The Direct Selling News Podcast

Bravo Leadership, Global Growth and Global Good Award

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.

Global Celebration 2026 | The State of Marketing | Indirect Tax Expansion | Radical Transparency

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.

3 Key Trends in D2C Retail | From Activity to Impact | Is the FTC's Administrative Process Unconstitutional

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.

Direct Selling's APAC Opportunity | An Executive Decision on AI

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.

Canada's Direct Selling Market | Regulatory Compliance, Analytics and AI

In this episode of the DSN Podcast, we explore Canada's direct selling market and what US companies must know about regulatory compliance, Health Canada oversight and cross-border strategy. Then we examine how analytics and AI are transforming direct selling compliance, from downline visibility to AI generated compliant content. Learn how data-driven oversight supports sustainable growth.