Category Archives: Advertising

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

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Charity

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Charity

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, CEO Interviews, Direct Selling, Endorsements, For MLM Executives, Marketing, MLM, Network Marketing, Videos | Tagged celebrity, celebrity endorsements, direct sales, direct selling, increased sales, mlm, Multilevel marketing, network marketing, Sales, video | Comments Off

Video – What should today’s MLM business owner look for in a legal advisor?

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Charity

With over 35 years in the industry, Jeff Babener has worked with companies like Amway, Avon, NuSkin, Usana, Melaleuca, and Nikken. Your legal advisor should be there for you 24/7. He’s worked with all kinds of startups, from budgets from … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Biography, Endorsements, For MLM Executives, Home-Based Business, Law Cases, MLM Articles, MLM Attorney, MLM Companies, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Software/Technology, Startup, Success, Videos | Tagged Advisor, Attorney, direct selling, legal, legal advice, mlm, network marketing, Startup | Comments Off

How have raiding rules evolved in direct selling contracts and policies and procedures? New Video!

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Charity

Some companies state that you can’t recruit people that you didn’t personally sponsor. If you personally sponsor a friend or family member then why can’t you recruit them to join you at your new company? The short answer is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Commission, Compensation Plan, Consumer Protection, Direct Selling, Home-Based Business, Legal, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Attorney, MLM Companies, MLM in the News, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Success, Videos | Tagged direct selling, mlm, network marketing, raiding, raiding rules, video | Comments Off

Create a Prospect List!

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Charity

Potential Distributors are quite literally all around you. Friends, relatives, neighbors, PTA, people you run into at the post office and grocery store. They are everywhere! Consider using this list to develop your own prospect list, and remember, these folks may … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Consultants, Direct Selling, Distributor Education, Distributors, Home-Based Business, Internet Marketing, Law Cases, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Part Time, Party Plan, Recruiting, Sales Tools / Kits, Social Networking, Software/Technology, Startup, Success, Training, Videos | Tagged contacts, direct sales, direct selling, distributors, finding leads, how to network, lists, Marketing, mlm, network marketing, prospect, Sales, sell, selling | Comments Off

Expert MLM Attorney Explains ‘What Are Unauthorized Earnings Claims?’ – Video

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Charity

Expert MLM Attorney and Legal Consultant, Jeff Babener, explains what unauthorized medical claims are in his video “What Are Unauthorized Earnings Claims?” Have you seen or heard a direct selling company say something like, “Make $10,000 a month!” or “Guaranteed … Continue reading →

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New Video-Are Network Marketing Companies Mostly Moving to All-Digital/All-Online Starter Kits?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Charity

Can online-only starter kits be done in a way that ensures a high perceived value? There has been a clear trend in recent years to offer sales and marketing support online and in the cloud. In reality, the developmental costs … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Compensation Plan, Compliance Guidelines, Conference, Consultants, Consulting, Direct Selling, Distributor Education, Distributors, For MLM Executives, Home-Based Business, Marketing, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Party Plan, Policies and Procedures, Recruiting, Sales Tools / Kits, Sales/Selling, Startup, Success, Training, Videos | Tagged back office tools, communication tools, company forms, Compensation Plans, Conference, digital, distributor agreements, financial reporting, Marketing, MLM News Global, new, newsletter, online, online sales, physical, policies and procedures, product descriptions, replicated websites, Sales, starter kit, starter kits, startup kit, support, training, video, videos | Comments Off

Looking Forward to 2015 – 63 New Videos Being Launched at MLMLegal.com

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Charity

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (depicted here in true Babener-fashion by Jeff Babener’s grandson, Sammy) are famous for battling petty criminals, evil overlords, mutated creatures, and alien invaders. MLMLegal.com is famous for squashing MLM myths, spreading knowledge about the network marketing … Continue reading →

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October 2014 MLM Startup Conference Success!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Charity

You wouldn’t believe the turnout we had for the October 2014 MLM Startup Conference! Entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and CEOs from 98 direct selling companies registered for the event! Over 160 entrepreneurs registered for the conference! These innovative entrepreneurs represented 31 … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss IT?! Next MLM Startup Conference is February 26 & 27, 2015!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Charity

The MLM Startup Conference for Executives of Startup and Existing Direct Selling Companies takes place February 26 & 27 in Las Vegas. This is the 70th annual, two-day conference, featuring industry experts and invaluable tools for the MLM startup entrepreneur. … Continue reading →