Two of my constituents Ty Tribble of MLMBlog.net and Ted Nuyten of Home Business Organization reported this week that The Trump Network aka Ideal Health was in trouble and could be going down fast due to top distributors leaving and Tom Mower suing them.

Troy’s Truth: I searched the net and could not find one document, showing where the lawsuit has actually been filed with the IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH which causes me to wonder if Tom Maower or one of his crew leaked the potential filing with Ted Nuyten knowing he is located in the Netherlands.

Ted released a report stating Tom Mower the former founder of Neways and current founder of Sisl has sued The Trump Network in short for a breach of contract. Now, I can say Tom Mower would know about breach of contract among other illegal activites based on his own current past actions.

Neways founders get 2 years in prison

U.S. Justice Department

There were other issues which caused me concern when Tom launched Sisel because of his past actions when he owneed and ran Neways.

Guilty plea for Neways on hormone

And then there was the bribery allegations in Japan

Thirty days before starting his prison sentence he launched a new company called SupraNaturals LLC.
Neways founder starts new company in Springville

During those days my friend Len Clements wrote a piece on this situation and provides additional links to information.

Neways Founder Sent to Prison Tom and Dee Mower Sentenced For Tax Evasion

After launching Sisel Tom was sued by Neways on several fronts and lost, which does tend to cause one to wonder if he is still doing his best to get still defraud folks.

Neways Wins Victory Enjoining SISEL

Neways Wins Trade Secrets Injunction Against Former Owner

So after reading what was written on Ted’s site I reached out to Peggy Brockman a well-respected business lady locally, as well as a solid networker and leader in The Trump Network to get some firsthand info.

Although, this info is NOT directly from the company, you can see on Ted Nuyten’s site where Peggy is one of the most successful leaders in TTN and is in the know.

I will be meeting with Peggy Monday to get more info, but for now here is what she has given me.

“What you can share with your listeners and viewers is that The Trump Network is still open – only a hand full of leaders left…and most all the rumors they are circulating on the internet are just that….rumors.

I read something online that said 2/3rds of the company left – that is ABSOLUTELY not true!!

We have a new partner and Larry Nusbaum heads up that group and will more than likely serve as CEO of the company. Google him – he is the former CEO if Ronco and is featured on many shows like Fox Report and others – he is a no nonsense kind of guy who believes in this company and the people in it.

He has a very successful background in the network marketing industry in his earlier years so he knows it. He is bringing a new line to the company immediately called Cosmedicine which is backed by 10 years of double blind placebo testing overseen by Johns Hopkins Medical Center.

It has been pulled from its retail resources and will be exclusively with our company. And yes, we still have all the other great lines we have always had with our customized vitamins based on testing, etc.

I looked up Mr. Larry Musbaum and found he is a corporate turn-around expert who has had great success in this area. It seems that Ideal Health aka The Trump Network has brought in a great partner and new executive who will help guide this company though some rough waters.”

This company has been a survivor for years, and although some of us on the outside wonder how they have lasted so long, I think it is truly because they have leadership and products the field believe in and the customers know work.
Watch for more info next week after I talk with Peggy Brockman.

Living An Epic Adventure,

Troy Dooly

This week the Network Marketing community has been humming with news, rumors and facts. First came the breaking news that Neways former founder Tom Mower was suing The Trump Network. Then Rastelli Direct breaks the news they have launched a a private ventage of wines. I met with Green Organic founder Paula Scarcella and learn Cowboy Joe Schroeder have come out of retirement and joined her company. Then The Limu Company founder Gary Raser breaks the news that The Limu Nation has broken records in the USA and Japan!

This weeks Network Marketing News!

You can read all about it, in the article I just wrote by clicking here!

The Limu Company is up 400% over January 2011 for Enrollments!

U.S. Daily Sales U.S. Daily Sales Up 350% over January 2011!

Japan Daily Sales Up 250% over January 2011!

