12 facts about Winalite you should know before joining

One thing all women can agree on is that your period is basically Lucifer himself sent to earth once a month to curse women for all of eternity…or something like that.

Winalite claims they have a product that will make a woman’s period more comfortable and less painful, and they’ve got some solid growth to back it up. Does this mean I’m involved?

This video explains everything:

Make sense? Either way, here’s 12 Facts about Winalite you should know before joining.

#12. Known for sanitary napkins

Winalite International is a healthcare products company that started in China in 2007. They develop and manufacture their own products, including their principal product, Love Moon Anion sanitary pads.

At first glance this sounds a little odd for an MLM. There are a million and one ways to market and sell makeup and nutritional supplements, but how do you peddle pads?

Well, the company has already grown exponentially and received a good amount of global recognition in less than 10 years, so they must be doing something right.

#11. Massive growth

Since 2007, they’ve already gained a whopping 5 million business partners around the globe, over 400 employees, and they’re established on every continent but Antarctica (we can cut them some slack on that one). They also have an experienced management team from Fortune 500 companies. [1]

They’ve also got some serious production power to support further growth, including 60 sets of fully automated manufacturing machines that produce 3 billion napkins every year.

While U.S. manufacturers still lead the pack, Winalite has actually become one of the top producers of feminine hygiene products in the world. [2]

#10. Corporate slogan is “technology creates love”

Other phrases on their English website include “health products create love” and “interpersonal marketing creates love”.

I’m not gonna lie, I LOLed at these for at least a minute. More than a little cheesy. Can of cheez whiz cheesy. Also leaves you wondering if something got lost in translation.

But basically all they’re saying is they want to stay on the forefront of healthcare technology while also creating a responsible and caring corporate culture that creates rewarding business opportunities for its distributors and a solid product for women. I can get behind that.

#9. Already achieving a lot

This company’s racking up the trophies so fast they’re about to hit the big leagues. Some recent awards and credentials include…

• Certified as a “Consumer Rights Protection Credible Enterprise” by the China Foundation of Consumer Protection (basically, they’re trustworthy and their product is high-quality)
• Named a “Guangdong Credit Model Enterprise” by Guangdong Credit Research Association (this organization with a name I definitely laughed at says they’re doing a great job)
• Accredited by the Hong Kong SGS to an international advanced standard (basically the world’s top dogs when it comes to assessing the quality and integrity of companies) [3]
• Joined the NASDAQ in 2008 (HKWO) [4]

#8. Rags to riches founder story

Literal rags to riches. Their founder, Vincent Chen, grew up in rural China with little parental guidance, so poor that he almost starved to death. Now? Well, he’s founded over 20 companies. Here are some of his achievements…

• 2006 International Chinese Outstanding Contributor
• 2007 Top 100 Businessmen in China
• Vice President of the China Association for Poverty Alleviation and Development
• 2007 Chinese Star of Poverty Alleviation
• 2008 China civil development pioneer [5]

#7. So…how do you “innovate” and technologize a pad?

I was wondering the same thing. It’s just a piece of cotton that sticks to women’s underwear, right? Well…

Winalite has two patents in China on their product, so it must have some unique features.

According to them, it goes above and beyond regular menstrual needs to provide all kinds of additional benefits. [6]

First of all, the Love Moon Anion Sanitary Napkins are created from safe, natural ingredients. Every pad is hypo-allergenic and sealed by manufacturing so that they never touch human hands. They’ve also got 7 layers of protection and a design that makes them extra dry, breathable, and comfortable. [7]

Anion technology implanted into their pads, however, seems to be the real selling point that sets them apart.

#6. Patented “anion” strip that magically relieves menstrual pain

That’s right. Winalite claims that their pads don’t just absorb, but actually help relieve your cramps. Skeptical? Me too.

Here’s the science behind that claim…

Anion technology is the use of negative ions to provide health benefits and pain relief. Remember those negative ion bracelets that got popular briefly? Basically, their pads have one of those in stuck in them. It’s activated by moisture and friction and when the anions are emitted, cramps disappear, and it also helps prevent the growth of bacteria.

