Ben Woodward is the former President of Nikken Inc. He joined Nikken as Director of Sales for the European market in 2011 and was named the region’s Managing Director soon after.
By January 2015, Ben relocated to the States to assume the role of President of Nikken International.
A former council member of the UK DSA and CEO Council Member for Seldia, Ben brought a wealth of experience to Nikken spanning the areas of marketing, training, and sales management, honed on the front lines of businesses from startups all the way to multibillion-dollar organizations.
As President, Ben’s dynamic brand of leadership continued to inspire and motivate a global audience toward a balanced lifestyle and entrepreneurial success.
In January of 2016 Ben Woodward announced he would step down as President and build the business as an independent
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Industry Leader Erik Christian Johnson – Massive Success With Brain Bears
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Erik Christian Johnson, age 43, is an inspiring network marketing leader. He enjoys playing racquetball, eating Sushi, living sober, and helping others from all round the world live a better life. He had a heart-attack at 32 because of his -previous- lifestyle as a Sous Chef.
Erik took to the internet to find anxiety relief. He didn’t want meds, because he was 100 percent sober, so he looked for natural supplements. Erik discovered a company called Brain Abundance. This company would forever change his life.
Not only was Brain Fuel Plus and now, Brain Bears, a great supplement to take to smooth out the edges, the company gave him a chance to finally escape the treacherous restaurant scene by enabling him to become a home-based business owner.
Erik says:
“I was a stressed out Sous Chef
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Riccardo And Luana Vieri – Sisel Top Earner Interview
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Riccardo and Luana Vieri from Italy are 6 star Blue Diamonds in Sisel International and the European top earners.
SISEL International is located in Springville, Utah, USA and was founded by Tom Mower with the concept of producing the most powerful personal care products and nutritional supplements available, without potentially harmful ingredients.
Riccardo started his first network marketing opportunity in 1993 promoting in Europe a product to save gas.
He became general manager for Italy, Spain and France. In 1996 Riccardo started his own company, getting 15,000 distributors and over 50,000 customers, with millions of turning in Italy and Spain.
Ted Nuyten had the honor to interview the power couple.
Riccardo and Luana, how did you discover network marketing?
Riccardo was 17 years. Before attending military service I wanted to earn some money. I met Peter
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Jennifer Maret Moran – IDLife Top Earner Interview
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Jennifer Maret Moran, resides in Houston, Texas, USA and is the nr. 1 Top Eaner in IDLife.
IDLife stands for “Individually Designed Life.” The company offers natural, high-quality nutritional supplements and dietary products.
After graduating from Texas Tech University in 1989 and spending 17 years “trading hours for dollars” in corporate America, primarily as a medical/pharmaceutical rep and district trainer in outside sales, she now enjoy “Living The Dream” as IDLife’s #1 Top Income Earner.
Jennifer has been in the industry a little over 10 years and, by no means, she is an “overnight success” in network marketing.
Ted Nuyten had the honur to interview Jennifer:
Jennifer, how did you got into Network Marketing?
If you’re familiar with the bestseller “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, I came from the “Poor Dad” side of
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Interview With 28 Year Industry Veteran, Robert Hollis
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Many network marketers can speak about the battles the industry has fought first hand like Amway and Equinox, but very few can speak from first-hand experience like Robert Hollis.
After 28 years in the industry, Hollis has some stories to share. But when you ask him about it, he always shares his experience with what he’s learned from the trials and tribulations and it usually comes in the form of joy and laughter. One of the first subjects he speaks on is personal development. This is a common thread among network marketing industry veterans and Hollis is one of the masters. As someone who’s authored a personal development book, developed his own training company, and has spoken and trained at countless events, it was surprising to hear that he continues to be the student himself
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Gregg Renfrew – CEO Beautycounter Interview
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Gregg Renfrew launched Beautycounter in 2013, a B Corporation that’s single-mindedly focused on creating transparency and safety in the personal care industry, through truly innovative skincare and beauty products that set a new health and safety standard.
Before launching Beautycounter, Gregg had already established herself as a retail leader. Gregg is regarded as a forward-thinking entrepreneur and trusted advisor who can turn concepts into thriving businesses; she sold her successful bridal registry company, The Wedding List, to Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, where she served the company in executive management.
Gregg also served the legendary Best & Co. children’s retail group as CEO, which she re-invigorated through design, traditional retail, and hundreds of national trunk shows. Gregg has led new concept, brand, marketing, merchandising and operations consulting engagements with Bergdorf Goodman, Goldie Hawn and Kate
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Sheri McCoy – Avon CEO Interview
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Sheri McCoy was named in April 2012 as the CEO of Avon Products. In 2014, McCoy ranked #27 on Fortune magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” list, which she has been on since 2008
Sheri is at the helm of almost $9 billion in annual sales and Avon has a sales force of 6 million direct selling Representatives in nearly 100 countries, 30,000+ employees worldwide.
The company has empowered and inspired women for nearly 130 years. Sheri lives in New York, USA, is married and has 3 children.
As a scientist, Sheri holds a Bachelor of Science degree in textile chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, USA a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University, and an MBA from Rutgers University and holds four U.S. patents.
Ted Nuyten had the honor to interview
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iNovaLife – Management Interview
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iNovaLife is a young and dynamic company whose mission is as noble as innovative. In an effort to improve people’s quality of life here, they have developed a tool completely free, which offers the consumers the opportunity to realize significant savings on a range of services.
iNovaLife’s mission is to save thousands of dollars to families on their insurances, their mortgages, their credit cards, as well as their renovation project. The company allows you to save through a secure platform and no user fees. You just need to have been invited by an affiliate promoter. It’s simple, easy and efficient.
Ted Nuyten had the honor to interview Carlos Rey Vice-President Of Sales, and Martin LeBlanc, co-founder and COO iNovaLife and Martin Giroux, CEO.
Carlos has created one of the largest direct selling organizations in the
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Tim and Petya Edwards – Top Leaders Interview
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Tim Edwards and Petya Edwards from Dallas, Texas, USA have a refreshing approach with a focus on mentoring in the Network Marketing industry.
They say “sponsors sign you up, uplines collect checks but mentors “work with YOU personally to help you make money”.
Tim and Petya believe “if you build people, the business takes care of itself”. They also take a different approach to “systems” and have custom funnels built for their team that focus on attraction marketing.
So no complicated set up and they buy all the latest “how to” courses and teach their team for free. Recently the power couple moved to a new company.
Ted Nuyten had the honor to interview Petya and Tim Edwards,
Tim and Petya, why did you move to a new company?
Tim: ”After starting and staying with an
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Ken Brailsford – Founder Zija International Interview
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Ken Brailsford was the Co-Founder of Nature’s Sunshine Products and Enrich International, and is currently the Founder and CEO of Zija International. He is an icon of business success and wealth, an Entrepreneur of the Year, and the “Father of Herbal Encapsulation.” Zija International develops natural health, wellness, nutrition and fitness products. The company operates in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Brailsford is considered to be the “Grand Daddy in the Home Business Industry,” and Founder and President of three mega success stories. He has over 35 years in the Direct Sales industry and has generated billions of dollars in sales. Ken Brailsford was born in Niagara Falls, New York. He grew up in Utah, earned an undergraduate degree in economics from Brigham Young University in 1969, and served two years in the