Success Stories
We love to hear what a difference direct selling has made to people's lives.
Here you can read some truly inspirational, real-life stories from genuine direct sellers.
Victoria Houlston
AVON
Victoria tells us how what started out as a lockdown side-hustle, quickly became her passion.
Karen Golder
THE BODY SHOP AT HOME
Karen tells us about the difference her Body Shop At Home business has made to her life.
Clare Kinsella
ORIFLAME
Clare tells us how her desire to work more flexibly, led her to start her own Oriflame business.
Arlene Fingland
FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS
Arlene shares why she made the decision to leave her full-time job and devote more time to her business.
Elisabeth Martin
RELIV
Elisabeth shares the key to her success, what motivates her and what Reliv means to her and her family.
Gianluca Parente
ORGANO GOLD
Gianluca tells us what inspired him to start his own network marketing business with Organo Gold.
Diana Page
FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS
Diana tells us how she built one of the most successful Forever businesses in the UK.
Morag Nicol
PARTYLITE
Morag tells us how she's had to adapt her business in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Carron Charlesworth
USBORNE BOOKS AT HOME
Carron turned potential adversity into success, using her background in training to develop a sales team.
Alice Tinton
THE 1:1 DIET BY CAMBRIDGE WEIGHT PLAN
When Alice realised that her side hustle was earning her as much as her salary, she made it her sole focus.
Indu Murthy
AMWAY
Indu had built up a successful career in accountancy before deciding to set up a side hustle with Amway
Natalie Valenti
FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS
Natalie was working as a yoga teacher when she decided to try retailing Forever Living’s aloe vera products
Jacqui Lewis
THE 1:1 DIET BY CAMBRIDGE WEIGHT PLAN
Jacqui is modest in praising herself but you can’t stop her when it comes to talking about her beloved team!
Nafisa Patel
THE 1:1 DIET BY CAMBRIDGE WEIGHT PLAN
Nafisa tells us how she grew an incredibly successful business with The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan.
Vikki MacDonald
USBORNE BOOKS AT HOME
Vikki tells us what motivated her to start her Usborne Books At Home career.
Jane Beer-Jones
CAPTAIN TORTUE
Jane, a Captain Tortue Consultant, shares what inspired her to start her #sidehustle.
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More inspirational stories coming soon!
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Media Coverage
We are passionate about spreading the positive story of direct selling throughout the UK.
Here we are proud to share some of our Media coverage.
Direct selling is named as one of the best side hustles for retirees.
THE EXPRESS
24th November 2022
The Body Shop At Home Consultant Karen Golder's story is featured in this piece.
THE EXPRESS
21st November 2022
The story of a Direct Seller from Vorwerk featured in an article on "unretirement".
THE DAILY EXPRESS
17th October 2022
Direct selling as an example of a side hustle in today’s ‘thriving gig economy’.
THE TELEGRAPH
2nd October 2022
The story of a Consultant from The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan.
THE SUN
27th September 2022
Featuring an AquaSource seller, who's earnings combat the rising cost of bills.
THE i NEWSPAPER
24th August 2022
A positive piece, featuring Anne-Marie Clayton, who has a business with Forever Living.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
21st August 2022
The story of an AquaSource Direct Seller, Vili Karatanova, is featured.
THE DAILY EXPRESS
18th June 2022
Direct selling is featured as a way to make extra money from home, by Stephi LaReine.
STEPHI LAREINE
6th June 2022
Article featuring the winner of The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan's Star of the Year Award.
NORTHANTS LIFE
10th May 2022
Avon CEO has been named at Management Today's Trailblazer of the Year.
MANAGEMENT TODAY
28th April 2022
Article featuring the winners of DSA Stars Partnership Award 2022.
THIS IS WILTSHIRE
23rd April 2022
Direct selling is listed as a way to earn additional income, in light of rising bills.
THE DAILY EXPRESS
1st April 2022
Article talking about the difference direct selling can make amid rising bills.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
27th March 2022
An article by Susannah Schofield OBE for International Women's Day.
STARTUPS MAGAZINE
8th March 2022
Article exploring the benefits of direct selling as a way to make money later in life.
SIXTY PLUS SURFERS
1st March 2022
Direct selling is included in ‘ten of the best side hustles to earn £500 per month’.
THE SUNDAY EXPRESS
20th February 2022
Three direct sellers are interviewed in an article on the resurgence of direct selling.
THE EXPRESS
5th February 2022
An Aquasource seller explains how her side hustle is helping with rising hoursehold bills.
