Question
Can you make money in an MLM without recruiting?
Short answer: Maybe, but you should ask for written evidence showing typical net income from retail sales without recruiting.
Why this matters
Some plans include retail sales compensation, team compensation, bonuses, and rank-based incentives.
The practical question is how many comparable participants earn meaningful net income without building a team.
Questions to ask before joining
- What percentage of participants earned money without recruiting anyone?
- How many verified retail customers did those participants have?
- What expenses did they pay to create those sales?
Related recruiting phrases
Helpful next pages
Sources
- Multi-level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes, Federal Trade Commission . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Regulator guidance.
- Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing, Federal Trade Commission , 2024 . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Regulator guidance.