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XanGo signs "direct sales legend": Lennon Ledbetter, an experienced network marketer and motivational speaker, becomes an independent distributor for direct seller XanGo. The Lehi, Utah-based marketer of mangosteen beverages and supplements and personal care products said Ledbetter joined its distributor ranks without a signing bonus or guaranteed position. Ledbetter said in an Aug. 18 release XanGo is "an innovative, energetic partner that shares my commitment to work with people to help them realize their dreams." The company is in the midst of aggressive international expansion, reaching eight additional countries in the past 15 months. XanGo said it currently has more than 1 million distributors in 35 countries