Let me start this post by offering a brief explanation of the commission plans of many multi-level marketing and direct sales companies for those that are unfamiliar. People who join the business as consultants or representatives are encouraged to share the business opportunity with others. If they do decide to join, they are then considered a member of the original person’s “team” or “unit”. Depending upon the companies’ structure, consultants have the opportunity to earn an “override” or percentage of commission from the team members they recruit. I was an active recruiter with both of the companies I represented. Eventually … Continue reading →