Dosh Review: Is this cash-back program legit?

Dosh is a trendy new app that gives you cash back when you shop at popular stores, restaurants, and gas stations.

You’ve probably seen one of your friends post something about Dosh on their social media channels and now you’re here to see if it’s really legit or just a scam… Am I right?

Don’t worry, we got the scoop. We’re here to break down Dosh and explain how people are earning additional cash back on top of their credit card rewards every time they shop or fill up their gas tank.

Sound too good to be true? Read on…

First we’ll break down what Dosh is all about and how the app works. Next, we’ll go over the compensation plan and answer some frequently asked questions.

So what is this magical cash back app they call Dosh?

Dosh is an incredibly simple mobile app that will automatically give you cash back every time you eat out at certain restaurants or shop at certain stores that Dosh is connected with. They’ve partnered with hundreds of popular stores and businesses like Chevron, Pizza Hut, Sephora, and Forever 21. 

Many of them are businesses you probably already shop at or at least are familiar with.

They’ve been around since November of 2017 and already have an A rating by the BBB so it’s safe to say the company is doing things right. 

How does it work?

1. You download their free app on your phone.
2. You link a credit or debit card.
3. Dosh puts money in your account automatically every time you spend. 

Getting started with Dosh is incredibly simple.

After downloading the free app, you must register for an account. Registering takes about 45 seconds and it’s 100% free to join with zero hidden or annual fees.

Finally, the only step left to start earning cash back with Dosh is to link a credit card or debit card to your account. They’ll even pay you $5 for every card you link.

Why do they need your credit card info? Well, while downloading the app and registering for an account is completely free, Dosh uses your credit card information to track your purchases.

Every time you make a purchase (using the same credit or debit card you provided when you signed up) at a business that has partnered with Dosh, you earn cash back, up to 15%.

You can add as many credit cards or debit cards as you want, and earn cash back with all of them. You can even link bank and PayPal accounts.

We won’t quite call it cash back hacking, but let’s just say you can double dip your credit cards and with Dosh. 

If you want some of the money back that you already spend every day, Dosh may be the app you need. 

It’s kind of like having a credit card with cash back rewards that works with hundreds of different businesses and restaurants. But there’s absolutely no credit applications, no credit scores, and no cards sent to you in the mail.

If you already have a credit card that gives you cash back, you can earn additional cash back with Dosh. 

Every time you fill your gas tank at a Chevron, you earn 3% cash back with a card you’ve linked to your Dosh app. 

Simply shop, eat, and fill your gas tank at the places you normally frequent and Dosh will reimburse you with cash. The money is added to your Dosh account and you can transfer it to your bank account at any time.

The Dosh app is available for both Apple and Android users, making it one of the most popular apps of the year.

Compensation Plan

Dosh is 100% free to join.

While it’s not quite an MLM, there are two ways you can earn money with Dosh immediately after signing up.

The first- Shop at businesses and eat at restaurants that have partnered with Dosh. Every time you make a purchase, Dosh automatically reimburses money into your Dosh account.

The second- Tell your friends about Dosh and earn $5 every time one of your friends signs up and links their credit card.

Once in a while they run promotions where you can earn $10 and $15 per referral. 

This is where you have the potential to make some extra cash pretty quickly if you have some friends or family members that would be interested in Dosh.

You probably won’t get rich and be able to quit your job with Dosh, but it could provide some extra cash here and there if you put a little effort into it.

How can you get referrals?

There are lots of ways you can spread the word about Dosh to earn some extra cash. If you got 5 people to join every day, that could be an extra $350 a week.

What are some effective ways of getting people to join without turning into that annoying Facebook-er that everyone wants to unfollow?

Here are some of the most creative strategies to bring people on board your Dosh train:

1- Start a blog

One of the most effective ways to reach a global audience and put a message in front of targeted people is to write blog posts.

The cool thing about blogs is that the people who choose to visit your blog probably already have an interest what you’re talking about.

Unlike a billboard on the side of the road that everyone sees as they drive by, a blog only shares a message to those that discover and read the blog, most of the time through a google search or via social media. 

2- Instagram ads

One of the most cost efficient ways to share a message with a target audience is to advertise on social media, specifically Instagram. 

For as little as $1/day you can share a message using a picture or video and have it shown to a specific demographic that you think would be most interested.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is Dosh a scam?

A: No. They are a real company launched in 2017 that pays cash rewards and thousands of people have already earned money by referring their friends.

Q: Is Dosh available in all countries?

A: No. At the time this review was written, Dosh is only available in the United States.

Q: How do you get paid?

A: Every time you earn cash back or refer a friend to Dosh, they put money in your Dosh account which can be transferred to your bank account at anytime.

Q: Can you use Dosh with cards currently involved with Yelp Cash Back?

A: No, Dosh currently does not allow you to use both cash back reward programs.

Q: Do you have to get approved to earn cash back?

A: No. Just download the app, register for an account, and link a credit card or debit card to start earning cash back.

Q: Can I link more than one credit card to my Dosh app?

A: Yes. You can link as many debit cards and credit cards as you’d like and once your Dosh balance is over $25, you can add additional bank accounts and PayPal accounts as well.

Recap

Overall, Dosh is a pretty simple way to earn a little extra money, or save a few extra dollars, depending on how you look at it.

Getting started is free and incredibly quick and simple so you don’t have much to lose, especially if you already shop at the businesses Dosh is connected with.

If you’re one of those people that doesn’t mind spreading the word with your friends, family, and co-workers, you could even earn a little extra cash on the side for bringing people to Dosh.

Click here to download the Dosh app and get started with your free cash back rewards.

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TruVision: 11 things you should know before joining [Review]

Another MLM that promises to shed body weight, right?

Spouting catch-phrases like “natural ingredients,” they all start sounding alike.

TruVision is yet another wellness network marketing company that sells nutritional supplements and weight control.

These guys might be a dime a dozen, but weight loss products will never go out of style. Think about it, how many people do you know who wouldn’t like to lose a few pounds?

TruVision not only has a noteworthy weight-loss product, they’ve also developed a reputation for having a little more integrity than most in the MLM game.

Are they right for you? We’ll let you decide.

FAQ

1. What does TruVision sell? TruVision sells products designed to help you operate at peak performance. That includes health supplements, weight loss, essential oils, and skincare products.

2. What are TruVision’s most popular products? TruFix is one of TruVision’s flagship products, a beverage designed to support and maintain a healthy blood chemistry. TruControl is an energy drink that “electrifies” your metabolism and supports weight loss. Also popular are their weight-loss products, including TruKeto and Non-Glycemic Chocolate.

3. How much does it cost to join TruVision? To join, you’ll need to pay an annual membership fee of $35. You’ll probably need to set up a SmartShip order that will be shipped to you automatically every month. But if you maintain at least 100 PV, you can waive auto-ship.

4. Is TruVision a scam? No, TruVision is a legit business. The real question is whether you can make any money at it.

5. What is TruVision’s BBB rating? A+

6. How long has TruVision been in business? Since 2014

7. What is TruVision’s revenue? $60 million

8. How many TruVision distributors are there? We didn’t see any numbers published online.

9. What lawsuits have been filed? In 2017, the FDA slapped TruVision with multiple violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. They were marketing their products as drugs, and some of their products had wrong serving sizes listed and don’t include the number of servings per container. Also, the nutrition labels didn’t meet FDA requirements. [1] In 2015, the FDA called them down for having DMBA and synephrine, a dangerous combination, especially when caffeine is added to the mix, as it was in TruVision’s product. [2]

10. Comparable companies: LifeVantage, Yoli

So should you get involved?

