Direct sales in the United States generated $34.5 billion in retail sales in 2014, with 74% of adults purchasing directly from sellers and over 18 million people involved in direct sales. Le-Vel operates with low overhead compared to other companies, allowing for fast response times to solve problems and address issues. The 8 Week Experience from Thrive involves taking capsules in the morning, applying a patch 20-30 minutes later, and using other products throughout the day, with a total daily cost of $5.