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What Is MLM?—The Basic

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What Is MLM

Most companies distribute their products through the use of direct sales agents or independent agencies. In the case of MLM the distribution of the manufacturer’s products is accomplished by individual MLM MLM distributors. The MLM distributors are typically working from their homes on an independent agent basis.

The Advantages of MLM

MLMs have many advantages. Some of the advantages are:

  • The products pass through fewer hands on the way to the end customer, resulting in less cost of distribution.
  • The products tend to be of higher quality than store brand or brand name products that are offered via the retail distribution method.
  • The MLM distributor can earn commissions on products sold.
  • The consumers of the MLM products are better informed about the benefits of the products because the typical MLM distributor is interested in sharing the product or service benefits to the end user.

How You Can Benefit From MLM

You can benefit by becoming a product user and/or MLM distributor. As a product user, you will enjoy an enhanced product experience due to the high-end nature of the products. As a MLM distributor, you will reap the financial reward of owning your own business.

Can I Make Money With MLM?

Making money with your new MLM business is fairly straight forward. However, many people start out in the MLM business with little or no business or sales experience and find out that it is not as easy as they originally though it to be.

Anyone can be successful in MLM as long as you have a “can do” attitude and are very persistent. This business requires a lot of learning if you don’t already possess sales and recruiting skills. I’m being very straight forward and honest with you when I say this. Forget about the ads you see proclaiming that you can becomes wealthy fast with MLM. That is just not true at all!

Expect to work for at least one full year before you see much progress in your business. Having said that, if you do indeed work at your MLM business for at least 10 hours each week for an entire year, you will have learned a lot and will be well on your way to becoming a professional networker.

Is The MLM Learning Curve Worth It?

For me, the answer is “yes,” but for you it may not be. It depends upon why you want to start a MLM business in the first place. Is your reason why a burning desire or is it just a pipe dream? If you have a burning desire to change your life for the better, then MLM can be your ticket to your dreams.

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