Lifevantage is not just another supplement MLM from Utah

LifeVantage is an MLM direct selling company that manufactures and distributes nutritional supplements, specializing in Nrf2 science.

LifeVantage manufactures, markets, distributes and manages the sales.

The company began with a retail model in 2003 but switched over to a direct sales and multi-level marketing model in 2009. The President and CEO is David Brown, former CEO of Metabolife. The company headquarters is based in Sandy, Utah.

Sign-up Cost: $50

Global Revenue: $214 Million

The Good: There are currently 6 different bonuses for independent distributors. The company offers interactive training modules with a personalized learning experience.

The Bad: In 2012 there was a recall on Protandim products. Before the company switched over from the retail model to the direct sales model it had 2 different lawsuits filed against them.

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LifeVantage provides nutritional supplements that promote healthy living. Currently there are only 8 items available to purchase. The company’s main product Protandim was developed by Dr. Joe McCord, who was awarded the Elliot Cresson Medal from The Franklin Institute.

Protandim is a Nrf2 synergizer that has been validated by peer-reviewed studies conducted at some of the countries most respected research institutions.

Axio is a brain performance product that provides long-lasting energy without the dreaded crash and burn.

Axio comes in regular and decaf, although it is not coffee. 1 box contains 20 packets of either the regular, which is Green Grape flavored or the decaf that comes in Red Raspberry. All you have to do is add the contents of the pouches to water and drink. The ingredients provide long-lasting power, heightened concentration and sharper focus.

PhysIQ contains four items: Cleanse, Probio, Fat Burn and Protein Shake. You can purchase these items separately or together in the system pack. All of these supplements are designed to aid in weight management.

True Science is Life Vantages skin care system. They produce an Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser, Lotion, Eye Corrector Serum, Micro-lift Serum and Anti-Aging Cream.

The last item on the list is Canine Health. 30 chewable tablets specifically formulated to reduce oxidative stress using the same Nrf2 activation as Protandim. Canine Health also supports canine joint function, flexibility and mobility.

Customers are offered a 20% off discount if they sign up for the auto ship program. Products can only be purchased by distributors or by distributor referrals, which can make them hard to come by. There is no product pricing available on the official site.

Opportunity

The LifeVantage Compensation Plan is designed to help independent distributors start up their business, provides a quick return on investments and allows you to earn long-term residual income. There are currently 6 different bonuses that are paid, both, weekly and monthly. The company also provides business training to help distributors understand the company, products and how to establish a strong foundation.

The Good

Not only can distributors generate an income through commission and bonuses, but LifeVantage provides interactive training modules through the virtual Vantage University. Distributors receive hands on training through sponsors and company hosted events and conventions.Preferred customers receive a 20% off discount on product purchases by enrolling in the auto-ship program.

The company has an excellent reputation for paying its distributors on time and according to the commission structure. Life vantage currently has a B- rating with the Better Business Bureau and a 3 star rating with Glass Door, which you can read here, (1)

The company’s products have been tested and scientifically proven to work. The items have been tested at several different universities and institutes. The scientist that works with the company has received an outstanding award for his work. LifeVantage has been operating for over a decade.

The Bad

Before LifeVantage switched from the retail model over to the direct selling model the company had a lawsuit filed against them from a competitor company Zrii.

LifeVantage had to pay $400,000 to Zrii. Zrii filed the lawsuit claiming that LifeVantage had conspired with its executives in order to take over the company, if they couldn’t take it over they said they would ruin it. CEO David Brown never admitted to any interference but was still required to pay up.

A separate lawsuit was filed by a former distributor Burke Hedges for breaching the payment contract, which resulted in the company owing Hedges $350,000. There has been one recall on the product Protandim for the possible contamination of small metal fragments, which was later resolved.

Recap

LifeVantage is an MLM nutritional company that originally started out using the retail sales model. The products are designed to support and improve overall health in humans and canines. The company currently has a good rating with the Better Business Bureau although it is not accredited.

LifeVantage offers a 30 day refund on all unopened products. The product pricing cannot be found on the official website, however it can be found elsewhere. The products can only be purchased by distributors or through a distributors referral, which can make the items hard to find.

Even though there are 6 different bonuses independent distributors can earn, the average commission tends to be on the low end. Distributors must maintain a PV of 100 or more in order to remain an active member. If your PV is down for too long you will be terminated.