Sounds a little new agey, but it is patented, and people seem to like it. And if it works, that’s one hell of an invention. [8]

#5. A few other products

They also sell an EMF protection shield that claims to protect from the damaging electro-magnetic frequencies (radiation) that various electronics like computers and cell phones emit, and WinGaurd, a phone sticker that reduces electromagnetic radiation and increases call quality for your cell phone.

Not sure how easy it would be to sell a phone sticker though. The pads seem to be where the money potential is at. But how much?

#4. Compensation plan

You earn up to $30 retail profit on every package of sanitary napkins sold. Additionally, representatives get a product introduction bonus of $10 when they introduce new members to their team, and a multiplier bonus (like Jeunesse’s), which is commissions based on the sales of your recruits to an unlimited depth. [9]

If you move up in the ranks to leader, you get other special bonuses on your downline. [10]

It’s a little confusing when you look at the details, but clearly, recruitment is where the money is (if there is any). Unless you want to work for peanuts.

#3. No purchase required

The easiest thing about Winalite is you don’t have to make any purchases to join as a distributor.

Of course, you do have to purchase product in order to sell it, but there’s no sign-on cost or initial package you have to buy.

#2. Easy vertical movement

If you’re motivated by climbing the ladder and getting new titles, Winalite will do it for you. It’s pretty easy to move up in rank quickly here. You only need to sell 1 set to hit silver, 5 for gold, 12 for platinum, and 30 for diamond.

That being said, like most MLMs, their titles are a little inflated and don’t seem to provide much in substantial rewards until you hit the very top of the pack. [11]

#1. Home parties don’t sound very fun

Can you think of anything more boring than a Tupperware party?

Pad parties. Like, what do these even consist of? Despite what some men might imagine, women don’t actually sit around talking about their periods.

So, this isn’t a product that’s very fun or glamorous to market. And although distributors are encouraged to host home parties, it really doesn’t sound appealing.

That being said, if the product is a really solid product, word of mouth and recommendations might be able to take the place of home parties.

Recap

Stop with the home parties. Stop with the group calls. Stop promoting your product on your Facebook. These are the old ways of MLM.

Check this out. It will help you wreck your money-chasing addictions by building a real value-driven business that you can feel great about.

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12 shocking truths about Yevo

Yevo is like that promising straight-A student you knew in high school who ended up in bankruptcy with a drug addiction at your 5-year reunion.

They were a hot MLM for a while until something happened that made the business fall apart. Was I involved?

This video explains everything:

Make sense? Either way, here’s 12 shocking truths about Yevo.

Let them be a lesson to prospective network marketers that even the most legit sounding MLMs can fail and leave their distributors stranded.

#12. Freshest face in the game

These toddlers just launched in February 2015. While most MLMs fail in their first couple years, everyone’s always curious about the new kid. They’re in a good position to build up some hype around their name.

#11. Healthy pre-packaged foods

Their product is in that sweet spot of high demand and low supply. They’re targeting people who want easy, quick, pre-packaged foods but also want to eat healthy. I don’t mean frozen lean cuisine healthy, I mean natural foods with no preservatives and chemicals healthy.

This is a pretty big trend, and there still aren’t many solutions offered. This company is one of them.

However, their pre-packaged health foods may be natural, but they aren’t yet varied. Right now they’re only offering smoothies, granola, hot rice cereal, oatmeal, and hot beverages.

#10. Go43 – their foods include 43 essential nutrients

The gimmick here (all MLMs gotta have one) is that their products have all 43 of the nutrients your body needs on a daily basis. If you eat two of them, you’ve already gained all your necessarily daily nutrients. Pretty impressive. [1]

However, there’s nothing to suggest that this isn’t true of regular foods…what nutrients does their oatmeal offer that regular oatmeal doesn’t? Is the difference that grand? This is not clear.

