The new revamped The Direct Selling News Podcast will provide insightful, in-depth reporting direct from the pages of DSN magazine. This format gives you yet another way to engage with tips, trends and insights specifically designed to help today’s direct selling executives lead from the front. We’ll launch a new episode every other Wednesday where we share the top articles, profiles and game-changing insights straight from our current issue.
S2, E4: Better Together – March/April 2025 Direct Selling News
April 16, 2025
In this DSN podcast, we share three articles from the March/April edition of Direct Selling News. First, learn about the direct selling advocacy coalitions forming in several states in Better Together. Then, enjoy a company spotlight on health and wellness standout Hugh & Grace. Finally, you’ll learn about Unconscious Bias and how to avoid it from industry expert Susannah Schofield.
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S2, E3: Raised in Direct Selling and Ready to Lead – March/April 2025 Direct Selling News
April 2, 2025
In this episode of the DSN podcast, we share two articles from the print issue of the March/April edition of Direct Selling News. First, meet the second-generation female executives leading the channel to new heights in our feature article Raised in Direct Selling and Ready to Lead. Then, enjoy a company spotlight on health and wellness standout THREE International.
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S2, E2: Parallel Paths – March/April 2025 Direct Selling News
March 19, 2025
In this episode of the new, revamped The DSN podcast, we share two articles from the print issue of Direct Selling News. Take a deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between direct selling and personal development in Parallel Paths where you’ll discover the key moments and mavericks in personal development. Next, discover how careful, measured risk can be worth the reward in Beyond Compliance, a Legal Briefs feature from industry attorney Clay Brewer.
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S2, E1: The Epidemic of Loneliness – March/April 2025 Direct Selling News
March 5, 2025
In the first episode of the revamped DSN podcast, we share two articles from the March/April 2025 print issue of Direct Selling News. First, we take a deep, research-based dive into The Epidemic of Loneliness to discover how our unique culture and community could offer a remedy. We also share the Forward Thinking article AI Pulse on what industry standout Sunrider is doing to leverage AI technology to streamline work for both corporate employees and the field.
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Ep 12: Joni Rogers-Kante, Michele Gay, Sarah Shadonix & Amelia Warren
September 9, 2021
In this episode of The DSN Podcast, we bring together four successful and pioneering CEOs in a dynamic no-holds-barred roundtable discussion. These powerful women come from very different backgrounds but share one common commitment—providing aspiring entrepreneurs a viable opportunity through direct selling.
Ep 11: Stuart MacMillan And Mark Pentecost
July 1, 2021
Executive Insights is an interview series created for busy direct selling executives, hosted by direct selling executives. In this episode, MONAT President Stuart MacMillan and Mark Pentecost, Founder and CEO of It Works!, share how they are combating ZOOM fatigue and re-inventing relationship building in this new reality.
Ep 10: Amway’s Chief Reputation Officer Candace Matthews on Creating a Culture of Community
May 20, 2021
The DSN Podcast host John Fleming talks with Candace Matthews, Chief Reputation Officer at Amway. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the importance of building a direct selling brand that emphasizes community and inclusion.
Ep 9: Legend | Jerry Brassfield
April 30, 2021
The DSN Podcast Legends series talks with Jerry Brassfield who is the Founder and Chairman of NeoLife International. He started his career in direct selling at the age of 19, and within eight years grew his net worth to $5 million dollars, an especially hefty sum for 1963.
Ep 8: Legend | Stan Fredrick
April 30, 2021
The DSN Podcast Legends series brings you Stan Fredrick who is the definition of entrepreneur. He co-founded Colony House and Colesce Couture, and is owner of Wine Shop at Home and founding partner of Blue Ostrich Winery & Vineyard.
Ep 7: Legend | Rick Goings
April 30, 2021
The DSN Podcast Legends series talks with Rick Goings who is Chairman Emeritus of Tupperware Brands. During his successful career, he was an outspoken advocate of redefining business as something that served not only shareholders, but all stakeholders, including customers and employees.
Ep 6: Legend | Rudy Revak
April 30, 2021
The DSN Podcast Legends series brings you Rudy Revak who is the craftsman behind multiple highly successful direct selling companies including Symmetry and Xyngular and was instrumental in the acquisition and rebranding of PUREhaven in 2016.
Ep 5: Legend – Larry Thompson
April 30, 2021
The DSN Podcast Legends Series sits down with Larry Thompson. When he started in direct sales more than 53+ years ago he worked in construction. Years later, he was once referenced by The Wall Street Journal as the Architect of Wealth Building.
Ep 4: Legend | John Fleming
April 30, 2021
The Legends series is hosted by John Fleming, one of the inaugural Direct Selling Legends Honorees. John’s successful career includes starting as a distributor, becoming an executive and officer at Avon Products, and former Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Direct Selling News for 10 years.
Ep 3: Legends Introduction
April 30, 2021
The DSN Podcast introduces the Legends series. With more than 50 years of industry experience each, these direct selling legends share their memories, knowledge and insight to offer a unique glimpse into the channel’s past, present and future.
Ep 2: Wayne Moorehead and Ryan Napierski
February 10, 2021
Executive Insights is a new interview series created for busy direct selling executives, hosted by direct selling executives. This debut interview brings together two billion-dollar company executives talking about disruption, the New Normal, what keeps Ryan up at night, and so much more.
Ep 1: 7 Ways To Increase Customer Acquisition
February 5, 2021
The DSN Podcast host and Contributing Editor, John Fleming, will share his thoughts on the new CCR program and talk with guest, Stuart MacMillan, President of MONAT Global.