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A good MLM company, seeking longevity in the marketplace, will put a lot of effort into training their distributors on how to manage and build their business. Businesses will provide online training, event training, and incentives.

Not every MLM company has the same opportunity, or compensation plan. There are many types of compensation plans and many variations on the original compensation plans (stairstep, unilevel, breakaway, matrix, binary). Each compensation plan and MLM company is unique in how it approaches consultant training.

Regardless of what compensation plan you’re using, there are common distributor training techniques among all companies and compensation plans. From a legal perspective, MLM companies must be realistic about their distributors’ statistics for success. It is not easy to become a MLM multimillionaire. Only a small percentage of distributors achieve such high success. Therefore, when legitimate direct selling companies present their training, management and support programs to encourage and train distributors they use some (or all) of the techniques in the list below.

If distributor training in your company sounds a little like this list, then it is likely looking good from a legal perspective. A MLM company opportunity should prioritize some or most of the following:

1. Enhance distributors’ self-image.
2. Enhance the image of the network marketing industry as a whole.
3. Educate distributors about the direct selling, MLM industry.
4. Create a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed in operating a network marketing business.
5. Help distributors understand the responsibility of being in business for themselves.
6. Make product education paramount in training programs.
7. Develop business management skills.
8. Help consultants understand the dynamics of people-interaction or person-to-person relationships.
9. Teach (or encourage the learning of) new business technology application to the business, such as computer software programs and website platforms.
10. Help distributors understand the basic concepts behind the network marketing method of distribution.
11. Create an appreciation of ethical standards.
12. Teach distributors how to run a small business, such as managing taxes, distributor networks and accounting.
13. Work on goal-setting and planning; develop one, two, and three plans, rather than promote unrealistic instant success schemes.
14. Develop the art of prospecting (finding and recruiting new distributors for your downline).
15. Help distributors understand the concept of commitment.
16. Learn to value the contribution of others in their home business.
17. Prepare to give effective presentations.
18. Learn how to deal with objections, rejections, and discouragement; helping distributors understand that an objection is nothing more than a question in disguise.
19. Develop an understanding of the legal issues impacting the network marketing industry and the individual distributor business owner.
20. Help distributors understand the art of duplication and the power of setting an example (in recruiting).
21. Help consultants understand that people are involved in network marketing for different reasons; allow those who are interested in the business opportunity to develop at their own pace and resist the urge to pressure satisfied consumers to engage in the business opportunity if they simply want to remain customers.

When MLM companies work to encourage their distributors to work hard, learn about the business, and have realistic expectations, then they are working to support a network of distributors that will last a long time.

If a direct selling company tells you that you’ll become a millionaire in a month then the chances are likely that they are not operating a legitimate business. Remember, if it’s too good to be true, then get out quick!

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Historically, the products sold by direct selling companies are in the categories of personal care, health/nutritional, cosmetics, jewelry, household products, and technology, etc. These types of products are not only marketed to the end consumer, but the end consumer is often the best candidate to pursue a part-time opportunity in marketing those products as well. And, thus network marketing is not only best suited for consumer (as opposed to business) sales, but the potential pool of recruits is to be found in the thousands, millions of end consumers.

This is not to say that network marketing is not involved in a wide array of both consumable and one-time use products and services for end consumers. In fact, certain markets have been created by direct sellers, including water treatment devices, magnetic products, pre-paid legal services, home food storage containers, etc. In addition, the industry has established great success in the marketing of telcom, energy and various insurance/financial products.  Its imprint can even be found in application to the real estate industry. Sales of the U.S. network marketing industry exceed $30 billion and the number of participants is approaching 20 million.

See Hard Facts about a Growing Industry – 2015 for current statistics on the direct selling industry.

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• 2 million people were involved in direct selling in the U.S. during 2015.
• Those people sold an estimated $36.12 billion dollars in retail sales, an increase of 4.8% from 2014.
• 2015 revenues were higher than any other year in history.

In 2014, 18.2 million people were involved in direct selling. In 2015, that number increased by 11% to 20.2 billion people. Of those people, 28.2% were between the ages of 35 and 44. 24.9% were between the ages of 44 and 54. 20.5% of those involved were between the ages of 25 and 34. Women represent 77.4% of participates, while men represent 22.6% in 2015.

