Xango Headquarters Hosts DSA (Direct Selling Association)

Xango has one of the most impressive company headquarters I have ever seen, so they are a natural to host the DSA's top leaders:

XANGO World Headquarters was selected to host a Direct Selling Association regional event this week. More than 40 executives from top DSA companies converged on the hippest and happening-est HQ anywhere, and it proved to be a phenomenal showcase for XANGO’s true leadership in direct selling.

Founder & CEO Aaron Garrity was the official event host, and he was joined by partner Kent Wood, general counsel Michelle Wilson, CFO Nate Brown and other XANGO team members. Guests enjoyed a tour of the facilities before their special dinner, and of course they were overwhelmed by the inimitable XANGO culture on display at every turn.

The event proved to be another great opportunity to shine a spotlight on XANGO’s incredible strengths, notably our industry-leading compensation plan and our values, and wrapping up with our strategy for the future—both for XANGO and for the DSA.

Read more at XANGOSPHERE: http://blog.xango.com/featured/xango-hosts-industry-leaders-at-dsa-dine-discuss/#ixzz1mm7uhYYS 

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Jus International HAVVN Out Of Business

When this very thing happened to me and my team last January, I vowed to never let it happen again.  My solution was to find a solid company that has the potential for long term growth and momentum. 

This is going to sound harsh, but If you are thinking about jumping in with a "ground floor" start up, you really need to wake up.

The following start ups were considered ground floor opportunities that had some momentum at one time, now they are gone:

XELR8/BaziEfusjonEIROJus InternationalYTB TraveliLearning GlobaliJangoBurnloungeBioperformance

The list can go on for a while, but you get my point.  

Here is the going out of business letter from Jus International/HAVVN President, Rick Durham:

Dear HAVVN family,

It is with great sadness and tremendous disappointment that I am informing you we have decided to shut down our HAVVN business operations. As you know, we have worked very hard for nearly four years to create a network marketing business with best-in-class products that would provide a genuine opportunity for all of our IBOs, corporate employees and shareholders. We have poured our heart and soul, countless hours, and millions of dollars, into making HAVVN successful. Despite our best efforts, it has become clear that HAVVN is not succeeding like we expected. Our US enrollments and autoship numbers are down significantly, and are showing no signs of improvement.

Please know that we have not made this decision lightly. We have spent many hours analyzing our current situation, and what we might possibly do to put HAVVN on a profitable course. We have concluded that it can’t be done without significant additional investment, which we are not willing to make at this point.

We recognize this decision will have a significant impact on many of you. I sincerely apologize for this. It is our greatest hope each one of you will find another opportunity that will fulfill your needs. I only wish we could have found greater success together.
Many of you feel passionately about HAVVN products and your health. For a limited time, we are providing access to order products at new prices on HAVVN.com.

It has been my great pleasure to know each of you, and to work with you. I appreciate all you have done to build HAVVN, and wish you every success in the years to come.
All the best,

Rick (Durham)

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MonaVie 2.0: Will The Changes Bring Growth Back To U.S.?

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

Health and wellness industry leader MonaVie is making history again as it launches the “next generation” of the company called MonaVie 2.0. The latest phase of the company’s long-term strategy was announced at a meeting for more than 3,000 MonaVie distributors in Dallas, Texas on January 13-14.

Headlining the innovations announced in Dallas are a new product platform called MonaVie Nutritional Chemistry™ that provides personalized, targeted product options to address an individual’s unique nutritional needs. A new, universal business training solution to guide distributor success called MVP (MonaVie Values People) was also launched and will be the centerpiece of MonaVie’s continued global expansion.

MonaVie Founder and CEO Dallin Larsen said the newly announced features of MonaVie 2.0 will provide a groundbreaking opportunity for millions of people around the world to improve their lives. “We invite everyone to join with us, as we position ourselves to make history once again during 2012,” he said.

MonaVie Nutritional Chemistry™ – Providing Personalized Nutritional Support through MonaVie Elements™

Today’s consumers are looking for ways to personalize everything they buy, says MonaVie Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Cohen, and there’s no more important area to offer customizable options than with products that provide optimal nutritional support. That’s the idea behind MonaVie’s revolutionary new product platform called MonaVie Nutritional Chemistry.

According to Cohen, MonaVie Nutritional Chemistry will make it easy for consumers to address their unique nutritional needs. Through its new proprietary online nutritional assessment tool, known as Health Match™, MonaVie helps individuals identify specific needs in three easy steps and then delivers personalized product recommendations.

In tandem with the introduction of MonaVie Nutritional Chemistry comes the launch of MonaVie Elements™...

