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DSXgroup’s Chief Business Strategist Judges Temple University’s 15th Annual Business Plan Competition

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DSXgroup Executive Judges Temple University’s 15th Annual Business Plan Competition Sebastian Leonardi, DSXgroup’s president & chief business strategist is proud to be selected as a judge for Temple University’s Fox School of Business 15th Annual Business Plan Competition sponsored by Goldman Sachs … Continue reading

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DSXgroup President Judges in 2013 Edison Awards

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DSXgroup’s president serves as an official judge for the 2013 Edison Awards- 3rd consecutive year. The Edison Awards™ are among the most prestigious accolades honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation. Unique to the … Continue reading

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Palm Reports

What I Learned About Teams from Being a Triplet I entered the world as part of a team. I was the first-born in a set of triplets — rounding out the trio are two brothers, James and John. When we … Continue reading

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Sebastian J. Leonardi named to Board of Directors

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Sebastian J. Leonardi named to the Board of Directors of MENG (Marketing Executives Networking Group) by the nominating committee for a two-year term beginning January 2013. Sebastian Leonardi is the President and Chief Business Strategist at Connecticut-based business management and … Continue reading

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Our Thoughts and Prayers…

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Our thoughts and prayers for the innocent children who perished and for families and friends deeply affected by the incomprehensible tragedy in Sandy Hook, CT.  We are deeply saddened by this loss and with heavy hearts offer this candle of hope… praying … Continue reading

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DSXgroup Sponsors Badgeville Workshop on Gamification at DSA LA Event

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DSXgroup, LLC a leading management consulting firm dedicated to working with private equity firms, direct sales companies and strong consumer brand organizations, is sponsoring an important workshop presented by Tony Ventrice from Badgeville at the DSA Communications & Marketing Conference … Continue reading

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Gamification Demystified

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DSXgroup’s Chief Business Strategist publishes new article entitled, ‘Gamification Demystified’ 2012-11-01  Direct Selling News “Of the most critical business areas specific to the contemporary direct sales business model, the areas of e-communication and e-marketing have experienced the greatest transformation.” In … Continue reading

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Top 5 Social Media Mistakes Direct Sales Companies Can’t Afford to Make

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DSXgroup works with direct sales CMO’s and CEO’s to translate social media marketing strategies into lead capture and conversion opportunities.  Closing the loop on social media communications is the single most important step direct sales companies can take to turn … Continue reading

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Turnarounds – Climbing Out of A Hole

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  Developing a plan to increase top line growth and profitability. I was recruited to lead a strategic and operational turnaround of a direct selling party plan company in the late 90’s. The original founder had passed away several years … Continue reading

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DSXgroup, LLC Announces the Appointment of Cindy Ratzlaff to Lead the Firm’s Social Media Marketing Practice

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Wed. Sept. 12, 2012 HARTFORD, CT. – DSXgroup, LLC., a boutique management consultancy that partners with private equity firms, direct selling companies and technology solution providers; is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Cindy Ratzlaff as Social Branding & … Continue reading

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