Vi Ambassador Teddy Roque used to live paycheck to paycheck, and like many people in the country, the economic crisis hit him hard.

To get back on his feet, Teddy turned to ViSalus, but he didn’t have the money to sign up with the Executive Promoter System (EPS), so he did what he felt necessary. Teddy pawned his grandfather’s wedding ring.

“My wife told me I was crazy, but for me, it’s even crazier to live paycheck to paycheck and not do anything about it,” says Teddy.

It was a tough decision because his grandfather had passed away recently and this was a very special gift. But Teddy had already lost his house and two cars, and more importantly, his youngest child needed special medical treatment due to a tumor in one of his eyes.

Giving up wasn’t an option. “Vi seemed so revolutionary and innovative,” says Teddy. It was a fresh start for his family, and pawning the ring was simply another indication that his grandfather was still there for him—even in spirit.

“Nobody in the family knew about the ring; my grandfather had hid it for years, says Teddy. “It’s very valuable to me, and I knew I was going to get it back from the pawnshop.” And he did, but it wasn’t easy. Teddy signed up with the EPS because he knew he would have the right tools to promote The Challenge. Nevertheless, his first week as a Promoter was rough. He wasn’t following the proven Vi system at the time.

But he didn’t give up. By his second week, Teddy started following the system, put a strategy in place and set specific goals. Teddy’s team began to grow little by little, and after three weeks, he returned to the pawnshop to buy back the ring. He even Challenged the pawnshop employee to take the PROJECT 10™ Challenge.

Now Teddy is an Ambassador promoting The Challenge full-time and working hard to develop his teams from California to Puerto Rico. He also spends more time with his children and continues learning from Vi’s top leaders. As for the ring, Teddy states, “It’s in a safe now. I’m saving it for my son.

*Achievement in weight loss depend upon many factors such as exercise, discipline and determination.

About ViSalus

ViSalus, Inc. is a healthy lifestyle company that is dedicated to Challenging the World… 10 lbs. at a Time. Founded in 2005, ViSalus develops high-quality weight-management products and nutritional supplements that it markets and sells direct-to-consumers through an international sales force of independent promoters.

ViSalus markets its products in North America under the ViSalus^® brand and in Europe under the Vi^™ brand, through the Body by Vi Challenge^®. ViSalus is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Troy, Michigan and is majority-owned by Blyth, Inc. (NYSE: BTH). For more information about ViSalus, please visit vi.com and follow the Vi-Community on Facebook and Twitter.

Vemma Nutrition Company is excited to welcome top MLM earners, Phil and Yuliya Mariani as some of the newest affiliates to join Vemma. Phil is a seasoned Entrepreneur and a 15-year fitness professional, and his wife Yuliya is a business consultant and social media expert.

With Vemma sales exploding from $117 million in 2012 to $221 million in 2013 and projected to reach $400 million in 2014, Vemma is attracting high caliber networking professionals who are looking for a home during these tumultuous business times.

The Marianis are excited to expand into Vemma’s current markets in the US, Canada, Europe and the upcoming expansion into Latin America.

Phil and Yuliya are especially attracted to Vemma because of the company’s Young People Revolution (YPR), a hugely successful movement started by Gen Y Millennials (ages 18-28) who are the new generation of business leaders looking to build their own future.

Accordingly, Phil and Yuliya are perfectly positioned for success with Vemma. They are energetic and highly motivated, each with very unique skill sets. They successfully established a 1-Star Ambassador organization in their last company and climbed the charts as top Network Marketing industry leaders.

The Marianis have teamed up with Vemma Platinum Leader, Milton Olave, an industry influencer and top speaker with Anthony Robbins, to further expand Vemma’s acclaimed YPR and the older demographic who have embraced Vemma’s liquid nutrition, anti-aging and weight-loss product lines.

“Vemma is a 9-year-old, proven company experiencing explosive growth globally in over 45 countries and, most importantly, is aggressively expanding into Latin America in the next few months,” said the Marianis. “Our team is uniquely positioned to explode into these new markets with Vemma. We are SUPER optimistic!”

Phil and Yuliya are very excited to join the fast growing Vemma organization of Star Presidentials David and Debbie Reeder. Phil commented, “With the combination of years of massive success and top level leadership skills brought to the table by Milton Olave and David and Debbie Reeder, I have the strongest support I could possibly imagine. Yuliya and I are totally excited about our future with Vemma!”

Contact Phil and Yuliya at philandyuliya@gmail.com or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/phillipandyuliyamarianifanpage.

About Vemma

Founded in 2004 by BK Boreyko, Vemma Nutrition Company is rapidly growing as one of the premier industry leaders specializing in premium liquid nutrition. Every month, thousands of new customers experience the positive difference of the clinically studied Vemma formula. 

The Vemma brands include Verve, a healthy energy drink and Bod-e, a weight loss line. Vemma is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and distributes its products through a global network of Affiliates. For more information, please visit vemma.com.

Leading thousands of Canadians promoting the PROJECT 10™ Challenge is Jason O’Toole.

As a Global Ambassador, Jason has worked on the frontlines to help improve people’s life, health and prosperity across Canada. And now, Jason is aggressively building momentum towards the Canada-Wide PROJECT 10 Challenge Launch in Toronto (July 18 & 19), empowering teams throughout the country.

“Vi pioneered one of the best home-based businesses Canada has ever seen,” says Jason. “These coming months we expect to help even more Canadians at a faster pace, show them how we have a weight-loss and fitness solution that can help, as well as give them an entrepreneurial opportunity like nothing they’ve ever seen before.”