Rastelli Direct is breaking their own records month after month, due to their “Never Back Down” attitude to business. With the reputation for excellence of their parent company Rastelli Food Group, they have once again brought to their field force a first in network marketing… Read the full report here!

When I got the news Cowboy Joe Schroeder was coming out of retirement to join Paula Scarcella over at Green Organics, the first word I spoke was WHY? Well instead of pondering it to long, Paula was able to get Joe to contact me and give me the real scoop before all the rumors started. Read thee full report here!

Two of my constituents Ty Tribble of MLMBlog.net and Ted Nuyten of Home Business Organization reported this week that The Trump Network aka Ideal Health was in trouble and could be going down fast due to top distributors leaving and Tom Mower suing them.

I searched the net and could not find one document, showing where the lawsuit has actually been filed with the IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH which causes me to wonder if Tom Maower or one of his crew leaked the potential filing with Ted Nuyten knowing he is located in the Netherlands.

So I reached out to Peggy Brochman, top leader at The Trump Network and here is what she told me… Click Here!

The Limu Company Founder Gary Limu Reveals Massive International Growth Through The Limu Nation!

The real beginning of influence comes as others sense you are being influenced by them – when they feel understood by you – that you have listened deeply and sincerely, and that you are open.” ~ Stephen Covey

What is empathy and what makes it so powerful ?

It’s the ability to step into another person’s shoes and see/feel their reality from their perspective. It is the primary building block of compassion and compassion is what really brings down the wall of resistance.
Effective listening skills are important in every aspect of life to be able to get your message across. Both at work, at home and in social situations, the ability to listen well is as important as to be able to present well. This also equally applies in leadership, management or a team member position.

Listening is important as this increases your understanding of the thoughts and motivation of the other person. Knowing what motivates the other person is key, so that you are able to present your message within that context, which is the most effective strategy in recruiting people into your business.

There are a few tips that will help significantly in improving listening skills.

1. Listen With Empathy

It is common for people to listen with intent to answer. There is nothing wrong with this as this is what discussions and conversations are about.

The ability to respond better in a discussion can be significantly improved by just adding a slight twist to this. Listen with intent to appreciate what the other person is saying from his or her point of view. For those few moments, do not focus on how you want to respond.

When you have understood the other person’s views, then respond with your views. Reply in a way that shows empathy to what you have just heard.

Empathy is defined as the identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings and motives.

This does not mean that you are accepting the other person’s views and opinions. It just means that you have given your consideration and will try to understand a possibly different point of view.

First, this is important because you may not have fully understood a situation and can potentially draw an incorrect conclusion. By getting new information, you may change your mind on how you may respond.

Secondly, when the other party knows that you are listening to what is being said, this person will respond in a similar fashion when you speak. People appreciate you when they know that you give your full attention to their opinions and views.

2. Ask The Right Questions

Asking the right questions has much more of an impact in getting people to open up in discussions and also for you to get a much better understanding of any situation.

Too often, people have a tendency to talk based on their understanding of the situation and what they think is best.
It is important to ask clarification questions first. But, you must avoid asking questions that will result in “yes” or “no” answers. Start with broad based questions that will lead to descriptive answers. This will result in you getting information that you may not have thought of.

Asking pointed questions to get “yes” or “no” answers is best used when the other person is not giving a precise answer when one is required.

The other point to be aware of when asking questions is to ask for clarifications when general statements are made. For example, if the person says that there are some issues to be handled, ask for the list of issues.

By asking the right questions, you will get the other person to think through and quite often, you will be pleasantly surprised that the other party will actually arrive at the same conclusion as you.

Find out what people are dissatisfied with in their lives. Find out what they want to improve? What their goals are? Ask about their past? Get to know if they have done similar things before and what their experience was.

3. Be Patient

Listening with empathy and asking the right questions are techniques whose value can be easily appreciated, but actually doing these are not easy. You need to tell yourself to patiently listen. Basically, you need to tell yourself to “keep quiet” when the other person is talking.

It is much easier for most of us to just tell people what we think as soon as it comes to mind. Listening and holding on to what we want to say needs a lot of patience. This needs a conscious decision and effort.

