Spring 2026 - Acquisitions Panel
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DSU SPRING 2026
APRIL 14-16, 2026
THE WESTIN GALLERIA / DALLAS, TX
The New Era of Consolidation in Direct Selling
Consolidation in direct selling is accelerating as macroeconomic and structural pressures converge, making scale, stability and operational efficiency more critical than ever. We're excited to announce a special acquisitions panel discussion at DSU Spring 2026 (April 14-16 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas) that brings together leaders who've successfully navigated major acquisitions and can share the strategies, challenges and opportunities that emerge when companies join forces.
Special Panel Discussion: Navigating Acquisitions in Direct Selling
Moderated by Stuart Johnson
Founder & CEO, Direct Selling News
Stuart will lead a candid conversation with two executives who
have firsthand experience building through acquisition.
ARMAND PUYOLT
Founder & CEO, Vida Divina
Armand is a legendary network marketing leader and multi-million-dollar earner whose goal is to help as many people as possible raise their quality of life and create a better future. He became a million-dollar earner by age 20 and a five-million-dollar earner by age 25. Armand has been the top earner in his company for several years and has created a massive team focused on both selling products and building the business effectively. Today as the leader of Vida Divina, he continues to build a company based on respect for his customers and distributors, now operating in nine countries around the world and growing.
ØRJAN SÆLE
Co-Founder, Zinzino
Ørjan is the Co-Founder and holds the title of 7 Star Global President at Zinzino. With over 30 years of experience in network marketing, he has built one of the largest organizations in the Nordic region of Europe together with his wife Hilde. Ørjan believes innovation is the key to creating a big company and he focuses his time on research and study as he continues to grow the business. He is passionate about developing new successful entrepreneurs and is committed to developing Zinzino into a billion Euro company with 20 million customers by 2035.
WHAT YOU'LL TAKEAWAY
How to evaluate acquisition opportunities strategically
Strategies to preserve culture and field relationships during consolidation
How to use scale to strengthen supply chains, compliance and technology
Ways to accelerate international expansion through strategic partnerships
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
In 2026, more than $1 billion in direct selling companies are expected to change hands. Scale is becoming essential rather than optional—enabling stronger product ecosystems, more resilient operations and the ability to meet consumer expectations set by retail giants. The most successful acquirers will treat consolidation as a growth strategy, using it to expand reach, strengthen recurring revenue and modernize systems faster than organic growth allows.
Don't miss this critical conversation about the future of direct selling. Secure your spot at DSU Spring 2026, April 14-16 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas.
DSU is exclusively designed for and limited to active corporate direct selling executive employees. Registration is free. More speaker announcements coming soon. Speaker lineup subject to change. Visit dsnevents.com/spring2026 for up-to-date details.