Direct Selling Live, Power 50 Announced For 2011
Posted by Deb Bixler4th Annual Direct Sales Power 50 Awards
What a year for direct selling!
Keeper Catran-Whitney, CEO and creator and founder of the DirectSellinglive.com and the annual Power 50 Awards marvels at the impact direct sales has made on the world stage!
With political activism, direct sales culture shifts and a first in the industry with the launch of a Direct Selling Reality TV show, the awards for 2011 took an entirely different twist this year!
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The DirectSellingLive Power 50 awards recognize the top 50 most influential people in network marketing and direct sales worldwide.
#1 The DeVos Family Of Amway
Politics and influence in the direct selling industry has rapidly changed the landscape.
The #1 spot was awarded to the DeVos Family as co-founders of Amway. In 2011 there was no other power or greater influence in direct sales than the co-founders of Amway.
They redefined politics education and moral values in the US direct selling industry.

Direct Selling Association (DSA) #5
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) placed 5th. The DSA transferred 40 years of leadership from Neil Offen to Joe Mariano in 2011. The Association is in the process of redefining its position and vision of direct sales as they enter into public policy debates on behalf of the industry and voting community of the world.
#9 Andrea Jung, Avon
Andrea Jung was bumped down from the number one spot which she held three years in a row to number 9.
After a decade at the helm of Avon, Andrea lost her title due to an international scandal causing the Avon stock to drop 45%. She is still ranked as the number 9 most powerful woman in direct sales worldwide.
Direct Selling Women’s Alliance (DSWA) #11
The DSWA impacts thousands of lives worldwide and the direct selling industry would not be the same without it. The Direct Selling Women’s Alliance continues to make a global impact on women’s lives.
Cookie Lee, #25 Most Influential Direct Sales Professional
Cookie Lee’s style and purpose creates a positive vision that you can do it your way and succeed as a woman in the direct selling boardrooms. As a minority business woman she continues to lay the foundation for success as a professional.
Mary Christensen, Direct Selling Superstar #33
Mary Christensen, author of the book series, Be A Party Plan (Recruiting, Network Marketing) Superstar, has spoken to tens of thousands of direct sales distributors in 2011. She has been and continues to be a consistent force in the industry.
Deb Bixler & Donald Trump Direct Sales Power Hitters!
Guess who came in at number 43 in the list of direct sales power 50 heavy hitters!!! Well, it wasn’t Donald Trump!!!
That’s right… it was ME! Deb Bixler #43 and Donald came in at #44!
The Power 50 named me as one of the top 5 party plan specific educators in the world. This past year they also recognized this blog the #3 best direct sales blog on the web.
Donald Trump owns the network marketing company The Trump Network and was was honored for his political activity in 2011. He influences US politics in a big way as Republican candidates seek the billionaire’s support and endorsement.



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