Nicki began her career as a distributor in the direct selling profession more than 30 years ago after leaving her teaching position. She built successful personal organizations, has spoken to direct sellers at conventions around the world, consulted to hundreds of companies, and held executive positions in direct selling companies. She co-authored the best-selling books Build it Big and More Build It BIG: 101 Insider Secrets from the Top Direct Selling Experts and has contributed to many other books. In addition to her BA in education and business, Nicki is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago Network Marketing Certification Program. She was recently named one of the Top 25 Business Women in her home state of Hawaii as well as one of the Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs in America. She was selected as an international “Hero for Humanity” in 2008 and named #2 in the International 2009 Power 30 honoring the 30 Most Influential Women in the direct selling profession. The award that brings her the most joy is the DSWA being recognized as the National Advocate of the Year for Working Mothers. Nicki Keohohou is the Co-Founder of www.DSWA.org and the Coach Excellence School. She is a Certified Business Coach with the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. For more information or for speaking/training opportunities you may reach her at Nicki@dswa.org. Phone toll free within the US 888-417-0743 or 808-230-2427 internationally.