There has been two lawsuits filed against the company and in both cases the company lost the fight, resulting in a total of $750,000 being paid out by the company to both parties combined. In 2012 the company had to recall their Protandim product due to traces of metal fragments which was later resolved. There have been no other legal or recall incidents to date.

The company has been in the business for over a decade and continues to generate an annual global revenue of over $200 Million.

The outlook of the company seems to be positive. But, they gotta compete against the masses – probably a good 100 other supplement network marketing companies out there.

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Nu Skin is probably the most trusted MLM

Nu Skin Enterprises is a multi level marketing company that has peddled skin care products since 1984.

They sell products under the brand name of Pharmanex.

Despite several investigations by the Federal Trade Commissions during the 1990s for false advertisement and lying about income generated by its distributors, they were still listed as one of “100 Most Trusted U.S. Companies” by Forbes in 2010.

Sign-Up Cost:$89.00

Global Revenue: 2.25 billion

The Good: Nu Skin has been in operation for over 30 years and as of 2014 they had 5,000 employees. They also claim that they pay roughly 43% of their sales profits back into commissions for their distributors.

The Bad: Around 25 years ago, Nu Skin had charges filed against them by six different states. Allegations of misleading advertising,  falsifying distributor income reports and running a pyramid scheme were just some of the charges.

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All of their skin care products are under the Nu Skin Brand, these include:

• Moisturizers
• Essential Oils
• Anti-Aging Creams
• Facial Spas

All of their nutritional supplement products are branded under the name Pharmanex. They have the usual assortment of vitamins, weight loss powders, energy boosters and capsules designed to help the heart, brain, digestive system etc.

In addition to these products, they carry what they call a BioPhotonic Scanner. This measures the carotenoid levels in your tissues. This in turn gives you an indication of what your antioxidant levels are.

They also have a brand called AgeLOC Youth. This has a wide variety of pills and creams designed to reverse the signs of aging, and help you continue to live life in a youthful stage.

Opportunity

Nu Skin Enterprises offers its distributors the chance to make money selling the before mentioned products from the comforts of home at your own schedule.

Once you enroll with Nu Skin, you simply share your story and their products with others and receive a direct commission on all sales that you generate.

By getting others to become distributors, you can rise to the role of an Executive Leader. The more people you have working under your chain, the more money you make.

You can learn how to teach others to become Executives and win opportunities to go on special trips all around the world.

You can up to 25% on all retail sales and 5% on everyones sales within your level. This is generated on a monthly basis.

It really boils down to what your goals are and what you are prepared to do to reach them. The more people you can get to sign up, the more your potential earnings are increased.

The Good

The compensation plan is pretty good at up to a 25% commission. The company has been around a long time and generated a lot of revenue through the years.

Because of their extended history, many people have at least heard of them, even if they aren’t completely familiar with their products.

Nutritional supplements are extremely popular in today’s markets, the same holds true for anything claiming to be beneficial in anti-aging properties.

Because of this fact, it seems like these types of products are fairly easy to market and make a little extra money while working from home.

Nu Skin seems to have a strong and supportive training program and continues to aid and assist their distributors through all the facets of marketing their assorted products

The Bad

Even though Forbes feels they can be trusted, the fact that there were so many allegations over shady business practices in the past is still something to take into consideration if thinking of joining this company.

They have paid millions of dollars out of court to make these allegations go away and just two years ago, the Chinese government accused them of the illegal pyramid charges. Of course, the CEO M. Truman Hunt denied all wrong doings. (1)

After being tested by ConsumerLab.com Pharmenex’s Anti-Aging Pack failed, because it didn’t clearly give the actual amount of vitamin A levels within it.

Their BioPhotonic Scanner was pretty much designed to keep people buying their supplements, which by the  way are ridiculously overpriced in comparison to other nutritional supplement companies that are out there.

Recap

In my opinion, anyone who is thinking of joining a MLM company in the attempts to generate money from home, would be well advised to stay away from Nu Skin Enterprises.

Yes, they have been around for over 30 years. Yes they have generated a considerable amount of revenue in this time frame. Yes, they have over 5,000 employees globally.

However, the repeated accusations of illegal business practices throughout the years should raise a red flag for anyone contemplating joining this team.

