Direct Selling News comprised a list of direct selling startup successes—statistical outliers of sorts who have seemingly beat the odds. Some of direct selling’s fastest growing startups, they are all five years old or less and have surpassed the $1 million mark in monthly sales.

The success of Melissa’s initial Facebook blog foreshadowed how ready the world was for a brand like Bellame. She put herself out there talking about being a mom to three kids, entrepreneurship, life and beauty without any of today’s social media polish.

More than 30 speakers shared tangible action plans for how the industry’s leaders can continue to grow and adapt in the face of this year’s enduring challenges.

BELLAME recently hosted its second annual national conference in Denver, Colorado. The event was a hybrid of an in-person gathering a virtual experience, with 75% of attendees participating from home.

A celebration of the powerful female founders who inspire, support and create accessible entrepreneurial paths. Ready or not, the direct selling industry is changing. Pushy sales tactics, promotions and sales pitches are out. What customers want and expect from brands is an organic feel to all of their interactions and an Instagram-worthy customer experience. Word-of-mouth […]

Seeking to provide value even before they started their business, beauty company BELLAME is building a loyal following thanks to great technology, transparency and great products.   BELLAME Founded: 2018 Headquarters: Dublin, California Top Executives: Founders Melissa and Scott Thompson Products: Beauty   For Melissa and Scott Thompson, founding BELLAME (pronounced Bella-Me) was a labor […]