Direct Selling featured in Wall Street Journal!

by admin on June 24, 2011

Direct Selling featured in 40-page spread in today’s Wall Street Journal

Cover story describes “The Ultimate Social Business Model”

Thought I was dreaming this morning when I opened this morning’s WSJ and out pops a wonderful sight — a Parade-style magazine chock-full of articles educating the business world about the promise of our industry.

Apparently our good friends at the Direct Selling News are responsible for producing the supplement, and I am thoroughly impressed. Articles are well-written, and there are full page ads from a dozen or so of our better known companies like Avon, USANA, Ignite, NuSkin, and ViSalus.

DSN tells me they delivered 1.2 million copies this morning.

You can download the magazine as PDF file here

Articles include:

“The Ultimate Social Business Model – Why Now is Prime Time for Direct Selling”
“Solution to a Shrinking Job Market” features an interview with a wrold-renowned economist on how DS impacts the economy
A financial article “Making Dollars and Sense” on why DS companies are a good investment
A list of top publicly-held DS companies
“A Truly Global Channel” about the industry’s impact internationally
An article about energy sellers including interviews of Rob Snyder and Doug Witt at Stream Energy/Ignite
“Of the People, By the People” describes how the model provides opportunity for the average person
“The Heart of Direct Selling – The Home” a story on party plans
DSN Global 100 list of top direct selling companies in the world, with profiles of the Top 25

The insert is available online and to subscribers to the print edition of WSJ. Check it out, it will make you smile.

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Tagged as: Jonathan Gilliam, MLM News, Momentum Factor, Wall Street Journal

{ 37 comments… read them below or add one }

admin June 24, 2011 at 8:26 pm

Awesome recognition for the Direct Selling Industry!

erika sanchez June 24, 2011 at 8:38 pm

how can i obtain a hard copy or electronic copy if this insert?

Mimi Hauptman February 14, 2012 at 7:09 pm: How can I get a hard copy of the WSJ Direct selling insert?

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Jason Armbruster June 24, 2011 at 8:56 pm

It’s about time the “business world” took notice … people are more likely to buy from a friend or family member’s referral then any advertisement … those of us that already know this are smiling from ear to ear … =)

U.S. Army Veteran Bruce S. Ladd III June 24, 2011 at 9:10 pm

This is totally awesome for our Industry. Maybe this will let the skeptics know it’s time to pick a company and run with it. Residual income is the bset way to go in ensuring all of our futures, to include our kids, kids!!!

ROD COOK June 24, 2011 at 9:28 pm

Great Show! Good exposure

Rod Cook

Mark Lumpkins June 24, 2011 at 9:30 pm

If someone could show me a better business model than Network Marketing. Where most anyone can truly build a legacy, I would go with it. Till Then…CACHING! CACHING!

John June 24, 2011 at 9:34 pm

Hi Ted, As you said, some excellent news!
Great to see the rest of the world has caught up with what we already knew. We are in a fabulous industry which if properly used can offer aa almost endless variety of riches to anyone willing to add effort and enthusiasm to ambition.
Regards,
John

John June 24, 2011 at 9:42 pm

Hi Ted,
It’s great to see the rest of the world finally catch up with what we already knew, we are in the industry which offers anyone willing to add effort and enthusiasm to ambition, the opportunity to create not just personal wealth but to also help hundreds if not thousands achieve an incredible lifestyle.
Usedproperly,there is no industry capable of bringing somuch to so many.
Regards,
John

JONATHAN GILLIAM June 24, 2011 at 9:45 pm

If you want to use it as a sales tool, I’m sure DSN will be selling reprints for companies. I just had one made for an article I wrote and they did a great job.

Jonathan Gilliam, President
Momentum Factor LLC
http://www.momofactor.com

“The Success Multiplier for Direct Selling Companies”

Violet Koncz June 24, 2011 at 10:07 pm

This is inspiring! Thanks for the post

Sean Haynes June 24, 2011 at 10:17 pm

Direct Sales is the last bastion of free enterprise!! It is the last chance for the average person to accomplish something extraordinary and hit a financial home run.

Jim Browning June 24, 2011 at 10:31 pm

This is a great article and gives creditability to the power of social media and networking as an art. Thank you, someone sees the value.

Jim

Tor-Erik Selvik June 24, 2011 at 11:46 pm

Fantastic! Can someone who has this electronically please send it to me at teselvik(at)gmail.com
Thanx from Norway!!!

DIEGO SACCO June 24, 2011 at 11:59 pm

CONGRATULATIONS TED!!! YOU RULE MEN!!!

Edward Magdziak June 25, 2011 at 1:42 am

I could not agree more. This article certainly helps build the legitimacy of an already growing industry! Money can be made in the DS environment, great money, if you look for the right ingredients. Products, Timing, and Branding are key to your success! Rock On! This is awesome recognition.~ Ed

Edward Magdziak

Edward Magdziak June 25, 2011 at 1:43 am

José Carlos Loureiro June 25, 2011 at 2:10 am

This shows to evidence why Network Marketing is the top business trend in today’s World!!!
If you’re not yet in Network Marketing, have the courage of making a decision for your future!!! The moment is now!!!

