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Recruiting phrase

What does "not selling, just sharing" mean in an MLM?

Also heard as: sharing not selling · just sharing what i love · sharing products i love · recommending not selling

If you are being pressured right now: You can pause the conversation without debating the opportunity. Ask for written documents, take time away from the pitch, and decide later.

Words to use now Before You Pay

What to do next:

  • Ask exactly what activity earns compensation.
  • Find out whether retail customers are required.
  • Ask how many non-participant customers typical participants have.

What the phrase usually means

The phrase may make sales activity feel more natural or less formal.

The actual compensation plan may still require product sales, purchases, referrals, recruiting, or volume.

Why it matters before joining

A person should know whether they are being asked to sell, recruit, advertise, host, message friends, or buy product.

Clear language helps avoid pressure on personal relationships.

Questions to ask in writing

Documents to request with your questions:

  • The current income disclosure or earnings statement.
  • The compensation plan or business plan.
  • A full first-year and recurring expense list.
  • The refund, cancellation, subscription, and inventory return rules.

You can ask to read these away from the pitch before paying, ordering product, joining a subscription, attending a paid event, or contacting friends.

What this does not prove

The phrase does not prove anything improper. It does mean the work should be described plainly before joining.

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