Jason sees the PROJECT 10 Challenge leading the charge to spread health awareness and solutions to Canadians.

“By losing 10 lbs on PROJECT 10, you are part of the solution in combatting obesity and inspiring Canadians to be healthier and more entrepreneurial,” Jason explains. “Our 90-Day Money-Back Results Guarantee and opportunity to earn thousands of dollars, coupled with the ability to help children with every 10 lbs lost or 10 lbs of muscle gained makes PROJECT 10 pretty powerful.”

Jason’s heart – and what fuels his passion – is PROJECT 10™ Kids.

“Most exciting about PROJECT 10 is being able to help Canadian children begin their own journey to healthier lifestyles,” says Jason. “In 2014 alone, over 15,000 shake meals were donated for PROJECT 10 Kids. We also have 46 Vi Charity Partners throughout the Canadian Providences, and 6 of those are Boys and Girls Clubs.”

The July event in Toronto will bring together more than a thousand leaders to officially launch the PROJECT 10 Challenge in Canada.

“This event will be a defining moment for our leadership team,” says Jason. “We will have our 3 Vi Co-founders in attendance, alongside many of our top-income earners who have helped with this launch. Our goal is to have at least a thousand people there who have ‘built it’ or ‘lost it’ in Toronto, representing a thousand children who were helped right here in Canada. But that’s just the starting point.

From there, we’ll target city by city, and continue bringing the PROJECT 10 Challenge to thousands.”

For Jason, just the visual of hope can inspire change.

“Every time you see an ‘i LOST it.’  or ‘i BUILT it.’ shirt, make sure to thank them,” says Jason, “because they are the Champions; each shirt represents the hope that we can become healthier and more fit… and each shirt represents a child who has won.”

*Achievement in weight loss depend upon many factors such as exercise, discipline and determination.

About ViSalus

ViSalus, Inc. is a healthy lifestyle company that is dedicated to Challenging the World… 10 lbs. at a Time. Founded in 2005, ViSalus develops high-quality weight-management products and nutritional supplements that it markets and sells direct-to-consumers through an international sales force of independent promoters.

ViSalus markets its products in North America under the ViSalus^® brand and in Europe under the Vi^™ brand, through the Body by Vi Challenge^®. ViSalus is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Troy, Michigan and is majority-owned by Blyth, Inc. (NYSE: BTH). For more information about ViSalus, please visit vi.com and follow the Vi-Community on Facebook and Twitter.

Nerium International, LLC, based in Addison, Texas launched in the U.S.A. in 2011 breaking multiple industry growth records by marketing scientifically validated skincare products that generate age-defying results. Top Earners Mark Smith and Tammy Smith have been a powerful recruiting team since Nerium’s inception.

Mark O. Smith and his wife Tammy Coty Smith are from Southern California, USA. Mark is a former military and college student and turned into a multi-millionaire from home

Decades of direct selling savvy in teambuilding and sales combined with Nerium’s break-through patented skincare formulations and systematic business growth have allowed Mark and Tammy to become the #1 income earners in Nerium International.

The Smith’s say that what attracts incredible people to Nerium is the fact that the company focuses on personal development, living a life of contribution and building a culture with class.

Since Nerium’s August 2011 launch, Mark and Tammy have achieved record-breaking sales and earned industry accolades while building millions of consumer fans along the way. They are ecstatic that the power couple is now inviting a new audience internationally in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada to join in the tremendous growth.

NERIUM INTERNATIONAL CANADA LAUNCH EVENTS

The first corporate launch events are in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. There are thousands registered for these events already. The Smith's are headed to the Vancouver Convention Center (1055 Canada Place) in Vancouver June 6 and 7 then heading to the Allstream Centre (Exhibition Place, 105 Princes’ Blvd) in Toronto June 20 and 21 with the Nerium Executive Team and Gold IMDs & Directors.
 

Winning the title of Miss America in 2011 was just the start for Teresa Scanlan of Purcellville, Virginia, USA.

With the title came a year of constant travel, which resulted in a 30 lb. weight gain. After a fellow pageant participant introduced Scanlan to ViSalus, the company behind the #1 90-Day weight-loss and fitness challenge platform in North America, she began her journey to a healthy lifestyle and a new title.

“Before ViSalus, I sought comfort in fast food, snacks and unhealthy eating habits,” said Scanlan. “I knew the importance of a healthy lifestyle but after my crowning, I lost focus. I was tired, sluggish and I was embarrassed because I felt like a hypocrite. My pageant platform promoted healthy eating initiatives so as a role model I needed to make a change but I didn’t know where to begin.”

Scanlan’s health and lifestyle change began with ViSalus when she accepted the PROJECT 10™ Challenge to focus on losing her first 10 lbs. with a ViSalus nutritional Challenge Kit. Motivated to be back in what she described as “Miss America Shape,” Scanlan lost the weight she gained in her first 90 days*.  In March of this year, she won the Body by Vi Challenge^® and became a 2014 Vi Model Champion.

As a 2014 Vi Model Champion, Scanlan was motivated to inspire others and to continue challenging herself. She is now a certified personal fitness trainer and recently enrolled full-time at Patrick Henry University. “Being honored as a fitness role model felt like a chance to inspire and empower others once again; this time with more focus than ever,” she stated.

“I am in better shape now than when I was as a pageant competitor and I plan to continue to challenge myself while serving as an example to others.”

“Teresa’s Miss America redemption story is an inspiration. She is a prime example of the personal growth gained through The Challenge,” said Ryan Blair, ViSalus Co-Founder and CEO.

