Category: Direct Selling

On Monday, the FDA delivered official "warning letters" to senior executives at two major direct selling companies, citing online health claims by distributors of these organizations both based in Utah.

Plan to join the Momentum Factor team at the Fall 2014 Direct Selling Symposium, the premier educational experience for starting and growing a direct selling company, from Sept. 19-20 in Salt Lake City. Our Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam will be presenting on topics of social media and digital marketing for early-stage companies.

The following is an excerpt regarding bonus programs at direct selling companies from Momentum Factor Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam's new book for direct selling executives, Blastoff! Creating Growth in the Modern Direct Selling Company.

The DSA Annual Meeting in Orlando was a resounding success! Lots of fun with old friends and new, insights into current events and challenges in the industry, and a welcoming environment to connect with industry leaders.

Momentum Factor is proud to announce our latest book from Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam: Blastoff! Creating Growth in the Modern Direct Selling Company: Lessons in Momentum from CEOs & Industry Leaders.  This book brings together a collection of lessons from leading CEOs, experts and insiders throughout the direct selling industry.

Product reselling on eBay is a real problem for direct sellers. Mary Kay Corp. has decided to do something about it. Learn more in this article from the Dallas Morning News.

Is your Facebook page a hunting ground for disgruntled reps or competitors? Here's our simple fix.

Herbalife receives a Civil Investigative Demand from the US Federal Trade Commission.

Momentum Factor Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam has been invited back to speak at this year's Direct Selling Symposium set for March 21, 2014, in Salt Lake City. His topic will cover how startup companies can leverage social media and online technologies to boost their recruitment, revenue and retentions and have more success at the early stages of building a company. 

2013 was an interesting year for the direct selling industry. Here's our take on what's next.