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    Comp plans explained

  • April 3, 2014

    The Perfect Compensation Plan

    I’ve been working with MLM companies and compensation plans for over 30 years, and one common misconception is that there is a “perfect compensation plan” that would work for any company. There is no perfect compensation plan, but there is a golden rule which, when applied, will create favorable compens... Read more ›

  • August 13, 2015

    MLM plans: the Three Types

    There are three common types of MLM plans: breakaway, unilevel, and binary. With a unilevel plan, distributors can put a lot of people on their first levels and they can build as many legs as they want. With a binary plan, distributors can only have two legs. In a breakaway, rather than legs, you build a team... Read more ›

  • August 13, 2015

    Types of compensation plans (part 2)

    Check out part 1 if you haven't read it yet. To continue our review of the three major compensation plan types, let’s look at the other areas in which each plan differs. Aside from the primary characteristics that make each plan unique, there are several other differentiating factors. Let’s take a look at... Read more ›

  • How to choose a compensation plan

    August 10, 2015

    How to pick the right compensation plan

    When you’re new to direct selling, it can be difficult to understand and navigate compensation plans. If you’re on the ground, selling product, you need simple answers—not a bunch of complicated math—and luckily there are shortcuts you can take. It is possible to learn enough to maximize your payout w... Read more ›