We’ve all heard the saying, “I’d be rich if I had a nickel for every time…”
…I hear Paris Hilton say, “That’s Hot!”
…I receive an email trying to sell me Viagra
…I see a rerun of “The Pussycat Dolls Show” on TV

Frankly, I’d be rich if I had a nickel for every personal MLM (Multi-Level-Marketing) invitation I’ve received this year. Honestly, I’m grateful for each invitation and I’m not against MLM business. I’m just irritated of people labelling me as an MLM’er because I also ‘refer people’ to products.

There seems to be so much confusion as to the difference between MLM and Affiliate Marketing. And personally, while I know some dedicated folks are making heaps of cash with MLM, I’d rather stick to affiliate marketing.

First off, affiliate marketing products and services are ALWAYS FREE to join. MLM’ers are expected to pay a fee to join the program. Affiliate marketers get paid a direct commission for selling a product to users. MLM’ers are required to recruit others into their MLM program. Affiliate marketers can chose and pick whatever products or services are available online (plentiful). MLM’ers can only sell products being sold within their program (Protein Bars, anyone?). Affiliate marketers are paid according to their efforts to market a product. The only ones that get rich at MLM are those who get in early and are at the top.

I’ve also noticed members of MLM businesses seem to consume and purchase their own products in their program. Apparently, soap and laundry detergents are hot selling items. You be the judge.

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