The rise of affiliate marketing - is it replacing MLM?

I see more and more people switching from MLM to affiliate marketing. Is affiliate marketing a better business model? Can you do both simultaneously?

Here is what bothers me most about the MLM industry: the blame-the-victim mentality. When someone fails, they are told they did not work hard enough, did not believe enough, or did not attend enough events. It is never the company fault or the model fault. This is textbook manipulation.

I am curious about the international aspect. Does your company operate in multiple countries? I have heard that some people are building teams overseas where the market is less saturated.

I completely agree with your points. I joined two different MLM companies and had very similar experiences. The monthly autoship alone cost me over $4,000 before I realized I was basically paying for the right to sell overpriced products.