Steve and Gina Merritt have achieved LifeWave’s top rank of 3 Star Presidential. This marks a major personal milestone after 37 years in network marketing. The couple credits faith, family, leadership, and helping others for their success. They view the rank as another chapter in a long journey rather than the final goal.
Four years ago, Steve and Gina sought a new path. They prayed for the right product, technology, company, and owner. Gina says they also asked for God’s favor over their family and future leaders. After decades in the industry, they became highly selective. LifeWave’s patented technology and founder David Schmidt’s focus on innovation stood out. Steve notes they felt they had found something distinctive in both the product and the company’s vision.
The Merritts brought nearly four decades of experience in leadership and mentorship to LifeWave. They created the THIS IS IT System, a team training approach centered on education, personal growth, customer care, and leadership development. Gina stresses that a strong
system should never rely on one person. Team members learn from multiple leaders with varied strengths. Watching others reach their own milestones remains one of the most rewarding parts of their work.
LifeWave’s patented phototherapy patches, especially the X39, played a key role in their decision. The non-transdermal patches use light to interact with the body. Steve highlights founder David Schmidt’s long commitment to research and intellectual property as a major distinguishing factor. References to patents do not claim product efficacy or government approval. All product statements rely on LifeWave’s current approved materials.
Achieving 3 Star Presidential is significant, yet the Merritts keep the same priorities: faith, family, leadership, people, and purpose. With seven grandchildren and two more expected, family stays central. The independent business model gives them flexibility to work from different places while staying close to loved ones. Gina says the people they mentor matter most. They emphasize that LifeWave does not guarantee any lifestyle, schedule, or income result.
David Schmidt founded LifeWave in 2004 and serves as CEO and primary owner. He studied management information systems and biology at Pace University. Earlier, he co-owned Advanced Applications Group, developing energy technologies for military and commercial use, including work linked to U.S. Navy projects on stamina and survival systems. Inspired as a child by Thomas Edison’s workshop, Schmidt holds over 130 patents, with more than 70 in regenerative science. He developed the phototherapy approach after research into natural energy support without stimulants. LifeWave remains privately held under his leadership, with global operations in about 100 countries.
LifeWave offers non-transdermal phototherapy patches including the flagship X39, X49, Energy Enhancer, IceWave, Silent Nights, and related Y-Age lines. The company grew significantly after the 2018 X39 launch, moving from roughly $20 million in earlier annual sales toward several hundred million in recent years according to industry reports. Steve and Gina’s rank and results are individual and not typical. Most participants earn little or nothing after expenses. Anyone considering the opportunity should review LifeWave’s official compensation plan and income disclosure. Nothing in this article claims the products diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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