In anticipation of Synergy WorldWide’s global transformation, Chief Executive Officer Greg Probert launched the unifying strategy and message that will carry Synergy into a focused and prosperous future. This strategy will be adopted around the world, bringing all Team Members together under the same goal: to share Elite Health.

The event that unites Synergy WorldWide Europe every year has come and gone, and this year, Summit 2016 did much more than unite Synergy Team Members across European markets. It was the first step toward uniting Team Members globally under one message and one product system.


With a turnout of nearly 1,500 Team Members, Summit 2016 in Vienna was the largest Synergy Europe event to date. The Wiener Stadthalle was bustling with Summit attendees beginning Thursday, September 22, who were eager to check in, reconnect with friends, and later, attend the red carpeted Welcome Reception. The reception space was packed with Team Members dancing to music spun by a live DJ. Attendees also enjoyed a Mozart impersonator, professional dancers, living statues and caricature artists. This action-packed party set the perfect mood for all of the excitement to come in the Summit sessions.

The first session kicked off September 23 with the annual Parade of Nations, followed by inspired words from Synergy President Dan Norman and Founder Dan Higginson. Both touched on where Synergy has been and where it’s going, in addition to introducing the 5 Pillars of Success—compensation plan, product, leadership, corporate support, and business system. These five pillars reappeared many times throughout the Summit presentations to communicate the structure of a successful network marketing company. The first session ended with perhaps the most anticipated and valued presentation of the entire Summit, the launch of Elite Health. Chief Executive Officer Greg Probert introduced Elite Health and its accompanying product system—Purify, Fortify and Protect—as the future of Synergy. Team Members rushed to the Summit Store following the session to purchase the limited-time-offer Purify Kit, which sold out in less than three hours.

To start the second session, Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Matthew Tripp shared his expert
knowledge on achieving Elite Health through the microbiome, delving into the science behind Synergy’s new Purify Kit products and explaining how these products work individually and collectively to purify the microbiome. Next, Aaron McCain, Director of Marketing, previewed Synergy’s new digital tools, including a newly designed corporate site, simplified shopping and enrollment experience, new replicated sites, and a new, easy-to-use Pulse back office (to be launched later this year). High-achieving Elite Honors qualifiers and Go Elite bonus earners were then recognized, followed by a presentation from one of the most successful Elite Honors qualifiers, Pearl Executive Franz Friess. He taught Team Members how to duplicate by combining the Elite Honors business model and the Purify Kit. Triple Presidential Executive Mark Comer brought the session and day to a close by making parallels to Synergy Korea, before the market exploded with success, and Synergy Europe today. Now with a defined product system and unified messaging, Synergy Europe is poised for explosive growth!

Later that evening, the VIP Reception was hosted in the Hotel Imperial in an ornate and elegant atmosphere—perfect for Synergy’s Elite. New and returning qualifiers dressed to impress, enjoying a sophisticated night with top leaders and executives and refined cuisine.

Saturday began with a special breakout session on protecting your Synergy business, featuring Chief Compliance Officer Richard Strulson, after which the third Summit session began with inspiring words on leadership from Double Presidential Executive Dianne Leavitt. A group of Europe’s top leaders gathered on stage for a panel discussion that touched on topics relating to the 5 Pillars of Success, followed by the recognition of new Team Leaders, Team Managers, and Team Directors. The session came to a close after Vice President of Europe Carmelo D’Anzi revealed his vision for Synergy Europe and called everyone in the audience to action in hopes of making this vision a reality.

At his first-ever European Summit, special guest Triple Presidential Executive Yun Tae Hwang of Korea uncovered his secrets to success to begin the fourth session. The audience was glued to Yun Tae as he revealed how he was able to find explosive success in network marketing. His presentation was the perfect beginning to the end of another fantastic Summit. As is tradition, the year’s highest-achieving Team Members were the stars of the fourth session. For the first time in Europe Summit history, the Top Recruiter and Top Business Builder of the year were recognized. Five Team Elites and nine Legacy Award winners were also called to stage to receive their rewards. Finally, the newest members of the Million Dollar Club Øistein Bekkvang and Stefan Patrik Kristoffersen of Norway were congratulated, followed by new Pearl Executives Robert Suppan of Austria and Teri Rigby of the UK, then last but not least, Synergy’s newest Diamond Executive Bart Woodcook of Spain.

Synergy Founder Dan Higginson was the last person to take the stage. His moving words encouraged Team Members throughout Europe to make Synergy one of the top network marketing companies in the business with the Elite Health message. Summit 2016 is the start of big things for Synergy Europe! Thanks to all who attended and made it a huge success.

