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Andrew Smith will present two sessions at the Direct Selling Leadership & Compliance (DSLC) Summit on February 23, 2023.
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The State of the Channel
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Scrutiny of the direct sales channel appears to be on a permanent upswing. With federal and state regulators working together, dreaming up new enforcement tactics and expanding their reach, the current environment is anything but welcoming – and the stakes are rising. Our expert panel will discuss the current state of regulation, updates on future regulatory action, and compliance best practices to help you keep your company safe.
Dealing with Nastygrams: Responding to Regulators & Industry Opponents
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
The FTC has issued thousands of warning letters, while consumer advocates continue to post slanderous reviews and online haters spew misinformation to anyone who will listen. What’s an earnest company to do when the stuff hits the fan? How can your company recover from and protect its reputation and brand? Our expert panel is here to help you understand how to respond to such crises and avoid them in the future.