“Her determination to challenge herself every day to lose the weight and become both a Challenge Champion and dedicated leader is remarkable.”

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*Achievement in weight loss depends upon many factors such as exercise, discipline and determination.

About the 2014 Body by Vi Challenge® Champions

ViSalus received more than 1,000 Challenge entries and, for the first time, invited the public to vote online at vote.vi.com. Over 260,000 votes were tallied to help name the winners across three categories: Weight-Loss, Active/Fitness and Vi Model. The selection process included a weighting of 50% Vi Community Vote and 50% Vi Independent Judging Panel based on the contestants’ 90-Day Challenge results. Challenge Champions received a $5,000 cash prize, participated in a professional photo shoot, received a personal branding package, and were given additional Vi products.

The Body by Vi Challenge starts with a personal goal set by individuals to improve their health—either by shedding pounds, accomplishing an athletic activity, or achieving their optimum physique over the course of 90 days. Every Challenge is supported by a ViSalus nutritional Challenge Kit and is documented along the way through social media and on Challenge.com. Any ViSalus Customer or Promoter can submit his/her results for a chance to win various titles, which are announced twice a year at ViSalus National Events.

About ViSalus

ViSalus, Inc. is a healthy lifestyle company that is dedicated to Challenging the World… 10 lbs. at a Time. Founded in 2005, ViSalus develops high-quality weight-management products and nutritional supplements that it markets and sells direct-to-consumers through an international sales force of independent promoters. ViSalus markets its products in North America under the ViSalus^® brand and in Europe under the Vi^™ brand, through the Body by Vi Challenge^®. ViSalus is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Troy, Michigan and is majority-owned by Blyth, Inc. (NYSE: BTH). For more information about ViSalus, please visit vi.com and follow the Vi-Community on Facebook and Twitter.

To capitalize on its rapidly growing presence in the global marketplace, Video Communication and network marketing company Talk Fusion has translated its recruiting website JoinTalkFusion.com in 11 different languages.

Showcasing the life-changing potential of the Talk Fusion Business Opportunity, JoinTalkFusion.com captures the excitement of joining the company as an Independent Associate through a series of engaging and professionally produced videos.

By visiting the site, individuals can easily understand the ideal timing and widespread demand for online Video Communication, how to get paid with Talk Fusion’s Instant Pay Compensation Plan, the thrill of Mercedes Madness and Hawaii Dream Getaway incentives, stories from people who’ve achieved paramount success as Associates and so much more—all in the language of their choice.

Available languages on JoinTalkFusion.com include English, Bahasa, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, German, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Hungarian, Polish and Czech. 

Talk Fusion Associates worldwide can save valuable time and effort by sharing their personalized site link with interested parties and allowing the simple videos to explain the life-changing possibilities of joining Talk Fusion. Site visitors can also learn about the company’s innovative Video Communication products and, in seconds, join Talk Fusion directly from the page.

An extension of Talk Fusion’s core values that everyone, regardless of background or experience, can pursue their dreams by sharing the company’s products and opportunity, JoinTalkFusion.com is a vital component of Founder & CEO Bob Reina’s vision for the future Talk Fusion.

“There is nothing else like this in the industry right right now,” says Reina. “The site’s been live for just under two months and we’re already pleased by the proven results it’s provided for Associates worldwide. With all of these languages now live, this is going to make growing a successful global business with us even more attainable for anyone who dreams of a better lifestyle for themselves and the ones they love.”

ABOUT TALK FUSION

Talk Fusion is a rapidly growing global company dedicated to changing lives through providing cutting-edge personal and business Video Communication Products and a lucrative business opportunity. Talk Fusion's innovative products are marketed person-to-person by independent Associates in more than 140 countries.

The company was founded in 2007 by CEO Bob Reina and introduced the world’s first Instant Pay Compensation Plan. Talk Fusion adheres to the highest ethical business practices and is a member of the prestigious Direct Selling Association (DSA). Reina firmly believes that “with great success comes greater responsibility.” To that end, his commitment to giving back has benefited numerous charitable organizations. Learn more at www.TalkFusion.com, www.JoinTalkFusion.com and “Like” Talk Fusion at www.facebook.com/TalkFusion.

Orrin Woodward, author of And Justice for All, is taking a different approach to his next book signing. Rather than simply greeting his fans, he is attempting to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the “Largest Book Signing” in history.

The event will take place in Columbus, Ohio, at the Nationwide Arena on June 21, 2014, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Mr. Woodward’s LIFE Leadership organization has recently partnered with Next Century Publishing through LIFE Leadership’s publishing arm, Obstaclés Press.

The current GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® achievement for the most books signed at a single event is held by Sammy Lee from Hong Kong. On January 19, 2013, Mr. Lee signed a total of 4,649 copies of his book Autopilot Leadership Model in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. The feat spanned 13 hours, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The actual signing time was recorded at 11 hours, 42 minutes, and 58 seconds, according to Guinness World Records Limited. The report can be found at http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/1/largest-book-signing.

In order to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title, an individual must accomplish something that is truly noteworthy. To break the standing record for most books signed at a single event, Mr. Woodward will have to sign at least 4,650 copies of his book.

As Chairman of the Board for LIFE Leadership, Mr. Woodward represents both the organization and its publishing division, Obstaclés Press, in this endeavor. Recently named Number 20 of the Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts by Inc.com, Mr. Woodward will be supported at the book signing by his business partner Chris Brady, who was recently named Number 39 on the Top 50 list. More information about the Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts can be found on Inc.com.

