New Video – If I’m a New Distributor Then Should I Focus My Selling In Areas Where Other Distributors Are Successful Or Should I Focus On Untouched Territory?

If I’m a New Distributor Then Should I Focus My Selling In Areas Where Other Distributors Are Successful Or Should I Focus On Untouched Territory? Watch this video by expert MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener, for the answer to this complex question.

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New Video – What to Expect Working in Network Marketing

A Conversation with Jeff Babener Video Series: Multilevel marketing is a mature, professional industry. Choose a company with a good training program. There is an abundance of opportunity in this industry. As in any business, do your homework. Doctors, dentists, along with truck drivers and waitresses are known to participate in network marketing. There is plenty of opportunity for friendly, hard-working individuals. Watch the video.

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AdvoCare Abandons MLM: Uncertainty Returns to Direct Selling

By Jeffrey Babener, © 2019
(First Published in World of Direct Selling)

The Answers are in the Shadows

 

In a legendary exchange about the genius of his music, Mozart noted that, if you are looking for the real music, you will find it in the silence between the notes.

 

On May 17, 2019, out of the blue, a 26 year old Texas-based MLM/direct selling company, AdvoCare, respected in the industry for its business and products, announced, after “confidential talks with the FTC,” its only “viable choice” was closure of the MLM aspect of its business, with its attendant negative impact on the livelihood of all those distributors who worked hard to build downline sales organizations.

 

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Jeffrey Babener Interview on Tom Chenault Show

Expert MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener, joins The Tom Chenault Show to discuss the current trends in the direct selling industry.

The Tom Chenault Show – December 2017 – Check out the Podcast

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Staying Relevant in Today’s Marketplace: Social Media Policies and Procedures and Consultants – New Video

 

There are two issues that have surfaced in recent years: 1) social networking, and 2) frequent migration of distributors between companies. With social networking concerns, companies have had to decide on positive protocol for consultants who socialize through technology. In terms of the migration of consultants, companies have often found themselves constantly revisiting policy that both protect the livelihood of all its distributors while also protecting the interest of the company. These issues are constantly under review. Most companies continue to revisit these issues multiple times. Continue reading

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Do Celebrity Endorsements Result in Increased Marketing Results and Sales? Watch this New Video!

This Video Explains Which Statement is True: Celebrity Endorsements Improve Marketing or Celebrity Endorsements are a Double-Edged Sword.

In the conventional advertising world, celebrity endorsement is very effective. Among the factors for effectiveness includes the fame of the celebrity, the connection with the product or service, whether or not the celebrity is a user and whether or not the statements of the celebrity appear as truly authentic or merely a “pay for endorsement.” Continue reading

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New Video: Current Regulatory Changes are Affecting Network Marketing Companies

The MLM industry has, during the last 20 years, developed positive working relationships with regulatory agencies such as attorneys general and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). There was a time, however, back in the 1970s, when the FTC challenged the legitimacy of the direct selling industry as being a pyramid scheme. They accused Amway of operating illegally and Amway prevailed in a very famous 1979 case [below] where it was held that the network marketing industry is a legitimate business model and the business opportunity is not a pyramid scheme. Continue reading

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Most Requested Video of the Month – How Many Levels Deep is it Legal to Go?

MLMLegal.com’s most requested FAQ this month answered in a video by MLM expert Attorney, Jeff Babener: How Many Level Deep (in the compensation plan) is it Legal to Go?

The issue of depth of levels seemed to be a major focus prior to the internet and other non-postal (mail) means of communication. In the late 1980’s, the U.S. Postal service examined the numbers of compensation plan levels to make a determination, whether or not, in its opinion, the depth of levels created a “lottery” element under U.S. Postal lottery laws, that forbid payment based on chance. Continue reading

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New Video: 7 Ways to be a Successful Network Marketing Consultant

Your success in network marketing is dependent on many factors. Deciding on which direct selling company you want to join is just the beginning of the process. Of equal importance, you must be open to new ideas and company developments in order to achieve success in the multi-level marketing (MLM) industry.

Here is a brief list of what it takes in order to achieve success in the network marketing industry:

1) Sell a Product that You Enjoy

The most successful consultants are people who like the product and are passionate about the products they sell.

2) Don’t Sell a Product That You Don’t Like

If you sell something that you consider redundant or ineffective it will make you an unconvincing salesperson. Consumers today have many options to choose from when deciding on what to purchase. You have to show consumers why your product is better than your competitors’ products.

3) Do Some Research

Start by researching network marketing publications and choose a product or service that you feel comfortable selling. If you skip this step then your chances of building a successful downline will be substantially diminished.

4) Keep Yourself Educated

Use the industry’s network marketing publications to educate yourself about new trends, and how to improve the way you promote yourself and your product.

5) Keep Up-To-Date on the Niche Areas of Network Marketing

Network marketing is constantly evolving. To be successful in the MLM business, you must to be open to new technologies and methods of selling. For instance, the internet is exceptionally hot today. But tomorrow there could be a completely different technology or development that redefines the basic rules of success in network marketing. Be open to change and continue to read and learn.

6) Familiarize Yourself with Internet Marketing

Internet marketing provides great opportunities for MLM experts. Investing some time into internet marketing is relatively inexpensive and it will guarantee excellent results every time. Online promotion enables you to access an audience you may not otherwise be able to address due to the limits of your geographical location. It’s easy! Build a website that advertises your network marketing business, then promote it using the power of social networking.

Even if you refrain from selling products online, you can use internet resources to communicate with potential product buyers and people who might be interested in joining your network.

7) Learn from the Best

Network marketing publications are great for improving your professional skills. You should also learn and apply the strategies and techniques used by other network marketing professionals.

Learning from the most productive and successful members of the MLM industry can give you access to some great techniques to success. Ask questions. Good network marketing businesses have excellent support structures that allow new members to learn the specifics of MLM activities from the best sellers.

Network marketing is a great opportunity, whether you want to get additional income or you are interested in a full-time job. Unfortunately, many consultants aren’t successful. There are many reasons this can happen. These people can lack the motivation, marketing skills, and the belief in the product. Make sure that you are joining the MLM company that is right for you and make sure that you are passionate about the opportunity.

For more encouraging words to achieve success in network marketing, visit Attorney Jeff Babener’s websites: www.mlmlegal.com and www.mlmattorney.com.

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