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Millennials - Singularity Hub article

Are Millennials the Greatest Generation?

Jonathan Gilliam
June 5, 2015
Flexible hours, freedom, and cash? It seems Millennials want the things Direct Sellers can provide. Check out this article from Singularity Hub to learn more.
FDA Policies on Homeopathic Products - Washington Post Article

FDA to Revisit its Policies on Homeopathic Products

Jonathan Gilliam
April 20, 2015
The FDA says it wants input on whether it needs to do more to ensure that remedies are safe and effective. This article from The Washington Post examines the desire of the FDA to revisit its oversight on homeopathic products.
Gig Economy - Can Direct Selling Survive?

Can Direct Selling Survive the Gig Economy?

Jonathan Gilliam
April 1, 2015
If you haven’t taken part in the "gig economy", you will soon. Powered by the ubiquity of mobile and GPS, new apps are taking over the distribution of tasks and services we use every day. From ridesharing programs like Uber and Lyft, to errand matchmakers like Instacart and TaskRabbit, these innovative services are being massively adopted not only by consumers but also people seeking to supplement their income. As a result, markets for taxis, handyman services and many others are being upended.
Jonathan Gilliam Book: Blastoff! - Creating Growth in the Modern Direct Selling Company

It’s Time for Social Media to Take its Seat in the Boardroom

Jonathan Gilliam
March 31, 2015
The following is an excerpt discussing the importance of social media from Momentum Factor Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam's book for direct selling executives, Blastoff! Creating Growth in the Modern Direct Selling Company. 
Herbalife - Fortune Article

FBI Looking into Possible Herbalife Stock Manipulation

Jonathan Gilliam
March 13, 2015
According to an article from Fortune, federal investigators are looking into whether people, including some hired by William Ackman, made false statements about the Herbalife’s business model to regulators.
Guest Post from Hakki Ozmorali - Creating Balanced Focus in Direct Selling

Guest Post – Creating a Balanced Focus in Direct Selling Organizations

Jonathan Gilliam
February 4, 2015
If the field organization of a direct selling organization is well-trained and well-motivated, this is a true strength on the company’s side. From time to time, though, I ask myself if companies focus too much on the field at the cost of sacrificing the home office.
A Primer for Direct Selling Executives on How to Defend Online Reputation

Online Reputation Defense – A Primer for Executives

Jonathan Gilliam
January 13, 2015
In our continuing series on the impact of reputation issues on corporate brands, we offer a primer from Momentum Factor's Director of Risk Mitigation Scott Allen for direct selling executives interested in improving their performance by implementing strong online reputation defense strategies.
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