Next Century Publishing is celebrating the new partnership with Obstaclés Press by providing sponsorship for the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® event. NCP will be on hand to help promote the day with CEO Ken Dunn and many of his staff there to provide support and cheer the author on to victory.

About Orrin Woodward:

New York Times bestselling author Orrin Woodward has sold over a million copies of his various books on leadership and personal development. His book RESOLVED: 13 Resolutions for LIFE was named as an All-Time Top 100 Leadership Book and is used as an educational tool by many schools and businesses across North America. As a cofounder and Chairman of the Board of LIFE Leadership, Orrin speaks to large audiences around the globe on leadership, success, mentoring, personal development, history, economics, and freedom.

He is also a cofounder of the charitable organization All Grace Outreach and serves as the President of its Board of Directors. His blog (orrinwoodwardblog.com) was named an All-Top Leadership Blog selection and one of HR’s Top 100 Blogs for Management and Leadership. His latest book, And Justice for All, will be available in the summer of 2014 and will be featured at the June 21 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® event in Columbus, Ohio.

Vemma recently received top honors in design and packaging from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) and the American Marketing Association (AMA) in three awards competitions honoring designers and other creative and communications professionals who excel at their craft, bringing value to their businesses and institutions. 

The GDUSA American Inhouse Design Awards honored Vemma with three awards including Vemma Renew for Packaging, and awards in the Brochures & Collateral category for the Vemma Customer Brochure and This is Vemma magazine. The American Inhouse Design Awards is the original and biggest showcase for in-house designers. Now in its ninth year, professionals from across the country submitted more than 4,000 entries, with just 15 percent being recognized with a Certificate of Excellence.

Vemma was also awarded with two GDUSA American Package Design Awards for its Verve® Sample Pack and Vemma Renew™ products. The American Package Design Awards is the fastest growing GDUSA competition and celebrates not only well-designed graphics, but also the power of design to advance a brand's promise and forge an emotional connection with the buyer at the point of purchase. This year's entries were up 12% from the previous year with one in five entries being awarded a Certificate of Excellence.

Additionally, Vemma captured three honors at the 2014 AMA Spectrum Awards, spanning three separate categories. Verve ParTea™ took home top honors within the Branding: Packaging category while the Vemma Revolution Convention 2013 won for Video/Event: Event Staging Decor/Theme.  Lastly, Vemma Rewards & Recognition Products won in the Promotional: Products group.

Vemma's Executive Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development, Mark Patterson said,

"We are honored and humbled to have been chosen for these prestigious awards. The positive feedback we have received from consumers and industry peers has been incredible and we owe that to the amazing work of the Vemma branding team."

About Vemma

Founded in 2004 by BK Boreyko, Vemma Nutrition Company is rapidly growing as one of the premier industry leaders specializing in premium liquid nutrition. Every week, thousands of new customers experience the positive difference of the clinically studied Vemma formula. The Vemma brands include Verve , a healthy energy drink and Bod-e , a weight loss line. Vemma is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, and distributes its products through a global network of Affiliates. For more information, please visit vemma.com .

Aaron Dinh always runs hard toward a finish line. But it wasn’t until he jumped careers into network marketing ten years ago, that he finally caught a glimpse of how rewarding it could be to work hard, build a business of his own and cross the tape victorious.

As an endoscopic camera test technician for Olympus, Dinh couldn’t see a finish line and that troubled him. “My goals and my dreams didn’t connect to my job,” he says. “But in direct selling or network marketing, I felt that you could build a business successfully for a certain amount of time and you’d have residual income freedom to do what you wanted.”

“I wanted to go build a business with a lot of challenge for myself. I wanted to do it differently and be a mentor and be the leader that I always wanted to follow,” Dinh says.

He and his wife and business partner, Cathy Ngo, earned success as members of the million-dollar club and were consistent six-figure earners with a nutritional company for the last eight years. Now they are applying their expertise to help average people around the world succeed with Nerium Internationals proven business-building system.

Skilled and experienced management, a terrific compensation plan and a growing global footprint, all enticed Dinh and Ngo to change their career trajectory and join the company.

Joining Nerium International’s team excites Dinh, who says,

“I am in the business to inspire, to motivate, to make a difference in other people’s lives. In the beginning of your business, of course there is a lot of work.

But over time, once you become more of a leader, you understand it’s not so much just what you DO, but the person you’ve become. So personal development is the number one thing I promote because once you become that leader, you will attract not just pursue success in the business.”

About Nerium International,

Nerium International LLC, based in Addison, Texas, launched in the U.S. in 2011 breaking multiple industry growth records by marketing scientifically validated skincare products that generate age-defying results. Aaron Dinh and Cathy Ngo join expert relationship marketers Mark Smith and Tammy Smith, who have been a powerful recruiting team since Nerium’s inception.

Decades of direct selling savvy in teambuilding and sales combined with Nerium’s break-through patented skincare formulations and systematic business growth have allowed Mark and Tammy to become the #1 income earners in Nerium International. The Smith’s agree that what attracts incredible people to Nerium is the fact that the company focuses on personal development, living a life of contribution and building a culture with class.

Vísi, a progressive global network marketing company, today announced that the company has broken its sales records for a second month in a row. May's record sales are a continuation of the increasing growth the company has seen since the beginning of 2014 as the company sits squarely in the momentum phase of growth.

The two-year-old company's Founder and CEO Kent Lewis attributes the record sales months to many factors, including innovative products, strategic international growth and a seasoned executive team. "We have strived to position Vísi to be a company that will experience long-term success," Lewis said.

"Every decision we have made in the last two years has led us to where we are right now and we are gearing up for continued growth as we are in that elusive momentum phase where companies see a vertical increase in sales."

