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INSIGHTS FROM THE FIELD

SHIFT PANEL

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

PANEL OVERVIEW  

For the first time in over 20 years, Direct Selling University (DSU) is bringing together a powerhouse panel of top field leaders from different companies. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from those who are shaping the future of direct selling in the field. If you’re an executive in the direct selling industry, this is a session you cannot afford to miss.

Meet the Panelists

Blake Mallen
Billion-Dollar Brand Builder & Community Marketing Strategist | SHIFT Podcast Host

As President of Prüvit and host of the SHIFT podcast, Blake Mallen is a visionary in the direct selling industry. His leadership and innovative approach have made him a trusted voice in the community, and he will be guiding this panel through some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today.

Panel Host:

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Donna Johnson
Direct Selling Leader & Speaker

With over 40 years of experience, Donna Johnson is a mentor and leader who has transformed the lives of countless entrepreneurs. Her success story, rooted in resilience and a commitment to personal growth, offers invaluable insights into what it takes to build and sustain success in the modern direct selling landscape.

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Sarah Robbins
Direct Selling Leader & Speaker

One of the world’s leading network marketers, Sarah Robbins is a powerhouse in the industry. Her Multiply Method has propelled her team to break industry records, generating over $1 billion in sales annually. As an author, coach, and consultant, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge on social selling, influencer marketing and leadership in the digital age.

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Thomas Tidlund
Direct Selling Leader & Speaker

A seasoned leader in direct selling, Thomas Tidlund has spent decades building high-performing teams and driving growth in the network marketing space. His deep understanding of team dynamics and leadership makes him a key voice in discussing the real challenges and opportunities in today’s field.

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Panel Topics

  1. What’s Really Going On in the Field
    Gain insider perspectives on the current state of the field, straight from the leaders who are in the trenches every day.
     

  2. Blind Spots Corporate Executives Need to Be Aware Of

    Discover the common blind spots that can hinder your company’s success and learn how to address them before they become bigger issues.
     

  3. Impact of Shifting Away from Traditional Direct Selling

    Understand how the trend of distancing from traditional direct selling is affecting modern direct sellers and what that means for your business.
     

  4. The Rise of Social Selling and Influencer Marketing

    Explore the latest trends in social selling, influencer marketing, the Creator space, and affiliate programs, and how these are reshaping leadership and success in the field today.

Why You Should Attend

This panel offers a unique opportunity to hear from the very best in the business. With decades of combined experience, these leaders will share their insights on the critical issues facing direct selling today. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of industry trends, improve your company’s field relations or simply gain a deeper understanding of what’s happening on the ground, this session is for you.

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HOTELS

The Westin Hotel

400 West Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75039

The Texican Court

501 West Las Colinas Blvd.

Irving, Texas 75039

 

833.839.4226 

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Thank you to these best-in class suppliers for helping make it possible for DSN to provide empowering events as FREE education and inspiration for direct selling executives.

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Avalara

With Avalara’s tax compliance software solutions, your business can automate manual processes and reduce errors—while increasing compliance and saving time and money. Avalara helps with tasks throughout the tax compliance process, including registration and licensing, calculation, document management, reporting and e-invoicing.

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Exigo

Exigo—number one in the industry—is the most comprehensive direct sales platform in the world. From commissions and predictive analytics to distributor tools and ecommerce, Exigo is the only platform in the direct selling industry proven at scale to drive revenue and ROI. 

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Fluid

Fluid's mobile app gives your field the ability to summon leads, engage customers and promote your brand from anywhere. Amplify your brand and empower your affiliates to share products, nurture leads and SELL at lightning speed from the palm of their hand.

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InfoTrax

From powerful software that integrates all mission critical operations to a suite of easy-to-use online independent distributor marketing, communication and reporting tools, InfoTrax offers powerful solutions that support organizations from pre-launch start-ups to corporations supporting millions of users.

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i-payout

i-payout supports the direct sales industry with an all-in-one solution, offering payouts in 180+ currencies. Streamlining global operations, including paying sellers, affiliates and employees, while the global tax suite ensures compliance and ease of document collection and withholdings everywhere you operate.

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Katapult

Katapult understands what it takes to bring to life your company's desire to personally connect with your direct sales family through exhilarating, unforgettable, next-level events. Through every stage of concept, planning and execution, Katapult’s goal is to outperform for our clients until the last curtain falls.

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Momentum Factor

With the increased scrutiny of regulators, consumer advocates and industry foes, improper income and product claims are an existential threat. Momentum Factor’s FieldWatch platform is the answer—powering the compliance management efforts for the world's finest direct selling companies.

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PayQuicker

The PayQuicker global payout platform enables companies to grow faster by providing their participants with instant payment and purchasing power—immediately funding more business building and spending activity. The leading direct selling companies trust PayQuicker for instant global payouts.

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Quickbox

Whether your products are headed direct to your end customers’ doorstep, to a big box retailer or to an Amazon warehouse, Quickbox helps you deliver a seamless experience that keeps your customers coming back for more! Rely on Quickbox for fast, friendly, accurate fulfillment.

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Strategic Choice Partners

SCP helps direct selling companies thrive with expert consulting, tailored solutions and strategic guidance. Whether you're launching a new venture or scaling an existing business, SCP helps you rise above the status quo and connect with today’s consumers.

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Worldpay

Direct selling companies trust Worldpay for a seamless payment experience from start to finish, at scale. Work with Worldpay’s vertical experts to define a growth and optimization strategy uniquely tailored to your industry.​​

Event Supplier Sponsors
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AICE

AICE helps you manage the Who, the What and the When of your business. Organize all your contacts, sales tools and scheduling calendar in one powerful, easy-to-use app. 

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Association for Entrepreneurship

The AFE serves as a trusted trade association and valued partner for entrepreneurs, micro entrepreneurs and gig workers across all 50 states.

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Brandie

Brandie is a global platform live in 59 countries that boosts social media sharing for distributors. Their AI tool empowers every distributor to succeed in selling on social media with actionable insights.

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Bridgehead Collective

Whether they are supporting your existing team or spearhead a new initiative, Bridgehead Collective’s entrepreneurial spirit ensures they’ll approach your business as if it were their own.

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Genius.AI

Genius.AI is the world's first AI platform designed to help grow your audience; promote your products; and convert that interest into sales.

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Hussle

Hussle helps direct selling companies improve retention and duplication with onboarding and training as well as increase enrollments and new customer orders.

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LaCore Commerce

​La Core Commerce has supported 40+ direct selling companies, helping them generate $200+ million in Amazon sales. LaCore Commerce specializes in the direct selling channel.

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Nexio

Looking to simplify your payment strategies? Be ambitious with Nexio’s scalable commerce solutions and APIs. Vanquish payment complexity and create flexible payment strategies that dominate.

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Rallyware

Rallyware’s all-in-one platform empowers sellers to become top performers by optimizing their activities with personalized tools. Trusted by over 15 million sellers, they boost revenue through enhanced seller performance.

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