Their products prices are inflated considerably. $180 for some supplements that haven’t even been proven effective? I don’t think so.

That BioPhotonic Scanner is a definite scam as well. It’s based on different light frequencies that are supposed to measure your anti-oxidant levels.

You submit the report back to them and they tell you what nutrients you should be taking. Guess what? They will definitely have something to sell you.

When researching other reviews on Nu Skin, I was hard pressed to find any favorable reviews. In fact, most of them were extremely negative and I can see why.

Though they claim that up to 43% of their profits go back to the distributors, there are too many other unsubstantiated claims on record for me to fully believe this.

There are hundreds, if not thousand of MLM companies to choose from these days, most of them are bogus. Take the time and do some research for yourself.

Think about what it is you are trying to achieve and who you feel comfortable about representing.

I think after doing some research on Nu Skin, trying to get through the confusing explanations of their commission packages, reading about all of the allegations, and seeing all of the other negative reviews about this company from customers and employees alike; you too will agree that there are much better options for a person wishing to start up their own, home-based business.

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NuCerity is quietly becoming a skin care network marketing giant

NuCerity is a U.S. based dermatology company founded in 2009 out of Houston, Texas.

NuCerity is currently operating out of more than 16 countries and has anywhere from 27,000-32,000 distributors marketing their product line for them. Their most recognizable product is the Skincerity Nightly Breathable Masque.

Sign-Up Cost: $59.00

Global Revenue: Unknown

The Good: For just $59, a distributor receives unlimited access to the team offices for a whole year.

The Bad: You need the ID number of a previously enrolled sponsor before you can sign up to be an Independent Distributor, or even purchase a product on line.

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Skincerity is this company’s main brand. It is considered a cosmetic and they claim it will do the following:

• Reduces the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and wrinkles
• Provides a continual source of antioxidants to help fight against sun damage
• Reduces the appearance of facial redness, won’t clog your pores
• Re-hydrates your skin naturally
• Revitalizes damaged, parched skin
• Helps shed dull skin cells
• Use it on your face, neck, hands and chest to aid in slowing down the effects of premature aging
• Deep cleans upon application and dries in seconds

They have a Peptide Plus Moisturizer, an Eye Serum, a Hydrating Serum for both skin and hair, an Exfoliator, and a product that is supposed activate the production of collagen as well.

It also contains solvents like acetone, and the main ingredient in non-stick cooking pans. (1)

Opportunity

NuCerity International offers its affiliates the opportunity to work from within the comforts of your home allowing for a flexible schedule and unlimited earning potential.

There are basically 10 ways to make money by joining up with Nucerity:

• Retail Profit
• Preferred Customer Profits
• First Order Bonus
• Fast Start Duplication Bonus
• Team Volume Bonus
• Team Matching Bonus
• Beautiful Life Bonus
• Rank Advancement Bonus
• Diamond Pool
• Diamond Loyalty Bonus

Of course, as with any other MLM operation, there is a disclaimer at the bottom of their page stating that NuCerity does not promise any kind of income or rewards.

The Good

As a distributor, you will be able to purchase products at wholesale prices and redistribute them to consumers at retail prices. When the consumer enrolls in their Preferred Customer Program that allows the distributor to get paid a residual income on a monthly basis.

You also get paid on a weekly basis depending on how much volume your team does. The maximum amount of money you can make in a week is $10,000. They pay out bonus commissions on a bi-weekly basis.

Skincerity has been tested and approved by a dermatologist board. A majority of their users have reported an improvement in skin conditions like acne, wrinkles, red skin and insect bites.

Nucerity also has an excellent reputation with the Better Business Bureau, there have only been two complaints filed with them in the last three years.

The Bad

If you go to the official NuCerity website you will probably get confused and discouraged at the same time. You can’t join up or even place an order without having a sponsor. They don’t even list the prices for the products offered.

To join as an Independent Distributor won’t break the bank. However, if you order the four pack products it can cost you anywhere from $180-$800. In my opinion that is a bit steep for someone who is just starting out on a home-based business venture.

Just to join up in their Auto Ship program will cost you $120. Many of the other companies that offer similar services, do so for free.

If you are a distributor for this company you can expect to make around $20 per sale. This is much lower that many of the other MLM opportunities that are present in today’s world.