Vísi has tripled in size the last three months, and the impressive streak of success began in March where sales increased 58% over February's numbers after Vísi held its annual convention in Las Vegas. At the event Vísi launched NufínnaÔ, a lifestyle smoothie featuring AC² TechnologyÔ, the company's proprietary blend of the Arctic Cloudberry and Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein.

Nufínna has been a huge success for the company and the innovative AC² Technology, which is also featured in ProbítaÔ, the company's Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein Chew, has resonated with Vísi's Partners and customer base.

"Our all-natural products really speak those who consume our products and innovations like AC² Technology are unlike anything in the market," said Co-Founder and COO Ryan Lewis.

"We have partnered with best and brightest minds to deliver some of the most efficacious and innovative products available."

Vísi's international strategy has also been important to the company's recent record-breaking performances as growth is occurring across all of the company's markets. Founder and CEO Kent Lewis credits the experience of his executive team and key personnel in creating an "intelligent expansion strategy.

We have chosen to expand in the right markets at the right time with proven industry leaders in place to build and support growth."

April's record sales rose 37% over sales in March, creating a torrid pace that continued in May with sales increasing a whopping 80% over April's record sales. Founder and CEO Kent Lewis credits much of May's increased sales to the fact that Vísi is attracting true leaders to the company.

"Vísi is on the map and we're seeing more interest in what we're doing than we ever have before. From our generous performance plan to innovative products and strategic international development, Vísi has a very attractive setup that is getting the attention of some of the industry's top leaders and we're thrilled to have so many of them join our ranks."

A new coffee shop In Seneca Falls, New York, USA will caffeinate its customers with a brew that owner Jessica Sinicropi believes will promote health and wellness. The Corner Cup, which opens Friday, sells Organo Gold coffees.

“What is so special about it is it contains ganoderma,” Sinicropi said. “It’s actually a Reishi mushroom from China.” Sinicropi and Organo Gold say ganoderma is an antioxidant that may strengthen the immune system, provide an energy boost and support quality sleep.

Although ganoderma has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, those claims are not universally accepted — in fact, some websites warn of side effects. Sinicropi encouraged people to research it for themselves, noting the coffee agrees with her.

The business also will serve hot chocolate, green tea and iced coffee. She will sell boxes of coffee and brew cups too.

The Corner Cup, at 43 Fall St., is adjacent to Jessica and Company, the hair salon Sinicropi opened five years ago. The Corner Cup space formerly housed a massage therapist. Sinicropi said she liked it because of the views it offers of downtown and VanCleef Lake. The business will seat about eight people.

“It’s small and quaint,” Sinicropi said. She said a trip to Italy, where she frequented cafés, sparked an interest in opening a coffee shop. She learned about Organo Gold at a seminar in San Antonio she heard about from a friend.

After renting the space for The Corner Cup, Sinicropi renovated it “from floor to ceiling.” She said she’s grateful to all the people who helped her get ready for opening day.

“My friends, my family and my staff have really helped me get this place going,” she said.

Sinicropi has yet to set hours for The Corner Cup. She said it probably will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. So far, she has hired two people, but said that number could rise if the business takes off. Her plans could grow too.

“This is just the beginning,” Sinicropi said. “I’m going to expand into a lot of different things.”

Source: Fltimes.com

Amway President Doug DeVos has sought the intervention of the Narendra Modi (India) government for the release of the company’s India head William Scott Pinckney, while asking to “restore confidence in India’s investment potential”.

The company also wants clear guidelines for direct sellers in India to avoid such arrests in the future.

Mr. Pinckney was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police last month in connection with a criminal case filed against the company and remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a court in Kurnool district. It faces nine criminal cases in the state.

“We understand that the new Union government in New Delhi played no role in this police action and hope they will help in the immediate release of Bill (Pinckney) so he can quickly and safely return to his family,” Mr. DeVos said in a video message for the Indian market.

He further said: “We also ask for them (Central Government) to assist us in moving to resolve this situation and restore confidence in India’s investment potential and we ask for this to happen quickly.”

Condemning the arrest, Mr. DeVos said, “We are fully cooperating with all investigations and requests from authorities in India and will continue to do so. To continue with this detention when we have worked to be entirely transparent about our business is unnecessary and unreasonable.” Last year, Mr. Pinckney was arrested by the Kerala Police along with two company directors on charges of alleged financial irregularities under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978.

The Indian Direct Selling Association has requested the government to amend the act by inserting the definition of pyramid marketing schemes to identify a product-based money circulation scheme and to differentiate it from the business of direct selling and their incentive structure.

Reiterating the demand of direct sellers for a proper policy for the sector, Mr. DeVos said: “Ultimately, our goal is to find the solutions that prevent events like this from ever happening. We want to operate under clear guidelines that enable us to continue to contribute to the growing prosperity of Indian citizens and the country as a whole.” He said the company is committed to the Indian market.

“Despite the challenging market conditions, we remain committed to doing business in India…We will continue to expand our investments in India, including the new $100 million manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu,” Mr. DeVos said.

Stating that the company is committed to 500 employees and hundred of thousands of distributors in India who have built ‘legitimate business’ by selling its products, he said, “It’s what we have been doing in India since 1998 and it’s what we intend to do for generations to come.”

Source: Hindu.com

Being considered the best at something involves years of hard work and dedication. Remaining the best at it is even more challenging.

Yet USANA Health Sciences continues to show its competitors why it is an industry leader, claiming five Best of State medals and the prestigious The Best of State Statue (BOSS®) for its innovative science and exceptional nutritional supplements, personal care and energy products.