4. Show Right Body Language

How often have you been in office discussions and meetings where someone is checking their email as you are talking with them? Or looking at their watch every few minutes.

Such body language indicates that you are not really interested in what the other person has to say. If you are busy, then set another time for the discussion, when you can pay attention.

During the conversation, you can slightly lean forward and maintain a comfortable eye contact with the person.
Where appropriate, taking notes is a good indicator that you consider the points being made as important. This also helps as sometimes it is difficult to remember all the points made.

5. Summarize

Summarizing a discussion or conversation is a good indicator of whether you have listened well. This is important in the event you have incorrectly understood the points made, then summarizing to confirm understanding is a great technique to avoid disagreements as you express your point of view.

In a work environment, making notes is an important step to be able to summarize. If you have made the notes, then summarizing can be done fast and precisely. If not, you will stumble through based on what you remember of the conversation and will not be effective.

Take notes in point format, so that summarizing is easy. Another tip is that when you have your own thoughts on a particular point, make a note of that as well.

This is important because you will want to speak out your thoughts and ideas. But, remember..you are supposed to listen first. If you do not bring it up immediately, you might forget. Noting this down helps you to remember to bring it up later. By writing it, you also do not need to worry that you will forget the point.

If you have not been using the above techniques of effective listening, it will prove to be a little difficult when you start using them. However, when you use these techniques and realize that you are more effective in achieving your objectives in discussions and meetings, you will know that it is well worth your effort and you will find your success in your business improves tremendously.

Make sure you check out Best In U. Their goal is to become THE leading Digital Company in Network Marketing and check out the preview of their new video platform thats on the site

Patrick Pretty one of the world’s leading scam investigators shares some insight into some of the happenings surrounding TCN and Joe Reid. Sadly the present of the company never did call me back for an interview.

UPDATE: Joe Reid, Pitchman Who Led DNA and OWOW Recruits To Disaster, Described As ‘Absolute Legend’ In Text Cash Network’s 90-Day Anniversary Call; Like DNA, TCN Claims Florida ‘Processing Center’ And ‘Tax Benefits’

The pitchman hosting a 90-day anniversary call yesterday for Text Cash Network introduced fellow TCN pitchman Joe Reid as an “absolute legend.”

“In this industry, folks, facts tell, and stories sell,” a pitchman identified as “Eddie” said in remarks introducing Reid.

“This gentleman is a legend — an absolute legend in the industry,” Eddie said. “This gentleman makes money. This gentleman makes BIG money. He’s made millions and millions of dollars over the years in the network-marketing industry . . .”

Despite “Eddie’s” assertion that “facts tell,” he provided no substantiation of his claims about Reid and offered no information on Reid’s DNA/OWOW ties, apparently preferring instead to focus on the “stories sell” part of his emerging bromide.

Read the full editorial at here!

This Breaking MLM News, really shows once again the power of direct sales when a company understands both best business practices and has an undying love for their network marketing field force. Youngevity started off with a mission to create the first network marketing cloud based community, and it doesn’t seem like anything will hold them back.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — AL International (JCOF-PK) (www.alintjcof.com), a global direct marketer of lifestyle and nutritional products as well as gourmet coffee, today released Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 financial results. The company reported a tenfold increase in revenues for the quarter, recording net sales of $11,364,000 compared to $1,126,000 for the same quarter in 2010.

FDI_Youngevity released Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 financial results.

In this week’s MLM News Report, I cover Zeek Rewards, 21Ten, LIFE, Scentsy, Avant, Neways, Ambit Energy, an update on Robert Dean’s break from Limu and must more as I report from the TEAM Major in Columbas Ohio.

Best In U Success Minute

“You have probably all heard this story about goal setting

The story, as told by consultants, goes like this: In 1953, researchers surveyed Yale’s graduating seniors to determine how many of them had specific, written goals for their future. The answer: 3%. Twenty years later, researchers polled the surviving members of the Class of 1953 — and found that the 3% with goals had accumulated more personal financial wealth than the other 97% of the class combined!

Whether true or not the importance of goal setting in your MLM business is irrefutable…

You’ve probably heard the phrase: failing to plan is planning to fail.

This applies to every aspect in life and very much so in your network marketing business.

The secret key to network marketing and MLM goal setting is to be SMART, where:-

S = Specific

T = Timely

When you take a far reaching goal and break it down to specific tasks, your goal setting becomes very clear and accurate about what you are going to do. When you measure your progress, you stay on track and reach your target dates within a time frame. With that you will know for your self whether your goals are realistic and attainable.

In network marketing and MLM goal setting, you must also have a long-term goal and short-term goals. Your long-term goal is what you ultimately want to achieve. Whether it is to have a six figure income or to build an organization of 10,000 people, your long-term goal is the ultimate destination where you will be.

Make sure you visualize your goals and make them as specific as possible. Many people create vision boards where they not only write them down but also create a picture board of their goals…You need to share your goals with those close to you. Put yourself out there and tell people your intentions

Your short-term goals on the other hand is ‘how’ you will achieve your long-term goal. This is where you devise a map in extreme detail and accuracy, where you break down your monthly goals into weekly goals and break down further your weekly goals into daily goals. You will need to figure out your daily marketing tasks and how many new prospects you need to generate in order to achieve your ultimate success.

Have your long-term goal to keep you motivated. Know that it is there and plan your daily marketing tasks to bring you closer to it. Focus, be consistent and persistent. Spend time on your network marketing and MLM goal setting. This will bring you a lot of clarity and aspiration to acquire your ultimate success.

Treat your MLM business as if you just invested 100K in a franchise. If you treat it like a business and set your goals while frequently monitoring your progress and making the appropriate tweaks as needed…you will be successful and realize your goals and dreams.

Best In U’s goal is to become the leading digital Company in the Direct Sales Industry and become one of the elite Billion Dollar Company’s.

What are your goals?”

“Our belief in what Life Shotz can do for you is unwavering. We spent years researching our formula to ensure that what we created would make a difference on a cellular level. Our next step was to prove it for you.” – 21Ten 2012

We enlisted the best facility to help us do that.

Brunswick Labs, a leading international analytical testing facility since 1997, performed a blind study of Life Shotz along with five other competitive products. All five competitive products are from the health and wellness category. Based on their marketing and composition, these products should have performed on these tests. The lab scientists were blinded from knowing what products they were testing. Each test was conducted on live human cells to show the potential results in our everyday lives.

In the 15 year history of Brunswick Labs, the leading clinical lab in the country, no product has ever scored this well. On three out of the five tests, none of the competitor products even scored. On the other two tests, the closest competitor scored a high of 9% of the Life Shotz score!”

You wouldn’t know it by looking at Tim and Poni Altvater now, but on a fateful summer evening in 1994, their lives were changed forever when the unthinkable happened. “As a young family, just starting out together in life, everything we knew was suddenly turned upside down for us when we were hit by a drunk driver,” Tim Altvater said. “We had devastating injuries, small children to care for, a sudden loss of all our income, and a long and draining insurance battle to deal with.” Read their story here!

Zeek Rewards are taking a proactive position in working to guarantee they have done all they can do to stay out of the gun sights of the regulators by hiring some of the TOP Guns of the Direct Selling profession. Below is a glimpse of the team working with Zeekler aka Zeek Rewards.

MLM Compliance Attorney – Kevin Grimes

MLM Attorneys – Gerry Nehra and Richard Waak

Dr. Keith Laggos

The Direct Selling

Direct Selling Association Companies In The News

- Ambit Energy is working to facilitate self-employment opportunities for U.S. veterans recently home from Iraq and Afghanistan through participation in the “Self-Employment Opportunities for U.S. Veterans” campaign, sponsored by RJ Yanni & Associates, a consulting firm out of New York. Should this fundraising campaign be successful, it will provide subsidies to veterans to start their own, independent businesses with either Ambit Energy or FamilyIQ, a human services company. The campaign’s goal is to raise $75,000 in first-round financing to help veterans with the start-up costs of these businesses, from which up to 1,000 veterans per month will be able to enroll as independent registered agents of either company for the next year.

- Scentsy has introduced a new brand, Velata, featuring a patent-pending silicone dish on an electric warmer paired with Belgian chocolate to create a fondue experience. The new brand will be available in North America in May 2012. The company also announced it is extending its flagship Scentsy Wickless brand to include Layers by Scentsy, through which customers can build a signature scent, and has introduced customizable scented greeting cards that can be purchased and mailed through an online store called Sincerely Scent. Layers by Scentsy and Sincerely Scent will be available to customers in North America beginning in March 2012.

Neways Completes Refinancing Outside Of Bankruptcy

These two new announcements from Avant could be the game changer among Top tier companies competing for a very tight be lucrative pool of sales and marketing talent. Their new funding program and the car program seems to put them at the forefront of their niche.

Avant Announces New Funding For Members

Avant Announces Innovative Audi Luxury Car Program

MLM News this week focuses on the massive grow in the network marketing community in 2011. While the general economy may still be floundering, direct selling seems to be on the up swing, with ViSalus, Vemma, Yoli, Plexus and others leading the trend!

Sponsor of the week: Orrin Woodward – Co-founder of T.E.A.M & L.I.F.E.

Vemma breaking records after launching Bod-e breaking the $1 million in daily sales number!

I just got word from Vemma of some fantastic growth numbers. First is the financial records. Vemma has broken the $1 million in daily sales mark. And November & December which are usually down months in direct sales due to the holidays, set two record breaking months in field growth. On top of that Dr. Oz has just signed as a key note speaker for the 2012 Vemma “Believe” annual convention! Read the full article here!

Yoli growing by double digits monthly due to the Yoli Nation’s belief in the Yoli Better Body System!

ViSalus goes from $34 million in 2010 to $234 million in 2011!

This week has rocked for ViSalus! Blake Mullen, CMO at ViSalus just shot me over the great news that ViSalus has grown from $34 million in 2010 to $234 million in 2011. Read the full report here!

Direct Selling Association News!

Arbonne Highlights Commitment to Ethics, Professionalism through Code Communication Initiative

As an active participant in DSA’s Code of Ethics Communication Initiative, Arbonne consultants and company executives alike have benefited from this unique opportunity to promote the wellness product company’s high standards for ethical behavior and professionalism.

“Our participation in the initiative helps us highlight the fact that Arbonne stands firm in its commitment both in the field and at the executive level,” said Ashley Good, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Arbonne. “It allows us to foster the right culture by promoting ethics and showing that we connect with the rest of the industry through our DSA membership and our commitment to the Code of Ethics.” Read the full article here!

Direct Selling Association Member Company News!

Investor’s Business Daily recently named its “Best of 2011,” a list of top 100 companies of 2011 based on stock performance. Blyth, parent company to DSA member PartyLite came in at number 41, Nu Skin at number 51, Herbalife at number 84 and Kirby at number 90.

PartyLite is planning the construction of a £1 million storage facility in the U.K., to be completed later this year. It will be built alongside the existing 9,400 square meter factory that was built there in 1997.

Tahitian Noni announced it will officially change its name in the U.S. to Morinda this April at its International Leadership Conference in Salt Lake City. Its new tagline will be Bioactives. John Wadsworth stated, “The new name stays true to our noni roots (since Morinda citrifolia is the scientific name for noni), while broad enough to capture the new bioactives vision. The name Morinda symbolizes everything that this company represents—past, present and future.”

MLM Startup Spotlight!

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MLM News Report covers Youngevity, 21Ten, MLM distributor complaince, the MLM energy sector, a distributor position for sale at Gana Excel and much more for the week fo January 6th, 2012!

Weekly MLM News Sponsor: 21Ten – Rip. Shake. Live

Steve & Amy Machado advance their 21Ten business.

It’s time to go cruising Steve and Amy Machado, because you two just advanced to Master and reserved your seat on the Life Shotz Caribbean Cruise!

Janine Avila also has much to say about Steve and Amy advancing:

“Every once and awhile, you get to work with a dream couple. That is what it has been like working with Steve and Amy. They are enthusiastic, coachable, smart, funny, credible, appreciative and gutsy. I was told by both of them when they enrolled, they would see how it goes as long as I didn’t ask them to speak in front of a group. Today, they speak in front of the room often and with a powerful grace.” Read The Full Story!

These days, it takes more than sparklers and kazoo-playing monkeys to attract customers to your business. Luckily, 21TEN has Melissa Gulbranson on their team. With 10-plus years in the network marketing industry, she’s the brains behind the 21TEN’s strategic marketing and branding campaigns for both corporate and Distributor initiatives.

Cover Story: The Big Shift: The Next Great Generation Has Arrived – by Marilynn Hood

The millennials—the first generation to come of age in the 21st century—are also known as Generation Y, or simply Gen Y, because they follow on the heels of Generation X. Whatever you call them, they now comprise the entire 18- to 32-year-old young professional demographic.

This group is easily the most important marketing concern to come along in decades, and by 2017 their spending is expected to surpass that of the boomers. As Jason Dorsey, The Gen Y Guy® speaker and consultant, points out concerning his generation, “We are the opportunity!”

Entrepreneurs tend to emerge more from the ranks of the young than from those who are older, and with good reason. There’s all that vim and vigor of youth. They typically don’t have much wealth, and many haven’t yet started their families. That means most of them don’t have much to lose, and even if they do, so what? They have the rest of their lives ahead of them.

Generation Y’s streak of entrepreneurial tendencies runs even wider and deeper than that of previous generations. The relative peace and prosperity of the economic times in which they were raised has allowed education and technology to flourish. Rather than their parents having to struggle to survive, as was the case for several of the previous generations, Gen Y has been raised in households that, by and large, have been afforded the opportunity to thrive.

So how has Gen Y been generating its own employment? Freelancing or contract work has appealed to some, allowing them to be in control of their own work schedule. Gen Yers have also started new businesses at a much higher rate than that of any previous generation. And why not? Their entrepreneurial tendencies are strong, and with brains in their heads and their parents still paying for the shoes on their feet, they have the confidence to strike out on their own. Read The Full Article!

From the Direct Selling Association

Robert Goergen, Jr., has been appointed President, Direct Selling Group, and President, PartyLite Worldwide. Robert succeeds Anne Butler, who will assume the new role of Senior Advisor, Direct Selling Operations and Business Development.

Scott Halverson has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Business Strategy for Lifemax.

Dr. Joel D. Wallach, founder of non-member Youngevity, is the 2011 recipient of the Klaus Schwarz Commemorative Medal. This award, sponsored by the International Association of Bioinorganic Scientists, recognizes the work of pioneers in the field of trace element research. (Read More)

MLM Companies In The News

New Beauty magazine released its second-annual 2011 New Beauty Choice Awards. Nu Skin’s ageLOC Future Serum was named “The Best Anti-Wrinkle Serum” and Proactiv, a three-step anti-acne product from Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, was named “The Best Overall Acne Fighter”. New Beauty magazine recognizes the best products in the health and beauty industry and winners are determined by the votes of thousands of New Beauty magazine readers, as well as top beauty experts and the editors of New Beauty.

Neways has officially launched its new Korean office, showroom, products and business opportunity. The company is also moving forward with preparations to open in Thailand later this year.

Nu Skin has broken ground on its new Greater China Innovation Park in Shanghai, China. The approximately $50 million, state-of-the-art complex will serve as the headquarters for the Greater China region and feature anti-aging research and development laboratories, as well as manufacturing facilities, meeting spaces and green areas.

Primerica announced it will host approximately 5,000 of its current and prospective independent representatives at the Metro Toronto Convention Center this weekend. This meeting will be the first of six events across Canada in 2012.

Scentsy’s Charitable Cause Program recently donated stuffed animals to pediatric patients at Marian Medical Center in Santa Maria, Calif., in an effort to provide the children with a brighter Christmas. The company’s Charitable Cause Program selects two charitable causes each year to support and sells a Scentsy product to benefit them.

Shure Pets has suspended its direct selling business. The company will continue to process orders and arrange for shipment through the end of January 2012.

U Design Jewelry is teaming up with the Super Basket of Hope program and the 2012 Super Bowl by donating 7,000 “Hope Necklaces.” The necklaces will be included in baskets given to critically ill children and families at hospitals in each of America’s 32 NFL cities, and are delivered by NFL team players, coaches, alumni and other regional volunteers.

USANA recently announced Olympic Pro Snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis and Alpine Skier Nolan Kasper as its newest brand ambassadors. Both athletes are members of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), with which USANA announced a partnership last year. As brand ambassadors, Jacobellis and Kasper will represent the company publicly and help educate consumers about the value and importance of using supplements that are safe, effective and manufactured to the highest quality.

XANGO recently partnered with Operation Smile Foundation to provide 100 free surgeries to correct the cleft lips and palates of children in the Tak Mae Sot district of Thailand. The young patients were the children of farmers who grow mangosteen, the source of XANGO’s success.

From the Direct Selling Education Foundation

This week’s MLM News takes a look at the DSEF (Direct Selling Education Foundation) and the new report commissioned by the DSA “Consumer Trends Impacting The Direct Selling Industry” commissioned with GFK Roper.

What Is The DSA Code Of Ethics

What Does The DSA Code Of Ethics Say About Income Claims Made By Network Marketers

What Does The DSA Code Of Ethics Say About Product Buy-Back

What Does The DSA Code Of Ethics Say About The Cooling Off Period

The DSA U.S. Consumer Trends Impacting the Direct Selling Industry Report

Part 1 – College Students Look to Direct Selling for Income, Business Experience

Each generation of Americans finds value in different aspects of direct selling. Boomers, for example, like the fact that direct selling can provide post-retirement security. The Gen-Y crowd likes the fact that in direct selling they can be their own boss. Today’s college students—those who will be the next generation to enter the workforce—are no exception. In an ever-changing socioeconomic environment this segment of the population is key to building and maintaining a successful enterprise. They are tomorrow’s workers and the budding entrepreneurs who have already discovered direct selling value not only the income, but also the business experience they can gain. (Read The Full Report)

Part 2 – Post-Retirement Generation Fulfills Unique Role in Direct Selling

While many generations of Americans have turned to direct selling for income, flexible scheduling, networking and a one-of-a-kind business opportunity, one generation that benefits from the direct sales channel also provides the industry with a unique level of experience, expertise and people skills: the post-retirement generation.

According to the DSA-commissioned report, “U.S. Consumer Trends Impacting the Direct Selling Industry,” issued by GfK Roper Consulting earlier this year, many Americans who have reached retirement age have looked to direct selling for opportunities to earn extra income and remain active in their communities. In fact, according to the Direct Selling Association’s 2008 National Salesforce Survey Report, 22 percent of the direct salesforce is comprised of individuals 55 years or older. (Read The Full Report)

Part 3 – Gen Y Emerges as the Latest Face of Direct Selling

In 2010, the Pew Research Center estimated 37 percent of 18-29 year-olds have been underemployed or out of work during the recession, the highest share among the age group in more than 30 years. While in the United States alone, the total number of Gen-Yers—those born from 1980 through 1992—has reached more than 70 million people, in recent years, much of the Gen-Y population (also known as Millennials) has turned to direct selling for many reasons beyond financial need. (Read The Full Report)

Part 4 – Military Community Takes on Unique Role in Direct Selling

As the effects of the economic downturn continue to impact the U.S. job market, direct selling companies can look to one demographic in particular to provide the industry with a unique, far-reaching network of potential recruits and customers, an invaluable determination to succeed and a propensity to establish teams across many regions simultaneously: the military community.

