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Monthly Archives: February 2015
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Zija International Up-And-Coming Distributor: Tommy Chapa
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Zija International recently sat down for an interview with one of their up-and-coming Distributors, Tommy Chapa.
The already impressively ranked Double Diamond Distributor has achieved his success in just under a year, as he decided to seize the Zija opportunity in February 2013.
“What got me interested in the Zija was first the business opportunity. People find wealth when they get in front of a trend, and the health and wellness trend is a huge one! Zija is health and wellness. It’s the reason we are one of the fastest-growing companies out there,” said Chapa.
“The second thing that got me really excited was Moringa oleifera. I was and am excited to share these amazing products. I lost 16 pounds in the first month using them—and then 20 more in the following six weeks! It is impossible to not produce success with a product that just simply works.”
Prior to jumping aboard the Zija train, the Texan was a steady businessman who strived for success and further opportunity. When asked what set him apart from the thousands of other Distributors in the company, he replied,
“Nothing makes me different. I have been able to find success because of consistency”.
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Nature’s Sunshine Appoints New Board Member
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Inc., a leading natural health and wellness company engaged in the manufacture and direct sale of premium-quality nutritional and personal care products, announced the appointment of Rebecca Lee Steinfort as a member of its Board of Directors.
Ms. Steinfort is a senior executive with extensive experience in strategy and marketing in consumer-product and health care oriented businesses.
“We are excited to welcome Rebecca Lee Steinfort to our Board of Directors,” said Gregory L. Probert, Nature’s Sunshine’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“Rebecca brings significant strategic and broad marketing experiences to Nature’s Sunshine that I am confident will be highly beneficial in our continuing efforts to transform the business into a multi-brand and multi-channel organization. We look forward to her guidance and strategic thinking as a member of the Board.”
Ms. Steinfort is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Paladina Health, a subsidiary of Davita Healthcare Partners, Inc. Prior to Paladina Health, Ms. Steinfort held other executive positions beginning in 2009 at Davita Healthcare Partners, Inc., such as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.
Ms. Steinfort held various leadership positions at Quiznos from 2007 to 2009, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
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Rodan + Fields Officially Launches In Canada
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Rodan + Fields, the fastest growing company in premium skin care among leading companies last year in the U.S.*, began business operations in Canaday. Entry into the Canadian market is the first step in the company’s market expansion outside the United States since the San Francisco-based company launched in 2008.
Rodan + Fields’ focused business strategy has generated high double-digit compound annual growth, driving revenue for 2014 to more than $300 million USD, and with the addition of Canada to the business, the company sees significant opportunity for sustained profitable growth.
“Our brand vision is a global one and our Canadian launch is a key strategic milestone on our globalization roadmap,” said Lori Bush, President and CEO, Rodan + Fields.
“Our Canadian initiative not only addresses the demand for our products from our neighbors to the north, it validates the foundational infrastructure that will enable us to effectively extend our business model beyond North American borders.”
In 2007, Rodan + Fields became the first prestige skincare line to exit the department store for the world of direct selling, with the brand reintroduced in 2008 as a newly-formed company. The company’s thousands of Independent Consultants quickly generated revenue that far exceeded
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USANA Singapore Receives CaseTrust Accreditation
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The USANA Health Sciences Singapore office recently had their business practices accredited by CaseTrust, the accreditation arm of the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE).
The initiative, which is led by the Direct Selling Association of Singapore (DSAS), was kicked off in January 2014 with the intention to bring the standards of the direct selling industry in Singapore to a higher standard.
“We are proud to be one of the first direct selling companies in Singapore to receive this accreditation,” said Executive Vice President of Asia Ng Keng Hean.
“It reflects the ethical business practices which USANA and its Distributors have been promoting all these years.”
The initiative recognizes member companies that commit to give consumers a minimum cooling-off period of seven working days, during which they can seek full refund of any payment without being penalized, produce an order form at the time of sale that clearly states the direct seller’s contact details, and put in place a well-defined system to address conflicts. USANA is one of 14 companies to receive this recognition.
“CaseTrust not only reviews the company’s practices, but also those of Independent Distributors,” said Carolyn Lee, regional general manager of Singapore and Malaysia. “We will continue to work closely with
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Natural gas company must pay $7.3M to Kansas landowners
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A federal judge agreed Wednesday with a court-appointed panel’s recommendation that a natural gas company should pay $7.3 million for storage rights and natural gas under nearly 9,200 acres of land spanning three southern Kansas counties, far below the more than $100 million that the property owners wanted.
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Excitement Builds For mynt After Europe Tour
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Shortly after celebrating the official launch of mynt at the No Limit Conference, Chief Marketing Officer Paul Muehlmann, Crowne Black Diamond Executive Steve Merritt, Presidential Black Diamond Executive Calvin Becerra, and Blue Diamond Executive Gem Morris took the buzz overseas.
During a tour that spread across 7 European countries in 10 days (January 16–26), the dynamic leaders wowed the crowds. Here are the main call-to-actions they left behind:
Build now for the 2015 European Momentum Convention and don’t come alone.
After the convention, build for the launch of mynt in Europe.
Europe falls in love with mynt
The meetings in England, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, and Poland exceeded all expectations. Thousands of people across Europe showed up to hear for the first time about mynt, and how MonaVie plans to bring this new way of doing business—a business designed for everyone at every level—to Europe in the summer of 2015.
Everywhere mynt was presented in Europe, people fell in love with it. The crowds were thrilled with mynt’s vision of creating a world where people are empowered to share what they love and live life on purpose.
“The mynt vision to ‘Live Life On Purpose’ really fits the fun, caring, and outgoing European culture,” Steve said.
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Hasbro says CEO Goldner will become its chairman
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Hasbro said Thursday that President and CEO Brian Goldner will become chairman on May 21, the date of the toy maker’s annual shareholder meeting.
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Bullock, Ankney announce bills to disclose campaign money
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Montana’s Democratic governor and a Republican state senator are pushing for full disclosure of political donations under proposed legislation.
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Alaska governor proposes state job cuts as oil prices plunge
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Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has proposed eliminating 329 state positions as part of a spending package that is still expected to require billions of dollars from savings as the state struggles to meet ends amid plunging oil prices.