Product-wise they might be legit, but there are better options out there when it comes to sustainable income opportunities…

Click here for my #1 recommendation

Either way, here are 11 things you have to know before joining TruVision.

#11. The appreciation plan

Their bonuses and rank perks, “our way of saying thank you,” are pretty extensive.

Even as an Associate, their first rank, you get 1 level of commissions, 4 levels of fast start bonuses, and a 10% matching bonus. As you move up to the director levels, you get more commission and perks like a FitBit, a smart water bottle, meal prep lessons, and even a signed guitar and a trip to Zion National Park.

At the high-end director levels, you get bigger trips, branded luggage, and shares of their TVH bonus pool. 

#10. TruNecessity, TruEssentials, TruHealth, and TruControl

TruVision sells health and wellness products that range from supplements to weight management programs to energy boosters. Most of their products contain ingredients like green tea extract, ginseng, caffeine, bitter orange, dendrobium, and other vitamins and minerals.

Mostly natural ingredients, but there have actually been some complaints from customers that the product has had a negative effect on their mood, making them feel agitated or jittery. Definitely not what you want from a health and wellness product.

#9. Significant amounts of caffeine

It makes sense that some would experience mood issues due to the amount of caffeine in their products.

While it’s not an extreme amount, and probably wouldn’t impact people who aren’t easily affected by caffeine, the products do contain about the same amount of caffeine as over-the-counter medications like Excedrin. There are definitely people who experience negative side effects from these medications. [3]

#8. Heart and hydration proprietary blend

The proprietary blend found in most of their products is their heart/hydration blend.

Basically, they really push the idea that proper hydration is essential to weight loss, and not a lot of weight loss products focus on that. It’s smart, because there is a proven link between weight loss and proper hydration. [4]

But isn’t hydration just drinking enough water? And isn’t that FREE?

Sort of. Their product claims to hydrate and promote heart health more than your tap water. Here are the claimed benefits:

• supports heart health
• hydrates at a cellular level
• cleanses toxins
• loaded with electrolytes

So, definitely better than tap. But $85 a month better? That’s the question.

#7. Products contain sucralose

Despite mostly healthy and natural ingredients, their products do contain sucralose, which is often avoided by members of the health community.

They do fess up and explain why, starting with two principles –

“Principle 1: Almost any ingredient whether vitamin, mineral, plant extract, etc. has a duality. If the ingredient is used in the right proportion it can be of benefit to the consumer. If it is overused, it can be potentially dangerous to the consumer. For example, Iron can become dangerous at 200-250mg/kg body weight, salt toxicity level is 3.5g in the blood plasma (Brody).

Principle 2: Just because information is posted on the internet in the form of an official-looking site, vaguely referencing research studies, biased research, and “mommy blogs” (we don’t really like that term as it can be viewed as demeaning towards mothers when a better term would be “alarmist blogs”); does not mean it is true.” [5]

Both true, TruVision. But what’s the connection to sucralose?

Well, they claim that sucralose is one of these ingredients that alarmists hate for no reason and can be OK in moderation.

#6. Sucralose is healthier than most sweeteners 

The small amounts of sucralose in their product amount to almost zero calories. The FDA themselves have stated that sucralose is fine in doses of 5mg/day or less, and TruVision products contain .01-.05 mg. [6]

Most supplements and shakes use some kind of sweetener; otherwise, they’d taste awful.

Sucralose is natural, unlike far worse sweeteners like corn syrup. It doesn’t cause blood sugar spikes or crashes like regular sugar. [7]

Calm down health nuts. Would you rather consume .01 mg of sucralose, or a product that tastes like horse feed? That’s what I thought.

#5. FDA advisory sent to them in 2015 and 2017

The FDA sent TruVision a warning regarding their TruWeight & Energy products for containing DMBA.

Not a good sign.

DMBA is marketed as an exercise enhancer, but according to FDA findings “there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that such ingredient [DMBA] does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury.”

It’s been linked to cardiovascular concerns – definitely worrying.

“Failure to immediately cease distribution of your TruWeight & Energy product and any other products you market that contain DMBA … could result in enforcement action by FDA without further notice,” the FDA wrote to TruVision. [8]

As if that’s not enough, the FDA investigated them again in 2017 for improper labeling of ingredients, serving sizes, and doses. This doesn’t apply to just one product, but to multiple products. [9]

#4. No evidence for weight loss properties

While ginseng and caffeine and green tea all have their health benefits, there’s no research or evidence to support the claim that TruVision’s products actually increase weight loss.

The closest they come to proof are studies that show caffeine, in general, can aid with weight loss, but you can save a lot of money by just drinking a cup of coffee instead.

#3. No car bonus…and they’ll tell you that with pride

Truvision is super into announcing the fact that they don’t have a car bonus (no offense, Mary Kay, Kyani, or Qivana). They even have an entire page on their website dedicated to it. [10]

Nope, no fancy pink car decked out in company logos for you. But that may be a good thing. The “free” cars sound great unless you read the fine print. They really aren’t all that free.

As they state on their website: “The catch — and it’s a big one — is that the company is not just giving you a car. It’s your name and your credit on the lease.” [11]

And it’s usually true. The MLM foots the bill for your luxury lease, sure, but since it’s under your name, if you lose your rank by failing to maintain your product volume (and therefore your car eligibility), you’re stuck with the $500-750 lease bill.

As you can imagine, this happens a lot. The cars are usually repossessed, and the distributor’s credit is wrecked.

TruVision doesn’t want their distributors taking on unnecessary debt. It’s a refreshing sense of responsibility that’s often absent in MLM.

#2. High retention rate

Churn and burn is practically the slogan for network marketing when it comes to their employees and distributors.

While they’ll keep on a handful of loyal devotees, the majority of their distributors don’t stick around for long (because they’re not making money). This is less true of TruVision, who has one of the higher retention rates in the industry.

#1. Simple compensation plan with up to 7% commission

You get 7% commission on your first level of recruits, which is not bad.

They also offer downline commission to level 8, 10% matching bonuses, fast start bonuses, and a 3% bonus pool for highest ranks.

There’s a $35 annual fee and you have to maintain at least 100 PV to waive auto-ship. Annoying, but typical.

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If you are set on the nutritional MLM route, these guys aren’t a bad choice. But if it’s just a little side income that you are looking to stash in your pockets, you can get it quicker with other opportunities.

Look, I’ve been involved with network marketing for over ten years so I know what to look for when you consider a new opportunity.

After reviewing 200+ business opportunities and systems out there, here is the one I would recommend:

Click here for my #1 recommendation

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Vestige Marketing: 12 startling realities you should know [Review]

It’s not a household name in the U.S. yet…

But Vestige is earning attention and a huge following across the globe.

Vestige Marketing is a network marketing company from India that offers products from skincare and cosmetics to health supplements.

We wish you “wellth” (wealth and wellness) is the slogan for this Indian MLM. And they certainly picked a good market — India is primed and so ready for direct selling to explode.

They’ve been in the game for over a decade and are continuing to grow.

FAQ

1. What does Vestige Marketing sell? Vestige sells health and personal care products, Ayurveda products, air purifiers, tea and coffee, cleaning products, and agri products.

