong transition to the OPTAVIA lifestyle brand.
Read MoreSara Douglass Puts Her Own Stamp on the Family Business
Paper, ink, rubber stamps. These are the humble materials transformed into an interactive crafting experience by the folks at Stampin’ Up!
Read MoreAs Co-CEO Departs, Guest to Lead USANA as Sole CEO
Kevin Guest and USANA Health Sciences go way back—all the way back, in fact.
Read MoreThibaudeau Takes on Top Job at Jamberry
A new CEO is taking the helm at Jamberry, which has built a salesforce of more than 100,000 Independent Consultants since its nail products began appearing in social media feeds a few years ago.
Read MoreOrigami Owl Brings Willa Skincare Company under Its Wing
Two companies that began before their founders could drive are about to become an even stronger direct selling player.
Read MoreCommitment to Culture
In late August 2011, Jeff Olson and a corporate staff of 13 brought a new skincare company to market, Nerium International.
Read MoreThe Pursuit of Sustainability: Viridian Goes Private in Split from Parent Company
In July, the newly formed Viridian International Management acquired assets of the Viridian Energy business from parent Crius Energy for payments that will total $10 million over five years.
Read MorePower of Attorney: LegalShield Unveils Tech Upgrade, New Services in 2016
LegalShield held its annual convention last month in Oklahoma City, and if there was one key message CEO Jeff Bell hoped to convey to Associates, it was that LegalShield is a company whose time has come.
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