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Excellence in Business

Compliance Training Program

Compliance, Reimagined: Training That Connects, Captivates, and Clicks

Let’s face it—compliance training isn’t exactly known for its entertainment value. But at Sunrider®, we saw an opportunity to turn this dry, often daunting topic into something memorable, meaningful, and fun.

When we set out to build a new culture of compliance in 2024, we didn’t start with policies or presentations—we started with family. Specifically, the youngest generation of the Chen family: the grandchildren of Sunrider founders, Dr. Tei-Fu and Dr. Oi-Lin Chen. The result? Chen Grandkids on Compliance—a kid-led video series that reimagines compliance training with humor, heart, and a whole lot of personality.

These short videos flip the script on traditional training by turning complicated topics—like health claims and ethical selling—into simple, unscripted conversations. Kids call out the do’s and don’ts in their own candid way. It’s unexpected. It’s culturally relevant. And best of all, it works.

What began as a creative risk became a business breakthrough—one that’s sparked laughter, learning, and lasting engagement across our global IBO (Independent Business Owner) community.

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Government Relations & Advocacy

Advocacy through Action

Plexus Worldwide ("Plexus") launched a nationwide campaign that strategically combined grassroots advocacy, community service, and government engagement to combat food insecurity while increasing awareness of the direct selling model. By activating its robust local Brand Ambassador network and leveraging its national footprint, Plexus partnered with regional food banks in high-need states, including Arizona, Texas, Florida, Utah, and Kansas. These events helped distribute over 100,000 meals to families in need and created compelling opportunities for engagement with elected officials at all levels.

Through direct invitations and personalized impact briefs, Plexus engaged state senators, representatives, mayors, and congressional staff in hands-on community service efforts. The campaign was amplified through multimedia content, traditional and social media coverage, and official recognition, resulting in coverage by four broadcast stations and three positive mentions in state legislative proceedings.

Plexus equipped Brand Ambassadors with advocacy toolkits to share their entrepreneurial stories, furthering education about the direct selling industry’s role in economic empowerment. This multifaceted initiative positioned Plexus as a socially responsible leader, building lasting relationships with policymakers while addressing critical community needs. The campaign demonstrated how corporate citizenship can effectively intersect with civic advocacy, leaving a tangible impact on both communities and legislation

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Marketing & Sales Campaigns

Oportunidad Royal: Elevating Recruitment Through Product Immersion

Hy Cite’s Oportunidad Royal initiative repositions the business opportunity as a core product, distinct from cookware, to enhance Distributor recruitment and growth across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. Grounded in deep audience and cultural insights, the campaign uses a strategic communication plan with bold, aspirational messaging across traditional and digital media.
It highlights entrepreneurship through premium media—CNN en Español, Shark Tank México, and Televisa—framing direct selling as a credible path to business ownership. Tailored messaging for Hispanic markets through radio, print (Moi Magazine), and influencers builds emotional resonance.
Key campaign pillars include multi-platform synergy, reframing direct selling, culturally relevant storytelling, and digital retargeting. With over 40 million offline impressions expected, the campaign has sparked traffic spikes, improved brand perception, and empowered recruiting dialogues.
The initiative marks a turning point in direct selling, redefining industry perception and setting the stage for long-term media exposure and growth through 2024-2025.

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Product Innovation

Deluxe Coffee Machine

Pampered Chef is committed to helping bring loved ones together around the table by providing recipes, inspiration, and high-quality products that simplify, inspire, and last.

Post-pandemic, more customers began creating coffeehouse-quality beverages at home. Pampered Chef identified an opportunity to help them save time and money by skipping the drive-thru, with a holistic offering of recipes, content, and a unique product to fill a product gap in the marketplace.

In 2024 Pampered Chef entered the hot coffee and beverage market with the Deluxe Coffee Machine, a first-of-its-kind, all-in-one machine that makes high quality espresso, Nespresso, K-Cups, ground coffee, and clean hot water—with exclusive, patent pending technology.

The launch of the Deluxe Coffee Machine has driven incremental bookings and sales, and opened the door to supporting line of products that continues to grow.

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TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

myNovaeDisputes Manager

Millions of consumers live with credit scores that don’t reflect their true financial situation. Errors, outdated information, and unverifiable accounts are common, yet often go unnoticed until critical moments such as applying for housing, financing, or employment. Most are left choosing between expensive monthly services or navigating outdated templates alone. Meanwhile, our independent consultants recognize the need but are restricted by compliance regulations that prevent them from offering direct support.

To address this, we brought together fintech engineers, credit experts, and compliance advisors to build myNovaeDisputes Manager! This innovative AI-powered technology transforms how consumers engage with their credit. It securely connects to all three credit bureaus, reviews full reports, and generates effective, personalized dispute letters based on anonymized outcomes from thousands of user accounts. Many customers access their first letter within 5 to 10 minutes! No delays, no third parties and no compliance risk for the field.

This creative solution continuously evolves through machine learning and real-time user data. Because users take action themselves, consultants confidently offer a compliant, technology-driven tool that delivers measurable benefits.

Since 2023, over 10,000 accounts have been created and thousands of reports are processed monthly. Reviews across BBB, Facebook, and Google highlight the credibility, results, and impact this solution brings.

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Vision for Tomorrow

Casa Herbalife Program

For over 30 years, the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) has been committed to improving the lives of children and communities around the world. An integral part of this mission has been its Casa Herbalife program, which supports children in need by partnering with existing non-profit organizations to provide healthy meals and nutrition education to children globally.

Good nutrition is essential for every child, and across the developing world millions of school-age children attend classes hungry. Chronic undernutrition in early life is linked to reduced learning, poorer cognitive skills, lower earnings and a greater risk of living in poverty.

The Casa Herbalife program launched in 1998, when Herbalife founder Mark Hughes built an orphanage in Brazil – which was named Casa Herbalife. As of 2024, HFF operates 180 Casa Herbalife programs across 62 countries – including orphanages, hospitals, schools, and organizations. The program serves more than 500,000 meals and reaches 200,000 children annually.

This impactful program reinforces the importance of nutrition education – showing that good nutrition is more than simply providing food for hungry kids. Through Casa Herbalife, children receive the nourishment, care, and education they need to thrive today and spread their wings for tomorrow.

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