...a product line that facilitates customized nutrition. Elements come in deliciously powerful powders which are delivered in convenient, easy-to-use packets that are formulated to provide essential health benefits supporting a multitude of age/gender specific needs. Elements may be added to 8 oz. of water or 2 oz. to one of MonaVie’s health juices or to a serving of a MonaVie RVL® shake.

These new Elements are produced using the latest technology and scientific research that boosts the bioavailability of each product’s vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Cohen says that this is called the MonaVie BioEssence™ promise.

MonaVie is introducing the following five Elements with the launch of Nutritional Chemistry, and plans to launch additional Elements in the near future.

Men’s Vitamins & Minerals
Featuring 24 essential vitamins and minerals (all at efficacious levels), MonaVie MN™ is a total body health Element that increases performance and vitality. MN ingredients, including Vitamin E and selenium, have been shown to support prostate health. Calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin E, ingredients in MN, have also been shown to support heart health.

Women’s Vitamins & Minerals
Designed especially for women, MonaVie WM™ is a health-promoting Element featuring 25 essential vitamins and minerals (all at efficacious levels), including Iron, that protects and nourishes cells.

Children’s Vitamins & Minerals
Since nutrients are the building blocks of a child’s health, MonaVie provides 18 essential vitamins and minerals (all at efficacious levels), creating a solid foundation to build on. Designed especially to meet the growing needs of kids, this deliciously fun formula provides the essential nutrients needed to strengthen the immune system, develop healthy bones and teeth, and correct nutritional deficiencies.

Brain Health
This delicious nutritional Element— called MonaVie BR—supports brain health by promoting focus and alertness. Featuring L-theanine and natural caffeine to support cognitive performance and B vitamins to maintain healthy brain function, MonaVie BR is a powerful supplement that supports optimal brain function.

Glucose Support
MonaVie GL™ is a unique nutritional Element that promotes glucose metabolism to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. A delicious and efficacious supplement, MonaVie GL features banaba leaf and green coffee bean extracts, as well as chromium. Known for their ability to promote healthy glucose levels, these powerful ingredients help the body naturally accept and convert glucose more efficiently.
All of these new Elements will be delivered in an attractive, self-dispensing box, providing easy access to an individual’s daily nutritional needs. Initially, these MonaVie Elements will be available in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. They will roll out to other international markets throughout 2012.

The new powdered Elements are competitively priced and retails as follows: the Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Vitamin & Mineral Elements retail for $59 UD for a box of 28 packets or $119 USD for two boxes of 56 packets. MonaVie Autoship distributors are eligible to purchase at a wholesale price of $56 USD for one box of 28 packets or $112 USD for two boxes with 56 packets.

The Brain Health and Glucose Support Elements retail for $29 USD for a box of 14 packets or $65 USD for two boxes with 28 packets. MonaVie Autoship distributors are eligible to purchase at a wholesale price of $29 USD for one box of 14 packets or $65 USD for two boxes with 28 packets.

TRIPLE YOUR HEALTH BENEFITS WITH MONAVIE MX
Another important part of the MonaVie 2.0 launch is the introduction of MonaVie MX. A new blend of MonaVie’s flagship health juice products, this 3-in-1 juice cocktail combines the health benefits of MonaVie Essential®, MonaVie Active® and MonaVie (M)mun® into one powerful, mouthwatering formula. Bursting with fruit flavonoids, this health and wellness drink offers a broader array of antioxidants than ever before with 19 fruits and 11 vegetables.

Formulated with MonaVie BioEssence™ for greater bioavailability and AçaVie™, the purest, most potent form of açai available, this new juice blend also features glucosamine to increase joint mobility and flexibility, and Wellmune®, which has been clinically shown to strengthen the body’s immune defenses.

Cohen recommends that consumers use MX as a powerful daily nutritional to which MonaVie Elements are added to strengthen and customize the specific nutritional support each individual may need.

MX retails for $44 USD for one bottle, $79 USD for two bottles or $149 USD for a case of four. MonaVie Autoship distributors are eligible to purchase a monthly supply at a wholesale price of $39 USD for a bottle, $75 USD for 2 bottles or $149 USD for a case of four.

NEW UNIVERSAL TRAINING SYSTEM MVP TO UNIFY AND SUPPORT GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK
Another integral part of MonaVie’s transformation into MonaVie 2.0 is the launch of a new, universal training and education system to guide distributor success, known as MVP (MonaVie Values People).

Because MonaVie truly values people and wants to see them live up to their potential, it is committed to making sure that all of its distributors are trained and educated to maximize their chances for success. The beauty of MVP, says Cohen, is that it is a universal, all-in-one system created for distributors and designed by the most successful distributors in the direct sales industry today.

The program features a series of instructional brochures, booklet, CDs and DVDs that provide step-by-step directions on how to start a successful MonaVie business. In addition to the instructional materials, which will be available in both hard copy and online versions, MVP offers access to programs and other tools which are designed to enable success at any level.