As one of only ten BOSS® recipients, USANA won in the largest category—merchandising and consumer services.

The company currently sells its award-winning products in 19 international markets and sponsors more than 600 elite and professional athletes worldwide.

Dan Macuga, chief communications officer and executive vice president of field development for the Americas:

"To receive recognition from the Best of State time and time again is a tremendous honor. In a state that houses more than 100 dietary supplement manufacturers, it's a true testament to the quality of our products and the science that goes into creating them."

HIGHLIGHTS

• USANA has earned 33 Best of State awards since 2003, including three BOSS® statues.
• This is the eleventh year USANA has been recognized as having the best dietary supplements in the state and the fourth year for its health and nutrition products.
• USANA's natural Rev3 Energy® earned its sixth consecutive title.
• The company's research and development department celebrates its second win since 2012 for its rigorous testing methods, studies and innovative product technology.
• USANA's Sense™ self-preserving technology skin-care line received its sixth medal.

Amber Voight lives in Elk River, Minosota, USA and reached $33,000 per month with 9,000 team members and $1,200,000 in sales in May 2014 as Younique Top Earner. Amber Voight is a Black presenter, a top rank in the Younique compensation plan.

Younique is the first direct-sales company to market and sell cosmetics almost exclusively through the use of social media.  Younique Virtual Parties bridge the huge world of social media and the traditional home-party business model.

She is a mom of 3 amazing little guys and wife to the most supportive husband ever.

Amber has been in network marketing/direct sales since she was 17 years old…. so about 11 years.

Ted Nuyten had to honor to interview Amber Voight.

Amber how did you start in Network Marketing?

I started in Network Marketing at the age of 17, I always knew this industry was for me, I just had to find my niche.

I was actually involved with another company and one of my team members joined Younique (just for the make up in the starter kit) I tried a few of the products and was hooked, I then joined on August 28th 2013 well just for the starter kit, I told her I am happy where I am DO NOT put me in the company Facebook group and don’t expect me to do the business…..

Fast forward 1 week later, I posted some selfies on Facebook and it blew up! We had $43,000 in team sales that first month… My mind was blown! It took me a year in my previous company to do $38,000 in monthly sales… After much thinking and praying I decided I had to jump full force into Younique, which turned out to be the best decision I have ever made…. besides marrying my hubby of course.

Answer: Oh man where do I start? Its a breath of fresh air in the industry, its new and fresh and I see so so SO many people winning! I have women on my team who like me have been in network marketing for years without much success now making 6 figures per year within their first year,  sounds corny but its true I just get so fired up everyday that I get to wake up and help people make their dreams a reality. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzOn2t78h_A

What is your WHY?

Answer: My why has changed since starting Younique, I use to want to provide for my little boys to give them a nice home and to never have to worry about the electric bills or where our next meal would come from, now my why has switched to helping other mothers and fathers provide for their family, I don’t want any parent to have to choose between rent and groceries…

I have been there and its a horrible place to be. So my why is to help as many people as i possibly can gain finical freedom as I have done, My husband David and I also are starting a organization to help teenage parents 100% funded with my Younique earnings, so thats a pretty big WHY for me as well. 

Amber Voight Team Leaders

Brandi Middleton	Chloe Rose	Cindy Brancato	Cindy Sweatman
Chrystal Williams	Danielle Coppernoll	Danielle Frank	Ginger Bumgarner
Glory Stalvey	Heidi Boss	Jacie Edman	Jade Macintyre
Jennifer Sasser	Jessica Parizek	Kanesha Morrison	Lilly Otero
Lisa Tarr	Mariah Loftness	Melissa Woods	Rosie Moats
Ruth Rosso	Tonia Clark	Tonya Teeter	Wendy Wills

Answer: 100% personal development, I didn’t start seeing success till I really focused daily on growing myself into the leader that I wanted to be.

Answer: Where do I start? LOL first and for most Go Pro by Eric Worre, this is a must for anyone in our profession also be sure to subscribe to Erics free training at www.networkmarketingpro.com My life changed after reading Go Pro! Also The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson ANYTHING from John C Maxwell … I could go on and on! “Leaders are readers!”

How do you build leaders and get the duplication in?

Answer: I believe it all starts with you. “People do what you do, not what you say” so if I want my team to go out and recruit…. I am out recruiting, if I want them to go out and sell… you better believe I am out there selling! I also try to do videos, I feel so strongly about videos for duplication, no matter how far down its shared, the info is always the same! I am currently working with a designer on a new team training page that I am really excited about!

Answer: Study the industry, Read Go Pro and have fun! Don’t focus on the results, instead focus on the actions.. when we focus on the results sometimes they don’t come fast enough and we get discouraged… instead focus on the actions to get to those results… if thats talking to 3 new people per day …. after you talk to those three people and they don’t join… THATS OK! CELEBRATE!

Because you did what you where suppose to do! (the results will come naturally) Also go into every conversation just looking to make a friend, not trying to sell or recruit…. just make that relationship! :) 

To contact Amber Voight:

www.facebook.com/ambieraye

www.AmberVoight.com

MonaVie Executives and employees showered Korea Royal Black Diamond Executives Tae Ok Moon and Hyung Wook Choi with a rousing ovation as they stepped out of the limo and on to the red carpet at MonaVie’s World Headquarters in Utah on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

MonaVie Founder and Vice Chairman Randy Larsen congratulated the couple for becoming the first Royal Black Diamonds in Korea.