#9. I mean, they’re trying to sell rice as a super nutrient

Sure, whole grain rice can be somewhat nutritious, but it’s not exactly a balanced meal. There’s a reason you only subsist on it if you’re in dire poverty.

And it doesn’t include the kind of vitamins many other foods, like kale, eggs, apples, and fish can offer.

#8. Not all ingredients are ultra-healthy

Sugar-free junkies are out of luck.

Their plain oatmeal has 13g of sugar. A can of plain oats at the supermarket has zero, so you can add your own natural, 0 cal sweetener if you want.  Yevo doesn’t offer that option. [2]

It’s actually recommended that women only consume 25g of sugar per day [3] so that’s over half her intake in a cup of oatmeal.

#7. Crazy expensive

Let’s take their oatmeal for example, one of the most notoriously cheap breakfast foods.

Yanbal’s version costs $70.67 for a one time purchase ($53 if you auto-ship monthly) for a “bulk bag” – 2.8 pounds of oats. [4]

Regular Quaker oats cost $2.70 for an 18oz canister, which is just over a pound…in other words, you could purchase more than 3 pounds of Quaker oats for just over $8 instead of over $70. And they’re just as easy to cook. [5]

Whatever additional nutrients their oatmeal offers, there are undoubtedly much cheaper ways to get them.

#6. Strong leaders

The head of Yevo, Peter Castleman, attended and taught at Harvard Business School. He’s also a managing partner at a private equity firm, and he worked at Morgan Stanley Co. and  J.P. Morgan & Co. [6]

#5. Great things are NOT on the horizon

All that business acumen couldn’t save them, though.

In July, Yevo announced that they are phasing out their network marketing operations and closing them entirely.

That’s right…

ANOTHER MLM bites the dust in the first two years, as most do…

#4. Yevo is now a direct-to-consumer company

They’re maintaining their inventory and website through Nutrient Foods, the inventor and licenser of their products, and it will now be available to anyone via their website.

Distributors will be phased out of their auto-ship programs and will probably now have to pay full price if they want to continue using the product. They’ll no longer be selling product for Yevo. [7]

What that means, is…

#3. A lot of people just got screwed

Current distributors are not just losing the income they make on sales, they’re also losing the income they make off their recruits.

Essentially, this company got a bunch of distributors to do hours of work recruiting customers and marketing their product only to cut off their royalties while continuing to profit off many of those same customers.

It actually sounds a lot like Yevo’s affiliate and customer data has been sold to Nutrient Foods. Of course, the people who did the work to gain that data get nothing.

#2. This is more common than you think

A lot of MLMs end up shutting down their network marketing system and screwing over distributors who have invested a lot of time and money into them.

Here’s a testimonial from a network marketer about how he ended up working with Yevo…

“They [his former MLM] called and let us know they were closing the program and it was like getting hit over the head with a baseball bat,” Michael D’Angelo said. “My wife and I didn’t know what to do and she wasn’t sure she even wanted to do another home-based business … but I did some research and I remembered seeing something about this company, Yevo.” [8]

So, this guy left his former MLM for Yevo, only to have the same exact thing happen once again.

#1. Why did they fail?

“A lack of success with Yevo’s network marketing model” is the official reason for the closure. [9]

A good guess is the lack of diversity in their products and the incredibly high prices.

The compensation plan was also highly flawed. It also emphasized recruitment to an unhealthy extent. Their retail activity was entirely optional, and a lot of representatives made income solely off recruitment.

Recap

While the company has had its ups and downs (probably more downs), they have done a few things right. That being said, if you are looking for a sustainable income opportunity, Yevo is probably not what you are looking for. There are plenty of better options out there if you want to make more money.

Check this out. It might just help you wreck those money-chasing addictions that probably led you to read this review in the first place.

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12 Things to consider before joining J.R. Watkins

J.R. Watkins isn’t exactly George Washington, but close.

With an intriguing rags-to-riches story, J.R. Watkins became the largest MLM in the world.

Does this mean I’m involved?

