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Learn What is Needed to Recruit Top-Selling Distributors for Your MLM Company

The following is presented by Jeff Babener, the editor of MLMLegal.com. He discusses recruitment capability below. You need to be honest with yourself. Do you, or those who are key owners in the business, have a MLM recruitment background? Without … Continue reading

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Interview with Expert MLM Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal?

Expert MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener, explains when it is legal for direct selling companies to use earnings calculators to make earnings claims. Interview with Expert Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal? Interviewer: Jeff, talk to us about earnings calculators because … Continue reading

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Passion, Patience, Persistence – Attitude in Direct Selling

Hi, I’m Jeff Babener of MLMLegal.com. And I’d like to talk to you today about attitude: the three “P’s,” passion, patience, and persistence. Success coaches and motivational speakers will often note, “If you think you can, your right. If you … Continue reading

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CNBC.com Cites Legal Expert, Jeffrey Babener on FTC Business Opportunity Rule

CNBC Senior Stocks Commentator, Herb Greenberg, evoked the expertise of leading MLM attorney, Jeff Babener, in the Commentator’s blog post “How Multi-Level Marketers Dodged a Bullet.” CNBC – January 9, 2013 In his article, Commentator Greenberg discussed the effect lobbying … Continue reading

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Why do companies restrict the type of advertising carried on by their distributors?

The question below is taken from one of Mr. Babener’s client’s distributors’ Q&A pamphlets: Q:  Why do companies restrict the type of advertising carried on by their distributors? A: Company rules regarding advertising are usually very detailed. Companies are zealous about … Continue reading

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The Role of Taxes in the Network Marketing Industry

Our law office is often asked what the role taxes play in the direct selling, network marketing, MLM industry. There are usually two tax subcategories that seem to impact our industry the most. The first is independent contractor status and … Continue reading

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Four Factors that Make a MLM Company Successful

What are the factors that make a MLM company successful? According the Jeff Babener, in the video Factors that Make a MLM Company Successful, there are four major factors to the success of a direct selling company: 1)      Compensation plans … Continue reading

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How Important is Recruiting to a MLM Company’s Success?

The question is often asked, “How important is recruiting to a MLM company’s success?” The industry really is driven by a volunteer army of distributors, in a sales force that comes and goes. They come and go, not because they’re … Continue reading

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Is the Compensation Plan the Driving Force for Success in a Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM Company?

There are always new compensation plans appearing in the direct selling/network marketing industry. Many distributors and companies argue that they are going to revolutionize the industry. However, I can tell you that it has to be competitive in terms of … Continue reading

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Video – The Difference Between a Pyramid Scheme and Legitimate MLM

More new videos are posted at MLMLegal! Check out the new video From a Legal Perspective: The Difference Between a Pyramid Scheme and Legitimate MLM. This video and more can be found directly on our homepage. There are many ways … Continue reading

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