By: Michele Hren
For some of us who have ever been an “MLM” Mutli-Level Marketer or in “Direct Sales” I want to shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes to show you where “MLMs” and “Direct Sales” are similar in some ways and altogether different in other ways. If you are a sales person, for either side or especially a skeptical consumer, you will appreciate this information so you can shut down the skeptics and the skeptics can learn to be nice and just listen.
#1- Most everything you & I purchase has a Multi-Level pay structure.
When you buy groceries, there are “Multiple Levels” of people getting paid.
1. Farmer
2. Wholesaler
3. Distributor
4. Trucking Companies
5. Grocery Store Owner
6. Grocery Store Employees
So does that make our local grocery store an “MLM” or pyramid deal? Clearly it doesn’t.
It’s just the way distribution works. Even the products & services below have a “Multi Level” pay structure.
Gasoline
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Financial Products & Services
Gym Memberships
Gas, Electric & cell Phone Bills
Bottom line: In a world of specialization & convenience it takes several layers of distribution to efficiently get a product from factory to consumer. But, with most products & services the layers remain “Faceless” to us so we don’t think about it.
#2- The difference between an “MLM” & and Direct Sales Opportunity.
In the mid 90’s I represented 4 companies, all with different products, at the same time. If you called me crazy, you’d be right. Only 1 of the 4 survived, most likely due to their good management and consumable products that worked. I made good money for several years. The others turned out to be money making schemes, not consumable, or just had bad leadership.
Essentially, these unproven companies that were not a member of the DSA (Direct Sales Association) were marketing high priced, less than standard products and taking advantage of the laws which allow a product to be distributed via the “Direct Sales Model”. They often have poor leadership and are typically shut down, out of business, or merged with other companies within 2-5 years.
What I didn’t know before was that it takes a lot of research to find that perfect fit, and then you need to take a leap of faith and trust in that fussy feeling you get, deep down, inside. That’s what I did, not very long ago. If looking for the real deal in products and/or a way to earn a second income, I’d like to use Advocare as the Model I would suggest you look for.
Advocare is an 18 year old Direct Selling Company who has never been in the RED. For years Advocare has paid their independent distributors generously at 6 cents to every dollar. In 2009 approximately 60 Million dollars were paid to their Distributors. This year looks to be about $120 Million that will be paid. They deliver its products to a market place through distributors instead of retail outlets (GMC, etc.).
Advocare is a member of the DSA (the governing body who ensures that high ethics & standards are being met by all members) and features elite science based nutritionals (Consumables) which have a true market demand & value. Advocare allows distributors to be compensated by both retailing the products and building teams which help Advocare expand into the market place.
So, does Advocare have a pay structure that compensates through multiple levels of distributors – absolutely – just like our groceries, gas & insurance. Is Advocare even remotely close to the typical “MLM” deal your best friend or co-worker said it was? NO!
Just like my Real Estate relationship as a Broker Associate with Ewing & Assoc. Sotheby’s International Realty, I’m proud of the choices I’ve made and the character and ethics of my leaders and co-workers I associate with. I can’t control everyone’s perception but I know Advocare is a special company with a strong vision to teach ordinary people and watch them do extraordinary things for themselves and others. Let me help you change your life.
We don’t Take – We Give
We don’t Sell – We Teach
We don’t Close – We Open Business Relationships
See the testimonies and endorsement below
Ask about our “24 Day Challenge” simple weight loss program.
Did you know our sugar-free “Spark” is in every NFL Locker room?
Contact Michele Hren, Independent Distributor
here.
Products: Testimonials
https://www.advocare.com/111014711/Products/Testimonials/
Endorsers: A long list of Sport’s Categories & “Spark” in every NFL locker room.
https://www.advocare.com/111014711/Products/Endorsers/
The Products Are Safe: Advocare has a Science and Medical Board
https://www.advocare.com/111014711/Products/Safe.aspx