2. What are Vestige Marketing’s most popular products? Vestige doesn’t promote any one product as a signature solution. Instead, they have a wide range of products that could make them the go-to source for just about anything you need or want (think Amway). They’ve also created unique brands for different lines of products, probably hoping to build a perception of quality and exclusivity.

3. How much does it cost to join Vestige Marketing? It’s free to join, but it doesn’t get you anything. You need to buy 1100 Rupee’s worth of products (30 PV) to activate your ID. You should also buy a business kit, which costs 200 Rupees.

4. Is Vestige Marketing a scam? No, it’s a legitimate company with real products. Can you get rich with them? That’s the real question.

5. What is Vestige Marketing’s BBB rating? Since Vestige is located in India, they aren’t listed on the BBB.

6. How long has Vestige Marketing been in business? Since 2004

7. What is Vestige Marketing’s revenue? $127 million

8. How many Vestige Marketing distributors are there? 1.04 million

9. What lawsuits have been filed? No lawsuits are listed online.

10. Comparable companies: Ariix, Vida Divina

So should you get involved?

Maybe, if it’s the products that interest you…

When it comes to the business opportunity, however, there are certainly better options out there.

Click here for my #1 recommendation

Either way, here’s 12 startling realities about Vestige Marketing.

#12. Headquartered in India

The company was started in India, with its main headquarters in New Dehli.

Vestige Marketing opened up shop in 2004, so they’ve been around for over a decade now.

#11. Started by some entrepreneurial superstars

Vestige Marketing was started by three successful Indian entrepreneurs – Gautam Bali, Deepak Sood, and Kanwar Bir Singh.

Bali, the managing director, has been CEO at a number of notable direct selling companies before. He’s helped Vestige become one of India’s top 5 direct selling companies. [1]

Singh, Vestige’s IT Director, has years of experience heading software development teams at multi-national direct selling companies.

Sood, the company’s Director of Operations, is an operations expert with years of experience in everything from logistics to warehousing to networking.

#10. Over 1,040,000 independent distributors

That’s right…

Over a million distributors. Insane!

This company is huge. On top of that, they’ve also got over 1,000 full-time employees, 1,100 service centers, and 24 branch offices.

#9. Huge range of products

Vestige carries more products than your local drugstore.

They’ve even made it a goal to introduce 15 new products every year.

They fall under a variety of categories, although most are health, personal care, or cosmetics products. Here are some examples:

• Personal care products
• Oral care products
• Health care products
• Cosmetics
• Household products

#8. Four different brands

Vestige Marketing is also an umbrella for five different lines of product that they carry:

• Ayusante is a line of Ayurvedic health and wellness products
• Mistral of Milan is their line of high-end cosmetic products (better than Nerium or  Jeunesse?)
• Truman Pour Homme is their line of men’s personal care products
• Skin Formula 9 is their line of advanced skincare products
• Hyvest is their line of home cleaning products

They’ve got a little bit of everything for everyone. They’re also playing off the European sophistication trend in their marketing – their cosmetics line is branded as Italian, their men’s products as French, and their skincare formula as Swiss. [2]

#7. High-end manufacturing

Their manufacturing equipment is state-of-the-art and up to the highest standards. It’s GMP certified and ISO 9001-2008 certified. [3]

Manufacturing standards were recently updated with an ISO 9001-2015 certification, which they don’t appear to have, but it is fairly new and a lot of companies are still adjusting.

#6. 10%-20% “Savings on consumption”

Vestige Marketing calls the distributor discount of 10%-20% a “Savings on Consumption.” Of course, this is also your commission on personal sales, should you make any. Clearly, the focus when it comes to income is placed on recruiting.

While 20% is on the lower end of the standard range for commission, earning less than that is a pretty poor commission rate.

#5. Seven bonuses

With Vestige Marketing, there are seven ways to earn:

1. Savings on consumption: 10%-20%
2. Accumulative performance bonus: 5%-20%
3. Director bonus: 14%
4. Leadership overriding bonus: 15%
5. Travel fund: 3%
6. Car fund: 5%
7. House fund: 3%

To make up for their poor commission on personal sales, Vestige does offer one of the better performance bonuses in the industry.

#4. Travel fund? House fund? What?!

Car bonuses are a dime a dozen in MLM (hint: Mary Kay and Kyani).

But you tell me someone’s gonna bankroll my trips to Greece and buy me that dream house in Malibu?

I’m listening.

Silver Directors and above are allocated 3% of the company’s monthly BV which is translated into a point value. These points can then be used for company travel trips.

Alright, so not that different from the trip bonuses offered by other MLMs.

Crown Directors and above are allocated 3% of the company’s monthly BV which is translated into a point value. These points can be used toward mortgage payments. This bonus is pretty unique.

#3. Direct selling expected to grow immensely in India

The direct selling industry may see some rough patches in the states, but it is smooth sailing in India.

According to a recent report ‘Direct Selling: Dehli – A Global Industry, Empowering Millions’, direct selling is predicted to become a top industry by 2025.

The health and wellness, cosmetics, and household goods industries (of which Vestige Marketing is a part) are also expected to grow at 10-16%.

There is a bright future for Vestige in India, but…

#2. Rapid growth of direct selling in India could bring instability

Because direct selling, which is newer and less established in India, has been growing so quickly, it’s also gaining more attention from the government.

The report also implies that a slew of reforms will likely take place over the next decade as the government tries to ensure that companies are operating ethically and sustainably. We’ve seen MLMs get shut down time and time again in the U.S., so it wouldn’t be a surprise if this eventually started happening in India.

The question, then, is whether or not Vestige Market will be able to adapt and continue to grow amidst changing laws and regulations.

#1. The FSSAI has already asked Vestige to withdraw some products

In early 2016, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued directives to Vestige to withdraw some controversial products, in part because they never obtained the required approval to market them in the first place. [4]

However, the products were never withdrawn, and the FSSAI and the FDA have yet to find the power to enforce their directives.

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While Vestige Marketing has a lot of good things going for them, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend them for a money-making opportunity.

Not a Vestige hater, I just think you could get more reward for your efforts elsewhere.

Look, I’ve been involved with network marketing for over ten years so I know what to look for when you consider a new opportunity.

After reviewing 200+ business opportunities and systems out there, here is the one I would recommend:

Click here for my #1 recommendation

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USANA Health Services: 15 critical truths you need to know before joining [Review]

When it comes to MLMs, the deciding factors are trust, stability, and quality products.

It’s a high bar, and few companies score well in all three areas.

But one definitely stands out…

USANA is a large health and wellness network marketing company.

After years of high-profit growth, they faced every MLMs biggest nightmare—and overcame.

No name change. No rebrand. Just continuing to do their thing.

Impressive, to say the least. But should you get involved? Keep reading to find out.

FAQ

1. What does USANA sell? USANA sells nutritionals, food and energy, and skincare products.

2. What are USANA’s most popular products? One of their most popular products is the CellSentials pack, which contains a 28-day supply of both Core Minerals and Vita Antioxidant. Core Minerals is a broad-spectrum daily mineral supplement that supports brain function, metabolism, and collagen synthesis. Vita Antioxidant keeps you well with a broad spectrum of vitamins and antioxidants that activate your cells’ natural ability to protect and renew themselves.

3. How much does it cost to join USANA? To become an Associate, you’ll need to buy a welcome kit for $29.95. No product purchase is required.