In order to get the monthly bonuses, you have to recruit four repeat customers a month. I feel this could prove to be difficult considering a potential customer can’t even get a price on a product that he or she may be interested in.

When doing further research, I discovered that many people felt that the prices charged for these products were more than what the average household could afford on a monthly basis.

Apparently the training program and later mentoring program left a lot to be desired as well.

On top of all this, apparently distributors have to meet a strict list of criteria to first join the team, and then be eligible for weekly and monthly bonuses.

Recap

Before you decide to invest your hard earned money into a company like NuCerity I encourage you to keep researching them. In my opinion, I feel there are many other companies that could prove to be much more lucrative in the long run.

Nothing about this organization impressed me. The point that I couldn’t even find what they have made in global revenues caused me a little concern. Usually these numbers are pretty easy to find.

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of MLMs out there and many of them are in skin care and health and wellness due to the recent publics interest in them.

People are living longer these days and we are getting older as a population in general. Millions of dollars are spent by consumers each year around the world, but most of it is wasted money.

You have to ask yourself four questions before you join a direct selling organization:

• What are my goals?
• How much am I prepared to do to reach them?
• Is this a company that I can be proud of to represent them?
• Will this make me money?

Only five percent of the people that attempt to make money from a home based business actually succeed in doing so. Of course there will have to be some trial and error at the beginning, but if you choose your options wisely by doing the research, your odds of becoming one of these 5% are greatly increased.

NuCerity is not worth the time, effort and money to be a viable source of sustainable income. There are many other options to choose from and I strongly suggest that you look into them.

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ID Life continues to blow up using organic supplements

ID Life is a multi-level marketing company that produces and sells organic nutritional supplements.

The company was founded in 2014 by CEO Logan Stout.

The headquarters is based in Frisco, TX. ID Life has a series of nutritional and weight management products. Although the company has only been operating for 2 years, a group of doctors, nutritionists and scientists have been working on ID Nutrition for over 17 years.

ID Nutrition is a customized nutritional supplement program. The company collects information based on an individuals medical history, prescription medications, eating and drinking habits and heredity. After they get all the necessary information the company makes an assessment, which is backed by more than 7,500 3rd party peer reviewed clinical studies, this allows the company to select the program suitable to meet the clients specific needs.

Sign-up Cost: $99

Global Revenue: $10 Million

The Good: ID Life provides organic supplements that has scientific backing and are FDA approved.

The Bad: The company has only been running for 2 years, it can take at least 5 years before you know if a business will truly remain successful.

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ID Life currently has 10 main items on the market. The list has extended list on their ID Nutrition web store. All of the items contain natural and organic ingredients, backed by scientific clinical studies and are FDA approved.

ID Nutrition is an overall health and wellness vitamin. It supports general wellness. Aside being FDA approved and organic it is also, GMO free, gluten free, sot free and casein free.

ID Life Meal Replacement Shake provides a source of healthy omega 3 fatty acids and fiber. It is designed to stimulate the metabolism, feed lean muscle and curb you appetite.

Appetite Chews help to control cravings between meals, manage your weight and dull your appetite. It is a proven method of weight loss and muscle toning.

ID Life Sleep Strips are mint flavored strips that dissolve in your mouth. The strips are designed as a sleep aid that incorporates a tri-phasic approach helping your body’s natural sleep cycle.

ID Energy Drinks & Chews provide a safe quick pick-me-up without the crash and burn effect. The energy drink provides 10 calories while the chews provide 15 calories that aid in providing a natural source of energy.

ID Hydrate delivers vital electrolytes, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins to support cardiovascular health while providing nutrition to the body’s muscular and nervous system.

ID Lean boosts the body’s metabolism, increases thermogenesis and promotes the preservation and development of lean muscle mass.

The last two products are Pre-workout & Post-workout these items provide the required amount of nutrition and supplements that is needed before and after a big workout.

Again these are the main top sellers that ID Life produces, there are also nutrition bars and other edibles available.

Opportunity

ID Life offers independent distributors 10 different ways to generate an income with 4 different categories. Distributors can be paid weekly, monthly, earn free merchandise and receive lifestyle benefits.

Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases, not just for themselves but for the household family members as well. There is 10% commission earned on all retail sales, a $200 dollar bonus for every 9 customers a distributor sells to, and a 3 & Free program which provides incentives to members who enroll 3 customers in the auto-ship program.

Retail profit, fast start bonuses and the Business Builders Bonus are all paid out weekly. While the other bonuses are paid out on a monthly basis. The company offers, the well known, rank achievement bonus, as well as, a car bonus. With all of the possibilities to advance and grow distributors can truly make a name for themselves while they make a living.

The Good

The company’s products are scientifically backed and FDA approved. As the amount of people who are becoming health conscious so does the desire to purchase products that are organically and naturally manufactured.

The company is currently generating an annual global revenue of $10 Million dollars. ID Life’s product list has drastically increased in only two years with new products coming out frequently.

The Bad

ID Life is still fresh on the scene, not yet reaching the 5 year mark. The company does have many good products and decent pricing but it also has many competitors in the field, many that are still standing strong after 20 years of successful business. It is difficult to find any reviews on the company, which may be because it is still new. The company profile is locked and can only be accessed by company employees on the Glass Door website, which is strange.

Recap

ID Life is a multi-level marketing and direct selling company. The company has been operating out of Frisco, TX since 2014. ID Life manufactures and sells organic nutritional supplements that are scientifically and medically backed. All of the products are FDA approved and it is stated that they are proven to successfully work and are 100% safe.With the desire for all natural and organic products on the rise the annual global revenue has reached $10 Million. The research and development of ID Life’s products has been going on for 17 years.

The company has only been up and running for 2 years and there is a wealth of competition out there already, some of which have been up and running for over 20 years. It is difficult to find any customer or independent distributor reviews on the internet, many that were located are posted by the company itself.

The products consist of nutritional supplements for overall wellness, sleep aid strips, weight management shakes, appetite suppressant chews, energy drinks, energy chews and pre and post workout whey drinks. All of the items meet the standards to make the FDA G.R.A.S list, which stands for Generally Recognized As Safe for consumption. The extensive amount of medical background information provided to the company allows them to create a program specifically designed for each person, which is not something other companies are known to do.

ID Life has made headlines with Direct Selling News and was featured in a Forbes article as well. The articles have only good things to say about ID Life.

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Enagic is easily the hottest water filter network marketing company

Enagic manufactures alkaline ionizers and water filtration systems to produce Kangen water.

Enagic started up in 1974 in Okinawa, Japan. They became Enagic USA in 2004 and became an international company. The president and CEO of the company is a man named Hironari Oshiro. He started out owning an exclusive Sony dealership, but in 1988 he changed the name to Enagic Co, Ltd.

Sign-Up Costs: $4,000

Global Revenue: As of 2010, over $230 million annually

The Good: Enagic has been a successful company for over four decades. Their approach to water filtration systems have helped thousands of people around the world.

The Bad: There is no substantiated proof that the systems offered by Enagic USA actually provide any of the health benefits that they claim.

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There are seven different water filtration models to choose from.  All but one can produce five different types of alkaline Kangen water. Here is the quick run down from high to low with the prices provided:

• The Super SD 501- Costs $5,980
• SD 501- Price, $3,980
• Leveluk DX2- $3,280
• Leveluk DX- $2,980
• The Anespa- $2,390
• Leveluk Junior II- $2,380
• The Sun U.S.- $1,280

These filtration systems are claimed to raise the body’s PH levels from 8.5 to 9.5 and this is an apparently better place to be. An alkaline state is better than an acidic state, but I couldn’t find why one machine was better than the next just because of the price tag fixed upon it.

Opportunity

Enagic USA is a direct selling organization. You can work from within the comforts of your home, set your own schedule and decide what your own personal financial goals are and attempt to reach them. You’re the boss.

To get started, you have to purchase one of their purification systems for around $4,000. You then use it and promote all of the health benefits that this ionizer has for you and your family.

For every two systems that you sell, you will get paid $285. When you recruit eight other people to join your team, your profits will increase.

However, in order for these profit margins to increase, you must reach their Leadership position.

This is a uni-level operation, this means you have to recruit a lot of people to generate revenue however.

The Good

In today’s hectic hustle and bustle society, it is not uncommon for the average person’s body to get into an acidic state. Enagic USA’s products are designed to bring the body back to a healthier balance.(1)

They have been around for over 40 years and are well represented in many countries around the world.

