The past two years have been a season of resets. Bankruptcies, closures and pivots captured the headlines, but another equally important story has been consolidation. While the word can feel like a euphemism for weakness, the reality is more nuanced.
Over the past 18 months, direct selling has endured one of the most turbulent periods in its modern history. Closures, pivots and private equity shakeups have fueled unease and speculation about decline. Yet the real story is far more nuanced: direct selling isn’t shrinking—it’s evolving.
As more educated, ambitious and driven professionals become displaced by the proliferation of AI automation, these bright people will be looking for new opportunities where they can utilize their people skills and chart their own course. Many will be starting over, looking for a career that will value what they have to offer. One that won’t be suddenly rendered obsolete by technology.
FieldWatch announced today a strategic partnership with Direct Selling News and Direct Selling University. This collaboration marks a major milestone in aligning technology, education, and thought leadership to help companies navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
As you know, we recently released the results of our first half of 2025 Year-over-Year Quick Poll. I personally reached out to 100 companies with a minimum of $50 million Annual Revenue Run Rate (ARR) in North America and asked them how they are doing, inviting them to share an anonymous snapshot of their revenue compared year-over-year.
Direct Selling University’s (DSU) Spring 2025 EVENT was an electrifying blend of innovation, inspiration and industry connection, welcoming hundreds of leaders from across the channel to explore cutting-edge trends and unify in a mission to improve the industry for all.
The impact of artificial intelligence took center stage at DSU Spring 2025. As one of four breakout sessions at Direct Selling University Spring 2025, the AI Workshop, hosted by DSU Founder and CEO Stuart Johnson, remained a highlight, blending corporate and third-party perspectives on AI’s practical applications. Featured speakers included Peter Griscom (Mannatech), Deb Bursley […]
It is critical to appreciate the individuality of each LATAM market, but there is also a connective tissue within these cultures, from food and dance to familial and religious values, that transcends countries and continents.
Direct selling University’s Fall Event (DSU) was a landmark gathering for the direct selling industry. Hundreds of executives from over 120 different direct selling companies attended, and the event was a remarkable showcase of cutting-edge insights, invaluable networking opportunities and actionable strategies.
Executives from more than 120 companies attended the Direct Selling University Fall Event 2024. The three-day event featured an exclusive invite-only CEO Forum, which provided a safe and private environment for high-level executives to engage with each other in focused discussions on leadership, strategy and innovation, and two days of masterclasses, keynotes and workshops.
Fluid, an e-commerce and mobile app platform at the forefront of the AI and digital transformation in the direct sales industry, announced the acquisition of NOW Tech, a leading direct selling mobile application company. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Fluid’s mission to reshape the future of direct sales through state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled client success.
In its largest gathering of direct selling executives to date, Direct Selling University (DSU) offered two days of education and training sessions from the experts and thought leaders behind today’s most successful brands and marketplace movements.