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Florida Direct Sellers & Consumers Coalition Welcomes Aspen and Brent Emry to Board of Directors

Sarasota, Florida – The Florida Direct Sellers & Consumers Coalition (FLDSCC) has announced the appointment of Aspen Emry and Brent Emry, co-founders of Florida-based Bravenly Global, to its Board of Directors.
The appointments follow the Coalition’s formal launch at the Florida State Capitol last week, where industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates convened to establish a coordinated framework focused on education, consumer protection, and legislative engagement for Florida’s direct selling community.
Aspen and Brent Emry are the founders of one of the emerging rapidly growing direct-selling companies in the United States. Their company, Bravenly Global, doubled in size last year, growing from approximately $50 million to over $100 million in 2025 annual revenue.
Based in Tampa, Florida, the Emrys bring more than two decades of experience across direct selling, executive leadership, and strategic growth. Their combined expertise represents a perfect balance of visionary culture-building, field development and operational excellence.
Their participation reflects the Coalition’s intent to include active company founders who bring firsthand experience navigating both field-level realities and executive-level responsibilities.

“As founders, Brent and I have seen the impact of direct selling when it’s built the right way.
“We’ve proudly supported the Florida Coalition since the beginning and are honored to now serve on the

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Florida Direct Sellers & Consumers Coalition (FLDSCC) Launches at Florida Capitol: A New Model for Advocacy

The Florida Direct Sellers & Consumers Coalition (FLDSCC) officially launched last week with a two-day kickoff event at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, bringing together Florida lawmakers, industry leaders, company partners, and advocacy organizations for a coordinated effort focused on protecting consumers and preserving opportunity within the direct selling channel.
Founded and led by Gordon Hester and Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R) FL, the Coalition was formed to create a proactive, educational bridge between policymakers and the direct selling profession — one rooted in transparency, ethical standards, and an accurate understanding of how modern direct selling operates.
Direct Engagement With State Executive and Legislative Leaders
Throughout the event, Coalition leadership and participating members held in-depth discussions with Florida’s executive branch and legislative leaders, emphasizing fair regulation, consumer protection, and policies that preserve entrepreneurial opportunity without undermining legitimate business models.


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Legislators and VIPs in attendance included:

James Uthmeier, Florida Attorney General
Jay Collins, Florida Lieutenant Governor
Blaise Ingoglia, Florida Chief Financial Officer
Sam Garrison, Speaker of the House Designate (2026–2028)
Mike Redondo, Speaker of the House Designate (2030–2032)
Rep. Fiona McFarland, Chair, Information Technology and Budget & Policy Subcommittee (Sarasota)
Rep. Danny Alvarez, Chair, Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Hillsborough)
Rep. Will Robinson, Chair, State Affairs Committee (Manatee)
Rep. Traci Koster, Chair, Civil

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ShopIQ Appoints Rodger Smith as President and CEO

Dallas, TX — ShopIQ, a Shopify-integrated commerce platform serving direct selling and community-driven commerce models, announced that Rodger Smith has joined the company as President and CEO.
Smith brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of direct selling, affiliate marketing, and platform technology. He has built large-scale distributor organizations, advised executive teams across the industry, and led the modernization of commerce platforms used by some of the most recognizable brands in direct selling.
His appointment comes as more direct selling companies explore how to integrate Shopify into their ecommerce operations while addressing the unique structural requirements of the business model.

“I’ve spent most of my career working with direct selling companies that want to grow without losing their identity,”

said Rodger Smith.

“One thing has become unmistakably clear. Shopify is the future of ecommerce. Direct selling companies need a modern, stable foundation so they can stop worrying about infrastructure and focus on delivering great products, empowering their field, and building real trust with customers. The hard part has never been vision. It’s been architecture. That’s why I’m excited about what we’re building at ShopIQ. This intersection is where the future of direct selling will be built, and it’s where I’m spending the next

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