
E-commerce giants and the gig economy are fierce opponents, but direct selling’s unique marketing strategy could be its best chance to weather the competition. Meaningful human interaction can seem like a dying art in this digital age. Front porches have been replaced by neighborhood Facebook groups, teachers assign homework by email, and political candidates rely […]

In 2000, when brothers Izhak and Moty Ben Shabat launched a family-run holiday business selling toys in mall kiosks, their family and friends risked everything to help. SEACRET DIRECT Founded: 2011 Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ Top Executive: Izhak Ben Shabat 2017 Net Sales: $200 Million 2018 Global 100 Rank: 72 Products: Cosmetics, Personal Care Their parents sold […]

Click here to order the December 2017 issue in which this article appeared. In This Issue: The Most Influential Women in Direct Selling Bringing Gender Parity to Direct Selling Advocating for the Direct Selling Community Navigating the Millennial-Driven World Sticking to a Winning Business Model Leading with Passion and Commitment Launching New Products and Segments Recruiting and […]