Find out more about the DSN Global 100 companies, including an overview of the companies as well as products, number of markets and number of salespeople.

It’s fascinating to consider the numbers: Of the 7 billion people on the planet, a little over 1 percent are direct sellers.

Since 2004 Direct Selling News has been dedicated to telling stories focused on relating the opportunities direct sellers provide to millions of independent business owners around the globe.

In celebration of their efforts, along with the celebration of all women in the corporate home offices, Direct Selling News recognizes 20 of the most influential executive women in direct selling.

Painting a picture of the global direct selling industry really depends on perspective. From a direct selling point of view, the rules of perspective allow the entrepreneur to be a participant in creating their new reality as an independent business owner. That is true opportunity.

XANGO, Ampegy, It Works! Global, CieAura, SeneGence International^®, Jeunesse Global, ARIIX, WebSafety Inc.

In 2011, the baby boomers—defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as those born between Jan. 1, 1946 and Dec. 31, 1964—began to turn 65. In fact, every day for the next 19 years 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65.