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Marisa Reed

Direct Selling Operations Writer

Marisa covers back office systems and field operations for growing direct sales companies.

Articles by Marisa Reed

Illustration of three paths converging on a single direct selling company launch, representing software, marketing, and combined partners

Direct Selling Technology Partner: Who to Hire

Software vendor, marketing agency, or combined partner. A framework for deciding who should build the technology and marketing for your launch.

Aug 8, 2026 · By Marisa Reed · 4 min read

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AI for Direct Selling

Best AI CRM for Network Marketing and Direct Sales

What an AI CRM actually is, why network marketing needs a different kind of CRM, and a practical framework for choosing one.

Aug 8, 2026 · By Marisa Reed · 4 min read

A world map overlaid with charts and icons representing global direct selling sales, salesforce size, and top markets

MLM & Direct Selling Software

State of Direct Selling 2026: Global Industry Statistics

The direct selling industry in numbers: market size, salesforce, product categories, top markets, and largest companies, sourced to WFDSA and DSA.

Aug 8, 2026 · By Marisa Reed · 4 min read

Interactive downline genealogy tree with expandable distributor nodes showing volume and rank badges across binary and unilevel legs

MLM & Direct Selling Software

MLM Genealogy Tree: How to Visualize and Work Your Downline

How to read and work your MLM genealogy tree, from binary to unilevel and matrix views, so you can coach your downline and act before a period closes.

Jul 20, 2026 · By Marisa Reed · 4 min read

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MLM & Direct Selling Software

MLM Software Explained: What to Look For

A plain language explanation of MLM software, what it includes, and what to look for before you choose a platform.

Jul 9, 2026 · By Marisa Reed · 3 min read

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MLM & Direct Selling Software

Direct Selling Software Compared: How to Choose

How to compare direct selling software platforms on the features and tradeoffs that actually matter, not the marketing page.

Jul 9, 2026 · By Marisa Reed · 3 min read