Category Archives: Part Time

NEW Video! What Do I Do with Distributors Who Go Passive (for MLM Executives)?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Charity

It has long been recognized that there is high attrition among network marketing consultants, perhaps as high as 80-90%! The vast majority of MLM distributors are part time and they join and leave for many reasons. The fault is not … 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 →

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Common Questions from MLM Executives: What do I do with distributors who go passive?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Charity

It has long been recognized that there is high attrition rate among MLM distributors, perhaps as high as 80-90%. The vast majority of MLM consultants are part time and they join and leave for many reasons. The fault is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Consultants, Consulting, Direct Selling, Distributors, For MLM Executives, Full Time, Home-Based Business, Just for Fun, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Companies, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Part Time, Party Plan, Products, Recruiting, Statistics, Success, Training | Tagged active distributor, attrition, Common Questions, competition, consulting, direct selling, distributor, FAQ, For MLM Executives, mlm, network marketing, party plan, passive distributors, percentage, preferred customer, products, Q&A, recruiting, Retail Sales, service, tips for MLM success | Comments Off

MLM Distributor Success – Knowing the Basics

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Charity

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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Why do people join direct selling and network marketing companies?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Charity

You might be surprised. There have been some great studies by the Direct Selling Association and other survey organizations. You might think that the main reason distributors join is for the money… of course it is very important. But believe … Continue reading →

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MLM/Direct Selling/Network Marketing: A Validated Channel of Distribution

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Charity

Every once in a while, those looking at our company have questions about the legitimacy of this industry. What would be your advice on what we should say to them? MLM/Direct Selling/Network Marketing: Millions of Participants Make for a Veritable … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Stay With Your MLM Company?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Charity

There are many reasons why distributors stay with a company once they’ve joined. The top five reasons that people stay with their MLM company are: 1. Products – The distributors enjoy the products that the company offers 2. Leadership of … Continue reading →

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Percentage of Direct Sellers by Time Worked (Part Time vs. Full Time)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Charity

Recently, the Direct Selling Association released its U.S. Direct Selling in 2011 Fact Sheet [PDF] which provided statistics for the percentage of direct sellers by time worked. In 2008, 91.1 percent of direct sellers were part time. That figure rose … Continue reading →