Posts by tonyaa
The Industry Can Change from Within
In this episode Jonathan Gilliam—founder and CEO of Momentum Factor (momofactor.com)—joins us to talk about the risk of distributors making illegal product claims and income claims on social media and what the industry can do to combat it. We talk about compliance monitoring, reputation management—both services Momentum Factor provides—and what you can do to train…
Read MoreStaying Competitive and Compliant
Full Transcript You’re listening to the premier episode of the MLM.com Podcast. I’m your host Kenny Rawlins. What is the MLM.com podcast? Well, for the better part of the last 20 years, MLM.com has focused on bringing industry leaders relevant information on issues facing our industry. This podcast is the latest extension of that goal.…
Read More8 Tips for Tightening Your MLM Legal Strategy in the US
Is your network marketing company safe? It’s the question you secretly dread. No one can tell you with certainty how to keep your direct sales company out of regulators’ crosshairs. No two rulings (or settlements) are the same. As circumstances change, regulators change their focus. If they act against your company, it will most likely…
Read MoreDo the Vemma and Herbalife cases impact party plans?
What insights can Party Plan companies learn from the Vemma and Herbalife court cases? One of the findings seems to be problems with use of autoship? Bob: In a call with DSA, I learned that it wasn’t so much a problem with autoship as it is a problem with who are the retail customers, and…
Read MoreTaxes and the Independent Distributor
One of the best parts of being an independent contractor is the ability to write off the cost of running my small business. If you are just getting started, the key element is record keeping. Keep track of what you spend with receipts and what you do to build your business. Your best sources on…
Read More5 Tips to Stop Procrastinating
Procrastination is when you know what you want to do, but can’t seem to do it. The most common advice you hear when you ask about how to deal with it is “Stop procrastinating, just get started.” But this advice is for robots who never really had the problem to begin with. How can we…
Read MoreOvercoming Resistance to Change
Change is uncomfortable and scary for most people. We tend to crave what is familiar; what’s safe, stable, and known. People sometimes even fear change that would clearly improve their situation in life or standard of living. Examples might include people who stay in abusive relationships, ex-convicts who commit crimes simply to return to the…
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