Innovation is in LifeWave’s DNA. While working on a project for the US Navy that sought to improve energy and stamina for Navy SEALS aboard submarines, David Schmidt, LifeWave Founder and Chairman, developed a prototype that leveraged phototherapy to stimulate the skin with light and spark a cellular response that would, in turn, create more energy.

Amway’s enduring efforts to affect positive change have impacted the world over. For these reasons, DSN is pleased to name Amway as the winner of the Bravo Global Good Award, which recognizes companies that take a proactive approach to environmental, philanthropic and social responsibility issues.

DSN is pleased to announce that Rolf Sorg and his team are once again the recipients of our Bravo International Growth Award, which recognizes direct selling companies outside of the United States that achieve significant financial growth that year.

Listen to this story starting at 34:02 on the new, revamped The DSN Podcast. Even when your day is packed, we make it easy to stay informed, engaged and one step ahead. Listen now or read below! The Bravo Supplier Award debuted last year to honor the direct selling industry’s most valued, supportive and uplifting partners whose […]

As traditional brokerages grapple with a sluggish housing market, Real’s tech-powered model has propelled the industry, adding more than 10,000 agents in 2024 alone to reach 26,200 agents in March of 2025 across 47 US states, Washington D.C. and Canada. The “Work Hard, Be Kind” motto has attracted professionals looking for a fresh, agent-centric experience. This rapid increase has commanded a lot of attention and earned Real Brokerage this year’s Bravo Growth Award for domestic service-based companies.

OMNILIFE’s focus on the growth of its distributors and leaders captures the spirit of our Bravo Impact Award, which honors the achievements of companies that take a holistic, measured and incremental approach to growth, innovation and operational integrity and excellence.

The Power of Prioritizing Others Though he never worked with her directly, Nathan Moore was deeply impacted by Mary Kay Ash and the values she imparted into her namesake business. As a teenager, his friend’s father worked directly for Mary Kay Ash and spoke highly of her—as a person, leader and co-worker. Nathan remembered that positive impression when he […]

In recognition of its successful defense of Neora in an epic victory against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the inaugural winner of the new Bravo Supplier Award is Foley & Lardner. Foley is not new to the industry. It has been representing direct selling companies for over 40 years.

This year, we are honored to present our Bravo Global Good Award to Mary Kay for the company’s consistent support of environmental, philanthropic and social responsibility issues.

DSN was honored to recognize that success with the Bravo Growth Award, accepted by LifeWave President Meredith Berkich and members of the Utah-based leadership team, at the Global Celebration in April.

FOR PM-INTERNATIONAL, 2023 was a year to remember. The company not only celebrated its 30th anniversary but announced its biggest financial milestone to date: reaching $3 billion in annual sales. DSN is thrilled to add to the celebration by honoring PM-International with the Bravo International Growth Award, which recognizes direct selling companies outside of the United States that achieve significant financial growth that year.

When David Beats Goliath No company had more long-term impact on the health of the channel this year than Neora. After a seven-year battle of David and Goliath proportions with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Neora emerged victorious in a precedent setting win that will serve as the guidepost for legitimate direct selling companies in the future. Neora’s litigation experience was […]