Randy also reminded everyone that MonaVie’s A More Meaningful Life tagline came from Korea’s previous general manager and that Korea will also be a part of MonaVie.  

Mrs. Moon and Mr. Choi shared their story and their resolve to press forward despite any objections.

MonaVie blends antioxidant nutritional power with an unparalleled opportunity to capitalize on the vibrant health and wellness industry. MonaVie launched in 2005, offering premium quality nutritional products that are dedicated to improving the health of millions and changing the lives of the MonaVie family.

About MonaVie

MonaVie is one of the fastest growing companies in the world (you can even find us on the 2009 Inc 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies) with blueprints for continued expansion in the United States and worldwide markets. And we have big plans. We’re helping people in every kind of situation to reach their own victory.

MonaVie’s goal isn’t just to sell product, we want to relieve hopelessness and be the strong hand up for people to support themselves.

Our profound success isn’t just MonaVie’s success, it’s about our independent distributors sharing MonaVie products and solutions for a healthier life while earning financial benefits. This is your chance to share innovative MonaVie products and achieve your own financial well being.

Whether you’re interested in significantly evolving your life, or are looking for a way to supplement your current income, you could join the hundreds of thousands of successful MonaVie distributors redefining their worlds with quality nutritional products and effective weight loss solutions.

It Works!, a major distributor of health and beauty products including The Ultimate Body Applicator, is expanding and relocating its headquarters to Palmetto, Florida, USA

With more than $450 million in worldwide sales last year, It Works! has more than 60,000 independent distributors who are paid commissions on direct sales of more than 30 health and beauty products in 18 countries. Inc. Magazine ranks It Works! one of America's 500 fastest growing companies.

Its best known product is the Body Applicator, a contouring body wrap product that company officials say tightens, tones and firms any area of the body in 45 minutes. The company was founded in 2001 in Michigan by former teacher Mark Pentecost. A decade later, he moved company headquarters to Bradenton. The new location, at 908 Riverside Drive in Palmetto, is just north of downtown Bradenton.

"We have loyal customers who keep coming back," says It Works! spokeswoman Kate Martin. 

Company growth in foreign countries also is strong and recently was expanded into Denmark, England, Spain and Germany. Additional countries soon will be added to the list, Martin says.

More than a year ago, the company purchased a 34,000-square-foot building in Palmetto for about $3.1 million, and recently completed an expansion to 50,000 square feet.

Opening day will be in mid-June. Nearly 90 employees work at the new headquarters but by early 2015 company officials anticipate hiring another 50 or so employees.

About 10 positions are open now, says Martin. Most jobs will be with IT, social media, marketing and customer service.

It Works! offers some unique perks for employees including a putting green on the roof, a bumper pool on the top floor and an indoor slide for employees and guests.

Following the arrest of William S Pinckney, managing director and chief executive officer, Amway India, the US-based direct selling company has sent its regional president of Europe, South Africa and India, Samir Behl to take control of the situation.

Behl, who heads the company's operations in more than 65 countries, will stay put in India till the issue is settled. In an interview with Surajeet Das Gupta and Sounak Mitra, he says such uncalled for and unreasonable incidents do give negative signals to investors, but these could be considered as the cost of doing business as a company, which has pioneered the business model in India. Edited excerpts:

In the past one year, Amway India MD & CEO has been arrested twice based on similar FIRs. Will you continue doing business in India?

Globally, we have faced challenges in many countries. But we have never left any country and we'll not leave India. India is one of the top 10 markets by sales for Amway. We are here for the long haul and there is no change in our ongoing and future investment plans.

We are having dialogues with the officials at the central and state (Andhra Pradesh) levels. We have also asked for a meeting with the finance minister. Our officials have also met the Indian Ambassador to the US, S Jaishankar. Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel will also meet him this week.

Besides, we are having discussions with the US-India Business Council (USIBC) and US Chamber. Here, we have been discussing with the US Embassy. We have also briefed the new US Ambassador to India (interim) Kathleen Stephens about the issue. This is has become a global issue.

Do you take these as the cost of doing business?

As the pioneer in the industry and being the market leader, Amway has always faced headwinds. But we also have the first-mover advantage. Our model is sound, and we are growing at a good rate. Yes, this can be taken as the cost of doing business in such countries where there is no proper law for the direct selling industries, and in the emerging markets.

In any country, we always abide by the rules of the land. Unfortunately, there is no proper Act for the direct selling companies, and the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act (PCMCS) has nothing to do with what direct selling companies like Amway do.

We sell products like any other consumer goods company, and anybody can become a distributor. The fact is that our business model is different from conventional consumer goods companies.

There have been discussions between direct selling companies and the government to amend the PCMC Act in the past few years. But nothing has changed. Until then, there will be more such incidents. How do you plan to manage?

We have had long consultation with the earlier government but amendment of an Act takes time in any country. This has been delayed further due to the elections. We are hopeful with the new government. We are in dialogue with the finance ministry officials as the PCMC Act comes under it.

What do you think is the key reason for such FIRs?

We are into people's business. About 50,000 people join Amway every month as distributors. These FIRs were not filed by any of them, or by any consumer. These were filed (signed) by the advocates, and the activists. All the FIRs are well-planned and identical. We have always co-operated with all kind of investigation, and we have said that we'll co-operate.

While the investigation is carried on, the person should be relieved. You can't just keep on moving him from jail to jail. There may have been some perception issues and the misapplication of the PCMC Act. We are not into any money-circulation business. We sell products like any other consumer goods company and we give proper money-back guarantee.

There have been complaints of mis-selling of products. How do you control that?

