As CEO of Tupperware Brands, Rick Goings is a highly successful man. Now 71, he manages a company with more than $2 billion in annual sales and over 10,000 employees, and he is the organizer-in-chief of the iconic Tupperware parties.
But it wasn’t always that way. At 17, just as he finished high school, Goings’ life looked as though it wasn’t going anywhere great, he told me for my recently published book “Before I Was CEO.”
Due to a “troublesome situation at home,” he was living in a rooming house in Wheaton, Illinois, and sleeping in a chair that could be turned into a bed. College wasn’t on the radar: He simply couldn’t afford it.
Instead, Goings was going door to door in Wheaton and other Chicago suburbs selling Grolier Society encyclopedias. At least that
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Buyezee Indonesia Pre-Launch Scheduled For February 2017
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Buyezee Indonesia presents a fantastic opportunity for e-commerce among the other emerging Asian economies, with current projections putting the nations e-market at a staggering 130 Billion by 2020 (coming third behind China and India).
With an estimated annual growth rate exceeding 50% annually, retailers and e-marketers have a unique opportunity to develop rapidly.
With a population of over 250 million of which 40% are now connected online, this, combined with Indonesia acceptance and hunger for direct sales opportunities is already proving an amazing strategic expansion for Buyezee.
Antony Spear – Buyezee COO, commented:
“Buyezee business model is perfectly positioned for explosive growth in this vibrant marketplace with our abilty to connect retailers to consumers on our global marketplace.
The opportunity is further enhanced with our digital advertising platform – which will be welcomed by a country
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Daren Hogge Appoints As CEO Genesis Pure
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Genesis PURE, a leading innovator of naturally sourced supplements, announced the return of two original leaders as part of the company’s continued dedication to support Genesis PURE Independent Business Owners. Genesis PURE will build upon their solid foundation based on a combined experience of over 50 years.
Mr. Daren Hogge joins Genesis PURE as Chief Executive Officer. In his 29 years in the network marketing industry, Daren has built a reputation as a dynamic leader with the ability to turn vision into reality. He was previously CEO of GoYin at the time that it merged with Genesis PURE in 2008. He then led the Genesis PURE team as President until 2012 when he stepped away.
“It’s great to get back to the company and products I love so much. Taking a step away in 2012 was
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USANA Co-CEO Dave Wentz Steps Down – Kevin Guest Appointed As CEO
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA) today announced a CEO transition plan. Dave Wentz has made the personal decision to step down as Co-CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
The Board of Directors has appointed current Co-CEO, Kevin Guest, as CEO of the Company.
The Company will no longer utilize a Co-CEO management structure. The USANA Board of Directors now consists of six directors, four of whom are independent.
Commenting on his transition, Mr. Wentz said, “I am grateful for my long tenure with USANA and am proud of what we have accomplished over the past 24 years. USANA has always been, and will remain, a positive influence for so many lives, including my own, and I am confident in the company’s future under Kevin’s leadership.
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Oriflame Q3 Sales Up 6% To €278.9 Million
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CEO Magnus Brännström comments:
“We are pleased to report yet another quarter of Euro and local currency growth with healthy improvements in profitability.
The strong performance in Asia & Turkey and Latin America continued, while in the CIS the focus remains on returning to sustainable growth and improving margins. The success from our online leaders and the sales of Skin Care and Wellness sets and routines reached new levels, serving as important drivers of the growth.
The local currency sales development in the fourth quarter-to-date reflects slightly tougher comparables in the beginning of the quarter as well as volatility in some markets. We have a solid strategy, a strong financial position with low debt levels and a business model proven to meet challenging market conditions and changing environments.”
3 months ended 30 September 2016
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Wor(l)d Global Network Archieve Success In Thailand
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According to a World Global Network press release:
Wor(l)d has only been operating in Thailand for 6 months, and we can already count it as a huge success.
Thailand, opened by Chanida and Nat Puranaputra, has been the main door for the Asian market. Chanida and Nat are both Global Master Distributors and Double President Millionaires in Wor(l)d.
Thanks to its outstanding products and services, Wor(l)d has experienced a huge success bringing people to the top of network marketing in just a few short months.
Thailand is the first country to have a Double President Millionaire and also a new President Millionaire and so far, more than 20,000 people have started their Wor(l)d business, and many of them are already achieving incredible things.
The numbers continue to climb, with 3 earning the rank of Double President, 9
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Herbalife CEO Michael Johnson To Step Down Next Year
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Herbalife Nutrition Announces CEO Transition Plan, chairman and CEO Michael Johnson to Become Executive Chairman Effective June 1, 2017, COO Richard Goudis to Succeed Johnson as CEO.
Global nutrition company Herbalife Ltd. announced that consistent with the Company’s planned succession strategy, Michael O. Johnson, Herbalife Nutrition’s chief executive officer (CEO) since 2003 and chairman since 2007, will transition to the role of executive chairman of the Company, effective June 1, 2017.
At that time, Richard P. Goudis, currently chief operating officer (COO), will succeed Mr. Johnson as CEO.
Herbalife Nutrition’s chief operating officer, Richard P. Goudis (Right in picture) will become CEO of Herbalife Nutrition when current chairman and CEO, Michael O. Johnson (Left in picture) transitions to executive chairman on June 1, 2017 (Photo: Business Wire)
“Over the past 13 years, Michael’s incredible vision,
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Medifast Names Direct Sales Veteran Daniel Chard As CEO
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Take Shape For Life parent Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), is bringing in a new CEO with expertise in the direct sales channel.
The wellness firm recently announced that Daniel Chard will succeed outgoing chief executive Michael MacDonald, who has led Medifast since 2012. MacDonald has served on the company’s board since 1998, and will continue in his role as Executive Chairman of the Board.
Chard, who is also joining the Medifast board, has spent the bulk of his nearly two-decade direct sales career with one of the channel’s top companies, in roles that included Executive Vice President of Distributor Success, President of Global Sales & Operations, and Europe President.
He most recently served as President and CEO of a direct selling company in the home fragrance category. Early in his career, Chard held marketing roles
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iMarketsLive Is Growing Fast
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International Markets Live, Inc. (iMarketslive) provides a full array of retail trading products and services to a global audience for those who want to participate in the Forex & Futures Markets and has nowadays approx. 50,000 members.
In July of 2013, successful trader, Christopher Terry, took his 18 years of trading education and married it to direct sales and launched a network-marketing arm to market his educational and SAAS (Software As A Service) trading platform.
Chris had one goal in mind; to take his trading expertise and over 40 custom models and hand-deliver it to individuals around the world. Terry is most recognized for educating students on his live trade room, speaking at major trading expos and for being cited in various trading journals and exposés.
iMarketsLive has experienced some incredible bursts of momentum with the additions of what have
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Michael Hansen Named Ominto – DubLi CEO
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Ominto, Inc. (OTC PK: OMNT), a global leader in online Cash Back shopping, announced today that Michael Hansen, the company’s Founder, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Mitch Hill, who has been serving as Interim CEO since January, will continue as an Executive Board member.
Commenting on today’s announcement, Mr. Hill stated,
“I appreciate the opportunity to have served as Ominto’s Interim CEO and I have confidence in the future growth of the company. Having completed our objectives, it is now appropriate for Michael to take on the leadership of the company.
Michael is a global leader with a deep local and cultural understanding of many key markets throughout the world, markets from which we believe much of the company’s future growth will come.”
Mr. Hansen stated,
“I look forward to this new