S2, E8: Articles from the May/June 2025 issue Direct Selling News
In this episode of the new, revamped The DSN podcast, we share five articles from the print issue of the May/June issue of Direct Selling News. It’s the can’t-miss journalism you expect from DSN—in pod form!
Our first story takes a look at mergers and acquisitions. This Legal Brief article from leading industry attorney Troy Keller explains the pros and cons, letting you know exactly what to look for and guard against.
Next, we honor Lifetime Achievement Award winner John Addison. John is a legend in the industry and a trusted advisor, consultant, author and friend to many in the channel. We examine his storied career in this in-depth profile.
After that Bravo Leadership Award Winners Ørjan and Hilde Sæle are featured. Over the last 20 years, the couple have turned Zinzino from a small, Scandinavian coffee startup into an international life science pioneer of test-based, personalized nutrition.
We also examine why L’BRI won a Bravo Impact Award. With 27 years in business and revenue growth for nearly all of them, L’BRI is certainly worthy of the honor. This article examines how Linda and Brian Kaminski have stewarded L’BRI to such a remarkable achievement.
Finally, Bravo Growth Award winner Real Brokerage takes center stage. In 2024, Real Brokerage shattered expectations, posting a record $1.26 billion in revenue—an 83 percent leap from $689.16 million in 2023. This milestone caps an impressive rise for the cloud-based real estate disruptor, which has grown more than 6,100 percent in four years. .
03:44 – Legal Brief
10:17 – Lifetime Achievement | John Addison
18:07 – Bravo Leadership Award | Ørjan and Hilde Sæle
25:49 – Bravo Impact Award | L’BRI
31:08 – Bravo Growth Award | REAL Brokerage
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