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Take Shape for Life, Inc.
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Founding Story
Take Shape for Life, Inc. is located in Owing Mills, MD.
Take Shape for Life, Inc. is a subsidiary of Medifast, Inc. Dr. Wayne Anderson founded the company. He was an Air Force child who grew up in Spain. He would frequently put mice under anesthesia and dissected them, removing their spleens to see how they responded to infections. He went (www.mlmlegal.com) to high school in Japan where he noticed how a low-fat diet helped fight obesity and cancer. He was the first in his family to go to college and graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in science. He went to medical school at the University of Kansas City.
The company was founded in 1980.Impact on the Industry
Take Shape for Life, Inc. is a member of the Direct Selling Association.
Discussion of Products
Take Shape for Life, Inc. offers a comprehensive diet meal program designed by Dr. Wayne S. Anderson. The meals have been clinically proven to be effective. The company offers unique meal programs that help customers achieve healthy and nutritional lifestyles. The meals are high-quality and portion-controlled.
Over 15,000 physicians have recommended Medifast Meals.Discussion of Opportunity
Representatives receive one-on-one support from their health coaches, as well as ongoing support to the company’s Bio-Network, which is a community of doctors, nurses, and dietitians. Members can join as Coaches. The company offers the following compensation plan:
For additional information, one must contact the company.
Discussion of Distributor Base and Sales Volume in U.S.
In 2011, Take Shape for Life’s net sales were $185 million. In 2010, the company ranked as the 69th largest global direct selling company, with net sales of $160 million in one market.
Company website: http://www.tsfl.com/
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