< src="https://dev-thompson-burton-wpms.pantheonsite.io/mlmattorney/files/2015/01/Direct-Selling-Live_Cover-2015-240x300.jpg" alt="Direct Selling Live_Cover (2015)" width="240" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1614" />Direct Selling Live published their 7th Annual Power 50. I'm extremely honored to have made the 2014 list. I'm not one for bragging, so I'll keep this post short. If you want to learn more about how it happened, I've written some deeper thoughts here. It's good to know that I'm not the only one that senses the urgency for us as an industry to "grow up." It's gratifying to see my efforts increase awareness in the industry and generate some healthy discussions. So without any further ado, I leave you with my acceptance speech. Click here if you're reading this via email.

The article is included in full below. Keeper asked some great questions, which led to a great discussion about the serious issues. We also chat about our thoughts about the future of the industry. I hope you find it helpful and informative. If you're reading this via email, click here.