Question
What MLM expenses should I ask about before joining?
What to do next:
- Ask for required, optional, and commonly expected costs separately.
- Total the startup, monthly, and exit costs on the worksheet.
- Confirm what you can cancel or return if you leave.
Why this matters
Costs can be described as optional while still being treated as normal for people pursuing the opportunity.
A complete decision should include startup costs, recurring costs, and exit costs.
Questions to ask before joining
- What must I pay before I can sell or qualify?
- What monthly costs are common among active participants?
- What can I cancel or return if I leave?
Related recruiting phrases
Helpful next pages
- Someone pitched me an MLM. What should I do?
- Before You Join an MLM
- Before You Pay
- Documents to request before joining an MLM
- MLM expense worksheet
- Scripts you can use
Sources
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Regulator guidance
Multi-level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes
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Regulator guidance
Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing