OPTAVIA, the lifestyle brand of Medifast, was recently credited by Food Network celebrity Buddy Valastro as the reason for his dramatic weight loss. Valastro, the owner of New Jersey’s legendary Carlos’ Bakery, recently shared an Instagram photo showing his new look. In the comments section of the post he said, “A lot of people have been asking […]

One of the aspects we cherish most about the direct selling community is its joining together under a common goal. No matter what, everyone pulls together in support of this growing family. This particular time of year is all about celebration and this spirit of comradery, as we prepare for our annual Global 100 awards […]

Since 2004 Direct Selling News has been dedicated to telling stories focused on relating the opportunities direct sellers provide to millions of independent business owners around the globe. So it seemed only fitting for DSN to further recognize the industry by compiling a comprehensive list, starting in 2010, of the top direct selling companies in the world.

Personal development and self-improvement have been linked with the direct selling segment for decades. The notion of improving your current situation is what draws so many people to direct selling in the first place. As you’ll learn from this month’s cover story, personal development remains fundamental to the best of what modern direct selling has […]