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Direct Sellers Day at The Florida Capitol

Dates: January 27–28, 2026
Location: Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
Lodging: DoubleTree, 101 S. Adams Street

Direct Sellers Day at the Florida Capitol marked a milestone moment for the Florida Direct Sellers & Consumers Coalition. Over two impactful days in Tallahassee, FLDSCC members, lawmakers, and industry leaders came together to engage in meaningful conversations about the economic impact, regulatory landscape, and future of direct selling in Florida.

Through in-person meetings, policy discussions, and relationship-building opportunities at the Florida State Capitol, the event strengthened collaboration between the direct selling community and state leadership—reinforcing FLDSCC’s mission to protect, educate, and advocate for independent entrepreneurs across the state.

Insights from the Direct Selling Tech Panel: Shaaylee Morehouse (PayQuicker), Brian Juhl (AiCE), Connor Hester (ShapeTech Solutions), and Scott Maher (ByDesign) share the latest innovations shaping the industry

Coalition leaders and industry experts, including Brett Doster, gathered to discuss strategic initiatives for Florida’s direct selling community

Meeting with the Lieutenant Governor to discuss policy priorities and support for Florida’s direct selling sector.

Coalition members with the Lieutenant Governor, highlighting collaboration between government and the direct selling industry.

Florida DS leaders, including ANMP’s Garrett McGrath, Rep. Ryan Chamberlin, and FLDSCC co-founder Gordon Hester, engaging on industry opportunities and advocacy.

Florida Direct Selling leaders meet with the Attorney General to discuss legislative and regulatory matters affecting the channel.

Rep. Ryan Chamberlin and Gordon Hester, co-founders of FLDSCC

Blaise Ingoglia, Florida Chief Financial Officer, engaging with industry leaders at the FLDSCC event.

Networking and collaboration: Attendees join Brett Doster, Political Consultant at Frontline Agency, for a group photo at the event.

Successful Kickoff Event at the Florida Capitol

Members, legislators, and industry leaders gather in front of the Capitol State Building during Capital Hill Day, united to advance the interests of Florida’s direct selling and entrepreneurial community.