DubLi announced on April 21st that it will not re-elect principal board members, Blas Moros (former Chairman of the Board), Lester Rosenkrantz, and David Sasnett. This comes as a big surprise to the public as these members were not only primary board members and very present in the company’s day-to-day actions, but this move also leaves Michael Hansen, CEO, the sole member.
A reason as to the change has not been disclosed. Everything else at this point would be speculation. This, however, comes on the heels as several top distributors have left the company in recent weeks.
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DubLi, Inc. has created a framework for attracting and maintaining consumers through a web based shopping and entertainment community. The foundation of DubLi is based on innovative technology, a global platform and an expertise in understanding
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ARIIX Appoints New GM in Japan
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ARIIX announced the appointment of Shigeo Takasugi as the new General Manager of the company’s Japanese market.
Shigeo Takasugi has previously been with Avon and Shaklee Japan. It has been three years since ARIIX Japan launched. The company’s rapid growth has gained attention, both inside and outside the MLM industry.
“As general manager, the most important thing is to grow the company. In ARIIX ’s first stage, with the incredible support of its leaders, we entered into the direct selling market rather smoothly. As general manager, my commitment is to strengthen the foundation the leaders have already built in order to progress to the next level and help further expand the opportunity in Japan.” said Takasugi.
Mr. Takasugi is paying close attention to ARIIX Japan’s unusually large young adult demographic. He says, “Many of the younger generations are
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LifeVantage Names Darren Jensen as CEO
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LifeVantage Corporation (Nasdaq:LFVN), announced today that Darren Jensen has been named President and Chief Executive Officer for the company.
Mr. Jensen’s appointment is effective May 18, 2015..
“LifeVantage is uniquely positioned as one of the leading product-driven business opportunities available,” said Jensen. “I am honored and delighted to work together with our independent distributors to execute our vision of bringing that opportunity to the world.”
Jensen brings 25 years of global network marketing and direct selling experience to LifeVantage from companies selling a variety of product types including nutritional supplements and personal care products.
“Darren Jensen is a well-known and a respected visionary leader in the global network marketing and direct selling industry,” said Garry Mauro, Chairman of the Board of Directors for LifeVantage Corporation. “The Board quickly recognized that Darren’s unparalleled track record of
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Latvia MLM Industry generates 29.7 million Euro in 2014
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Last year the total sales of Latvian direct selling association member companies grew at slower pace than in 2013 and increased by 2% to 29.7 million euros (excl. VAT). The number of people involved in direct sales in Latvia increased over 2 percent to over 43000 people.
“Last year the direct selling market experienced a slowdown of growth, but according to the last 3 years compound annual growth rate, direct selling companies experienced higher than 8% yearly average growth. It is one of the best results among the different sales channels of retailing”, says Aleksandrs ?akste, the Chairman of Latvian Direct Selling Association (LTTA).
According to A. ?akste, direct selling is not losing its attractiveness as a way of shopping, where each client can get a personal service and advice from the direct seller/consultant and is able to
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Steve Thompson – Ambit Energy Top Earner Interview 2015
by Ted Nuyten • • 0 Comments
Steve Thompson, is one of the top earners in Ambit Energy, an energy MLM active in only a few states in the USA with a revenue of $1.5 Billion in 2014.
Steve Thompson earnings from Ambit Energy has gone over $370,000 a month, with over $15+ Million in career earnings for 8 1/2 years with Ambit. He lives on his ranch in Llano, Texas along with his second home in Austin, Texas.
Ted Nuyten had the honor to interview Steve.
Steve, how did you got involved in the MLM industry, who “pitched you'” and is he/she still involved and why were you interested in the business model?
I was first recruited back in the 80s into Herbalife. I owned an Insurance Agency and one of my customers asked me to try the product. I liked it.
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ForeverGreen To Be Honored At Awards Gala
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ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (OTCBB: FVRG), a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, announced it will be honored at an exclusive gala awards banquet, Saturday, May 9th at 6:30pm for Best of State in Utah for Business Services.
ForeverGreen received its Best of State award for Product Distribution. The judges use three basic criteria, each has a different weight. The Best of State judging process involves a 100-point system. The 100 points are allotted in the three following areas:
50 points are possible regarding the overall excellence, superiority and quality of a nominee’s products, services or performance.
30 points are possible regarding the creativity which nominees display to differentiate themselves from their competition.
20 points are possible regarding the nominee’s accomplishments to improve the quality of life in their community and state, and their efforts
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Nerium Receives DSA Membership
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Showcasing continued leadership in the direct sales industry, Nerium International, a relationship marketing company that provides scientifically advanced, age-defying products, has been approved as a member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) by the DSA Board of Directors.
Having completed the required minimum one-year review period, the DSA confirmed that Nerium’s business practices are aligned with the mission and expectations of the association: to ensure that direct sales consumers and prospective sellers are not misled by statements or promises when purchasing or selling products.
“Nerium is committed to building a world-class company, while fulfilling our mission of making people better,” said Jeff Olson, Founder & CEO of Nerium International. “We are honored to have our commitment to integrity recognized with this membership to the most respected association in the industry.”
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Zija International Distributor Team Quickly Finding Success
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As Zija International continues to grow at a steady and successful pace, the company is attracting more and more Distributors who are driven by the success they are repeatedly finding.
One team of Distributors has been quickly reaching top Ranks in the company’s compensation plan. Read about their Zija journeys in their own words below:
Leroy Keim – Platinum
“What drew me to Zija was that I had read an article about the Moringa oleifera tree 10 years before I even learned of the company! I always knew good nutrition was important for our everyday health, so when I realized Zija has all those nutrients that our body needs I started consuming it as well as giving it to my family of eight children. At first I wasn’t going to put any effort into
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LEO launches in USA
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Entrepreneur training specialists LEO are officially open for business in the US, making it their 105th marketplace. The company announced their entry at a launch event at the world famous Hudson Theatre in New York attended by existing members and guests.
LEO was founded in the UK in 2012 by Dan Andersson and Atif Kamran, who both have a long career in the direct selling industry. LEO, which stands for Learn, Earn, Own, specialises in training entrepreneurs through e-tutoring, e-learning and live seminars.
The company operates a direct selling business model and are provisional members of the US Direct Selling Association (USDSA), with the expectation that they will become full members after the standard 12 month probation. The business is already active in Europe,Africa, Middle East, South Asia and China.
Dan Andersson said: “Establishing our business in the US, one of the largest trading environments in the world,
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South African Miglio Designer Jewellery Expanding to Australia and New Zealand
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South African jewellery supplier, Miglio Designer Jewellery has announced its official launch in Australia and New Zealand, as part of an international expansion.
CEO Jenny Miller said that after conducting extensive testing in the local industry, she was confident that the range had potential success within a retail environment.
Miller explained that the business had operated in Australia for the past five years under a direct selling method – similar to the party-planning concept adopted by companies like Avon and Tupperware.
“By adopting the direct selling model, we have been able to establish that there is a strong market for Miglio in Australia,” she said, adding that there had been significant demand for expansion into retail stores.
“Consumers today want to shop at the time that suits them and in the way that suits them. Giving