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Houston Brokerage Leader Miriam Valencia Moves 50-Agent Brokerage to eXp Realty

Founder of Alumbra International partners with global brokerage after $107M production year while continuing MBA studies and preparing for law school. 
BELLINGHAM, WA — eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric™ real estate brokerage on the planet” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced real estate leader Miriam Valencia, founder and CEO of Alumbra International, has officially joined eXp Realty, bringing 50 agents with her in a strategic move designed to support the continued growth of her Houston-based and international-growing brokerage.

“Miriam is the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit we champion at eXp,”

said Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty.

“With Alumbra, Miriam’s already proven she can build something deeply meaningful. By joining forces with our global platform, she’s not just preserving that identity, she’s supercharging it to create limitless opportunities for her agents and their clients.”

Valencia spent significant time evaluating brokerage models before making the decision.

“I built Alumbra as an independent brokerage and grew a strong brand and culture in Houston,”

Valencia said.

“At the same time I started thinking about how to scale bigger without losing what we had built. As a broker I cannot make rash  decisions because it affects a lot of people,” she said. “I spent time

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Bravenly Global Announces Margarita Vargas as President of the Hispanic Market (U.S.), Signaling Commitment to Growth and Expansion

New executive role strengthens infrastructure, leadership development, and long-term growth within one of the fastest-growing consumer segments in the United States.
Tampa, FL — Bravenly Global today announced the appointment of Margarita Vargas as President of the Hispanic Market (U.S.), a newly established executive leadership role created to advance the company’s strategic growth initiatives and deepen engagement within the Hispanic consumer and entrepreneur market across the United States.
The appointment reflects Bravenly’s continued investment in scalable infrastructure, culturally aligned leadership, and long-term market development as the company strengthens its national presence among one of the country’s fastest-growing and most influential demographic segments.
In this role, Vargas will oversee market strategy, field leadership development, revenue growth initiatives, and organizational alignment to support sustainable expansion within the Hispanic Community. She will collaborate closely with executive leadership to strengthen operational execution, enhance market-specific training and communication, and ensure a unified vision across corporate and field organizations.

“At Bravenly, we expand with conviction,”

said Aspen Emry, Founder and CEO of Bravenly Global.

“The creation of the President of the Hispanic Market (U.S) role reflects our belief that this community deserves focused leadership, a tailored strategy, and meaningful investment. Margarita is uniquely equipped to steward growth and elevate our impact

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Bravenly Global’s Largest-Ever Conference Draws 2,000+ Attendees: Launches Two New Products, Signals Global Expansion

The $100 million USA-based healthy lifestyle brand unveiled Bravenly® Refresh and Bravenly® Renew, honored excellence on the Red Carpet, and celebrated its field leaders and community at BNC26.
Charleston, SC – Over 2,000 Brand Partners gathered at the Charleston Convention Center February 18–19 for Bravenly’s largest national conference in company history — a milestone event underscoring its $100+ million momentum, growing field leadership, and preparing for international expansion.
From Startup to $100M+ Momentum
During the State of the Company address, leadership reflected on Bravenly’s growth from early startup to nationally-recognized direct selling organization and lifestyle brand.

Key milestones shared included:

Over 100,000 new Brand Partners and customers joined in the past year
A record $3.6 million single-day sales milestone
More than 1.6 million products shipped
Recognition on the Inc. 5000 list (#118 overall; #6 in Consumer Products)
Leadership reaffirmed the publicly stated $200 million goal for 2026.

CEO and Co-Founder Aspen Emry shared:

“We are all just getting started. What’s ahead is bigger than anything we’ve seen so far — and you are building it the right way: with integrity, with courage, with heart. Keep serving and leading. You are here for a purpose – on purpose.”

Founder and CEO Aspen Emry also shared how honored Bravenly has been invited to

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Partner.Co’s James and Becky Zheng Advance to Chairperson 4

Partner.Co is thrilled to announce that James and Becky Zheng have advanced their Title to Chairperson 4!
 