MVP program offerings including:

Personal Development
Whether it’s motivation, inspiration or both, MVP helps provide ongoing support to MonaVie distributors by providing access to some of the most powerful selection of books, CDs and DVDs available anywhere.

Communication Updates & Live Events
MVP offers a variety of ways to keep updated on news, promotions and MonaVie-hosted events via social media, text messaging, print materials and live events.

Certification
Most professional organizations offer a license to practice, and MVP offers a certification course that enables distributors to become Certified MonaVie distributors.

Promotional Items
One of the keys to a successful business comes from building a brand. MVP offers distributors professionally designed materials and premium items that help support them as they build their own independent MonaVie business.

Loyalty Programs
Distributors can receive discounts of up to 50% on dining, shopping, travel, entertainment, movies and more through the MonaVie Perks program. They can also save between 20% and 75% on prescription drugs through the use of the free MonaVie Health & Happiness card.

Ultimately, MVP’s goal is to provide every distributor all the tools, information and training necessary to start out right and then continue to achieve success all along the way, as they seek to achieve their personal business goals.

MONAVIE POSITIONED TO MAKE HISTORY AGAIN DURING 2012
As it did at its founding in 2005, MonaVie is revolutionizing the health and wellness industry with the launch of MonaVie 2.0. At a time when the global economy continues to be volatile, and other companies are struggling to find their way, MonaVie is once again striking out from the crowd and redefining ways to consume nutritionals, ways to create a successful business and ways to create abundance for people around the world.

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Robert Dean Jr. Joins Momentis? 6th Company In 3 Years.

Posted on 25 January 2012.

Several sources are telling me that Robert Dean Jr. has joined Momentis, an MLM energy company. Momentis is likely Dean's 6th MLM company in under 3 years as he jumps from company to company, working deals to pay off his massive settlement with Tahitian Noni.

A quick update: In yesterday's mini-expose' on Robert Dean Jr.' deals we reported rumors that Dean may have been terminated from Limu.  But according to Troy Dooley, Dean has not actually been terminated, but possibly suspended.

My best guess is that Limu is getting their ducks in a row for a lawsuit and the fine line between suspension and termination is probably being toed for legal reasons.

I am willing to bet that our friend Troy Dooley will post an update for us in the comments once he is ready.  Troy has reported spoken with Limu directly.

If you are the wagering type, the MLM Blog (fictional) over/under on Dean leaving Momentis is set at 91 days.

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Tiens MLM (Tianshi Health Products) Closing Down In U.S. and Canada

Posted on 30 January 2012.

I got this news late last night from Ted Nuyten over at businessforhome.org.  Tiens North America will be closing it's operations effective January 31st, 2012.  According to Nuyten there are about 11,000 Tiens representatives in the U.S. and Canada.

 In Nuyten's article, he actually goes as far as listing the top 58 leaders in the company in an effort to take advantage of MLM vultures "level the playing field".  But you can only gain access to Nuyten's list of leaders if you pay the subscription price to his website.

Sad news for the Tiens team in the U.S. and Canada, many in my home state of Washington.

Now it's time for "I DID NOT KNOW THAT", a regular (or not) series on MLM Blog that contains useless information that you did not know about...

In addition to bringing us Ted Nuyten, the Netherlands also brought us early 90's hit machine, '2 Unlimited' which can be heard at nearly every sporting event on the planet. Yes, I'm being serious.

"Greetings from the Netherlands"

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Robert Dean Terminated From Limu Company?

Two sources are telling me that Robert Dean has been terminated from the Limu company.  This follows on the heals of his public split with Visalus and before that EvolvHealth and before that Monavie and before that Tahitian Noni. 

Update 1/25/2012: Troy Dooley reports that as of right now,  Robert Dean Jr. has not been terminated from Limu but rather suspended.  I suspect that this is a legal maneuver by Limu in preparation for a lawsuit.  It is pretty clear that Robert Dean Jr. has left Limu for Momentis.

All of this in the last 3 years.  Sometimes, there are really good reasons to move companies. Ethical reasons or corporate leadership issues that have a major adverse affect on your business might force a person to make the difficult choice to make a move.

However in the case of Robert Dean, it appears as though one word can sum up his reasons to move, "money".

Dean apparently owes so much money to Tahitian Noni, that he is jumping from deal to deal in order to meet his payment schedule.

Let's take a look at Nick Sarcola's letter to his team about the departure of Robert Dean from Visalus:

Oh but there is more.  Apparently Robert Dean owes Tahitian Noni a huge amount of money and was making payments to them with his Limu deal money (series of emails):

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Robert Dean
Date: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Wire
To: Mary Baxley <@thelimucompany.com>

Thanks so much!