This video explains everything:

Make sense? Either way, here’s 12 things to consider before joining J.R. Watkins.

His legacy is literally woven into the fabric of American history. From mixing up potions in his suburban Minnesota kitchen to becoming the largest MLM in the world, this company is a true rags-to-riches story that people will eat up.

But are they becoming a thing of the past? Can “America’s original apothecary manufacturer” find a place for itself in the digital revolution?

And, even if they can, are distributors being left out of this company’s plans for the future?

Here are some things to consider.

#12. They’re an American institution

They’ve been around for a long time. Like about 150 years long.

If you’re looking for established, this company is literally historic.

The J.R. Watkins administration building in Winona, Minnesota is now a museum and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places [1], and his house in Plainview, Minnesota where he mixed his first batch of the company’s signature liniment was purchased in 2008 by the Plainview Area History Center [2].

#11. They tap into the vintage craze

Antique stores aren’t just for grandma anymore.

From college kids to Macklemore, thrift shopping is in, and the whole nation is going retro. Who doesn’t love nostalgia?

J.R. Watkins sets themselves apart from the “futuristic” vibe most MLM companies are rocking nowadays by really leveraging this trend and maintaining the original aesthetic of their bottles. Their products have that vintage charm that people love.

In fact, they love it so much that there are actually “Watkins Collectors” who collect vintage Watkins products in bottles that date back 100 years or more. [3]

#10. Give direct sales a good name

Their history is woven into the fabric of America’s. A lot of people’s grandparents or great grandparents sold for them. “The Watkins Man” was a household name back when they were still a door-to-door sales company, and people actually looked forward to a knock on the door from their local Watkins Consultant. [4]

In fact, there’s even a sappy (ahem, “heartwarming”) made-for-TV movie inspired by the life story of a Watkins salesman called Door to Door.

Somehow, this company managed to build a nostalgic, positive image instead of the negative connotations that door-to-door sales usually conjures.

J.R. Watkins is the traditional “American success story”, and their classic, sentimental brand builds trust in people and invokes all the warm fuzzies. And it’s been proven time and time again that emotional connections drive sales. [5]

#9. Once the largest direct sales company in the world

In the 1940s, J.R. Watkins was the largest direct sales company in the world. [6] Obviously, they were doing something right. They might not be as trendy as Le-vel or Purium, but they’ve been around forever.

#8. Filed for bankruptcy in the 1970s

Glory days don’t last forever. J.R. Watkins peaked in the 40s and, much like the high school prom queen who ends up fat, ugly, and poor, 30 years later they hit rock bottom. [7]

While they’ve since rebounded and worked their way back up, they never fully recovered. In fact, nowadays, they aren’t even a top 100 MLM. [8]

#7. Struggling to keep with the times

As charming as the vintage wares can be, companies still have to update their image to keep up with trends and modern times, and J.R. Watkins seems to be struggling.

They’ve whipped up some creative social media campaigns, but they turned out to be fairly unsuccessful as the company only gained 2,000 followers over the course of an entire year. Sorry Watkins, but my 16-year-old little sister has you beat two-fold, and all she does is post pictures of her manicures. [9]

#6. 3-way compensation plan

J.R. Watkins offers their distributors, “consultants”, three ways to sell their products.

• They can buy at wholesale prices and sell at retail prices, pocketing the difference. The company suggests prices but consultants can charge what they wish. Commission ranges from 15-49%.
• They receive commission on sponsoring new team members who make product sales. Commission ranges 10-15%.
• They can earn income through incentivized bonuses and leadership rewards. There are three main levels – consultant, manager, and executive – each of which has a bronze, silver, and gold level. Moving up will get you bonuses and additional earnings.

#5. Annual fee for distributors

The sign-on cost of $39.95 is actually an annual fee required to maintain a Watkins Membership. The initial package to become an Independent Watkins Associate includes some training and literature to get you started and up to a 35% discount on product. You need to purchase $100 of product a month to stay active and qualify for commission. [10]

That being said, upgrades in membership are encouraged and will lead to higher earnings. These range from $69.95-$349 in monthly orders that include product for home party settings on the lower end and product for “serious business builders” on the high end. The first three months of web maintenance for a distributor’s personal sales website are free, but afterward there’s a monthly fee for that as well.

#4. Quality, trusted products

Some of their main products include:

• Hand creams
• Lotions
• Oils
• Spices
• Seasonings
• Herbs
• Recipes
• Scrubs
• Pain relief
• Home cleaners
• Soaps

Their products are backed by over a century of usage, and they are safe and effective. In fact, when the FDA recently banned the use of 19 antibacterial ingredients commonly used in handsoaps and body washes, causing most body care companies to panic, J.R. Watkins could smugly sit back and relax, because their products have never included these banned ingredients. [11]

They’re truly “committed to providing the highest quality products by using pure ingredients”.

#3. All-natural

In 2008 they introduced a line of all-natural personal care products capable of competing with the popular Burt’s Bees, although they’ve yet to catch up with Burt’s popularity quite yet.

They also started selling food dye made with 100% natural vegetable juices, which is huge. People have been freaking out for the past decade about synthetic food dye and its correlation to health problems. [12]

#2. Extracts are now the #2 brand in the nation

The company’s extracts — vanilla, lemon, almond, etc. — are now the No. 2 U.S. brand.

Extracts and spices are a rough market. McCormick basically has a monopoly on them, which you’ll notice at pretty much any supermarket around the country. Most extract companies only experience growth in the low single-digits, but J.R. Watkins’ extracts have been hitting double-digits. [13]

#1. They sell their product in stores

This one might be a deal-breaker.

A lot of changes have been introduced by the new ownership that pulled J.R. Watkins out of bankruptcy in the 70s and back into the green.

Namely, in the 90s and early 2000s, J.R. Watkins started introducing their products into retail stores. While they still have some products exclusively available through their consultants, the company now sells many of its products everywhere from Walmart and Hy-Vee to Whole Foods, Walgreens, Ulta, and even Target.

While this has been great for the company overall, it isn’t great news for distributors. Do you really think you can compete with the likes of Target?

The fact is, retail is cheaper and more convenient for consumers.

And the proof is in the numbers – their retail channels now make up a large majority of their $120 million in annual sales. [14] While this company shows a lot of promise, they may be phasing out their direct sales methods.

Recap

 

You definitely wouldn’t want to join J.R. Watkins expecting it to replace your day job. 99% of people that join direct selling and mlm companies don’t ever make any money. Not saying you couldn’t be a 1%er, but most people aren’t willing to put in 1-%er effort.

If you’re looking for sustainable side income, there are much better ways. You can apply for mentorship here.

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11 secrets you need to know about Wealth Generators

Wealth Generators, sounds kinda scheme-ish doesn’t it?

Well, they are an MLM that promises to generate you income by exchanging foreign currency. Does this mean I’m involved?

This video explains everything:

Make sense? Either way, here’s 11 secrets you should know about Wealth Generators.

Why waste time with small talk when you can get straight to the point?

That’s what Wealth Generators does.

They don’t flirt and play around with talk about health and wellness, love and teamwork, or miracle skin treatments. Cut the crap. We all know what you’re really after – wealth.

This “boot camp” for your finances promises to give you “the opportunity to win Wall Street”.

This get rich scheme sounds a little too much like something Bernie Madoff cooked up. It’s no secret that most MLMs rely on some sort of pyramid-like structure, but this one doesn’t even try to cover it up…

#11. They’re pretty new

Going with an unestablished MLM is always a big risk, considering how many of them fail in the first few years. While they made it past the often fatal 2-year mark, Wealth Generators has still only been around since 2013.

#10. Rebranding of a failed MLM

Like many other direct selling companies, Wealth Generators is basically a rebranded version of failed MLM. Brand new look, same botched flavor.