4. Is USANA a scam? No, USANA is a well-respected publicly traded company. They’ve been the #1 Distributor’s Choice “Best Company” for 10 consecutive years in NetWork Marketing Today and the MLM Insider. [1]

5. What is USANA’s BBB rating? A+

6. How long has USANA been in business? Since 1992

7. What is USANA’s revenue? $1.05 billion

8. How many USANA distributors are there? 565,000

9. What lawsuits have been filed? In 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against USANA for allegedly making false or misleading statements and failing to disclose adverse facts about their BabyCare Ltd acquisition in China. [2] In 2007, USANA faced up against eight law firms competing for the right to represent stockholders in class-action suits. The first was by distributors in California who weren’t making money from their businesses. All of the cases were initiated by a report written by an ex-con, Barry Minkow, who had bought “put” options on USANA’s stock in a bet that prices would fall—and probably hoping his report would hurry it up. USANA responded by suing Minkow for defamation. [3]

10. Comparable companies: ASEA, Trevo

Should you get involved?

Not going to say it would be impossible to make money with USANA, but there are certainly better options out there…

Click here for my #1 recommendation

Either way, here are 15 critical truths you need to know about USANA.

#15. 200 associates have hit the million dollar mark

They’ve had 200 of their distributors earn $1 million or more, which is pretty impressive. Currently, 115 associates are lifetime Million Dollar Earners [4]

#14. $91,800 average yearly income for established, full-time associates

If you’ve ever looked at the income disclosures for MLM companies, you know that they aren’t pretty. Forget about six figures. Most annual incomes sit at the three-figure level.

Usana’s is one of the most impressive I’ve seen. $91,800 average annual incomes are unheard of in MLM. However, that’s for their established, full-time associates. That applies to Gold Directors and above—not your average distributor and certainly not newbies. Still…impressive. [5]

#13. $23,225 annual average income

This is for associates who have earned at least one commission check a month, so not across all distributors.

Decidedly less impressive than 91k, but believe it or not, this is actually fantastic for MLM.

This doesn’t include people who just started, people who haven’t built up a customer base, or people who sell here and there but can’t make consistent sales. It only includes people who earn at least SOME commission every month. Basically consistently active members. [6]

#12. Six ways to earn

Usana’s binary compensation plan offers six different streams of income as follows:

1. Retail Sales
2. Weekly Commissions
3. Lifetime Matching Bonus
4. Incentives
5. Leadership Bonus
6. Elite Bonus

The way the plan is structured allows their distributors to start earning pretty quickly, promotes teamwork, and allows for exponential growth.

#11. 10% commission on personal sales

Distributors earn commission on the difference between their Preferred Price and the retail price, which they have the ability to set as they like. While you could set the retail price super high and hope someone shells out unnecessary money for your product, most products are recommended to retail for 10% more than the preferred price.

10% commission is not impressive, at all. But they make up for it with other forms of income.

#10. 20% commission on group sales volume

This is more impressive. Associates earn up to 20% commission on their group sales volume, which is better than the typical 5-10%.

#9. Really good, renewable bonuses

Often MLMs provide a handful of small $50 or $100 bonuses in the beginning to juice their distributors up and then disappear.

Usana offers a variety of generous bonuses, including a lifetime bonus that matches of commission volume generated by your personal recruits who have achieved Premier and Premier Platinum status. This is an amazing deal, if you can train your recruits well enough to achieve it.

Other bonuses are equally generous and really focused on leadership and teamwork. [7]

#8. Super cheap start-up cost

Newbies can become associates for as low as a $29.95 payment for their Business Development System, which includes all the training and materials they need to get started.

Of course, they’ll probably still need to purchase some product and additional training too, but it’s still very cheap compared to other MLMs (see: WWDB).

#7. Well established

They’ve been around for over 20 years, so they know what they’re doing.

Their profits aren’t going to tank in a month’s time, and you can probably rest assured that they’re a decently reliable company. It doesn’t guarantee that you’ll make money personally, but it does give some peace of mind.

Speaking of which, in 2018, USANA was named one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Public Companies” by TGF Analytics. Ranked 4th among small/mid-cap companies with an A+ rating, they’re in the top 5% of companies researched. [8] Because they’re so well-established, they don’t have to spin their success. They give full disclosure and don’t try to hype up earning potential.

#6. Proprietary InCelligence formula

Did you know that you can actually unlock the power within your cells to optimize your functions using cell-signaling technologies?

Does this sound a little sci-fi-esque? Wondering what on earth it even means?

Yeah, me too.

USANA’s products are based on InCelligence blends that not only nourish your cells, but they trigger powerful mechanisms within your cells that help them produce more antioxidants while supporting the body’s natural cellular renewal process. They make you more adaptable.

Sounds like some next-level, future species, mega-evolution stuff. Crazy. Does it actually mean anything?

#5. Not evaluated by the FDA

Well, none of their statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Additional, their patent is actually still pending.

And they specifically state that the product “is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease”. This last part is actually refreshing given the number of health and wellness MLMs that have received warnings from the FDA for their false health claims.

But does the product do anything at all?

#4. Some scientific backing for health benefits

Although their InCelligence blend is still patent-pending, they do already hold five other patents.

They also have a qualified in-house research team that’s produced dozens of studies and have contracted third parties to research and ultimately back their products time and time again. [9]

And they’re starting to get some seals of approval.

#3. Products include the health and wellness trifecta

Like almost every other health and wellness MLM, they sell the following three types of products:

• Usana Nutritionals – supplements and multivitamins
• Usana Diet & Energy – meal replacement and energy drinks
• Sense Personal Care – skincare, hair, and body products (better than Nerium?)

USANA’s nutritional products were even tested by ConsumerLab.com in 2011 and they passed. In order to pass, they needed to follow pharmaceutical guidelines, FDA guidelines, and not contain toxic trace chemicals like lead. [10] Then in 2018, their Procosa supplement for healthy cartilage and joints received a seal of approval from ConsumerLab.com. [11]

#2. Recovered from a huge hit in 2007 after FBI and SEC investigations

USANA was untouchable before 2007 when it came to profit and growth.

Then Barry Minkow, a former stock fraud felon, wrote and submitted a 500-page report basically alleging the company was a pyramid scheme and committed illegal practices to gain their outstanding profits.

USANA’s stocks plunged from over $60 to under $35 in a matter of months. The company was in big trouble. Minkow admitted to short-selling Usana stocks, so regardless of whether or not his claims were true, his motive was obvious. [12]

However, USANA survived all investigations and lawsuits, with investigations concluding that there were no incriminating practices taking place and no further action was necessary. [13]

In the end, this proved the quality of USANA as an MLM. And they’ve bounced back, which is very impressive.

#1. Huge and rapidly growing revenues

In 2012, USANA’s revenue hit $648 million.

They topped that in 2013 with $718 million, and again in 2015 with $790 million. Very promising. [9]

On top of all that, expenditures for each year were less than 1% of their revenue. These are HUGE profit margins.

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So while USANA is one of the biggest in the game, is it still worth your time? If you’re in it for the products, then sure.

But if it’s just the money you are chasing, you might not get a great return for your efforts.

Look, I’ve been involved with network marketing for over ten years so I know what to look for when you consider a new opportunity.

After reviewing 200+ business opportunities and systems out there, here is the one I would recommend:

Click here for my #1 recommendation

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Vector Marketing: 12 unsavory facts you should know before you join [Review]

Selling knives door to door sounds so 1930s…

But Vector Marketing is keeping the tradition alive.

