Is a MLM Lawyer a Typical Lawyer?

Charity — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:16:57 +0000

This blog post is the companion post to the video: Is a MLM Lawyer a Typical Lawyer? Find out what differentiates a business lawyer, or a typical lawyer, and a MLM legal professional.

People often ask me “Are you a typical lawyer?” Most lawyers are viewed as people who sit in an office, draft contracts and argue cases in the courtroom all day. The answer is NO, we are not typical lawyers. We probably know more about multilevel marketing than most of our major clients that have been in the industry for years. We bring that knowledge to bear as we work with our clients and as they develop their business models. More than half of the discussions we have with our clients are about the MLM business itself as opposed to just purely legal issues. This gives us the opportunity to be challenged, which we welcome and we enjoy.

It is true that the hat we wear is “legal advisor” to many of the leading direct selling companies and startup mom and pop companies. Formally, we are their legal advisor; however, we are also a vital part of their business team. We greatly enjoy the many hats we wear in the direct selling industry.

For more information about MLM Attorney Jeff Babener, visit www.mlmlegal.com or www.mlmattorney.com.

The following links may also prove helpful:

Babener and Associates

MLM Blog by Jeff Babener

Free MLM Startup Manual

MLM Startup Conference

Free DVD Full of MLM Advice

Comprehensive Index of Articles

The MLM Business

MLMAttorney.com Blog

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And, as always, visit MLMLegal.com, the best MLM resource on the web. The next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference will be here before you know it! On May 16^th and 17^th, 2013 we are hosting the MLM Conference for the 25^th year! This is now our 64^th annual conference (held almost consistently three times per year over the last 24 years). All executives/owners of MLM, direct selling, network marking, and party plan companies are welcome to attend. This is the original MLM Startup Conference, hosted and perfected by direct selling industry expert, MLM Attorney Jeff Babener. Call 503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162 to register. (Can’t make this event? Keep an eye out for our October and February conferences as well.)

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Should I Launch my MLM Business Locally or Nationally?

Charity — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:13:24 +0000

Companies often come to us and ask, “Should we launch locally or go national immediately?” Sometimes, your product may limit what you can do. For instance, if you are going to be offering a discount buying service – unless you have entered into private label backup agreements – you may have to create footprints in your local area with vendors in order to serve your customers. However, most companies do not offer discount buying services. Most companies are selling products or services that lend themselves to be provided nationally. When we finish our work for companies, they are ready to do business throughout the country. This is the best route to take because when a distributor signs up in Los Angeles, and has a brother in Boston, who has a college classmate in Seattle, who has a cousin in Dallas, you may have a network spanning the country within two days. If you aren’t open nationally then you are depriving yourself of some great opportunities.

For additional information on starting and running your direct selling company, click the following links:

Starting a Network Marketing Company? Article

How to Build a Successful Direct Selling Company Article

Do We Start Local or Go National Immediately? Companion Video to this Blog Post

As always, be sure to visit www.mlmlegal.com and www.mlmattorney.com for information and updates on the MLM industry.

The next MLM conference will be held February 21st and 22nd, 2013 in Las Vegas (keep a look out for the October and May conferences as well). Each day will begin at 9:00AM and end at 4:00PM, when the one-on-time will begin and end around 7:00PM. For more information visit: http://www.mlmlegal.com/srs2.html or call 800-231-2162/503-226-6600. Registrations are taken by phone and questions are always welcome.

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

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Is a MLM Lawyer a Typical Lawyer?

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