Sticking to principles while adapting to rapid change is a real balancing act—one that essential services direct seller ACN has managed expertly for 20 years.

Ryan Wuerch wants to make life better for millions of people.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping 68.5 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, and it doesn’t look like the younger generations will grow up to decrease that percentage, as they are already entering adolescence with significant weight problems of their own.

It all started in the basement of Cindy Monroe’s Tennessee home in 2003. Equipped with a sewing machine, vision and tremendous faith, Monroe sought to fill a gap for special gifts.

Editor’s Note: DSN recently spoke with Greg Provenzano, a founder and the President of our featured company, ACN, about his experiences over the last 20 years and his views for the future. Here’s what he had to say.

Last summer and fall proved to be a battleground for a few Wall Street analysts and their direct selling company targets, but Bill Ackman’s Christmastime attack on Herbalife seems to be an all-out war.