Let me decode the income screenshots you see MLM distributors posting on Instagram. 1) The $10K month screenshot often shows one exceptional month, not the average. 2) The bank deposit does not subtract the $800+ in monthly expenses. 3) Some screenshots show lifetime earnings presented as if they are monthly. 4) Commission checks often include money that goes right back to autoship. 5) Some distributors literally buy rank to get a higher check for one month just for the screenshot. I know this because I used to post these myself before I got honest with myself. What misleading MLM marketing have you seen?
Let me decode the income screenshots you see MLM distributors posting on Instagram. 1) The $10K month screenshot often shows one exceptional month, not the average. 2) The bank deposit does not subtract the $800+ in monthly expenses. 3) Some screenshots show lifetime earnings presented as if they are monthly. 4) Commission checks often include money that goes right back to autoship. 5) Some distributors literally buy rank to get a higher check for one month just for the screenshot. I know this because I used to post these myself before I got honest with myself. What misleading MLM marketing have you seen?
What would you say to someone who is 3 months in and has not made any money yet? At what point should they evaluate whether to continue or cut their losses?
I tried 3 different MLM companies over 5 years. Total invested: about $15,000. Total earned: about $3,500. Total friendships damaged: at least 10. Would I do it again? Absolutely not. But I do not regret the lessons I learned about myself.
Former Herbalife nutrition club owner here. I invested $25,000 to set up my club. First year was brutal - barely covered rent. Second year I started making about $3,000 per month. Third year I was at $6,000 per month. Then COVID hit and I lost everything. The business model worked but it was fragile.
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