"Stay focus"

On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:28 AM, "Mary Baxley" <@thelimucompany.com>
wrote:

Good morning Gentlemen,

The wire transfer to Robert’s account for $100,000 is complete. Have a
great day!

MARY BAXLEY, CPA
Vice President of Finance
LIMU, The Company

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mike Drake <@morinda.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Subject: follow up
To: Robert Dean

Mr. Dean:
Following up on your email earlier this month, I still have not received the
two payments for July and August ($10,000 each, $20,000 total) which were promised by the end of the month. Please confirm that the $20,000 will be received by Wednesday, August 31, and let me know how the payment will be made (by check, charge or wire transfer).
Regards,
H. Michael Drake
Associate General Counsel
Tahitian Noni International, Inc.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mike Drake
Date: Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Subject: RE: TNI settlement agreement
To: Robert Dean

Thank you. That will be fine.

Mike

*From:* Robert Dean
*Sent:* Monday, March 21, 2011 6:53 PM
*To:* Mike Drake
*Subject:* Re: TNI settlement agreement****

I will get the rest of that to you by April 3rd 2011

"Stay focus"

On Mar 21, 2011, at 6:21 PM, Mike Drake wrote:

Dear Robert:

I am sending this email to let you know about the status of you settlement
payments to TNI. The settlement agreement you signed will permit you to
satisfy the $1.5 million judgment by paying $600,000 in installment
payments. The payment schedule was originally as follows:

$10,000 owed by Dec 15

$40,000 owed by Dec 20

$10,000 per month beginning July 1, 2011

However, the foregoing payments were modified by a letter agreement dated December 20 (when we met in John’s office). The payment schedule now is as follows:

$10,000 owed on Dec 24--PAID
$20,000 owed on Jan 18--PAID
$20,000 owed on Jan 19—NOT PAID
$10,000 per month—to begin July 1, 2011

The $20,000 owed on Jan 18, at first, did not clear—only $2500 was
authorized on Jan 18. That left a balance of $17,500 owing for the Jan 18
payment. Days later I was able to talk to you about getting the remaining
$17,500 paid, and you kindly authorized TNI to again make credit card
charges (at the rate of $5000 per day) to cover the unpaid $20,000. So, on
Wed Feb 9 $5000 was charged to your card, then on Feb 10 another $5000 was charged, and on Feb 11 a third $5000 was charged. The remaining $2500 was charged on Mon Feb 14. With these five credit card payments ($2500 + $2500 + $5000 + $5000 +$5000), you satisfied the $20,000 obligation that was owed on Jan 18.

However, in our discussions about getting the Jan 18 payment taken care of, I failed to resolve your payment for $20,000 that was due on January 19. I now would like your permission to again make four charges of $5000 to your card to bring your settlement payments completely up to date—and keep you on track to resolving the judgment by paying the agreed amount of $600,000.

I will contact you tomorrow to get authorization for the remaining $20,000
payment through your credit card. Or you may simply respond to this email to authorize TNI to proceed with clearing the payment through four equal payments of $5000. Your assistance is appreciated.

Regards,

H. Michael Drake
Associate General Counsel
Tahitian Noni International, Inc.

It will be interesting to see what happens next with Robert Dean.  I have to imagine that companies will be leery about giving Dean a big deal, but you never know.

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Neways Bankruptcy? 500,000 Distributors Shocked!

Posted on 21 November 2011.

Possibly a similar situation to Arbonne's bankruptcy.  This is a dark cloud hanging over the Neways distributors, hopefully they will have solid news soon.

Golden Gate Capital Corp.’s Neways, a maker of personal care and household products, is weighing restructuring options that would give control of the company to creditors, said three people with knowledge of the talks.

Neways, which defaulted on about $235 million of second- lien loans that matured last week, is considering a bankruptcy filing or an out-of-court financial restructuring that would likely lead to Golden Gate losing control, said the people, who declined to be identified because the talks are private.

Creditors that would take over the company include SAC Capital Advisors LP, Z Capital Partners LLC, Silver Point Capital LP and American Capital Ltd., the people said. Golden Gate sought bankruptcy protection for another portfolio company, Orchard Brands, in January after attempts to sell the retailer failed.

“Neways has been actively engaged in negotiations with its lenders for several months and we hope to reach a mutually agreeable resolution as expeditiously as possible,” Meaghan Repko, a spokeswoman for the company, said in an e-mailed statement. “It remains business as usual at Neways and our operations will continue as normal throughout this process.”

Neways, which distributes health and beauty products in nearly 30 countries through a global network of about 500,000 independent distributors, was acquired by San Francisco-based Golden Gate for an undisclosed price in 2006. The Springville, Utah-based company has struggled with operations, including at its business in Japan, according to the people.

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