Their annual sales revenue numbers are impressive as of six years ago, and I imagine they will continue to climb as people are becoming more health conscious as a population.

The Bad

The products that Enagic USA Ltd. offer are very expensive in my opinion. There are comparable water filtration/ionization companies that provide the same services at half the price.

Since this is a direct sales company, you might have to literally walk door to door in order to sell this type of product. This may prove to be quite difficult.

You don’t get any kind of discount on your first purchase as a distributor. Also, there is only a five year limited warranty on these machines, if something goes wrong, you are on your own basically.

On top of that, there is only a 15 day return policy. 15 days is not enough time for an individual to decide if the health benefits claimed to be provided by these systems are actually true.

Recap

If you are looking into starting your own home-based business, I would not recommend getting involved with Enagic USA.

Their products are extremely overpriced with no scientific proof that they will do what they say.

Though they say that they are a direct selling organization, they are no different than any other MLM company, because you need to recruit a lot of people in order to generate any real income.

The start up cost in my opinion is ridiculous. $4,000 to buy your first machine, with no discount. Most people that I know don’t have this kind of money to invest in a start-up project.

How do you market it? Walk around the neigborhood and offer people a glass of water that is supposed to provide all of these wonderful health benefits? Good luck with that.

I saw company claims where by using these systems have alleviated everything from diabetes, obesity, menopausal complications, to breast cancer, BS.

You have to be a very confident and successful salesperson to make any money with this organization. Do you really think you have what it takes to sell a product that starts at $1,280 to a friend, family member, co-worker, or complete stranger?

What you really have to ask yourself when you are thinking about starting your own home-based business is this:

• Is this something I feel comfortable about doing?
• Is there a big enough market out there for me to succeed?
• What is it I am trying to achieve, in the sense of goals?

I feel that there are many other business opportunities available from which to choose from in today’s world. However, I strongly encourage you to continue to do your own research before you jump right into things.

If you go to the Enagic USA website, you will find a ton of information, but none of it is particularly useful. If you check out other reviews on this company, you will find that most of them are negative and this comes from employees and customers alike.

Granted, they have been around for a long time, so they must be doing something right, but I genuinely feel that there are better ways to make some extra money, than trying to sell water purification systems at such an inflated price to both you and your potential customers.

If you are thinking about becoming involved with a MLM operation, there are many more lucrative choices to choose from.

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Sunrider stays in the game with quality herbal products

In addition to quality herbal products for health and beauty, the Sunrider name is now also attached to a hotel group called Sunworld Dynasty Group.

Dr. Tei-Fu Chen started the company in Utah and it has since expanded to a worldwide company.

Many awards decorate Dr. Tei-Fu Chen including an honorable mention as one of the top 25 notable Chinese-Americans by Forbes Asia.(1)

Sign-up cost: $200

Global Revenue: $700 million

The good: Sunrider International has a huge product line that reaches a wide audience – they’re one of the bigger herbal product multi level marketing companies.

The bad: Their products are over-priced for the average consumer and tend to be a hard sell for the distributor.

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Sunrider manufactures products that can be categorized into these product lines:

• Herbal Food and Drinks
• Herbal Concentrates
• Weight Management & Active Lifestyle
• Supplements
• Skin Care
• Cosmetics
• Home Cleaning Products

The herbal food and drinks include the Fortune Delight and Calli which are teas, the Sunbar, Vitashake, and NuPlus are among a few others that are said to be good for naturally cleansing your system of toxins.

Some potent, concentrated herbal concoctions that the company sells include Veros, Bella, Sunrise, and Quinary. These concentrates are said to balance out your body if used regularly.

The weight management & active lifestyle formulas are another product line that promises results. In the line, you will find a “metabolism booster”, capsules for the sport enthusiast, and multi vitamins. These all come with a claim to help individuals regulate their weight and enhance their athletic performances.

The line of skin care items is extensive and covers every skin ailment under the sun. You will find beauty bars, eye creams, brightening serums, facial toners, and lifting cream as well as shampoo. These products are said to give you that spa-like experience and make you beautiful.

