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MLM Distributor Success – Knowing the Basics

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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The History of Technology and the MLM Industry

This blog post is the companion post to the video: Technology’s Impact on the Direct Selling Industry: The History of Technology, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses the impact technology has had on the direct selling industry. The MLM … Continue reading

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Why do people join direct selling and network marketing companies?

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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What U.S. geographical areas dominate network marketing?

Network marketing is a people business. Friendly climates make for great network marketing. Although all companies have their own specific hot spots, many network marketing companies count on initial success on the West Coast of the United States, the Sunbelt … Continue reading

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Paying Commissions on Sales Tools, Sales Kits, and Training Materials……No!

We often hear the question, “Can we pay commission on sales tools, sales kits, and training materials?” The definitive answer is NO! This isn’t appropriate. Think about it, if a company paid commissions on sales tools and training then, conceivably, … 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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Direct Selling Wisdom – Looking into 2013

The challenges and opportunities for direct selling are many in the coming year. From the standpoint of a law firm that advises many direct selling companies,  let us identify one at the top of the “to do” list: the cloud … Continue reading

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How Did You, Jeff Babener, Get Into Network Marketing?

People often ask, “How did you get into this arcane method of marketing: network marketing, MLM and direct selling?” It’s a long story. We have been doing this since 1983. We first started working with a few regional direct selling … 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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The $100M Club – Direct Selling Companies Making Upwards of $100 Million

The Direct Selling News‘ (DSN) list of the Top 100 Direct Selling Companies in the World includes the companies that are in the 100 million in net sales (2011) club. Below are the MLM, direct selling, network marketing, party plan … Continue reading

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