Vector Marketing is a popular network marketing company that sells Cutco knives.

You’ve probably had someone approach you to buy a new knife set and they were likely from Vector Marketing. They’re those sharply dressed door-to-door sales guys making generous commissions on Cutco knife sets.

Or, more likely, college students trying to make some extra money.

Vector has been around for quite a while, and they don’t seem to be falling out anytime soon since they actually have a legit product.

But should you get involved? Keep reading to find out.

FAQ

1. What does Vector Marketing sell? They sell kitchen cutlery, kitchen tools, and sporting knives.

2. What are Vector Marketing’s most popular products? The knife block sets are a big investment, but they come with a “Forever Guarantee” and free sharpening anytime. The Ultimate Set includes 32 pieces and an oak block with either a honey or cherry finish. The Homemaker Set has 10 pieces. The Space Saver Set includes 5 knives. And the Studio Set has 4. All of them have quality cutlery that any cook would love to have in their kitchen.

3. How much does it cost to join Vector Marketing? There’s no cost to join. You need to complete your training to become a sales representative, then they’ll loan you a Cutco sample set that you can use for demonstrations. As long as you’re active in the business, you can borrow a sample kit to show customers. If you quit, just return it.

4. Is Vector Marketing a scam? No, they’re a legit business selling real products. What’s smarmy is their sales tactic of recruiting college students who are often willing to do anything for a little extra money. And because they don’t describe the opportunity as an MLM, they end up getting sued. A lot.

5. What is Vector Marketing’s BBB rating? A+

6. How long has Vector Marketing been in business? Since 1981

7. What is Vector Marketing’s revenue? $245 million

8. How many Vector Marketing distributors are there? 5,590

9. What lawsuits have been filed? In 1990, they were sued by the Arizona Attorney General for deceptive recruiting techniques. [1] In 1994, Wisconsin ordered them to stop deceptive recruiting practices. [2] In 2008, they were hit with a class-action lawsuit for not paying minimum wages to its sales representatives. They settled in 2011 for $13 million. [3] In 2014, they faced a class-action suit for unpaid minimum wage and related damages in New York, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio. [4] In 2014, one of their distributors was drugged and raped while on a sales call. She sued them for not giving your training to prevent the situation. [5] In 2017, Vector Marketing paid $6.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit with sales representatives who attended training but weren’t paid. [6, 7] Later that year, they faced another class-action lawsuit by division managers who felt they should be compensated as employees, not contractors. [8]

10. Comparable companies: Pampered Chef, Neways

So should you get involved?

I’m not saying it would be impossible to make money with Vector, but there are definitely better options out there for sustainable passive income…

Click here for my #1 recommendation

Either way, here are 12 truths about Vector Marketing you should know before you join.

#12. Marketing and sales for Cutco Cutlery

Vector Marketing sounds like an independent marketing agency, but it’s actually the marketing and sales wing of Cutco Cutlery, a manufacturer of high-quality knife sets.

They’ve been around for over 65 years, and they’re headquartered in Olean, New York.

They also do incredibly well in their sales and marketing. Over 15 million homes in North America have Cutco products in their kitchen.

#11. Recruiting targets students

If you’ve been a student in the past 10-20 years, or are the parent of a high school or college student, there’s a good chance you’ve seen those little envelopes from Vector Marketing offering job interviews.

Vector Marketing is infamous for recruiting older high school students and undergraduate students. In fact, they are the largest recruiter of undergraduate students in the United States. [9]

While they send out job and interview “offers,” like most MLMs, anyone can become a distributor. You don’t have to have a specific major or any work experience.

Some would call this a smart recruiting strategy, but others consider it predatory.

#10. Growing Canadian presence

While they’re most widely known in the United States, Vector Marketing has been growing their presence and sales in Canada for the past 25 years.

In fact, their Canadian National Recruiting Manager, Sherrie Dickie, is a recruitment badass. She’s been building up their Canadian sales force since 1996 and is personally responsible for over $450,000 in merchandise sales. She recently won the prestigious Ontario Regional Recognition Award from the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers. [10]

#9. In-home…knife parties?

I’m not really sure how they swing this one.

While their distributors are starting to utilize virtual channels for marketing and sales, they still rely largely on in-home appointments for selling their product.

But in-home appointments are no longer very effective for sales and marketing, and haven’t been for years. People have become more and more wary of letting strangers into their homes, or even opening their doors to strangers, so it just doesn’t work like it used to.

On top of that, this company is selling knives.

Would you let a complete stranger into your home to show you their knife set?

No thank you.

#8. Guaranteed commission

Distributors are offered a guaranteed commission on each in-home appointment they attend, even if they don’t sell a single product. This is almost unheard of in MLM.

They often market this on their recruitment advertisements as a “guaranteed base pay,” calming the worries people have about working solely for commission. The amount is $17.25/appointment.

According to Vector, they do this because they don’t want their sales reps to feel excessive pressure to make sales or get pushy with their tactics. They also claim that most people who are shown the product buy something anyway. [11]

Of course, there is a catch.

They have to be showing the Cutco products to “qualified customers.” This is not defined on their website.

Also, because sales reps are independent contractors, they’re not reimbursed for the money they spend on things like gas or public transportation, which can sometimes add up to as much as the base pay for a given appointment.

Finally, they have to get the appointment. Again, I can’t imagine this is an easy task with an opening line like “Hi, you don’t know me, but I’m Bob. I work for a company you’ve never heard of. Can I come to your home and show you my knives?”

Still, it’s something, and it’s closer to base pay than any other MLM offers (see: Mary Kay, Avon, or Sentsy).

#7. 10% commission on sales

Their commission rates are embarrassingly low – 10%.

That being said, if reps sell enough, they can bump up their commissions a bit, all the way to 35%. But few do. [12]

#6. Top 20 direct-selling company

Vector Marketing has continually ranked as a top MLM.

Just this year, they were named in the Direct Selling Association’s DSA Top 20. This award is based on net sales, so it means that Vector Marketing has some of the highest sales numbers of any MLM in the United States. [13]

#5. Branch offices for distributors

With most MLMs, the work is 100% remote, and training is mostly virtual unless you’re lucky enough to be able to afford to go to the annual training conventions.

But Vector Marketing has 250 year-round district offices in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. They also open up hundreds (this year over 450 in all 50 states) temporary branch offices to accommodate their summer workforce.

Having the chance to work in person with your sales manager is huge in an industry that usually offers little to no sales training aside from a few brochures. [14, 15]

#4. Management opportunities for students

Accomplished student sales representatives have the opportunity to become summer branch managers, where they manage teams of 30+ salespeople in their area.

Many of these branch managers are 18 or 19 years old, so while they might not always make bank, it is a leadership opportunity that they probably won’t get anywhere else.

#3. No start-up cost or inventory necessary

They used to charge new reps a deposit in order to loan them a knife set for sales purposes, but now they loan the knife set free of charge.

Reps can keep this set for showing purposes as long as they remain active, and they simply return it to the company when they don’t want it anymore. They don’t have to buy any inventory in order to make sales.

This is fantastic, especially for students, who can’t really afford to invest in a $300 monthly autoship.

#2. Students Against Vector Exploitation (SAVE)

Vector Marketing has a rep for spamming students in every way, shape, and form possible in order to recruit new reps.

They send non-stop emails, letters, make constant phone calls, and even attempt to contact potential recruits through Facebook and other social media channels.

