What is MLM?

Multi-level marketing (MLM): is a business model that combines direct marketing with franchising.

Multi-level marketing businesses function by recruiting salespeople (also called Distributors, Independent Business Owners, IBOs, Franchise Owners, Sales Consultants, Beauty Consultants, Consultants, etc.) to sell a product and offer additional sales commissions based on the sales of people recruited into their downline, an organization of people that includes direct recruits, recruits' recruits, etc. This arrangement is similar to franchise arrangements where royalties are paid from the sales of individual franchise operations to the franchisor as well as to an area or region manager, but in some MLM programs, there can be seven or more levels of people receiving royalties from one person's sales.

Many companies that have unique patented products choose to promote them through MLM. For them it is a very cost effective of getting their product out to a broad customer base without spending enormous amounts of money on advertising. For their distributors it is an opportunity to take advantage of a patented proven product that is completely unique on the market. Many such distributors have become millionaires. Countless others steadily make a six-figure income. What's more important practically anyone can do it, with the right approach and the right frame of mind.

These network marketing businesses offer extensive support for their distributors. From coaching, advertising materials and campaigns, to motivational prizes such as vacations in exotic places, they stay on top by making sure the distributor who wants to make money is properly motivated and educated. Getting started usually means using the product yourself on a monthly basis, or if you choose to resell it, simply buying a minimum amount. That amount is generally less than $100. What other business can you start with less than $100?

To become a successful distributor all you need to do is to join the right company and work hard. We have presented for you two such companies. Both happen to be an excellent example of an extremely successful MLM business. Both have made dozens of their distributors into millionaires. They are Trasan and 4Life.

We invite you to examine these two remarkable companies and consider them as your starting point for building your own MLM network.