S2, E21: Articles from the November/December 2025 issue Direct Selling News

In this podcast, we share three articles straight from the pages of the November/December edition of Direct Selling News. First up is our cover story, The Future of Field Engagement. The next generation of distributors has an entirely different mindset. They are focused on building their personal brands first rather than the brands they partner with. That can feel risky or counterintuitive to direct selling companies—but it’s actually an opportunity to build together. This in-depth article explains how best to attract and partner with this budding personal-brand experts.

Next, we hear from Kathleen Ross who shares her expert guidance on Leadership in the AI Era. AI continues to be a moving target and source of stress for executives and employees alike. Kathleen’s relatable, actionable, common-sense approach to leading in times of change will inspire you to tackle this topic head on.

And finally, industry attorney Clay Brewer shares insights into Executive Engagement & Field-Centric Leadership. Clay’s experience has convinced him that transparency, engagement and trust are the cornerstones to field engagement and retention. His articles explains why and offers tips on how to improve in each area.

Don’t miss this episode packed with the insights & information you expect from the pages of DSN—in pod form!

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