The spam is so bad, that a group of college students across the nation actually banded together in 2003 under the name of “Students Against Vector Exploitation” (SAVE) to expose their “unethical” business practices. The Yahoo page has 1,219 members. [16]

Not a small number, although it is exponentially smaller than the amount of sales reps Vector still manages to recruit every year.

#1. Single-level marketing company

Vector Marketing is a little different in that they claim not to be an MLM at all. According to them, their reps can earn incentives and prized for recruiting new sales reps, but they don’t get paid on a multi-level downline.

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Call it what you want, but the concept remains. Sell as many products as you can to your warm market (friends, family, coworkers). But after those run out, then what?

Not saying it’s impossible to make money, but don’t expect a substantial passive income stream.

Look, I’ve been involved with network marketing for over ten years so I know what to look for when you consider a new opportunity.

After reviewing 200+ business opportunities and systems out there, here is the one I would recommend:

Click here for my #1 recommendation

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Usborne Books: 11 fascinating facts you should know before joining [Review]

Love books?

Looking for some extra income while your kids are in school?

Usborne Books may be worth considering.

Usborne Books is a network marketing company that combines direct selling with picture books.

Amidst all the MLM shadiness of miracle weight loss pills, travel clubs that cost you more money than they save, and questionable financial tools, lies this gem of a company with the most innocent of products: children’s books.

It’s really the perfect side gig for a stay-at-home parent with a kid in gradeschool — selling children’s books in the school library while their kid is in class.

FAQ

1. What does Usborne Books sell? Engaging, educational books that kids love to read. They’re filled with bright colorful illustrations and cover a wide range of subjects.

2. What are Usborne Books’ most popular products? Seriously, all of their books are popular. Their picture books can entrance young children. Their easy readers are fun for early readers. And their topical books are fascinating for all ages. Topics include math, science, history, adventure, literature, and hobbies.

3. How much does it cost to join Usborne Books? To join, you need to buy one of 2 kits: The New Consultant Mini Kit ($75) or the New Consultant Kit ($125). The Mini Kit gives you 10 titles from popular series. The full Kit gives you 20 titles. Both can be upgraded with the Add-On Business Supply set ($25) and 10 additional catalogs ($12).

4. Is Usborne Books a scam? No, they’re a division of Educational Development Corporation (EDC), a publicly traded company that’s been recognized by Forbes and Fortune.

5. What is Usborne Books’ BBB rating? Their parent company, EDC, has a score of B-.

6. How long has Usborne Books been in business? Since 1973

7. What is Usborne Books’ revenue? $111.9 million

8. How many Usborne Books distributors are there? 35,000

9. What lawsuits have been filed? In 2017, Truth in Advertising slapped them for misleading income claims. [1]

10. Comparable companies: Origami Owl

So should you get involved?

Product-wise this company might be legit, but if you’re just interested in the business opportunity, there are better options out there…

Click here for my #1 recommendation

Either way, here’s 11 fascinating characteristics of Usborne Books you should know before joining.

#11. Part of the “Books to the Rescue” program

One of Usborne Books’ distributors started a program in the United States that donates some of their books to police departments so first responders can give them to children in times of crisis.

“(Books to the Rescue) is a way to provide comfort. It’s a way to strengthen relations between first responders and the community, and the biggest part is to provide comfort and distraction to kids,” she said. [2]

They also do book donation and matching programs often. When a 5^th grade boy set out to raise money to donate over 200 books for a local nonprofit that provides therapeutic services to children, he was able to achieve his goals because Usborne Books provided 50% matching for all the funds he raised. [3]

#10. Philanthropy is a huge priority

Aside from that, Peter Usborne, Usborne Books’ founder, is a patron for READ International, charity that delivers books to schools in Tanzania. [4]

He and his children set up the Usborne Books Foundation, which works to support literacy in early childhood.

They’ve also developed the Teach Your Monster to Read program, which is a series of award-winning, FREE, reading games. Their founder Peter has even been awarded a “services to the publishing industry” award.

Giving back is clearly a priority for Usborne, and not in a shallow, use-our-charity-only-for-marketing-purposes kind of way.

#9. $75-$125 sign-on kits

Usborne Books offers prospective distributors two different options for sign-on kits.

The “Big Kit,” $125, includes:

• 20 best-selling Usborne books, worth over $200
• Start-up supplies, including a business website, worth over $75
• An Usborne Books branded box to hold everything
• Access to the Sunshine Team training website

The “Mini Kit,” $75, includes:

• 10 best-selling Usborne books, worth over $100
• Start-up supplies, including a business website, worth over $75
• An Usborne Books branded box to hold everything
• Access to the Sunshine Team training website

#8. Based in the UK

Usborne Books is a UK-based MLM publishing company, where independent “Organizers” receive commission on the books they sell.

They’ve been around for several decades and are both a UK institution. In fact, they are the biggest and most successful book publisher in the UK.

In the United States, their presence isn’t quite so mammoth, but they have been around since 1989, which is a very long time for MLM. Folks can sign up to be independent “Consultants” for Usborne Books and More (their U.S. moniker) just like their UK counterparts.

#7. Children’s books and young adult novels

Usborne Books publishes books ranging from baby books to young adult novels.

They have around 2,000 different titles to choose from, with great variety. [5]

Books include Egyptian mummy sticker books, guides on how to code for kids, maze books, and farmyard tales. There’s a book for everyone (under a certain age).

They even sell ebooks and books with multimedia components. Their books are of extremely high quality, and kids love them.

#6. Lots of awards under their belt

Not only are they well-established in the UK market, but they’re also well-loved.

In 2015, they won the UK Private Business of the Year Awards, and in 2014 they were named both Independent Publisher of the Year and Independent Children’s Publisher of the Year in The Independent Publishers Guild awards. [6, 7]

#5. Started by a team of writers, editors, and designers

While most network marketing companies are started by ex-MLMers who are more focused on the business structure than the product (often they have little to no experience with the product itself), Usborne Books was actually started by writers, editors, and designers with a love for books and publishing.

Sure, they have less experience when it comes to building a money-making machine, but they have a passion for and deep knowledge of their products, which is refreshing in this industry.

#4. Published in a variety of languages

In order to support efforts for global expansion, Usborne Books doesn’t just publish books in English.

Their books are translated to and published in Korean, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, and Portuguese as well. [8]

#3. Educational consultant program

If you purchase the additional Educational Consultant Kit, you can sell your books in local schools.

Usborne Books offers discounts on bulk purchases for schools and libraries, who contact the company to be connected with a local Educational Consultant. That Consultant will then earn commission on their sales to local schools and libraries.

These Educational Consultants also have the opportunity to help schools pick out the best books for their needs and even organize, curate, and host book fairs in the schools. [9]

This sounds a lot more fun and rewarding than going over to someone’s house and showing them how to burp a Tupperware bowl.

#2. 20%-30% commission on personal sales

Consultants receive 25%-30% on their personal sales to private individuals. If you sell over $85 at a home party, you get 25%. If you sell over $85 via direct sales, you get 30%, but below $85, your commission rate drops back down to 25%.

This rate is nothing special, but it is pretty in-line with industry standards in MLM (see: Powur).

However, if they’re selling to schools or libraries in the UK, they only receive 20% commission.

Book fairs in the U.S. require a minimum purchase of $500, and consultants receive only 17% commission. School and library sales net 17%-25%.

That being said, they’re selling to these entities in bulk, so the grand total of these larger orders usually makes up for the lower commission.

