Innovation at Scale Part One | International Focus: RIMAN
The Direct Selling News Podcast
Release Date: 01/07/2026
Community by Design | Don't Be the FTC's Next Target
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In Episode 40 of the DSN Podcast, we explore how intentional community building strengthens retention, duplication and long-term growth in direct selling. Then we examine the FTC's growing focus on Income Disclosure Statements, and the compliance practices companies should implement to reduce risk, improve transparency and build trust with distributors and regulators.
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Everybody Gets a Promotion: The New Rules of AI Leadership
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In Episode 39 of the DSN Podcast, Kathleen Ross explores the new rules of AI leadership. Learn why executives must model AI adoption, replace activity metrics with business outcomes and turn individual experimentation into repeatable systems. Discover how strong leadership, human judgment and shared learning can help organizations create measurable AI advantage.
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Building Better: Strengthening People, Communities and the Future of Direct Selling
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In Episode 38 of the DSN Podcast, we explore Building Better, our cover story on how direct selling companies are investing in leadership development, product innovation, philanthropy and community. Learn why authentic relationships, personal growth and purpose-driven cultures continue to strengthen organizations, empower entrepreneurs and shape the future of the direct selling channel.
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A Lifetime of Leadership, Innovation and Authenticity
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In Episode 37 of the DSN Podcast, we honor Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Graeme Clegg of New Image International and his 40-year legacy of proactive health. We also spotlight Bravo Innovator Award winners EllieMD and RIMAN, two companies redefining healthcare and beauty through science and technology. Finally, we explore the growing challenge of AI slop and why authentic, high-quality content matters more than ever.
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Global Excellence, Impact and Extraordinary Growth
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In Episode 36 of the DSN Podcast, we celebrate leaders and companies recognized at the DSN Global Celebration. Hear the story behind Bravo Excellence Award recipient Dave Merriman of ACN, learn how Zinzino achieved 80 percent growth through personalized nutrition, discover Realty of America’s remarkable rise and explore how InfoTrax continues to power direct selling through technology and trust.
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Building Legacies, Empowering People and Driving Growth
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In Episode 35 of the DSN Podcast, we celebrate leaders and companies recognized at the DSN Global Celebration. Hear the inspiring story of Vida Divina Founder Armand Puyolt, Bravenly Global’s culture-driven growth, MAKE Wellness’ explosive first year and Neora’s commitment to personal development through its mission of making people better. Leadership, growth and empowerment take center stage.
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Bravo Leadership, Global Growth and Global Good Award
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In Episode 34 of the DSN Podcast, we spotlight leaders and companies honored at the DSN Global Celebration. Hear the story behind Bravo Leadership Award recipient Tarl Robinson of Plexus, Bravenly Global’s rapid rise, PM-International’s record-breaking international growth and Herbalife’s commitment to global good through nutrition, philanthropy and community impact.
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Global Celebration 2026 | The State of Marketing | Indirect Tax Expansion | Radical Transparency
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In Episode 33 of the DSN Podcast, we recap the 2026 DSN Global Celebration honoring the industry’s top innovators and leaders. Then we explore five major marketing shifts shaping 2026, including AI-generated content, creator commerce and social selling. We also examine the global expansion of indirect tax regulation and why radical transparency is becoming essential for long-term trust and sustainable growth.
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3 Key Trends in D2C Retail | From Activity to Impact | Is the FTC’s Administrative Process Unconstitutional
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In Episode 32 of the DSN Podcast, we explore 3 key trends in D2C retail shaping 2026, including relational commerce, trusted peer recommendations and flexible entrepreneurship. Then we break down how to move representative engagement from activity to impact through behavior-based systems and workflows. Finally, we examine whether the FTC’s administrative process may be unconstitutional and why pending court rulings matter.
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Direct Selling’s APAC Opportunity | An Executive Decision on AI
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In this episode of the DSN Podcast, we explore the APAC direct selling opportunity and why Singapore is emerging as a strategic hub for regional coordination, market testing and incentive travel. Then we examine why CEOs are choosing to own the AI agenda, and why adoption, workflows and organizational change determine AI ROI more than technology. Learn what it takes to execute, not just experiment.
info_outlineIn this podcast, we share articles straight from the pages of DSN. First up, part one of our cover story on The History of Innovation at Scale where we look at the trailblazing founders and companies that built this industry with new ideas and transformative products. Next, we profile South Korea’s RIMAN, bringing Korean beauty mainstream! You can always count on DSN to offer the takeaways and solutions today’s executives need to next level their business. It’s everything you love about DSN—in pod form!