In what he called one of the most challenging years of their lives, James said he realized earlier in the year that every blessing comes with a test.
Not only were James and Becky learning to be new parents for their now 14-month-old, but they accomplished that while continuing to pursue their business goals, lead their team and actively contribute to building Partner.Co by joining the company’s leadership team live on stage at events around the world.
Getting through the tests of the last year, though, he said, was worth it.

“Achieving Chairperson 4 is mind-blowing and overflowing. The joy we feel is so real that we can’t help but want to pass on the vision and share it with others.
“People deserve to feel this good about life,”

he said.
In line with that, James added that, combined, all of that has been the best part of their journey with Partner.Co so far.

“How seamlessly we’ve been able to merge business and life continues to invigorate us.
“We’ve traveled the world, created new memories, brought our family with us and connected with incredible partners we now get to call

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PM-International Reports Sale of One Billion FitLine Products Worldwide

Milestone reflects more than three decades of global product distribution and brand development. 
PM-International has announced a major company milestone, confirming that more than one billion FitLine products have been sold worldwide.
Over the past three decades, the FitLine brand has been used by more than 1,000 professional athletes and sports associations globally, including the ATP Tour, the German Ice Hockey Federation, Paris Basketball, and the Korean Wrestling Federation.
Within global direct selling and health and wellness, long-term product volume milestones are viewed as indicators of sustained consumer demand, continued growth, operational scale, and brand longevity across international markets.
The company described the milestone as a historic achievement that “reflects more than 30 years of scientific innovation, premium product quality and the trust and loyalty of millions of distributors and customers across the globe.”

“This number stands for one billion decisions to trust in FitLine, that make a difference for people every day – and 1 billion times the chance to improve life quality,”

said Rolf Sorg, CEO and Founder of PM-International.

“For this, we are incredibly thankful to our customers and partners.”

The post PM-International Reports Sale of One Billion FitLine Products Worldwide appeared first on Direct Selling Facts, Figures and News.

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Zinzino Announces Merger of It Works! For Increased Distribution Power in North America and Europe

Zinzino announces merger of It Works! into the Zinzino family of businesses for increased distribution power in North America and Europe
Zinzino (publ) (ZZ-B.ST) has today entered into an agreement, and simultaneously closed, to combine with the US-based direct sales company It Works! In an all-share transaction. Through the merger, Zinzino acquired the operational assets of It Works!’ US business, including inventory, distributor agreements, customer agreements, and IP rights, as well as 100% of the shares in It Works! Marketing International UC, an Irish unlimited company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries.
The fixed purchase price amounts to USD 30 million (the “Purchase Price”) which has been paid by Zinzino through a directed set-off issue of 1,843,840 B-shares in Zinzino (the “Directed Issue”). The Directed Issue has been resolved upon by the board of directors of Zinzino, based on the authorization of the Annual General Meeting. The subscription price in the Directed Issue amounts to SEK 145.62 per B-share, which corresponds to the volume weighted average price of Zinzino’s B-share two business days prior to the signing and closing of the transaction. In addition, an additional purchase price estimated to USD 4 million could be paid to It Works! during a five-year span

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Bravenly Global Sets $200 Million Vision For 2026, After Surpassing $100 Million Milestone

Bravenly Global has officially outlined its Vision 2026 growth strategy following a landmark year in which the company surpassed $100 million in annual sales, marking a major inflection point in its five-year history.
The vision was unveiled during the Vision 2026 Event, held virtually on Saturday, January 10, bringing together Brand Partners from across the United States and beyond.
The event was streamed live on both Zoom and Facebook, with additional in-person watch parties hosted by teams nationwide. The Facebook livestream alone generated more than 20,000+ views, reflecting strong excitement and momentum as Bravenly enters the new year.
Rare Growth Milestones
During the Vision 2026 virtual event, Bravenly leadership confirmed $101,476,900 in total sales for 2025 (pending final confirmation from the company’s independent accounting firm), thereby exceeding the company’s publicly stated goal.
Beyond revenue, leadership emphasized the company’s human impact. In 2025 alone, Bravenly was shared with 103,087 new families, either as customers or Brand Partners.
These milestones place Bravenly among a small fraction of companies globally that ever reach the $100 million revenue mark.
Additionally in 2025 the company was further recognized on the Inc. 5000, ranking No. 118 overall and No. 6 in Consumer Products.
Vision 2026: Doubling Impact and Momentum
Building on this momentum, Bravenly Global

