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Twitter Is Proof That Founders Make the Best CEOs
by Adam Root • • 0 Comments
Research shows that founders have a long-term vision for their companies that hired CEO typically lack. The return of Jack Dorsey to Twitter is a high-profile example.
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Ralph Lauren Is Stepping Down as CEO
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The company has appointed Stefan Larsson, Old Navy’s global vice president, as his replacement.
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Jeunesse Featured On Inc. 5000 For 2nd Consecutive Year
by Tina Williams • • 0 Comments
For the second consecutive year, Jeunesse was featured on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy — America’s independent entrepreneurs.
“We are greatly honored to be recognized on the distinguished Inc. 5000 list for the second consecutive year, which is a tribute to the collective efforts of our entire Jeunesse family around the world,” said Jeunesse Chief Visionary Officer Scott Lewis.
“This recognition is a testament to the integrity, dedication and passion that permeate our culture. We thank all of our dedicated employees and more than 550,000 Distributors whose commitment to our cause represents the heart of Jeunesse.”
Since first making the Inc. 5000 in August 2014, Jeunesse, along with its global
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Jamberry Continues Rapid Growth, Expands Into Australia And New Zealand
by Tina Williams • • 0 Comments
Jamberry has become a household name in less than five years for their easy-to-apply long-lasting nail wraps, salon-quality nail lacquer and hand care treatments sold through a network of over 35,000 Independent Consultants throughout the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Jamberry is now extending their successful business model to Australia and New Zealand.
On 1 October, Australian and New Zealand residents will be able to sign up to become Jamberry Independent Consultants and order product online.
Jamberry Independent Consultants grow their Jamberry businesses by selling through in-person manicure parties and virtual parties on Facebook. These parties are fun and engaging, allowing women to learn about and sample Jamberry’s products. Jamberry’s easy and empowering business model enhances women’s lives, from those who simply aspire to earn supplemental income to entrepreneurial self-starters who have built large Jamberry businesses.
Three sisters, Keri Evans, Christy Hepworth and Lyndsey Ekstrom, started
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MonaVie Announces Retirement of Company Founders, Begins New Chapter
by Ted Nuyten • • 0 Comments
MonaVie today announces the retirement of company Founders Dallin Larsen, Randy Larsen, and Henry Marsh, who, for the past year and a half have been serving on the MonaVie Board of Directors in preparation for the eventual transition to the current leadership team and the proverbial turning of the page to a new chapter in MonaVie’s storied history.
All three Founders remain shareholders of the company—and will forever be the Founders of MonaVie—but will no longer serve on its Board of Directors.
The decision was reached mutually among the Founders in a meeting held yesterday.
Brothers Dallin and Randy, along with close friend and four-time Olympian Henry Marsh founded MonaVie in 2005, and, in the process, helped bring the acai berry out of its Amazonian obscurity and into the spotlight as a major player in the world of superfruits.
“MonaVie—the Premier Acai Blend” was born, and the tagline “Drink It. Feel It. Share It.” succinctly foreshadowed the rapid success the company would have with its flagship line of antioxidant juice beverages.
Over the years of growth that would ensue, the entrepreneurial-minded founders wisely brought on key employees to round out the skills and knowledge needed to run a complex international organization. In