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'''FreeLife International''' is a supplier of health food suppliments,{{fact}} best known for promoting its ''Himalayan Goji Juice'', made from [[goji]] berries. |
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This article is about the Direct Sales company FreeLife International. |
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FreeLife International, often called “The Himalayan Goji Company,” was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 2003, FreeLife International launched GojiKids - a charitable giving program that supports children’s organizations worldwide. Every month, a portion of FreeLife’s profits are donated to help children in need. Since its implementation, GojiKids has contributed to more than 100 children’s charities worldwide. |
In 2003, FreeLife International launched GojiKids - a charitable giving program that supports children’s organizations worldwide. Every month, a portion of FreeLife’s profits are donated to help children in need. Since its implementation, GojiKids has contributed to more than 100 children’s charities worldwide. |
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==Himalayan Goji Juice== |
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FreeLife's best selling product is its ''Himalayan Goji Juice'', which retails at [[US$]]50. Earl Mindell claims the juice, which is made from [[goji]] berries, will help Americans "look and feel 20 years younger," a claim which has caused some controversy.<ref name="abc">{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=2189422&page=1ABC |title=Goji: Health Elixir or Pricey Juice? |publisher=[[ABC News]] |first=Brittany |last=Oat |date=[[July 14]], [[2006]] |accessdate=2007-09-24 }}</ref> |
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==Business model== |
==Business model== |
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FreeLife International and Co-Founders Ray Faltinsky and Kevin Fournier have been the recipients of numerous distinguished honors and awards: |
FreeLife International and Co-Founders Ray Faltinsky and Kevin Fournier have been the recipients of numerous distinguished honors and awards: |
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• Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Businesses – FreeLife was ranked by “Inc.” magazine as one of the fastest-growing, privately held companies in America. |
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• Success Magazine – Youngest Company on Cover |
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• 2003 – Ray Faltinsky was invited to serve on the Board of the DSA |
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==References== |
==References== |
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1. ^ http://www.inc.com/app/inc500/viewCompany.jsp?cmpId=2000296 The 2000 Inc. 500. |
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2. ^ The Truth About FreeLife International Review |
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3. ^ ABC News highlights FreeLife's Goji Juice |
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4. ^ The Vitamin Bible |
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5. ^ http://www.GojiJuiceNewsCenter.com |
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6. ^ CBC Marketplace |
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7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez www.pubmed.gov). |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.freelife.com/ FreeLife Official website] |
* [http://www.freelife.com/ FreeLife Official website] |
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* [http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2007/01/goji.html CBC Marketplace report on FreeLife] and [http://www.freelifefacts.com FreeLife's response] |
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[[Category:Companies based in Arizona]] |
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[[Category:Privately held companies of the United States]] |
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[[Category:Companies established in 1995]] |
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[[Category:Dietary supplements]] |
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Revision as of 23:07, 24 September 2007
| Company type | Private |
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| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona |
Key people | Ray Faltinsky Kevin Fournier Earl Mindell |
| Products | Himalayan Goji Juice |
Number of employees | 200 |
| Website | www.FreeLife.com |
FreeLife International is a supplier of health food suppliments,[citation needed] best known for promoting its Himalayan Goji Juice, made from goji berries.
History
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FreeLife was founded in 1995 by Ray Faltinsky and Kevin Fournier, along with a group of investors including Anson Beard of Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter. The idea for the company came while Faltinsky was writing a thesis on direct selling while attending Yale Law School.
In 1994, FreeLife signed a long-term contract with nutritional author, Earl Mindell, to formulate their products.
In 2000, FreeLife was recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States. Sales have more than doubled for each of the past three years[vague] due to the commercial success of its top-selling product Himalayan Goji Juice.
In 2003, FreeLife International launched GojiKids - a charitable giving program that supports children’s organizations worldwide. Every month, a portion of FreeLife’s profits are donated to help children in need. Since its implementation, GojiKids has contributed to more than 100 children’s charities worldwide.
Himalayan Goji Juice
FreeLife's best selling product is its Himalayan Goji Juice, which retails at US$50. Earl Mindell claims the juice, which is made from goji berries, will help Americans "look and feel 20 years younger," a claim which has caused some controversy.[1]
Business model
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FreeLife is a privately owned company with more than 200 employees and more than 100,000 independent Marketing Executives. FreeLife distributes Himalayan Goji Juice in 24 countries worldwide.
FreeLife meets all BBBOnline Reliability participation and Better Business Bureau membership standards and is authorized to display the BBBOnLine Reliability seal. The company has been a member of the DSA (Direct Selling Association) since 1996.
FreeLife International and Co-Founders Ray Faltinsky and Kevin Fournier have been the recipients of numerous distinguished honors and awards:
- House of Business “Hottest Ever Nutrition Company”
- The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation named FreeLife as their 2005 Corporate Honoree for their support with this organization