The direct selling industry continues to grow. In 2014, U.S. retail sales were $34.47 billion, and in 2015, that number increased by 4.8% to $36.12 billion. The highest sales in product group belongs to wellness products, at 12 billion dollars in 2015, around 10 billion in 2014, and roughly 9 billion in 2013. Services were the second major group of products sold with roughly 8 billion in 2015.

Geographically, the South held the highest sales at 35.7%. The West held 26.2%. The Midwest held 20.3% and the Northeast 17.5%.

Read the detailed charts for yourself at the DSA’s website.

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• In 2009, 16.1 million people were involved in direct selling, compared to 15.8 million in 2010, 15.6 million in 2011, 15.9 million in 2012, 16.8 million in 2013, and 18.2 million in 2014. The increase was 8.3% from 2013 to 2014.
• In 2014, 74.4% of company distributors were women, and 25.6% were men. In 2013 that number was 74.2% for women, 25.8% for men, and in 2012, 76.6% were women and 23.4% were men.
• U.S. retail sales were $34.47 billion in 2014, $32.67 in 2013, and $31.63 in 2012.
• In 2014, 71.5% of direct sales were person-to-person, 22.4% were party plan, and 6.1% were other. Compared to 2013 when 70.2% were person-to-person and 22.5% were party plan.
• 30% of sales in 2014 were in the wellness product group. Personal care was around 15%. Services were around 22%.
• The highest sales by region goes to the South, were 37.4% of goods and services were sold. The West sold 24.3%. And, the Midwest came in third at 20.5%

The MLM industry held consistent and increasing growth from 2013 to 2014. I bet you’re thinking, “Geez! Where’s my piece of that pie!”

*Information sourced from www.dsa.org.

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May 2016 Conference

We appreciate all the guests in attendance, as well as the lineup of incredible speakers.

If you weren’t able to make the May 2016 conference, no problem! We are hosting the next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference on October 27 and 28, 2016 in Las Vegas.

We invite anyone who is starting or running an existing MLM company to join us! MLM business owners, executives, corporate staff, you’re invited! The classroom-like setting of the conference promotes education, not selling. We work hard to provide you with a fully credible lineup of expert speakers who advise in the areas of recruiting, legal, compensation plans, software, technology, raising capital, and so much more. At the end of each day we offer one-on-one time with the speakers. As you hear the speakers discuss various topics, you can decide who you’d like to sit down with to discuss your unique situation with at the end of each day. Sign up with them all or just a couple! It’s up to you!

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October 27 & 28, 2016

Las Vegas, Nevada

9AM-4PM

4PM-7:00PM – one-on-one time with the speakers

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The Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference will be held May 20, 2016.

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Conference Information: The day will begin at 9:00AM and end at 5:30PM, then from 5:30PM-8:30PM there will be one-on-one time with the speakers. For more information visit our website or call 800-231-2162/503-226-6600. Registrations are taken exclusively by phone and questions are always welcome.

Presented by one of the most trusted individuals in direct selling and MLM, Jeffrey Babener, Editor of http://www.mlmlegal.com.
About Attorney Jeffrey Babener: Conference Host and Chairman, Editor of http://www.mlmlegal.com, as well as the leading direct selling attorney in the United States – With over 30 years of experience as a direct selling attorney, Jeffrey Babener has advised leading companies in the MLM/Direct Selling industry, ranging from Avon to Nikken, to Herbalife, to Melaleuca, to USANA, and to Excel Communications, Nerium International, plus many more. He has been published in national magazines such as Money, Inc., Atlantic Monthly, Entrepreneur magazine, Direct Selling News, Direct Sales Journal, Success magazine, Money Maker’s Monthly, among countless others. He’s authored several books, including his most popular Network Marketing: What you should know. Mr. Babener has chaired more than 70 national conferences on direct selling.

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Portland, Oregon (PRWEB)April 14, 2016

Come visit the new and improved MLMLegal.com! This is the first major renovation of MLMLegal.com. MLMLegal.com’s new face is easy to navigate and full of valuable and educational content, pertinent to direct sellers. And Babener & Associates is working on updating more pages throughout 2016.

A new and easy-to-use navigation bar helps visitors easily find what they are looking for, whether it is the blog, articles, videos, MLM resources, conference pages, or one of the many other resources available on the website for network marketers.