WakeUpNow (WUN) tanked after 5 years of most of their members losing money. [1] In fact, 96% made absolutely no money at all, which is bad, even for MLM, and what exactly they offered in terms of a product was unclear [2], making them highly susceptible to being deemed a pyramid scheme.

And where did their top-levels run to?

Well, let’s just say those same people are now promoting Wealth Generators, a company with eery similarities to the now bankrupt WUN. Not only do they both sell things (including financial management tools) that are widely available free of cost, but Wealth Generators’s compensation plan is nearly identical to WUN’s, and they both have a razor-sharp focus on recruitment. [3]

#9. Sells a range of financial tools

Wealth Generators wants to teach your average Joe Schmoe how to be a Wall Street trader, raking in the millions with the click of a button.

They sell a variety of financial tools and software, including equities and ForEx trade alerts, personal finance lessons, financial media, and receipt tracking and tax applications. [4]

Their trading applications are their main selling point – they have a team of “market experts” that analyze the market and provide alerts and advice based on their findings. The idea is that users are to “mirror” these experts, being able to rake in the same big cash rewards without years of learning about all the financial details.

#8. Products are vague…

It takes a while to figure out what it is they actually sell when you browse their site, and most of their distributors just talk about recruiting without even trying to sell the product. (You’ve probably been approached to join companies like Daxen or ASEA without even realizing it.)

After a little digging, it starts to become clear as to why their marketing is so vague…

#7. The product they sell is actually free

Here’s the thing – forex software, the one thing they seem to really be selling, is actually FREE.

That’s right, by and large, you can find a number of programs that provide alerts and advice on the forex market without spending a single penny. That’s because most trading software makes money off the trades you make.

In fact, the only substantial product they do sell that actually costs money is their tax software, Taxbot. But even that only costs $9.99. [5]

So in the end, what are you really paying for? The right to turn around and sell this invisible product to more people.

#6. Quality is questionable at best

Their forex software also doesn’t seem to offer anything superior to other trading software on the market.

There’s no proof on their website that their “market experts” are truly qualified to offer trading advice. In fact, they don’t even appear to be certified by the SEC. If they had credentials, they’d probably be advertised on the website, but they aren’t. [6]

Wall Street execs are some of the most loaded people in the world. A real “market expert” is going to be too busy getting rich off of trading to waste time teaching their secrets to people online for chump change.

#5. Their product is extremely risky

While most people don’t actually make money after joining an MLM, they typically don’t lose more than what they paid in start-up costs, and maybe a product order (although they still have product to show for it).

In the case of Wealth Generators, their main product (trading software), can actually cause customers to lose money – lots of it.

The risk in forex trading is extremely high, which is why it’s typically advised for experts only. [7] This company claims to make trading on the forex market accessible for beginners but really provides no proof to back up that claim.

The markets aren’t exactly easy to understand or predict.

Given the fact that there is such a hyper-focus on recruitment amongst their distributors, I’m going to guess that they’re not making much money off trading. Most are probably losing it.

#4. Core mission doesn’t make sense

If the goal of Wealth Generators is to make people rich by sharing some super secret, highly-effective trading advice with as many people as possible, then frankly, their goal makes absolutely no sense.

Here’s the thing about trading – it’s a zero sum game. When you’re trading with other people, every time someone wins, another person loses.

That means that if Wealth Generators’s software can really help people make money from trading, then the more people they recruit, the less money each person makes. The bigger their network becomes (which is the goal of MLM), the less effective their product becomes.

Either their product doesn’t work, or the company is too blind to see that it is inherently illogical.

#3. Confusing compensation plan and bonuses

The compensation plan for Wealth Generators is confusing at best and mostly relies on bonuses rather than a fixed commission on each subscription. [8]

If you achieve 400 PV in a month (three subscriptions sold to others plus your own subscription), you get a bonus of $129.99-199.99 depending on your own subscription price. Selling that plus another 900 GV gets you $500, and hitting 400 PV plus 3,600 GV gets you a $1,000 bonus.

