Question
Should I join an MLM?
What to do next:
- Gather the income disclosure, compensation plan, expense list, and exit rules before you decide.
- Write down what people at your likely level keep after expenses.
- Give yourself a few days away from the pitch to review the numbers.
Why this matters
A good decision should not depend only on excitement, friendship, urgency, or a success story.
The practical question is whether people like you typically keep money after expenses and whether the opportunity fits your risk, time, and relationship boundaries.
Questions to ask before joining
- What do typical new participants keep after expenses?
- Can I earn net income without recruiting?
- What happens if I stop, cancel, or return inventory?
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