After nearly 40 years in the direct selling business, I’ve learned a thing or two about companies and their products, the importance of compensation plans and some basic rules about money.

In 1971 when Pete Townshend of The Who belted out the lyrics, “I can stop in any street and talk with people that we meet, goin’ mobile,” who could have imagined what goin’ mobile would imply in today’s world.

Celebrating Home's Laura Bujanda shares her insight on how to effectively reach the U.S. Hispanic market.

It’s easy to get into direct selling. It’s easy to get out. Too many do. This is what you can do about it.

About 60 years ago, two industries really began to flourish in the United States. Both industries contain a variety of products and services that we all use.

Here’s a revolutionary thought: The direct selling industry invented social marketing. Yes, you were the first. Way back in the day, you learned to monetize “social currency” by recommending products to people through personal relationships. You are the analog version of social marketing. Let’s call it Social Marketing “1.0.”