A Value Conversation in the Era of Social Business 3.0 One of the most persistent criticisms of direct sales, which almost always uses a network marketing model of some kind, is that the products are “expensive.” It is an easy accusation to make — and an impossible one to prove Read more…
On December 1, 1862, in the middle of a nation tearing itself apart, President Abraham Lincoln spoke words that still unsettle us today. Preparing for the release of the Emancipation Proclamation 31 days later, on January 1, 1863, which would free slaves, he ended his address with this paragraph. “The Read more…
Romans 1 contains a sobering phrase that deserves more attention than it often receives. The Apostle Paul writes that some “did not retain God in their knowledge.” At first glance, that can sound like ignorance—as though people simply forgot God or failed to learn about Him. But Paul makes it Read more…
This blog post was generated using some ideas gathered from The Way I Heard It podcast with Mike Rowe Something has shifted in our culture, and most people feel it even if they struggle to put words to it. It has to do with trust—how it’s formed, how it’s lost, Read more…
This blog is an attempt to visit a powerful theme of discernment and response to truth as it is revealed, both in history and in Scripture. We begin with a striking example from the 19th century—Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, the Hungarian physician whose discovery that simple handwashing could prevent deadly infections Read more…
The False Promise of Healthcare as “Management” We live in a medical culture that is content with management rather than cures. The Medical-Industrial Complex—an interwoven system of hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, insurers, government agencies, and universities—has built a fortress around the idea that being perpetually treated is the same as being Read more…
IntroductionIf the story of direct sales has often been written in shadows, Social Business 3.0 is the light rewriting the narrative. This is more than a business model—it is a people-powered movement with dignity, purpose, and impact at the center. The Light of Social Business 3.0 Substance over hype: products Read more…
IntroductionDirect sales began with promise: the idea that everyday people could step into entrepreneurship with low barriers and high potential. But along the way, much of the industry drifted into practices that created distrust and stigma. If we’re going to talk honestly about the future, we must first acknowledge the Read more…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) places high importance on customer-focused sales in the direct selling industry. Their concern is that companies shouldn’t rely primarily on recruiting new representatives for revenue. Instead, there should be clear evidence of real customer demand. In fact, the FTC has emphasized that at least 50% Read more…