Aside from that, past a certain level you earn 4% on sales down to 3 levels, 4 levels, or 8 levels depending on your status.

There are a handful of other bonuses and luxury trips.

#2. Sign-on cost is in monthly payments

The initial sign on cost ranges from $105-249.99. After that, monthly payments are required and range from 129.99-199.99, with more expensive packages offering a larger payout. [9]

Although, since Wealth Generators members can be held legally liable by the SEC for giving out trading advice to their recruits (because again, they are not qualified), some recommend Errors and Omission Insurance for liability protection. [10]

#1.  “Risk Free” Triple Guarantee…isn’t really risk free

Wealth Generators does offer a return policy:

“If you purchase one of our subscriptions for six months and lose money overall for that period, WE WILL REIMBURSE YOU 3X YOUR SUBSCRIPTION FEES!”

Here’s the catch.

You need to prove that you have followed every single piece of advice, training, and alert they’ve given you to a T. How do you even do that? You need to show them you’ve done all the recommended trades – which gets expensive over the course of 6 months, especially if you are continually losing money on their advice. [11]

And, you need to stick to it for 6 months, which means you’re paying a $129.99-199.99 subscription fee SIX TIMES. Most people who start losing a lot of money aren’t going to keep forking it over for five more months.

Needless to say, they will probably find a way to deny you your money back based on their extensive terms and conditions.

Recap

While I’m not an MLM hater, Wealth Generators is still competing against hundreds of other companies getting people on board to join their “hype” rather than building a valuable business. While you could make a few extra bucks with a few sales, by no means will you be quitting your day job anytime soon. There are better opportunities for that.

So, is it for the money? I can help you. Here’s your doctor-recommended treatment for your MLM addiction. See it here.

 

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14 Important facts you probably didn’t know about Xango

It seems like every day someone discovers a new exotic fruit or plant that can cure everything from a hang nail to AIDS.

And snake oil salesmen abound to spread the word of all the miracles they’ve seen, whether or not any of them have actually been proven.

But, the superfood craze does have its benefits.

Are you willing to exaggerate them, though, to get that paper? Lets take a look.

#14. Based around the mangosteen fruit

Mangosteen is a pretty legit superfood. It’s native to Indonesia, and the nutrition in its rind alone has over 40 different types of antioxidants that are unique to just this fruit.

That’s not to say you should go cancel all your doctors appointments, but it’s definitely a good source of nutrients and preventative healthcare for all you #cleanliving folks. [1]

#13. Variety of products

Xango has a mangosteen juice, nutritional supplements made from the fruit, and even an antioxidant-rich skincare line.

The juice, there main product, comes in three options:

1. Original Xango juice, which is said to be a dietary supplement that encourages a healthy metabolism, cardiovascular and immune system, and more.
2. The Xango Reserve juice has a higher concentration of mangosteen and is for occasional use.
3. Xalo is a dietary supplement in powder form that you mix into water, targeted to reduce aging, boost energy, increase performance, and build strength.

#12. Claims are whack

Remember how I said not to cancel all your doctor’s appointments on account of the fact that you’re now drinking mangosteen juice?

Well, some of Xango’s representatives have been claiming basically just that.

Many of Xango’s supposed benefits are close to miraculous, with materials having stated it can cure everything from glaucoma to cataracts to Alzheimer and Parkinson disease to depression. It’s even been marketed as a cancer killer.

The FDA has actually issued Xango a warning to stop making claims about their juices that haven’t been proven, and the University of Michigan Health System has actually advised cancer patients that mangosteen products can interfere with their treatments. [2] [3]

#11. Their anti-aging treatments are clinically proven

So they’ve made some unbacked claims about their juice, but their new anti-aging treatment Aeris seems to actually be pretty effective.

