Sixty-Four $100 Million Dollar Companies

The Direct Selling News just posted a list of sixty-four network marketing/direct sales companies that have annual revenues of $100 million or more. So, if there was ever a question in your mind about whether network marketing works or if it's a legal or ethical business, take a look at this list of successful companies. Particularly note how long some of these have been around. Here is the list from lowest to highest:

64. Southern Living at Home. $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue.
Founded in 2001, this company provides books, garden accessories and home decor. The company markets in the USA using a party plan style of marketing and a multi-level style compensation plan.

63. Golden Neo-Life Diamite (GNLD) International. $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1958, this company provides gourmet food items, nutritional supplements, health/wellness products.

62. Yanbal International. More than $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1967, the Peruvian company markets personal care products, cosmetics, and jewelry thru Party Plan marketing and a single level comp plan.

61. Xango. More than $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2002, this Utah-based company markets nutritional supplements and skin care products thru person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

60. Pampered Chef. More than $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1980, this Illinois baed company markets kitchenware and cookware for cooking and entertaining thru party plans and a multi-level comp plan.

59. Neways. More than $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1992, this Utah based company markets cosmetics, aromatherapy and nutritional products thru a multi-level comp plan.

58. FreeLife International. More than $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1995, this Arizona based company markets nutrional supplements, personal-care and weight management products using person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

57. Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing (FHTM). More than $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2001, this company markets health and beauty products, services and communications using person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

56. Agel. More than $100 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2005, this Utah based company markets nutritional supplements via person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

55. Scentsy. $103 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2004, this Idaho based company markets wickless candles, ceramic warmers and fragrance products via party plan and a multi-level comp plan.

54. Keller Williams Realty. $107 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1983, this Texas based company markets real estate via person to person and franchises using a multi-level comp plan.

53. Chandeal. $125 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. This Japan based company markets ligerie.

52. Arsoa Honsha. $132 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1998, this Japan based company markets cosmetics and nutritional supplements.

51. PM-International. $134 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1993, this Germany based company markets nutritional supplements and wellness products via party plan and person to person using a multi-level comp plan.

50. BearCere’Ju. $140 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1992, this Japan company markets cosmetics and nutritional supplements .

49. Tastefully Simple. $144 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1995, this Minnesota company marketings specialty food items using party plan and multi-level comp plan.

48. The Longaberger Company. $150 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1973, this Ohio based company provides handmade baskets, jewelry and home decor using party plan and multi-level comp plan.

47. Jewels by Park Lane. $150 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1955, this Illinois based company provides jewelry using party plan and person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

46. YTB International. $162.5 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2001, this Illinois based company markets travel services using person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

45. Summit International. $180 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1985, this Japan based company markets cosmetics and nutritional supplements.

44. Telecom Plus. $186.5 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in1998, this United Kingdom based company provides telephone, internet, electricity and gas services using person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

43. Ambit Energy. $197 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2006, this Texas based company provides electricity and natural gas using person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

42. CUTCO/Vector Marketing. $197 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1949, this New York based company provides cutlery and kitchen ware using person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

41. Stampin’ Up! $200 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1988, this Utah based company provides scrapbooking products using party plan marketing and multi-level comp plan.

40. Nikken Global. $200 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1975, this California based company markets nutritional supplements, air and water products and therapeutic jewelry products using person to person marketing and a multi-level comp plan.

39. Team National. $210 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1997, this Florida based company markets memberships packages that include services, home furnishings, jewelry, nutritional supplements and more using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

38. Diana. $239 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1986, this Japan based company markets lingerie and nutritional supplements.

37. Isagenix International. $245 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2002, this Arizona based company markets nutritional cleansing, skincare and weight management products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

36. ERINA. $250 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1970, this Japan based company markets cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
35. Tiens/Tianshi. $275 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1990, this China based company markets wellness and dietary products using person to person and retail marketing.

34. Market America. $282 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1992, this North Carolina company markets personal-care, pet-care and auto-care products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

33. K.K.ASSURAN. $289 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1994, this Japan based company markets cosmetics and personal care products.

32. KOYO-SYA. $290 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1975, this Japan based company markets nutritional, cosmetic and personal-care produacts.

31. Aerus. $300 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1924 as Electrolux, this Texas based company markets vacuum cleaners, nutritional supplements and electronic equipment using a single-level hybrid and multi-level comp plan.

30. FORDAYS. $320 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1999, this Japan based company markets nutrition and cosmetics.

29. Naturally Plus. $330 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1999, this Japan based company markets nutrition and personal care products.

28. Mannatech. $332.7 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1994, this Texas based company markets dietary supplements, weight/fitness products and skin care using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

27. Expert Alliance. $360.2 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1997, this Japan based company markets mutual aid services/road service.

26. Nature’s Sunshine. $381.3 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1972, this Utah based company provides nutritional supplements, weight management, aromatherapy, water purification and cookware products using personal to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

25. Usana. $429 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1992, this Utah based company markets nutritional supplements, personal care, energy and weight management products via person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

24. Tahitian Noni. $450 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1996, this Utah based company markets nutritional supplements, juices, skincare and hair care products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

23. Arbonne International. $450 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1980, this California based company markets aromatherapy, cosmetics, nutritional supplements and skin care products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

22. Charle Corporation. $463.6 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1993, this Japan based company markets lingerie and cosmetics.

21. Pre-Paid Legal Services. $464.5 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1972, this Oklahoma based company markets legal consultation services using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

20. Shaklee. $500 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1956, this California based company markets air filter systems, household cleaners, nutritional supplements, water treatment, skincare and weight management products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

19. ACN. More than $500 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1993, this North Carolina based company markets telecommunication, satellite TV and home security systems using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

18. Noevir Co. $586.7 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1964, this Japan based company markets cosmetics and nutritional supplements.

17. Partylite. $650 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1973, this Massachusetts based company markets candles, home accents, personal care and food products using party plan marketing and multi-level comp plan.

16. Omnilife Manfactura. $750 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1992, this Mexico based company markets nutritional supplements, weight management, beauty products, beverages and cosmetics using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

15. Belcorp. More than $750 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1949, this Peru based company markets cosmetics and skincare products using person to person marketing and mult-level comp plan.

14. Ignite. $825 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2004, this Texas based company markets electricity and natural gas using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

13. MonaVie. $854.9 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 2005, this Utah based company markets nutritional supplements and functional beverages using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

12. Melaleuca. $887 million in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1985, this Idaho based company markets personal care products, cosmetics, household cleaning products and vitamins using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

11. Nu Skin. $1.2 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1984, this Utah based company markets nutritional supplements, personal-care and technology products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

10. Forever Living. $1.7 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1978, this Arizona based company markets nutritional supplements, skincare, cosmetics and weight loss products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

9. Oriflame. $1.9 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1967, this Sweden based company markets beauty products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

8. Natura Cosmeticos. $1.9 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1969, this Brazil based company markets cosmetics, personal care and fragrance products using person to person marketing.

7. Tupperware. $2.2 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1946, this Florida based company markets storage and serving products, beauty and personal care products using party plan and person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

6. Primerica Financial Services. $2.2 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1977, this Georgia based company markets financial services using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

5. Herbalife. $2.4 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1980, this California based company markets nutritional supplements, wellness, personal care, skincare and weight management products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

4. Mary Kay. $2.6 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1963, this Texas based company markets skincare and color cosmetics using party plan and person to person marketing and multi-level and single level comp plan.

3. Vorwerk (JAFRA). $3.4 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1883, this Germany based company markets cosmetics and home appliance products using using party plan and person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

2. Alticor (Amway). $8.2 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1959, this Michigan based company markets health/fitness/wellness products, home technology, home care, nutritional supplements and personal care products using person to person marketing and multi-level comp plan.

1. Avon. $10.7 billion in estimated wholesale corporate revenue. Founded in 1886, this New York based company markets beauty products, jewelry and apparel using person to person marketing and multi-level and single level comp plan.

The Big Hairy Arm

Let's say you loved to plant and grow beautiful flowers.

You separated a part of your backyard and through many hours of hard work, prepared it for your flower garden. You then carefully planted rows of different flowers. Over the next couple months you spent time every day in your garden, watering, fertilizing, and weeding.

Finally, one day the first fruits of your labor, a sprout. Then another and another. Soon, you have a beautiful flower garden. You love them all, but there is one particular flower that is unique. You have never seen anything like it. Your special flower. So, you pay extra special attention to that flower. One day, you are gazing out your window, admiring your special flower, when suddenly a big, ugly, hairy arm reaches through the fence and rips your special flower out by the roots. To your shock, your special flower is gone, leaving only a hole.

So, what does this have to do with network marketing?

It illustrates what happens in peoples lives every day.

You see, we all have people in our lives that we are afraid to contact. We think that they won't be interested - they are too busy, make too much money, or wouldn't be interested in "this type of business." Those people are represented by the special flower in the story above. Those people may turn out to be very special distributors, but if you don't make contact with them, the big, ugly, hairy arm will come in a rip them out of your network marketing life. The big, hairy arm represents a distributor from another company or even a distributor from your own company.

Now let me tell you a true story. Many years ago, I was just getting started building a network with a very prominent company. I had made up my list and was actively contacting them. Then I arrived at a particular name. This person owned 7 Domino's franchises and was pretty well to do. I was consulting for him and we had become casual friends. We also had a high level of respect for each other.

I kept looking at his name and thinking, he's not going to be interested - he's too busy, makes too much money and wouldn't be interested in "this type of business." Then one day I saw him at the athletic club. He told me that we needed to meet to go over something new. I thought it was a new marketing project, but was shocked to find out that he had sold all 7 of his franchises to do network marketing full-time!!! He was furious with me that I had not told him about my network marketing business, as he would have joined me instead. I've kicked myself ever since! But I did learn a lesson that contributed to my tremendous success in network marketing - never make the decision for someone else!

Now, you can learn from the big, hairy arm story, and from my experience. Don't preclude people. Contact everyone. Even if you don't think they will be interested, let them make that choice. You don't know who will and who won't. You definitely don't want to find out that your brother or sister are in another network marketing company or worse yet, that they are in your company, but under someone else. So, tell everyone about your business and then let them decide if they are interested or not.