THE DAILY EXPRESS
4th February 2022
Article which references the recent growth in the Direct Selling sector.
THE TELEGRAPH
29th January 2022
Retail Gazette article reporting on the appointment of the new DSA Board Chair, Simon Bowler.
RETAIL GAZETTE
19th January 2022
Retail Gazette shares how DSA Member Companies achieved sales in excess of £1B in 2020.
RETAIL GAZETTE
21st June 2021
"Direct Selling has never been more relevant." How Avon is embracing digital platforms to reach a younger generation.
MARKETING WEEK
10th May 2021
Article explaining what Direct Selling is and what to consider when looking at starting your own business.
SIMPLY BUSINESS
7th May 2021
Article outlining the growth in social selling seen in Q1 2021, featuring comment from the DSA.
RETAIL GAZETTE
26th April 2021
Positive piece on the growth of direct selling in 2020, featuring comment from the DSA & Susannah Schofield OBE.
MSN Money
22nd April 2021
Positive piece on the growth of direct selling in 2020, featuring comment from the DSA & Susannah Schofield OBE.
THE I NEWSPAPER
22nd April 2021
Article featuring the success story of a Consultant from The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan.
PICK ME UP MAGAZINE
8th April 2021
Director General, Susannah Schofield OBE, shares her outlook for the future of post-pandemic retail.
RETAIL GAZETTE
6th April 2021
Susannah Schofield OBE speaks of her passion for supporting women in business, in recognition of IWD.
THE SUCCESSFUL FOUNDER
8th March 2021
Susannah Schofield OBE is interviewed in the BBC's "Morning Live" as part of a segment on Direct Selling.
MORNING LIVE
27th January 2021
Starting your own direct selling business is given as a suggestion for things to achieve during lockdown.
PAUSE her
12th January 2021
Director General, Susannah Schofield OBE, shares her outlook for the direct selling industry in 2021.
THE WORLD OF DIRECT SELLING
28th December 2020
A positive article on the growth of the industry referencing the DSA and several Member Companies.
THE DAILY MAIL
9th December 2020
A great article from The Mirror that features a case study of an Avon Representative.
THE MIRROR
10th November 2020
The DSA, and the recent growth in Direct Selling in the UK, was mentioned in this article in The Times.
THE TIMES
29th October 2020
Mike Roberts, from LegalShield UK, speaks of the importance of employees knowing their rights.
THE EXPRESS
28th October 2020
Director General, Susannah Schofield OBE, is the latest guest in the "Success Is In The Mind" Podcast
SUCCESS IS IN THE MIND
9th September 2020
The DSA UK is referenced in this article on the growth of a Direct-To-Consumer brand
ESSENTIAL RETAIL
7th July 2020
DSA Board member and Avon General Manager, Western Europe, Matthieu Comard is interviewed.
RETAIL GAZETTE
18th June 2020
Susannah Schofield OBE comments on the re-opening of non-essential shops following COVID-19 lockdown
ESSENTIAL RETAIL
15th June 2020
Direct-to-consumer retail is the focus of this article which explores the rising popularity of direct selling
RETAIL GAZETTE
4th June 2020
The resurging popularity of Tupperware party-style retail is explored in this article
THE HERALD
3rd June 2019
The rising popularity of direct-to-consumer retail models and virtual shopping parties
RETAIL GAZETTE
1st June 2020
Susannah Schofield OBE is interviewed as part of a feature on direct selling
BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN'S HOUR
June 2020
The DSA is the focus of this article on the rise of Direct-to-consumer retail in the UK
ESSENTIAL RETAIL
29th May 2020
Susannah Schofield OBE shares her thoughts on ‘social shopping’ in the future of UK retail
ESSENTIAL RETAIL
18th May 2020
DSA Director General, Susannah Schofield OBE will address Retail Week Live 2020
RETAIL WEEK LIVE
March 2020
British manufacturers set to pocket £13bn by swerving retailers
THIS IS MONEY
20th November 2019
Blackpool transgender woman wins Avon Seller of the Year Award
BLACKPOOL GAZETTE
7th November 2019
Exhausted mother lost thee stone and ditched her corporate job
DAILY MAIL
17th September 2019
Lianne Explains How Network Marketing Changed Her Life
KEY WOMEN IN BUSINESS MAGAZINE
20th June 2019
Susannah Schofield OBE, is profiled in an interview with Retail Gazette
RETAIL GAZETTE
26th March 2019