Cosmetics is a massive industry in the current market. Everyone wants perfect skin and if they don’t naturally have it, they turn to cosmetics for that refined look. Sunrider International makes more than 10% of their net income from the Color Cosmetics products each year. Between the foundation, blush, lip enhancements, and nail care, these products are highly sought after by consumers of Sunrider International.

With such successful products for your body, Sunrider International advanced into another appealing category for many consumers-household cleaning products. This product line includes laundry detergent, dish detergent, bleach, and even a vegetable wash that is entirely safe for consumers.

There is an ingredient list on the website with an educational explanation of the health advantages offered by key nutrients such as Carnitine, Cocoa Bean, Green Coffee Bean, and Arginine.

Over 415 products are offered by Sunrider International, all with the natural label to keep you and your family safe from toxins.

Opportunity

Sunrider International is a manufacturer of health, beauty, and household cleaning products. The opportunity lies in the distribution of these products. You can grow your distributions and sales commissions depending on how much time and energy you can devote to it. With this particular MLM company, you have such a wide range of products that it is much easier to find target audiences that are interested. Most MLM companies do not manufacture 100 types of products let alone 400. This will work to your advantage as a distributor.

The Good

With roughly 34 years of history, Sunrider International clearly has products that sell and are wanted by the consumer. Although we are not entirely cued in to what the ingredients are in the products, the labels say natural, appealing to many green consumers.

The founder of the company has a drive for the products he manufactures and he puts research and development to good use in the making of them.

The company has been issued many awards over the years including the BrandLaureate Award in 2010 and 2011, the HuaZun Awards in 2010 as well as the 2010 Asian Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Winner Award. The company also received the Silver Award from the Agri-Food and Vetrinary Authority.

In addition, the company makes philanthropic contributions to education, disaster relief, and health care around the world.

The Bad

The red flag for most consumers is that Sunrider International is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau because it cannot conform to their regulations. The company has a tough time in particular with resolution of customer concerns, conformance to government laws and regulations, and explanation of practices used within the business.

Another suspicious past time is Sunrider’s run in with the federal government in 1995. The company was indicted on charges of tax evasion in the amount of $38 million owed to the government. In 1997 they were convicted of these crimes and the owner was sentenced to prison.

The startup fees are outrageously high in comparison to other MLM companies, making it a tough financial leap for some to afford.

Although there is no BBB rating for Sunrider but there is a Glassdoor rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars. This is not necessarily great considering most MLM companies have a significantly higher rating on Glassdoor. A mere 25% of employees would suggest working for Sunrider to a friend and only 37% of employees approve of the CEO, Tei-Fun Chen. These could account for the low rating.

Recap

Sunrider International produces a hefty amount of health, beauty, and house cleaning products on a worldwide level. The products are labeled as natural, appealing to the growing number of green consumers. The company has been successfully in business for roughly 34 years. They are not accredited with the BBB and have had a run in with the law in terms of tax evasion.

The owner and CEO Tei-Fun Chen is invested in the health and well being of people around the world. This is reflected not only in his products but also in his generous donations to UNICEF and other philanthropic groups.

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Forever Green (FG Xpress) is more than ‘pain patch’ MLM

Forever Green is a multi-level marketing company that sells products related to nutrition and weight management.

Ron Williams, a veteran of the multi-level marketing industry, founded in the company in 2004 and has built it into a company that has over 50 employees and over 50,000 independent distributors worldwide.

After taking a few years to get off the ground, Forever Green has grown into a successful, multi-national company. A bright future isn’t a certainty, but there are reasons to believe the company will remain profitable for many years to come.

Sign-Up Cost: $999.95

Global Revenue: $10 – 25 million

The Good: Distributors set their own prices; award-winning company; healthy and organic products.

The Bad: Expensive sigh-up cost; mandatory auto-shipping; limited training offered; products not FDA approved.