We do everything we can. We try to prevent such things and we try to educate. We also have officials who are on the field looking into these things. And, whenever something like this is being reported to us, we have taken steps to stop that immediately.

In many countries, we have also changed or tweaked distribution model. In some cases, we decided not to permit joining from certain professional background. We keep on reviewing these, and change as and when required.

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LyfeStart International welcomes David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP as the founding Chairman of the LyfeStart Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Katz is one of the leading medical experts on obesity in the U.S.
 

Dr. Katz is passionate about turning the tide of obesity. “I’m excited to support LyfeStart’s mission of ending malnutrition on a global basis. The obesity epidemic is this country’s most serious health problem, with significant consequences and costs, and LyfeStart is not only taking that on, but at the same time, providing meals for children in need, who are at risk for developmental and cognitive delays due to the lack of basic nutrition.”
 

LyfeStart Founder and CEO Christopher Pair Garza, former President of Herbalife, says, “Dr. Katz is one of the most recognized authorities on obesity in the United States. His expertise, passion for our mission, and ability to bring to our Medical Advisory Board other renowned experts in medicine, nutritional science and public health, will help speed our efforts to end worldwide malnutrition.”

Dr. Katz is the founding director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, a two-time diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a board-certified specialist in Preventive Medicine/Public Health.

He is President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and Founder and President of the non-profit Turn the Tide Foundation, committed to reversing trends in obesity and chronic disease. Dr. Katz is an active contributor to media and a prolific author.

He has been featured on ABC News/Good Morning America, has served as a judge of best diets for the annual ranking published by U.S. News & World Report, and has written for The New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine, and The Huffington Post blog. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the journal Childhood Obesity, and has published nearly 200 scientific articles and textbook chapters.

For more information about Dr. Katz, visit www.davidkatzmd.com

About LyfeStart

LyfeStart is the first socially conscious, global network marketing company committed to providing sustainable solutions to the dual crisis of global obesityand worldwide hunger. LyfeStart empowers people to create change in their lives, so they can improve their health, achieve their potential, and provide nourishment for a child in need.

For every Nourish Nutritional Protein Shake the company sells, LyfeStart provides a meal for a hungry child. Learn more at www.lyfestart.com. Follow us on www.facebook.com/lyfestart and www.twitter.com/lyfestart.

Youngevity International, Inc. (otcqx:YGYI) ( www.YGYI.com ), a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels, announced today it has taken another major step in its international expansion by opening an office in Johor Bahru, Malaysia to serve the direct selling markets in Southeast Asia.

“We are very excited about being registered in Malaysia and opening an office as we intend to increase our direct selling coverage and distribution model in the fast-growing Southeast Asian markets,” said Steve Wallach, Youngevity’s Chief Executive Officer.

“Youngevity has embarked on a strategic global expansion strategy to capitalize on the growing international demand for our products and business opportunity. We are committed to investing in scalable markets with long-term growth opportunities to generate higher levels of global market penetration.”

YGY International (Malaysia) had a successful soft launch in Johor Bahru, Malaysia at the 54th National Malaysian Medical Association AGM & Scientific Meeting of the Private Medical Practitioners, a three day conference that was attended by over seven hundred medical practitioners from Malaysia and Singapore.

In addition, YGY International was invited to present at the conference and provide further insight on how medicine could be better integrated with the nutritional and nutraceutical practices.

“It was an honor to be invited to speak to the top medical professionals and physicians in Malaysia. Due to the extensive research we have done with Clemson University and the University of Manitoba along with our powerful and complementary view on our products and medicine, the Association was very appreciative and we were well received,” said Sanjeev Javia, Youngevity Scientific Advisory Board Member and speaker at the conference.

About Youngevity International, Inc.

Youngevity International, Inc. (otcqx:YGYI) ( www.YGYI.com ) is a fast-growing, innovative, multi-dimensional company that offers a wide range of consumer products and services, primarily through person-to-person selling relationships that comprise a "network of networks." The Company also is a vertically-integrated producer of the finest coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels.

The Company was formed after the merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences ( www.youngevity.com ) and Javalution Coffee Company in the summer of 2011. The company was formerly known as AL International, Inc. and changed its name to Youngevity International, Inc. in July 2013.

Zija International, home of top earners such as David Moses and Chris Estes, has appointed Bryant Eggett as Regional Director for Southeast Asia and Korea.

Mr. Eggett’s most recent experience includes consulting for a large multinational human capital, investing and outsourcing corporation in Shanghai, China. He also has over 12 years of management experience in the network marketing industry, specializing in sales, operations, business development, and corporate expansion in China and Southeast Asia.

Bryant has studied business management, strategy, finance, marketing, and Asian and near eastern languages at the University of Chicago, Brigham Young University, Ohio State University, and Nanjing University. He’s also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Mr. Eggett has big plans to help Zija continue to flourish and grow in Southeast Asia and Korea; this includes creating a stable local infrastructure and providing Distributors with the opportunity to grow a successful business locally.

About Zija International

Zija International Located in Lehi, Utah, Zija International develops natural, earth-friendly health, wellness, nutrition and fitness products. Zija currently operates in 45+ countries worldwide through its global family of Independent Distributors.

Although the company has been in business for only a few short years, it has experienced impressive growth year after year and been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and top-revenue companies by Inc. Magazine, Direct Selling News, and Utah Valley Magazine, to name a few.

Zija International was founded by Ken Brailsford and is led by President and CEO Rodney Larsen. The company’s focus is on helping its Distributors, customers and employees live “Life Unlimited” through financial freedom, personal development, improved health and nutrition, and living an active lifestyle.