Category Archives: Distributors

Who Owns The Downline?

Actually no one owns the downline. Distributors enter into an individual contract with the company. Inherent in the contract is the company’s agreement to pay overrides on the downline sales organization of the distributor. However, downlines are people and no … Continue reading

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Direct Selling Data from the U.S. and Around the World – 8 Surprising Statistics

 Direct Selling News – Global and National Data on the Direct Selling Industry The March 2013 issue of Direct Selling News reported early globally figures leading up to the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations’ (WFDSA) General Annual Statistical Survey … Continue reading

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As a consultant, what can I say about a MLM company’s nutritional/dietary supplement products?

As a general matter, MLM companies will be very specific about what distributors can and cannot say about the company’s products. Usually, this information will appear in the company’s literature. MLM companies can find themselves in serious mess with state … Continue reading

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MLM Distributor Success – Knowing the Basics

This blog post is the companion post to the video: The Major Players – Successful MLM Companies, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses what makes distributors successful in the MLM industry. There is no question that, over time, the … Continue reading

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MLM Company and Distributor Training on the Direct Selling Industry

This blog post is the companion post to the video: Jeffrey Babener: Company and Distributor Training on the MLM Industry, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses distributor training and why distributors join and stay with MLM companies. Is the … Continue reading

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MLM: Legitimacy through Statistics, Global Business Position, and Pyramid Schemes

This blog post is the companion post to the video Not all Direct Selling Companies are Pyramid Schemes. There is clearly a middle ground between myth number one, which claims that there are no legitimate MLM companies, and myth number … Continue reading

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Recruiting Advice from an Industry Expert – The MLM Fairytale “Network Marketing and Frogs”

Hello, I’m Jeff Babener and welcome to our blog at MLMLegal.com. I want to talk to you a little bit about frogs and networking, but you’ll have to indulge me a short time while I explain the connection. We’ve been … Continue reading

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Learn What is Needed to Recruit Top-Selling Distributors for Your MLM Company

The following is presented by Jeff Babener, the editor of MLMLegal.com. He discusses recruitment capability below. You need to be honest with yourself. Do you, or those who are key owners in the business, have a MLM recruitment background? Without … Continue reading

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Interview with Expert MLM Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal?

Expert MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener, explains when it is legal for direct selling companies to use earnings calculators to make earnings claims. Interview with Expert Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal? Interviewer: Jeff, talk to us about earnings calculators because … Continue reading

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Passion, Patience, Persistence – Attitude in Direct Selling

Hi, I’m Jeff Babener of MLMLegal.com. And I’d like to talk to you today about attitude: the three “P’s,” passion, patience, and persistence. Success coaches and motivational speakers will often note, “If you think you can, your right. If you … Continue reading

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