#1. Recruiting via book parties

Consultants can encourage people to join their network by recruiting party hosts, who then get 10% of total party sales in free books, a free gift, and 20%-50% occasional discounts.

The focus on recruiting isn’t so heavy, which is good and bad. While MLMs that focus too hard on recruiting can be deemed pyramid scams and even receive legal penalties, companies like Usborne Books that have a solid product don’t offer a lot of opportunity for exponential growth.

You can only make so much money off personal sales, and that figure is nothing impressive.

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Is it possible to make money with Usborne? Sure, if you tap into the right markets. But selling to your friends and family will only last so long.

Look, I’ve been involved with network marketing for over ten years so I know what to look for when you consider a new opportunity.

After reviewing 200+ business opportunities and systems out there, here is the one I would recommend:

Click here for my #1 recommendation

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Yoli: 11 crucial facts you should know before joining [Review]

They call themselves the better body system.

Which is nothing new when it comes to health and wellness companies.

Yoli is a great example of a typical health and wellness MLM company. In fact, they pretty much excel at MLM mediocrity.

But a few unique features to the company have given them good success in the last few years.

FAQ

1. What does Yoli sell? Wellness products that are designed to help you reach optimal health: weight loss, pH balance, immune support, nutrition, sports performance, and energy.

2. What are Yoli’s most popular products? Yoli’s transformation kits are popular because they make it easy to get started and achieve results. They give you the products you need and a meal plan you can customize to meet your goals—whether that’s to lose weight, boost your metabolism, maintain a healthy pH, or enhance your digestive health—in just 28 days.

3. How much does it cost to join Yoli? To become a distributor, you need to buy Yoli’s distributor success kit. For that, you have 3 choices: Basic Pack ($59.98), Builder Pack ($119.96), and Pro Pack ($239.92).

4. Is Yoli a scam? No, Yoli is a legit business. The real question is whether you can make any money with them.

5. What is Yoli’s BBB rating? A+

6. How long has Yoli been in business? Since 2009

7. What is Yoli’s revenue? $68 million

8. How many Yoli distributors are there? No numbers are available online.

9. What lawsuits have been filed? We didn’t find any lawsuits listed online.

10. Comparable companies: Zinzino, Trevo

Does this mean you should get involved with Yoli?

Ehh, maybe if you are way into the products. I’m not saying you won’t make any money with Yoli, it’s just that there are so many better options out there if you are seeking sustainable passive income…

Product-wise this company might be legit, but if you’re just interested in the business opportunity, there are better options out there…

Click here for my #1 recommendation

Either way, here’s 11 crucial facts you should know before joining Yoli.

#11. Generic mission

Yoli means “to live” in Aztec. Their mission? To change the way we live physically (through their nutritional supplement), financially (through their distributor opportunity), and emotionally (through a comprehensive support system).

Sounds like just about every health and wellness MLM (hint: Sisel, Phytoscience, or TruVision).

#10. Overcame the hardest part

Yoli was founded in 2009 by a group of friends. This means they’re approaching the 10-year hump, but they haven’t got the street cred of a well-established business like Advocare.

#9. Typical health products

Their main line of products is called the “Better Body System,” and the package of various products is designed to help customers maintain a healthy pH balance, manage their weight, improve their metabolism, increase nutrition, and generally maintain a healthy structural balance in their bodies.

They also have single product supplements, such as…

• The Yoli Essential Shake (YES) in chocolate or vanilla
• Pure, a probiotics and fiber blend
• Alkalete, an electrolyte and mineral hydroxide blend
• Passion, a low-calorie energy drink

One big problem with effective weight loss programs and products is that once customers achieve their goal, they no longer purchase more product.

Yoli had the genius idea of also developing what they call a “Lifetime Kit” — products designed to provide daily maintenance benefits and help you sustain your new healthy lifestyle.

#8. Sub-par commission

They offer the typical potpourri of compensation, rewards, bonuses, and free product.

You get a free auto-ship kit every time you refer three people, car and travel rewards for the top-level performers, and the following bonuses are available:

• Rebate Bonus
• Fast Start Bonus
• Break Even Bonus
• Unilevel Executive Matching Bonus
• Global Leadership Bonus
• Binary Team Commission
• Multiple Business Centers

You get commission on your downline as well, although there is a Binary Business Center cap, individual rank cap, and a general payout cap of 50% of the CV on the collective payout through the whole commission plan. [1]

Also, average commission is around 10%. Super low, even for network marketing.

This might be one of those MLMs where the biggest benefit is free product. Don’t count on a decent income.

#7. Free of harmful additives

It’s not certified organic or completely all-natural, but it is free of preservatives, sweeteners, and artificial colors. [2]

#6. Team of MLM superstars

They’re run by their four founders, each with extensive experience in business, entrepreneurship, economics, and strategy.

Periodically, they also get a boost from MLM superstars, such as Toni Morgan, who joined them in 2012. [3]

#5. Overpriced product

Like a lot of supplement-based MLMs, their product is not cheap.

It costs about $20-40 for one bottle, and their package deals START at $150. It’s pretty easy to find shakes and supplements at your local health foods store for a lot less.

Their granddaddy kit, the Transformation Kit, offers “a complete physical transformation” for an unbelievable $340 PER MONTH. For the cost that adds up to after a year, you could get plastic surgery and save yourself time and money. Plus, the Yoli system isn’t even proven effective.

#4. AND it’s not even that effective for everyone

Although for many it’s effective, many customers use it for an initial weight loss boost and then continue their own weight loss journey with the lessons learned sans the high cost of monthly auto-ship products. [4]

A big part of the system’s success isn’t the actual product but the diet plan they include and people following that, which they can easily do on their own without dropping Benjamins left and right.

#3. Products have no ingredients listed

There are no ingredients listed for any of their supplements or shakes, which is a big red flag.

Red flag number two, there’s no mention of clinical studies to back the science behind their product.

So, basically you’re relying on the testimonials of people who are paid to sell the product. Sounds about as good an idea as asking Edward Snowden to keep some top-secret government information on the down low.

#2. Requirements to be active

You have to purchase 50 PV per month and recruit enough customers to stay at your personal level in order to be considered an active distributor.

However, many commissions require you to also be “qualified,” in which case you have to sponsor at least two active members.

#1. Fast weekly payments

You might not get a lot of money, but at least you get it fast.

Yoli pays out their distributors on a weekly basis through a direct deposit or a “Yoli Pay Card.” [5] They do charge a $2.00 processing fee on all commission payments, which based on their commission rate, might eat up half your profits.

Recap

Is it possible to make money with Yoli?

There’s a chance… But if it’s really the money making opportunity that interests you, your time could definitely be better spent elsewhere.

Look, I’ve been involved with network marketing for over ten years so I know what to look for when you consider a new opportunity.

After reviewing 200+ business opportunities and systems out there, here is the one I would recommend:

Click here for my #1 recommendation

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Youngevity: 13 startling truths you might not know [Review]

Youngevity has made a pretty big footprint in the world of nutrition MLMs, and they’re not losing steam anytime soon.

Their products consist of superior ingredients along with careful packaging and handling and Youngevity claims that this is what makes their nutritional supplements different from the others.

But are they right for you?

We’ll let you decide.

FAQ

1. What does Youngevity sell? Youngevity sells appliances, clothes, cosmetics, home care, home decor, personal care, services, and wellness products.