According to a report issued earlier this year by the Military Community and Family Policy office at the Pentagon, the unemployment rate for military spouses stands at 26 percent, despite the fact that 80 to 85 percent of military spouses are actively seeking employment. Additionally, the DSA-commissioned report, “U.S. Consumer Trends Impacting the Direct Selling Industry,” issued earlier this year by GfK Roper Consulting, predicts that over the next decade a decline in traditional employment and an increase in access to entrepreneurial education will lead to a rise in small businesses and expanded participation in direct selling—a trend military spouses are uniquely positioned to take advantage of. (Read The Full Report)

Part 5 – Through Direct Selling, Mompreneurs Establish a Unique Level of Trust with Consumers

Countless men and women of all demographics have shaped the direct sales channel throughout the years, but today’s “Mompreneurs” not only embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and empowerment that characterize direct selling, they also contribute a level of credibility that resonates with consumers and field members alike. What’s more, they bring access to a network of consumers that offers tremendous buying potential.

“Mompreneurs add a unique element to direct sales,” said Adrienne Murphy, Vice President of Sales for Gigi Hill. “People tend to have, in their minds, a perception of what direct selling is or isn’t, but when they see moms working in direct selling, they get a glimpse of how the industry affects not just individuals, but families as well. It creates this new level of energy within the direct sales channel.” (Read The Full Report)

Last week I hosted a call for the owners and corporate executives of CashTexts.com. Some of these folks are friends who I have supported in one aspect or another for close to twenty years.

For the first time in their business history they have all joined under the same company colors to do business. Because of my long term relationship with them, and the fact I hosted their first corporate call, some folks have asked if I am endorsing their company CashTexts.com. Well, watch the video for my detailed answer.

Here are the links to the articles I mentioned in the above videos.

‘TEXT CASH NETWORK’: RED FLAGS GALORE: New ‘Opportunity’ Linked To Ponzi Boards And To Phil Piccolo-Associated ‘Firms’: Hype, Vapid Claims, Alexa Charts, Launch Countdown Timer, Brand Leeching — And Possible Ties To Long-Running SEC Case

Text Cash Network Review: Daily Deals with limits

Cash Texts Review: SMS opp with several Grey areas

MLM News: Covering Youngevity, ViSalus, Skinny Body Care, Text Cash Network Scentsy & Tomboy Tools

This week’s MLM news report, covers the MonaVie 2.0 makeover for 2012, some fantastic DSA news, and Tori Malnar, CEO and President of Utoria launches her new IndieGoGo Campaign. We also cover the Pixingo press release, and the changes at the top of Avon.

In an age of digital cameras, smart phones, regular cameras, tablets, laptops, portable video cameras and a seemingly ever-increasing list of electronic devices we carry around with us capable of taking photos, it feels like these days we’re taking more photos than ever.

Some of these photos are for personal use and some we want to share. Sharing photos can be as simple as uploading them to a digital locker or gallery and sharing the link with someone, or for those more special occasions, with a bit of digital editing we can make something special.

Seeking to capitalise on this demand comes Pixingo, an online digital photo editing suite and publishing platform.

Read on for a full review of Pixingo.

Pixingo Rocking With New Online Photo & Greeting Card Network Marketing Business

MonaVie has announced they will launch MonaVie 2.0 on January 13th & 14th 2012. Given the fact they have hired Jeff Cohen as their new CMO, I have a feeling 2012 will be an eventful year for the MonaVie reps.

Another piece of news surrounding MonaVie is their new focus on compliance. Over the last few years regulators and critics have hit MonaVie hard for not reprimanding reps for the sometimes outrageous health claims. And having read some of these claims, and seeing the 3rd party lab tests on the juice, I can see why the feds were very upset.

I find this one more positive step Dallin Larsen and his team are taking to make sure they do not go the way of other network marketing rising stars, like Sea Silver, or Burn Lounge.

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Troy Dooly