The DSEF

This #FellowFriday, we're highlighting one of our newest fellows, #DSEFfellow Juliana Binhote! A PhD candidate for the @uofl and lawyer specializing in civil law, Juliana is passionate about #entrepreneurial family business research. Best of luck with your candidacy!

So here is what happened yesterday! Our paper "An Integrated Model for Digital Marketing Curriculum Design won best paper at Marketing Education Review for 2022 and at the Society for Marketing Advances conference. Free at MER until 12/31. @SEUxMSB #teachingdigital

As technology continues to advance, so to does its overall effect on the #DirectSelling industry. Dr. Dana Harrison (@etsu) & Dr. Joseph Hair (@UofSouthAlabama) explore how technology has transformed customer relationships. Find their article here: bit.ly/40u0oKV

In their article, #DSEFfellows Dr. Robert Peterson (@UTAustin) & Dr. Victoria Crittenden (@babson) found that understanding direct sellers' motives prior to employment helps managers predict the likelihood of voluntary salesforce turnover. Read here 👉🏻 bit.ly/49wNeB3

"Direct Selling: a Global and Social Business Model" is a timely & influential work that aims to mainstream understanding of the #DirectSelling channel and its benefits. Authored by 8 #DSEFfellows, their insight conveys the power of Direct Selling. bit.ly/3zG8CRl

To all the industry leaders out there, keep working hard. With every step you climb, you are changing the world. 🌎 #MotivationalMonday

This #FellowFriday, we're highlighting one of our newest fellows, #DSEFfellow Dr. Christos Kelepouris! He is an Assoc. Professor of Management @PBAUniversity and Assoc. Director of @PBATitusCenter. Welcome Christos, your impact on international franchising & law is inspiring!

The best kind of #GraduateStudentAppreciation is one that never stops! This message comes from @UofLbiz Professor Kristen Lucas in honor of student Juliana Binhote. Send a #UofLGRADitude to a student you want to celebrate at uofl.me/graditude

HUGE congratulations to the @gwCFEE Pitch George competition winners: Recovery Connections, Hue Media, BeerTein, & Credit Catalyst. These students have moved through 3 rounds of judging by showcasing their inventive ideas and talent. The future of #entrepreneurship is bright! 🌟

#DSEFfellow Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs (@Morehouse) discusses the importance of researching #DirectSelling and #Entrepreneurship, as well as current study areas of intrigue. Which research topic is getting you excited?

We had a great time at the @NACCE conference this past weekend! Our very own #DSEFfellow Dr. Christine Mollenkopf-Pigsley of @MNSUMankato spoke on how we can reclaim the term 'entrepreneurship' in #HigherEd environments and help peers to embrace their entrepreneurial side.

@MaryKay of @MaryKayGlobal was a trailblazing female #entrepreneur. Co-written by #DSEFfellows Dr. Victoria Crittenden (@babson) and Dr. William Crittenden (@Northeastern), their article explores Mary Kay Ash's legacy in the #DirectSelling industry. bit.ly/3SqvW2y

This #FellowFriday, we're highlighting one of our newest fellows, #DSEFfellow Michael Ahearne! He is a professor of marketing at @UHBauerCollege and Research Director of Stagner Sales Excellence Institute. We applaud your efforts in sales-focused education, Michael!

"Building Trust in the Marketplace" Conference reminded us that sharing ideas and perspectives is necessary to the development of our industry. Shout out to #DSEFfellow Dr. @SandyJap (@EmoryUniversity) & Dr. @KentGrayson (@NorthwesternU) for hosting. bit.ly/3MdZ5tC

#Entrepreneurial women are proven to have beneficial economic impacts. Take a look back at our findings on this and the role of info communication tech in the South African #DirectSelling marketplace in this report: bit.ly/3Mig91E

North America accounts for 19% of global #DirectSales, and according to @skyquestt the market is expected to grow 6.1% by 2030. In their comprehensive report, they go over market drivers, restraints, segments, and trends. Read it here: bit.ly/3QyBgPU

As co-founder of @RNMKRS_org, @DrSBoyer (@BryantCOB) brings expertise on best practices integrating AI tools with people operations. Her enlightening interview emphasizes the benefits of AI and its pullbacks. Read it from @AuthorityMgzine below. bit.ly/49oQSgv

This #FellowFriday, we're highlighting one of our newest fellows, #DSEFfellow Christine Summers! Christine, @MotlowState, is a PhD Candidate in Business Administration (Marketing) at @USA_MCOB. We are overjoyed to have you join #DSEF Christine, best of luck with your candidacy!

Support our faculty today! Impacting students’ lives every day through mentorship & experiential learning. givingday.bryant.edu/p2p/334330/mad… @intbizprof @KacyKim @DrSBoyer @kmaloneyww @Suhong_Li @hfbahar @OstermeierK

One of the greatest challenges of starting a new business venture is the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. @Entrepreneur offers advice on how you can use adaptive leadership to overcome these risks. Learn more below. bit.ly/3SbuwbX