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Empowering
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What Is Direct Selling?

Direct selling gives companies a people-centered way to distribute products, reaching customers through authentic recommendations and real product experience.

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Our Mission

DSA’s mission is to advance a policy and regulatory environment that embraces innovation, protects consumers, and empowers entrepreneurs across America and the globe to build businesses on their own terms.

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Our Members

We are the collective voice of the visionaries, entrepreneurs, and innovators comprising the most powerful, people-driven distribution channel in the world.

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Direct Selling Statistics

Key stats to inform policy, planning, and compliance.

$34.7B
Retail Sales
5.5M
Direct Sellers
34.4M
Customers
Behind every number is an entrepreneur, a customer, and a community.
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DSA membership brings a seat at the table, operational know-how, and intelligence you can act on.

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Policy Access

Briefings, positions, and a seat at the table. Connect directly with policy leaders and industry peers.

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Ethics & Compliance Resources

Toolkits, templates, and training to operationalize best practices and meet evolving requirements.

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Industry Insights

Member‑only analysis of trends, research, and benchmarks you can use in planning and governance.

 

Events &
Meetings

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January 21, 2026 @ 1:00 PM ET

DSA Bi-Monthly Member Update | Virtual >

April 13, 2026

DSA and DSEF Board of Directors Meetings | Dallas, TX

June 17-18, 2026

DSA and DSEF Board of Directors Meetings | Salt Lake City, UT

September 23, 2026

Direct Selling Day on the Hill | Washington, DC

September 24, 2026

DSA and DSEF Board of Directors Meetings | Washington, DC

December 15, 2026

DSA and DSEF Board of Directors Meetings | Virtual

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