Elaine Bullin June 25, 2011 at 2:16 am

OH!!!! Couldn’t get the link to work. I was so looking forward to reading this. Will try later

tracy June 25, 2011 at 3:18 am

this link isn’t working for me either..

Jerry Scribner June 25, 2011 at 4:02 am

The profession of network marketing has changed the lives of many, including a former construction worker from Michigan. I now earn as much per month as I used to earn in an entire year. BUT, more important is the lives I’ve helped change along the way. Thank you DSN!!

han buwalda June 25, 2011 at 11:08 am

Ted,
Thankx for spreading this information.
Is there another way to get the material electronically?
I did ask for a pdf by emailing the wall street journal.

Keep you posted
Han

Eloise Carter June 25, 2011 at 3:32 pm

As a 66 year old grandmothert and Social Security not getting a raise in the past 2 years MLM has been a Savior for my husband and I. Techology is going around the world full speed and video email is the TOPS for me. I didn’t have to go to work at Walmart or the 7/11 to make ends meet. Thanks to Jon Gillardi

Eloise Carter June 25, 2011 at 3:35 pm

Thanks To MLM, I am retired and didn’t have to go back to work to make ends meet at the 7/11 0r Walmart.

susan cassinelli June 25, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Thank you for sharing this.. looks like the company that I am getting such an amazing opportunity to work with is in the article…I am sure everyone appreciates your work. Now is the perfect time to get involved!!

Tom Mäkelä June 25, 2011 at 8:03 pm

Jerry, congrats for your new-found success.

One thing to remember and I do hope you and others remembers that we STILL do need “Construction Workers” like Jerry.
They are a very important part of our society. And I do salute you all. And it goes from teenagers who does their morning newspaper deliveries, hairdressers, car repairers, factory workers all the way to the company managers, the guy or people who owns the company well they might have their fortune cut out already. If they are inspirational people for their workers, congrats, job well done.

For those people that has been in any industry for a few years and has found that it is not fun, takes ages to get somewhere on the corporate ladder, and wants to try something new. I would say, Welcome!

But please remember to do your research! Learn about the product you plan to tell the whole world about! And be open minded to meet new people, no matter where you might get to know them or what their background is.
Some will be open for your opportunity, others will close their door before you have the chance to say hello. If that happens, no worries, there is always new doors to knock on,. You just need to learn how to knock on the right doors.

Thanks Ted for the heads up on the article.

Tom Makela
I am connectable on LinkedIn, just ask.

Tammy Callow June 25, 2011 at 8:50 pm

This is a fantastic article from the very difficult type business that takes like 40 hrs a week to the newer even a lampost can do it in lest that 30 min a week.. Even the New Kid on the Block .”.$1000a week for life” is makinging it easier for the financially strapped family to make an EASY comfortable living. It is articles like this that we need to get the word out.

Valdis Granville June 26, 2011 at 1:12 am

Ted & Jonathan, I must say Thank You !! For a job well done and much needed. Too many people look at Direct Selling as a pyramid scheme.
This article is fantastic!! I love it !! Now I can show it to the “know-It-All’s” LOL

Valdis

Juan June 26, 2011 at 4:31 am

GREATTTTTT!!!!

THANKS FOR ALL THE INFORMATION, OUR GREAT INDUSTRY KEEP GROWING EVERYDAY!!!

Ben Steed June 27, 2011 at 7:18 pm

I have been a WSJ subscriber for years, and never have I seen such credence given to one single industry! I have been working my company now for 30 months and absolutely could not imagine myself doing anything else. I have started 6 traditional businesses of my own, all before NWM became a part of my life for good. It has allowed me to reduce all the headaches of traditional business (walk away from them actually) and yet still has the opportunity of true business ownership.

In my opinion, this article proves the power of what we do, how it is the emerging industry of our global economy, and why someone should now seriously consider this business model. If you take it serious, you can get serious results.

Ben

Asbjorn Olnes June 28, 2011 at 9:28 am

Thanks Ted!
Great stuff.

Anita McAllister July 3, 2011 at 4:11 pm

Thank you for posting this article! This helps to legitimize Direct Selling as a viable alternative for most of the people in this economy that are suffering. Network Marketing is the ultimate vehicle to level the playing field and allow ANYONE from ANY economic or social circumstance to go out and fulfill their dreams. Anita M

Peter Benns July 13, 2011 at 6:55 pm

Thanks Ted, this is really good positive news to give a powerful third party endorsement of our industry to reinforce new peoples’ understanding on how they can transform their lives given some application, focus and consistent effort over a period. Our time has now come to help those millions of people out here who need what we can offer, and the timing couldn’t be better with the economic situation as it is. All we have to do is get the message out!

James Lee, Singapore September 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Thanks, Ted! This is simply amazing! The right time for anyone who is serious about making a true freedom lifestyle in life to open up and join in the industry! We are going mainstream! Don’t get left behind!

Marcus Jones September 28, 2011 at 9:55 pm