The main homepage image was provided by expert MLM Attorney himself, Jeff Babener, while on a trip to Europe. These beautiful mountains provide the metaphor “Let Us Be Your Guide.” Let the Law Office of Babener and Associates, MLMLegal.com, guide clients through the sometimes difficult MLM industry and its legal climate. As experienced network marketing attorneys, who have been in the industry for over three decades, and who represent companies such as Melaleuca, Avon, Herbalife, NuSkin, USANA, Nerium, Excel, and Team National, our firm has the experience and credibility to help direct selling companies navigate the direct selling industry.

“Let us be your guide” through education provided throughout the website in the form of articles, videos, books, and MLM resources. Or,” let us be your guide” in helping to startup or run your direct selling company; Babener & Associates advises in all of the legal aspects of starting up or running MLM, network marketing, direct selling companies.

The new homepage offers quick and easy-to-find links so that visitors can easily contact Babener & Associates, request a Complimentary MLM Startup Manual, gather information regarding the next MLM Startup Conference, or subscribe to the newsletter, MLM News Global.

The new MLMLegal.com homepage still features new content, such as headline news and relevant articles, this time under their own, clearly-outlined sections.

Scroll down the homepage to find more educational video content and request a complimentary copy of the MLM Startup Manual.

What else is important?

A scrolling carousal provides visitors with images taken of past conferences and directs the eye and mouse directly to the page where one can find out when the next conference takes place and who will be included as expert speakers.

And now, visitors can find all of Jeff Babener’s educational MLM videos (over 140 videos) in one location, the homepage. …Right along with Mr. Babener’s most popular industry articles.

And don’t forget about the rest of the MLM, network marketing, direct selling content on MLMLegal.com. Use the Law Library to find all of Mr. Babener’s articles, federal and state cases, MLM law in 50 states, MLM business articles, IRS 911 Publication, and so many more article index pages that can be easily navigated.

Hint: Each new webpage now has related video and page content at the end of each webpage.

As does the new homepage. The end of each page has links to related material/videos, or other related pages that we suggest visitors look also to enjoy while at MLMLegal.com.

And finally, at the bottom of each webpage are links to social networking sites. Follow MLMLegal on Twitter. Friend MLMLegal.com on Facebook. Like the Babener & Associates Facebook page. Visit Babener & Associates on LinkedIn or Google+. There are lots of easy ways to stay in touch and now it’s made it easy to find and follow Babener & Associates/MLMLegal.com online.

MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates thought a lot about visitors when redesigning the new website. MLMlegal.com is now more manageable yet still famous for being full of lots of useful content.

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The Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference will be held May 20, 2016.

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Conference Information: The day will begin at 9:00AM and end at 5:30PM, then from 5:30PM-8:30PM there will be one-on-one time with the speakers. For more information visit our website or call 800-231-2162/503-226-6600. Registrations are taken exclusively by phone and questions are always welcome.

Presented by one of the most trusted individuals in direct selling and MLM, Jeffrey Babener, Editor of MLMLegal.com.
About Attorney Jeffrey Babener: Conference Host and Chairman, Editor of MLMLlegal.com, as well as the leading direct selling attorney in the United States – With over 30 years of experience as a direct selling attorney, Jeffrey Babener has advised leading companies in the MLM/Direct Selling industry, ranging from Avon to Nikken, to Herbalife, to Melaleuca, to USANA, and to Excel Communications, Nerium International, plus many more. He has been published in national magazines such as Money, Inc., Atlantic Monthly, Entrepreneur magazine, Direct Selling News, Direct Sales Journal, Success magazine, Money Maker’s Monthly, among countless others. He’s authored several books, including his most popular Network Marketing: What you should know. Mr. Babener has chaired more than 70 national conferences on direct selling.

Learn how to receive two COMPLIMENTARY tickets to attend the next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference by visiting the MLMAttorney.com.

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Our last conference boasted 71 companies from 23 states and 8 countries, including Canada, United States, Ghana, Israel, Spain, Russia, China, and Germany!

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The Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference will be held May 20, 2016.

For more than 30 years, leading industry experts have educated the executives of starting and existing MLM, direct selling, network marketing, and party plan companies on how to structure their compensation plans, legalize their companies, recruit key employees and top-ranking distributors, develop business models, generate leads, fund their business, establish their website and technology platforms, better understand the direct selling industry, and so much more.

