An innate passion for travel and a burning desire for more are what drive twin sisters and Double International Marketing Directors Kari and Lisha Schneider.
After growing up in San Diego with three other sisters and a half-brother, Kari and Lisha–both natural performers–earned college cheerleading scholarships, which gave them the opportunity to travel with the football team. After graduation and some trips abroad, they relocated to Los Angeles to pursue careers in entertainment.
Although they landed temporary jobs as stunt doubles for actresses (and twins) Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the work wasn’t steady. While continuing to accumulate significant credit card debt, the twins pieced together other employment to fill the gap.
They worked as massage therapists and waitresses, quitting their jobs after a stint, taking a vacation, then finding a new job
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Al Bala – CEO Mannatech Interview
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In August 2015, Mannatech announced that company President Al Bala would step into the role of CEO, ushering in a new era at the nutrition company, which ties its business to fighting childhood malnutrition through the M5M (Mission 5 Million) Foundation.
Bala joined the team at Mannatech’s Coppell, Texas, headquarters in 2007, after a successful career as a field sales leader within the direct selling channel. Management called his recent promotion part of an intentional focus on the brand’s independent sales Associates and international growth.
At the company’s largest annual event, MannaFest, taking place in Dallas in April, Associates will experience firsthand the “new” Mannatech—the result of sweeping changes to the brand, compensation plan and product line.
What can people expect from the new Mannatech?
Al Bala: The feeling we have here today is really
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Wolfgang Balters – CEO Filabé Interview (in German)
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Filabé of Switzerland ist im Kosmetikbereich aktiv und nach eigenen Angaben im Besitz einer weltweit patentierten Technologie, welche erstmalig die Wirkstoffe direkt und ohne Zusatzstoffe in die Haut einbringen kann.
Dafür wirbt das Unternehmen mit dem Slogan “Bis weit über 100-Mal höhere Wirkstoffkonzentration als in herkömmlicher Pflege. Markus Lehmann ist, CEO & Eigentümer- Filabé of Switzerland, und Wolfgang Balters – CEO Filabé Germany.
Nachdem in der Schweiz innerhalb von nur 12 Monaten rund 15.000 Kunden aufgebaut wurden und die Produkte auch über Dermatologen und Apotheken vertrieben werden, startet das seit 4 Jahren bestehende Unternehmen jetzt auch außerhalb der Schweiz und setzt seit Februar 2015 auf den Direktvertrieb (Uni-Level).
Filabé bereitet derzeit die Expansion in neue Märkte vor und wird dafür die Hebelwirkung des Network Marketings nutzen. Die Produkte sind bereits in der EU zugelassen.
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President Of Nikken, Ben Woodward, Becomes A Field Leader
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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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President Of Nikken, Ben Woodward, Becomes A Field Leader
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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