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Steve and Gina Merritt Host NEXT LEVEL THIS IS IT Convention With 4,000+ Attendees

Steve and Gina Merritt Host NEXT LEVEL THIS IS IT Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Steve and Gina Merritt and THIS IS IT Team experienced crowds of over 4,000 attendees at their NEXT LEVEL Team Convention. The Merritts and their team have helped LifeWave, a 21-year-old company, achieve the #1 fastest-growing Network Marketing company in the industry per Business For Home. 
Steve and Gina cast a vision from stage of helping LifeWave become the next billion dollar company. 
Matt and Kim Curtis explained how important it is to have a dream. Two of the biggest dreamers in the industry, they put the event on fire as they encouraged the crowd to take their business to the NEXT LEVEL. 
David Schmidt, LifeWave CEO and the inventor of X39 technology, addressed the NEXT LEVEL crowd with passion and a grateful heart as he gave honor to THIS IS IT as the #1 Fastest Growing Team in LifeWave. David Schmidt explained that the team rocketed to the top because of the one product focus of X39 taught by the THIS IS IT System. 
Steve Merritt explained from his 39 years of experience how he feels the LifeWave compensation plan is the best plan in the industry. 
 

Terry Beatley explained that

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Partner.Co Expands Asia Strategy With New Leadership

As Partner.Co’s momentum across Asia rises, so does their commitment to sharpen strategy, deepen leadership focus and invest in long-term growth across one of our most dynamic regions.
They are excited to announce some changes to the Asia leadership team that reinforce their commitment to the region and sharpen its regional growth strategy.
New Leadership in Greater China:
 
DAVID MCMANUS
Partner.Co is thrilled to welcome David McManus to the Partner.Co leadership team as Area President of Greater China!

David brings more than 30 years of direct selling leadership experience — working for some of the industry’s largest companies — and a proven record of building and scaling international markets.
He has served on the Board of the Direct Selling Association of Australia and chaired various sub-committees. 
David used his business skills to establish and manage dozens of international markets, including China, where he has run a manufacturing plant and secured the required licenses for direct-selling operations.
This experience makes him uniquely positioned to support Brand Partners across Greater China while advancing Partner.Co’s mission and market strategy.

“David is a seasoned leader with deep operational expertise across Greater China and a people-first mindset. His strategic vision, combined with his passion for empowering entrepreneurs, makes him the ideal

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Partner.Co Expands Asia Strategy With New Leadership

As Partner.Co’s momentum across Asia rises, so does their commitment to sharpen strategy, deepen leadership focus and invest in long-term growth across one of our most dynamic regions.
They are excited to announce some changes to the Asia leadership team that reinforce their commitment to the region and sharpen its regional growth strategy.
New Leadership in Greater China:
 
DAVID MCMANUS
Partner.Co is thrilled to welcome David McManus to the Partner.Co leadership team as Area President of Greater China!

David brings more than 30 years of direct selling leadership experience — working for some of the industry’s largest companies — and a proven record of building and scaling international markets.
He has served on the Board of the Direct Selling Association of Australia and chaired various sub-committees. 
David used his business skills to establish and manage dozens of international markets, including China, where he has run a manufacturing plant and secured the required licenses for direct-selling operations.
This experience makes him uniquely positioned to support Brand Partners across Greater China while advancing Partner.Co’s mission and market strategy.

“David is a seasoned leader with deep operational expertise across Greater China and a people-first mindset. His strategic vision, combined with his passion for empowering entrepreneurs, makes him the ideal

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