FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jeff Stroud, President of Private Quarters addresses the DSA Back to Basics Seminar in Washington DC. September 26, 2006

Washington, D.C. – Jeff Stroud, President of Private Quarters addressed over 100 executives representing 74 Direct Sales Companies at the Direct Selling Association’s Back to Basics Seminar in Washington DC last week.

The presentation, which focused on highlights of Private Quarter’s successful launch and national expansion over the past two years, was very well received by industry executives attending the event.

Kim Grimm, Education Program Planner for the DSA commented, “Jeff’s contribution with his presentation as well as in the Q&A portion was invaluable to the audience at the Seminar. Because of Jeff’s experience in the development and success of Private Quarters, he provided many of the newer companies at the Seminar with the insight and inspiration they would not have gained anywhere else. Jeff gave them a framework to accomplish the goals that Private Quarters has already achieved.”

In his presentation, Jeff told about his transition as an executive in brick-and-mortar retail to direct sales. He highlighted the lessons he has learned over the past two years and focused on how Private Quarters has emerged from a large field of fledgling start-up companies to become poised for major nationwide expansion. “When we started, our education about direct sales from the DSA was critical to our success. I am so pleased that I have had the opportunity to give back to the industry by sharing what we have learned.” said Jeff Jeff’s presentation also included video footage of testimonials from some of PQ’s top field leaders.

“I believe that hearing straight from our leaders gives Private Quarters great credibility.” Jeff commented. “In the end, it is our leaders in the field who have made PQ the success that it is today.”