Courage: Emotional strengths that involve the exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of opposition, external or internal; examples include bravery, perseverance, and authenticity (honesty). – How to be a Stoic, Massimo Pigliucci The presence of trainers and motivational speakers in the world of network marketing is nothing new. From the most experienced network […]
Today’s action, yet again, makes plain that the crypto markets suffer from a lack of regulatory compliance, not a lack of regulatory clarity. – Gary Gensler, SEC Chairman on April 17, 2023, following yet again another SEC complaint against a crypto exchange in SEC v. Bittrex This statement would be great, if true. I try […]
The FTC is at it again in its enforcement against direct sales, but this time the Department of Justice (DOJ) stepped in on behalf of the United States to receive a “permanent injunction, civil penalties, and other relief” against 3 doTerra International distributors who publicly marketed the idea that certain doTerra essential oil products would […]
“The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in the insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.” – Justice Louis Brandeis, dissenting in Olmstead v. United States (1928) When I say the gospel that isn’t, I am referring to the idea that continues to become ever more commonplace in the national discussion. The idea […]
The nature of this industry is complex. When I entered this field, I knew very little about the people who operated within it, the laws and regulations that encompassed it, or frankly what exactly it meant to fall under the descriptive phrase of “direct sales,” network marketing,” “multi-level marketing,” etc. Those on the outside may […]
If you’re married, you’ve undoubtedly heard the sage, old advice: “You can be right, or you can be happy.” The premise is simple: when in a disagreement with your spouse, it’s probably best not to argue EVEN IF you have him/her dead to rights. If you have concrete proof that dispels your spouse of all […]
