Raise $40,000 and bring a small Rwandan boy home to Austin, Texas. That was Jessica Honegger’s mission five years ago—a daunting task faced by so many wishing to adopt a child internationally. But Honegger brought an entrepreneurial business background to the effort.
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DSEF: Industry Advocates Working to Shape the Future of Direct Selling, One Partnership at a Time
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All of us in direct selling are united by a common mission to educate the public about the legitimacy of the channel and its profound contributions to the lives of individuals, families and our economy at large.
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Ruby Ribbon: Blurring the Line between Under- and Over-Wear
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In 2012, Anna Zornosa had the feeling that existing shapewear options just didn’t cut it.
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Immunotec: Growth Driven by Alignment
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Better. That’s the word that captures how Immunotec created a dramatic growth surge this past year.
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Younique: Social Selling Reimagined
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Over a decade ago, Derek Maxfield reimagined direct selling through the use of technology. His company, NetSteps LLC, created innovative business applications for real-time content delivery, e-commerce, and website and compensation management for global direct selling companies.
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Ava Anderson Non Toxic: Youthful Passion Drives Legacy Forward
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What pops into your head when you hear the word “teenager”? Odds are good that you don’t picture a fiercely passionate entrepreneur with a vision to change chemical policy in America.
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Youngevity: Acquisition Is the Name of the Game
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Youngevity is proving its mettle with consistent double-digit revenue growth and a knack for acquiring brands that build out its portfolio and encourage people to buy across various categories.
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Beautycounter: Safer Products Changing Lives
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Beautycounter is a content first, product second kind of company. The California-based upstart maker of safe, nontoxic beauty and skincare products is focused on advocating for public health as it defines its own way of doing business in a crowded market.
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Zurvita: Successful Simplicity
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After a rocky start, Zurvita chose the road less traveled—and built a salesforce determined to make the world a healthier place.
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Stemtech International Inc.: Pioneering a New Technology
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In the eight years since its founding, Stemtech International Inc. has seen amazing growth, having brought its unique stem cell technology to market, backed by scientific research.