At DSN's Marketing Mastery Deep Dive—held February 25 in Lehi, Utah—we addressed the marketing realities facing direct selling companies today. Hosted by DSN Founder & CEO Stuart Johnson and emceed by CMO and Speaker Kathleen Ross, this event brought together candid executive perspectives, practical education and real-word case studies from leaders successfully navigating the same complex marketing landscape you face every day.
Nowsite, a leader in sales enablement for the direct selling industry, has continued its strategic partnerships with direct selling companies. Nowsite announced the addition of partnerships with LifeWave, ACN and Nikken.
Direct Approach, the official podcast of Direct Selling News, is proud to announce that Episode 94, “20 Years of Innovation: How LifeWave Founder David Schmidt Disrupted Direct Selling,” has surpassed 20,000 views, making it the most-watched episode in the podcast’s history!
Direct Approach, the official podcast of Direct Selling News, is excited to announce that Episode 106, “From Skeptic to CEO: Ørjan Sæle’s Disruptive Path to Reinventing Direct Sales,” has reached 6,000 unique views within its first 30 days, making it one of the fastest-growing episodes in the show’s history.
Direct Approach, the official podcast of Direct Selling News, is proud to announce that Episode 94, “20 Years of Innovation: How LifeWave Founder David Schmidt Disrupted Direct Selling,” has surpassed 20,000 views, making it the most-watched episode in the podcast’s history!
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.
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.
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.
Ever wonder what expert consultants think about the channel? These highlights unwrap that mystery, giving you and your teams priceless insights from the outside. Wayne and his guests took a deep dive into the secrets of direct selling success: key shifts in messaging; the challenges that legacy companies must navigate; identifying the channels most valuable differentiators; the magic of simplification; and the significance of the recent Neora win.
Taking a brand international is a big step for any company. New markets mean new customers, expanded audiences and unique opportunities to try out products that might not be a fit for the original hometown fans. Not to mention, exposure to new cultures and ways of life can be inspirational for product development teams eager to serve the needs and wants of new demographics. Gaining ground internationally can add revenue and stockholder value and build traction abroad that can bolster the domestic team when sales at home turn stagnant.
We were all hopeful that the record highs the direct selling channel experienced in 2020 and 2021 would continue its upward trajectory. But as we settle back into the normal rhythms of day-to-day life, we’re seeing that the macrotrends that were already in play before the pandemic are still inescapable.
Direct selling executives need insight and fresh ideas now more than ever before. In one of the most challenging years in direct selling history, leaders faced continued lockdowns in certain markets, changing consumer behaviors, a tense regulatory environment and lingering supply chain issues.