2. What are Youngevity’s most popular products? The BTT 2.0 Citrus Peach Fusion is an advanced multi-vitamin mineral complex that gives you the essential nutrients your body needs for optimal health. The Freelife Himalayan Goji Juice is the original standardized goji juice, rich in bioactive Lycium barbarum polysaccharides to give you all the antioxidant benefits of goji fruit. Youngevity also contains a full line of natural cleaning products.

3. How much does it cost to join Youngevity? To become a member and be eligible for paychecks, you’ll pay just $25. To start your own business, you’ll need to buy a CEO Mega Pak for $499.95. Here’s you have a lot of options. Just choose the category that you want to build your business around: nutrition, home and family, spa and beauty, apparel and jewelry, food and beverages, or services.

4. Is Youngevity a scam? No, it’s a publicly traded company that’s been around for a while.

5. What is Youngevity’s BBB rating? A+

6. How long has Youngevity been in business? Since 1997

7. What is Youngevity’s revenue? $142 million

8. How many Youngevity distributors are there? 25,000

9. What lawsuits have been filed? In 2016, Youngevity sued Todd Smith and Wakaya Perfections for starting a competing company. [1] In 2018, the court granted Youngevity’s motion for sanctions against Smith for witness tampering. [2]

10. Comparable companies: Forever Living, Shaklee, Kannaway

So should you get involved?

Product-wise this company might be legit, but if you’re just interested in the business opportunity, there are better options out there…

Click here for my #1 recommendation

Either way, here are 13 startling truths you might not know about Youngevity.

#13. Founded by a “pioneer in biomedical research”

Mineral doctor Joel D. Wallach founded Youngevity. He’s been a pioneer in selenium research for almost 40 years now.

He received the Klaus Schwarz Commemorative Medal, recognizing the work of pioneers in the field of trace elements, in 2011, for his groundbreaking discovery regarding cystic fibrosis. He’s even successfully petitioned the FDA to establish Qualified Health Claims for the mineral. [3]

#12. Sel-whatium?

Selenium is an essential mineral that helps the body synthesize antioxidants and perform important thyroid and immune system functions.

According to Dr. Wallach, supplements containing the mineral have innumerable health benefits, including the ability to reduce the risk of certain cancers. [4]

#11. Elevator pitch is 90 essential nutrients

Dr. Wallach found that the body needs 90 essential nutrients to reach optimal health, but the human body loses 90% of its essential nutrients because it can’t digest them.

So, like any good MLM, Youngevity adopted a catchy little slogan – “90 For Life”.

And they claim that their product has a 90-98% absorption rate, which is almost unheard of. They claim it’s because they’re plant-based and have a natural negative charge, which aids in digestion.

#10. Massive product line covering every industry

Youngevity is basically an entire shopping mall of nutritional products.

They now have over 2,000 products, 31 brands, and 15 different product categories. In addition to their 90 For Life flagship products, they have beauty products, grooming accessories, food and beverages, home, garden, and pet products.

Coffee, essential oils (see: Young Living), mineral makeup, photo keepsakes, food storage, and prepackaged snacks are all included in their individual product inventory. And in 2018, they entered the hemp oil market with a proprietary line of CBD products. [5]

They could also stock an entire store with all the different starter packages they offer, from their 90 For Life starter package, to their Be the Change, starter package, to packs designed to help athletes, lower blood sugar, support bones, help your heart and brain, and even repair the digestive system.

Oh, and they’ve got a weight loss starter pack. Of course they do.

#9. Questionable product colloidal minerals

Despite Dr. Wallach’s work and research on selenium, there’s still not enough evidence to show his specific products actually work. They rely on the health benefits of colloidal minerals, which is still a very questionable field. [6]

In fact, the Food and Drug Administration refuses to verify statements made by health supplement manufacturers, and it’s impossible to know the true source and safety of any liquid colloidal mineral supplement.

#8. Big international presence

They’ve got their fingers all up in just about every corner of the globe.

From they’ve got over 25,000 distributors spread across 65 different countries.

#7. Standard commission, nice bonuses

You can earn up to 30% on retail sales commissions, which isn’t terrible (if you make it up there), but it isn’t great either.

However, they do have some bonuses that offer good perks. They have a 30% Quick Start Bonus, and for every four distributors you sign up, you get another $100 bonus.

#6. Start-up costs with hidden fees

It costs $115 for the start-up package, which is already a little pricey, but you do get some product.

However, you also have to pay an Enrollment Fee of $25. And, in order to move up in status quickly and make decent money, you really have to buy the “CEO Start-Up Pack,” which costs $499. Not so cheap anymore, especially compared to wellness company Monat.

#5. All-star athlete brand ambassadors

This company has a roster of athlete ambassadors from every NBA and NFL triple letter acronym you can name.

Just to count a few…

• Theo Ratliff, former NBA player
• Mike Glenn, former NBA player
• Drew Pearson, former Dallas Cowboy (not to be confused with Drew Brees and Advocare)
• Gene Nelson, the greatest natural bodybuilder in the world
• Steve Hess, co-founder of Forza Fitness and strength and conditioning coach for the NBA’s Denver Nuggets

#4. Huge sustainable growth

They’ve reported record revenue for the second quarter of 2016, reaching a massive $42.5 million in just three months. That puts them up 9.7% from that time last year. [7]

Before that, they were seeing a nice, steady increase in gross revenue. They netted about $85 million in 2013, $134 million in 2014, and $156 million in 2015. [8]

#3. Acquiring new companies left and right

Nature’s pearl, a grower, manufacturer, and direct seller of muscadine grape products was recently acquired by Youngevity, including exclusive rights to their technology. This will make Youngevity the only direct selling company in the world to offer Muscadine personal care products. [9]

They also picked up Renew Interests, a nutritional coffee product for weight loss and energy that uses the coffee berry as a critical ingredient. [10]

In 2018 alone, they added ViaViente, Nature Direct, and Gigi Hill.

ViaViente gives them a highly concentrated whole fruit drink that’s rich in antioxidants and naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. [11]

Nature Direct is a green alternative to cleaning products that aligns with Youngevity’s mission of supporting a healthy lifestyle. This Australian company manufactures essential oil-based nontoxic cleaning and care products for personal, home, and professional use. [12]

Gigi Hill handbags and accessories are a stylish and functional addition to Youngevity’s fashion and jewelry products. [12]

Basically, they’ve got their pieces all over that Monopoly board.

#2. CMO is a marketing king

They aren’t playing around, and their staff picks prove it.

In 2016, they hired a Chief Marketing Officer who’s huge.

He’s worked with Mary Kay, the MLM Queen.

But he’s also worked outside of MLM, something you don’t see a lot in this field. He’s marketed for Chanel, Estee Lauder, Revlon, The Body Shop, and more. This guy knows what he’s doing and is futher proof that Youngevity has big plans for the future. [13]

#1. They have a charitable foundation

“Be the change” is the foundation’s mantra, and it does all kinds of charitable work around the world. They hold big conferences and fundraisers to help support their efforts. [14]

If you need those warm fuzzies to keep you going, there you have it.

Recap

Youngevity has proved that they aren’t just any other nutrition MLM. They’ve got a global presence and great support behind their products.

As far as money-making goes, it may be possible. I mean, if you’re into hitting up family members and old high school friends on Facebook or throwing living room parties.

Look, I’ve been involved with network marketing for over ten years so I know what to look for when you consider a new opportunity.

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