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Products

The Forever Green website lists 12 products across four different brands that fill a variety of needs:

• POWERstrips – Provides relief from sore muscles and other types of body aches.
• SOLARstrips – Strips that dissolve on the tongue designed to provide an energy boost and enhance performance of several body systems.
• BEAUTYstrips – Designed to give skin a more youthful look.
• AZUL – Supplement containing super fruits that boasts a variety of health benefits.
• FREQUENSEA – Drinks that will support brain, skin, and immune health, among other health benefits.
• PURE – Droplets containing dozens of naturally occurring elements that promote heart and liver health, among other health benefits.
• FIXX – Energy shake designed to increase endurance and assist in weight loss.
• THUNDER – Meal replacement shake that helps reduce cravings for unhealthy foods.
• KETOPIA – A drink that can help turn fat into energy.
• AIM – A dietary supplement that can improve metabolism.
• PULSE-8 – A dietary supplement designed to improve blood blow and cardiovascular health.
• RETROME – A dietary supplement that supports cell regeneration.

Opportunity

Forever Green gives its consumers the opportunity to join the company as a distributor. New distributors are required to purchase an “All-In” starter pack for $999.95. After joining, distributors must have a monthly auto-ship order of at least $170.

The full compensation plan from Forever Green is a bit complicated, but there are five distinct ways distributors can make money in addition to selling products:

• FastStart Bonus – Bonus for enrolling a new member, giving you a portion of their initial orders.
• X-Tribe Bonus – A bonus big enough for you and your team members to purchase your order for the following month.
• Team Bonus – Bonus based on the growth and success of your team.
• Matching Bonus – Bonus for having your team members grow their own team.
• Rank Advancement Cash Bonus – Bonus for reaching a new rank within the company.

The Good

One of the biggest advantages of being a distributor with Forever Green is that the company allows you to set your own prices on the products you sell. The company doesn’t even suggest a retail price; they simply sell the products to distributors at a wholesale price and allow the distributors to take it from there. This allows you to decide how much retail commission you want to make off of each product using whatever criteria you see fit. This affords you the opportunity to haggle and negotiate with customers on prices, allowing you to lower prices for someone on a budget. This flexibility gives you more control over how much you can make from product sales.

Forever Green also brings a unique line of products to the market. Many of their products are produced by photosynthesizing Marine Phytoplankton, which is a microscopic organism that’s found on the top layer of most natural bodies of water. There are a lot of health and wellness companies in the multi-level marketing industry, but few use Marine Phytoplankton as the base of their products. If nothing else, this helps to set Forever Green apart from the competition.

Finally, Forever Green is an award-winning company, for what that’s worth. In 2015, they won the Direct Selling Management Association Growth Award, which is a big deal in the MLM industry. The company has also received a high rating from the Better Business Bureau, as it has done well to resolve the few complaints it has received.

The Bad

While the freedom to set your own prices and the bonus programs Forever Green has are quite enticing for distributors, the startup fee is not. The “All-In” starter pack required by the company for new distributors is $999.95, an astronomical fee compared to the sign-up cost of nearly any other multi-level marketing company. Such a high fee is almost incomprehensible, and the prospect of being $1,000 in debt right off the bat is far too risky for most people. On top of that, new distributors are required to have a monthly auto-ship order of at least $170. Even without the sign-up fee, that’s a substantial amount for a monthly auto-ship quota, only adding to the high amount of risk Forever Green distributors take on upon joining.

There’s also no indication that the company offers any type of sales or marketing training to its members. After paying such a high startup fee, one would assume the company would go to great lengths to ensure its distributors have the training and the skills to succeed, but there’s no evidence that’s the case. Without previous experience with MLM or substantial training, the chances of succeeding with a company like Forever Green are minimal.

Finally, there is a potential issue with the company’s products. While they may be unique, there doesn’t appear to be any definitive evidence that Forever Green products are approved by the FDA, although the company claims they are. The science behind Marine Phytoplankton is also lacking in definitive proof, so there’s no way of ensuring that any or all of the products actually produce the health and wellness benefits the company says they do.

Recap

For the right person, Forever Green is an incredible opportunity. The freedom to set your own retail prices combined with the bonus programs the company offers can set someone up for a massive payday and plenty of financial security. In addition, the company has been in business long enough and received enough positive recognition that one should not fear getting involved with Forever Green.

However, the financial commitment required to become a member is astoundingly high, and after signing up there’s nothing to keep you afloat except your own skills.

If you have money to spare and expert-level skills in sales and marketing and you’re looking for a high risk-high reward venture, Forever Green may be the perfect opportunity. Otherwise, this is a company to avoid; it’s definitely not for anyone who’s new to multi-level marketing or looking for a part-time gig. This company is for people looking to go all-in on something.

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