Did you miss the last MLM Startup Conference? In attendance were over 100 people, representing 71 companies from 23 states and 8 countries (Canada, United States, Ghana, Israel, Russia, Spain, China, and Germany). The companies in attendance represented the entire spectrum of company development, from startups to established companies. All attendees registered for our conference in order to learn more about the network marketing industry, grow their companies, meet experts in the industry, and educate themselves on the MLM industry.

The next MLM Startup Conference takes place May 20, 2016 in Las Vegas. View the conference flyer page at http://www.mlmlegal.com/srs2.html to learn more.

This is the original MLM Startup Conference — responsible for launching many industry-leading companies — perfected over the course of a quarter of a century to ensure the highest quality of information, most knowledgeable experts, and most practical advice from qualified experts.

Join us May 20, 2016 at our next conference! Over the course of the day, attendees will hear from a multitude of the best industry experts, and if they choose, can sign up to meet with the speakers for individual one-on-one time. A full list of speakers and their biographies/credentials can be found at http://www.mlmlegal.com/bio.html.

The educational information gained by attending this event is invaluable. Here are just a few of the testimonials from past attendees:

“We have a traditional business at the moment and we are looking to take it into the realm where it’s more personalized, it’s more about building people and an experience. It has been absolutely worth our trip. We are looking to take our business to the next level and build relationships.”

“The reason I came to the show was to learn more about how to launch my direct sales company. I’m very comfortable and accustomed to selling through more traditional networks; however, I believe that the product that I’m launching is more suitable for direct sales; to get direct-to-consumer faster and in greater sales.”

“[I’ve] been in network marking for 30 years [but] we are learning a lot of things about how to launch, how to reach the people we need to have, and again, the things that are required to make a successful company, not only for us but especially for our customers and for our affiliates.”

Each attendee will receive a free copy of the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Manual.

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The day will begin at 9:00AM and end at 5:30PM, then from 5:30PM-8:30PM there will be one-on-one time with the speakers. For more information, visit: http://www.mlmlegal.com/srs2.html or call 800-231-2162/503-226-6600. Registrations are taken exclusively by phone and questions are always welcome.

Presented by one of the most trusted individuals in direct selling and MLM, Jeffrey Babener, Editor of MLMLegal.com.

About Attorney Jeffrey Babener: Conference Host and Chairman, Editor of MLMLegal.com, as well as the leading direct selling attorney in the United States – With over 30 years of experience as a direct selling attorney, Jeffrey Babener has advised leading companies in the MLM/Direct Selling industry, ranging from Avon to Nikken, to Herbalife, to Melaleuca, to USANA, and to Excel Communications, Nerium International, plus many more. He’s been published in national magazines such as Money, Inc., Atlantic Monthly, Entrepreneur magazine, Direct Selling News, Direct Sales Journal, Success magazine, Money Maker’s Monthly, among countless others. He’s authored several books, including his most popular Network Marketing: What you should know. Mr. Babener has chaired more than 70 national conferences on direct selling.

Lastly, learn how you can receive two free tickets to attend the October 2015 Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference by visiting our Innovation Campaign page.

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First, we must note that this is a bit out of our area. However, we have attended many such events and been involved in meeting planning from hotel logistics to program to meeting planners. And we have done this scores of times with many of the leading direct selling companies.
With that said, the point is that you are in a relationship business. All studies have shown that recruitment and retention have a direct correlation with how your distributors bond with management, leaders, corporate mission, and product. Obviously, a company will lead with the goal of rewarding distributors with recognition, providing good education on the product, opportunity and recruitment, inspiring them as to the past and future, demonstrating sincere appreciation and making sure they have a good time. This is “experiential bonding” and it is a company’s opportunity to showcase both objectively and emotionally why distributors should bond with management, other leaders, other fellow distributors, company product, the mission of the company and hopefully, if there is a philanthropic program, with the community “giveback” of the company.

If you are interested in attending the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference visit our conference page, view our speaker list, or get more details. All executives/owners of direct selling companies are welcome to attend. Call 800-231-2162 to register.

Our next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference takes place February 25 & 26, 2016 in Las Vegas. View our conference flyer and speaker list online. Participate in our Innovation Campaign for your chance to receive TWO FREE TICKETS to attend our next conference.

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