Direct sellers such as Amway, Natura and Avon have reason to be optimistic for the growth of their hair care product lines over the next five years. A new report by ResearchAndMarkets.com—“Global Hair Care Market Trends, Size – Segmented by Product, Distribution Channel (Direct Selling, Hypermarkets & Retail Chains, e-Commerce), and Geography – Growth, Trends and Forecast”—states the […]

Touchstone Essentials announced it has expanded its CBD oil line with the launch of Calm Advanced+ Hemp Oil, a 1500 mg, full-spectrum, CBD-rich hemp oil. “Research suggests that cannabinoids, especially cannabidiol (CBD), has a range of benefits from calming temporary inflammation to easing the effects of everyday stress and more,” said Touchstone Essentials founder and […]

MONAT® Global recently announced that it has released its Studio One Collection that focuses on eliminating frizz and protecting hair from high-heat styling tools. The collection consists of one existing, re-branded product—The CHAMP™ Conditioning Dry Shampoo—and two new products: The Frizz-Fix Smoothing Hair Primer and the Thermal Protect Styling Shield. “Protecting hair from high-heat tools and environmental factors is […]

LegalShield recently announced that it has promoted Don Thompson to co-president of the firm’s Network Division, effective immediately. Thompson will report directly to LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell. In his new role, he will be responsible for creating and driving sales and network marketing strategies that elevate LegalShield in the marketplace. He will play an instrumental […]

Plexus Worldwide recently announced the addition of industry leader Jack Spitzer to its executive team as treasurer and senior vice president of Finance.  “Jack is a well-known leader in the direct-selling industry who brings new ideas and vast experience in global finance to Plexus,” said Steve Howard, chief financial officer. “In addition to his professional expertise, […]

Creating brand experiences gives the field a sense of pride, experience, and validation for the brand they are helping create. Developing a brand is much more than just a logo or tagline. According to Marty Neumeier, author of The Dictionary of Brand, a brand is “all the interactions people have with a product, service, or organization.” One […]

Technology is helping more people feel connected to a larger purpose. Events will always be a driving force for growth and belief building. While the benefits of training motivation and culture are at the core of events, they generate some impressive, tangible growth numbers. Some companies are augmenting live events with some of the latest technology […]

One of the ways direct sellers can compete in the marketplace is to consistently provide value. Video may be king on the Internet, but sharing your expertise and adding value via a company blog is still a massively popular and effective brand builder in letting people know about your mission, values, and your expertise and […]

Ahlen, Germany-based LR Health & Beauty Systems, one of Europe´s leading direct sales companies, today announced that, effective immediately, Andreas Friesch is the company’s new CEO. He succeeds Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl, who leaves the company by mutual agreement. Friesch’s professional experience roots in the European direct sales industry. For 10 years, he led the product […]

Whether it’s a presentation during an in-home gathering, an impromptu meeting over coffee after work, a Facebook party or something else, direct selling representatives have more options than ever for sharing their respective products and business opportunities. What is it that moves a prospect to become a trialist and, ultimately, a customer? Clearly, the seller’s […]

4Life Research, a Sandy, Utah-based immune health company, has hired Brian Gill as the company’s new senior vice president of marketing. Gill has 18 years of experience in marketing and team development, and as a key contributor to executive management. In his new role, he will support the company’s strategic objectives, discover new ways to […]

Click here to order the November 2017 issue in which this article appeared. I LOVE BEING IN THIS CHANNEL. Over the past 27 years, I feel like I’ve seen it all. And really, truly, from daily field work to taking part in growing businesses, seeing the operations and mentoring young business leaders, I can’t imagine a better […]