Synergy officially kicked off Summit 2016 festivities with a Welcome Reception attendees will not soon forget. The venue was buzzing with excitement as Team Members enjoyed the entertainment and looked forward to the anticipated weekend!

An in-house DJ and a variety of entertainment acts, including professional dancers, caricature artists, and a Mozart impersonator, kept the positive energy going well into the night.

The evening was undoubtedly the perfect way to begin another historic Synergy Summit.

Remember to use the hashtag #unlockyourlegacy on all of your Summit-related Instagram and Twitter posts!

James is an Irish champion boxer of 17 years and a martial artist of 20 years, which is why he knows how important elite nutrition is for optimal performance. After discovering Synergy in 2010, he quickly learned that the company’s commitment to quality nutrition paralleled his own lifelong beliefs. As a competitive boxer, James strived to excel at his sport, and now, he pushes for that same excellence in his business. James has been steadily climbing Synergy’s ladder of success and in August became Europe’s newest Team Elite.

It’s clear that no matter what James commits to, whether it’s a business venture or a sport, he knows how to execute. When he began martial arts training, he decided he wanted to be a black belt. When he enrolled as a Synergy distributor, he decided to become an executive leader. Now, as a current Team Elite, James is well on his way to reaching that goal.

Even though James doesn’t step into the ring anymore, he still has the same focus and mentality that helps him succeed. Many of the lessons James learned during his boxing career have stuck with him. One particular lesson has remained with him over the years—the importance of establishing a solid foundation, both in boxing, and in business.

James said athletes who are new to boxing don’t jump in the ring during their first week of training, expecting to win. This would more likely put them in a degree of danger. This concept also applies to running a Synergy business. It may take a little while to build the foundation, but once it’s established, the possibilities of success are endless.

“My life has changed completely in the five years I’ve been with Synergy,” James said. “I get paid for the effort I put into my work. Network marketing is a lot like mining. Initially, you put a lot of work into digging every day to find what you’re looking for, but eventually, if you stick with it, you will strike gold.”

Want to see your face on the big screen at the 2016 Summit in Vienna? Well here’s how you can!

Simply use your Instragram or Twitter account to post pictures, while using the hashtag #unlockyourlegacy and we’ll take care of the rest. A live stream of pictures will be featured on screens throughout the venue as we fill social media channels with the excitement from Vienna!

Don’t have an Instagram or Twitter account? Don’t worry! You can sign up for free.

With Summit just days away, the anticipation continues to build for what’s to come. So if you’re sharing your excitement on Instagram or Twitter in the meantime, go ahead and use #unlockyourlegacy and let the social sharing begin today!

See you in Vienna!

Summit is almost here! That means the VIP Reception is just around the corner and we have had an impressive amount of Team Members qualify to attend this year.

These individuals qualified by either:

1. Achieving Team Director or above between September, 2015, and August, 2016, OR 
2. Maintaining Team Director or above for a minimum of two months since January 2016.

Congratulations to the follow Team Members for qualifying to attend the 2016 VIP Reception!

Hakan Cetin (Austria)
Robert Suppan (Austria)
Elfriede Tappauf (Austria)
Sandra Hübsch (Austria)
Franz Friess & Ana Vajda-Friess (Austria)
Sabine Feitl (Austria)
Stefan Dörfler (Austria)
Eric & Kati Gammals (Finland)
Miimu Jaatinen (Finland)
Anna-Maija & Hannu Kreivi (Finland)
Galyna Rajala (Finland)
Sabine Link (Germany)
Michael & Claudia Ziemke-Wald (Germany)
Susanne & Thorsten Kupske (Germany)
Keith Robinson (Ireland)
James Booth (Ireland)
Yvonne Timmins (Ireland)
Maurizio Biasci (Italy)
Martin Østvang (Norway)
Mads Østvang (Norway)
Oistein Bekkvang (Norway)
Stefan Patrik Kristoffersen (Norway)
Reidun Dalheim (Norway)
Stein Magne Osmoen & Ingrid Haugan (Norway)
Zdenek & Martina Sladek (Czech Republic)
Heidi Byrkjeland (Sweden)
Teri Rigby (United Kingdom)

We look forward to seeing all these qualifiers at the beautiful Hotel Imperial in downtown Vienna where you will enjoy great food and incredible culture, and be able to mingle with Synergy’s top leaders and executives.

Put the finishing touch on your very own Synergy meetings and events by purchasing a NEW Synergy branded tablecloth!


This high-quality tablecloth is 100% polyester and 200 cm x 147 cm complete with Synergy logos. Set the stage at your meetings with Synergy blue, giving all of yourself an attractive place to set your product samples, pamphlets, and other meeting essentials.

Visit the Synergy Tools website to purchase the tablecloth in addition to all other Synergy merchandise.