I have lost friends because of my MLM business. They felt pressured and uncomfortable. How do I pursue my business goals without damaging personal relationships?
If you are going to do MLM, track EVERY expense from day one. Most people have no idea how much they are actually spending versus earning. Create a spreadsheet with every product purchase, sample, event ticket, gas, and tool subscription. The numbers will tell you the truth.
I have lost friends because of my MLM business. They felt pressured and uncomfortable. How do I pursue my business goals without damaging personal relationships?
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.
My mom has been in the same MLM for 22 years. She never made much money from it but she genuinely loves the products and the community. She treats it as a hobby, not a business. I think that is the healthiest approach to MLM.
You nailed it. I spent 2 years in network marketing and the only thing I gained was a garage full of unsold product and a smaller bank account. But I did learn valuable sales skills that I now use in a real job.
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