It’s clinically proven, dermatologist-tested, and hypoallergenic. [4]

#10. Cosmetic products are legit

In 2011 their less popular personal care products, which contain an undefined quantity of mangosteen, were recognized as a “Champion of Safe Cosmetics”. [5]

#9. Some other health benefits of mangosteen are possible

Mangosteen might actually have some therapeutic benefits for breast cancer patients with a very specific (p53) mutation, although this is far from it being able to kill cancer cells in general. [6]

It also MIGHT help with arthritis, depending on the type, but more evidence is needed. [7]

#8. It’s popular because a lot of customers do feel the difference

There are plenty of testimonials from Xango customers that claim the juice calms their acid reflux, helps their migranes, improves their skin, and makes them feel better. [8]

Although it hasn’t all been clinically proven, first-hand experience counts for something.

#7. Compensation plan offers multiple ways to get paid

Xango’s distributors are paid out The Xango compensation plan breaks down into four sections:

• Weekly payouts
• Monthly payouts
• Lifestyle bonuses
• Bonus pools

Commission rate varies based on product. Distributors must be enrolled in an Automatic Delivery Program where they receive monthly orders of discounted product that they sell at retail and pocket the difference. For example…

You can buy their four-bottle pack of juice for $100 and sell them for $38 each. That nets you $52, or $13 profit on every bottle sold. Not bad.

Average commission across all products is about 34%. I’ve seen worse.

As for commission on recruitment (as usual, where the money is at), you get at least 5% of sales made by anyone in your downline.

#6. Low sign-on cost

Although you have to be enrolled in a monthly auto-ship, sign-on with Xango is a pretty cheap $35, and there are no hidden costs from what I can tell.

#5. Big on corporate responsibility

They actually donate a percentage of net corporate profits to various charities around the globe.

In addition to that, they offer volunteer opportunities for their distributors, they run Operation Smile, which is a pretty well-known medical charity that helps children born with facial deformities, and they’ve been involved with AmeriCares, Best Buddies, and medical and education initiatives in Ghana as well as disaster relief in Thailand and New Orleans. [9]

#4. Appealing to millennials

The majority of Xango distributors and customers are pretty young, meaning this MLM could have a bright future.

A big reason for that is their charitable activity. Millennials are super into giving back. They’re literally quitting their jobs to do free work they find more meaningful. [10]

They’ve also branded themselves with younger folks in mind, even starting an initiative for them called MBX (millennial builders of Xango), which helps young entrepreneurs build up their own direct sales business without needing access to a lot of capital. Similar health MLMs (like Limu) are implementing programs to fascinate the millennials.

If they can make it past initial obstacles, they may have a long, sustainable future. [11]

#3. .00005% of distributors have made a million bucks in Xango

Xango likes to show off the fact that over 100 of their distributors have earned over a million dollars.

People see the words “million dollars” and perk up real quick. But if you think about it, it’s actually not that impressive.

In order to make anywhere near this you’d have to move up to the top tier which isn’t easy. You’d have to recruit like crazy.

Plus, as of 2012 (meaning it’s even more now), they had over 2 million distributors. So basically, .00005% of their distributors have made a million bucks over the course of their entire careers with Xango.

#2. Pretty promising growth

In 2012, after 10 years in operation, Xango had already built up sales operations in 43 countries, office locations in 27, 49 distribution centers, and over two million distributors.

They hit $2 billion in cumulative revenues in their first 10 years. [12]

This is definitely an MLM that could stick around for a good while.

#1. That’s some pricey juice

It’s $37.50 for a bottle. Of the cheap stuff.

At that price, I’d better wake up looking like Beyonce and Megan Fox somehow made a child with their ladyparts.

Granted, you only drink one tiny 1oz serving at a time. But that’s still $1.5 for a few sips of juice smaller than a shotglass.

Recap

While Xango is popular across many health categories, they are competing in a tough market. Health MLMs are a dime a dozen these days. I’m not saying there’s no opportunity, but your warm market of friends and family has its limits.

If you want to sell some products to a few friends make a few extra bucks, go for it. Just don’t plan on killing your day job anytime soon.

If you like automated ways to build passive income, there are better ways.

(and you can trash those old MLM habits, too)

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