MLM-The Truth

You came to the right place for authoritative answers to your questions and reliable guidance in making decisions about MLM participation and/or help with recovery. This information is based on the most extensive research ever done on MLM compensation plans and profitability, on distinguishing characteristics separating legitimate direct selling from pyramid or chain selling, and on the deceptions used to sell product-based pyramid schemes. Some of the features (referred to on this page) that you may find helpful include:

- A do-it-yourself 5-step quiz to evaluate any MLM
- 1,357 ways to make more money than in MLM
- Typical deceptions used in MLM recruiting
- Expert witness resources for legal cases related to MLM
- Translations of reports on MLM into foreign languages
- Important new reports and developments reported on this web site →
- Consumer guides for deciding about MLM participation, average earnings, red
   flags to watch for, income tracker, actions victims can take, & more →
- Research backing up the startling conclusions on this web site (below) →
- Special markets, such as world markets and religious groups affected (below) →

Dr. Jon M. Taylor (MBA, PhD) has founded over 40 home businesses, focusing on sales and marketing, and consulted on many others. He has taught college classes on entrepreneurship, ethics, management, and personal finance. Also, his experience in MLM; communications with top MLM executives, law enforcement, and thousands of inquirers; consumer advocacy; and wide-ranging research on MLM - network marketing make him the premier consultant and expert witness on all forms of MLM, pyramid/chain selling, and product-based pyramid schemes.

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Key Legal Issues related to MLM

Law enforcement, regulations, and new legislation affecting MLM

DSA vs. Consumers

Abandoning consumer protection, the FTC yielded to DSA/MLM pressures to exempt MLMs from having to disclose information that might help prospects decide whether or not to  participate. Dr. Taylor submitted comments vigorously opposing this exemption. (item #7)

Our mission is to seek and share the truth about MLM (endless chain or pyramid selling schemes), through research, analysis, and feedback from participants who do real world market testing. Our numerous research studies and reports are posted on this web site, which has received visitors from over 140 countries. Our evaluations of over 350 MLMs and of their profitability has guided thousands of consumers to make better decisions regarding home income opportunities.

We have responded to thousands of inquiries from all parts of the world. We have also worked to discourage unwise legislation that would weaken laws against pyramid schemes – and to encourage 2nd and 3rd world nations to enact laws to protect consumers from the worst schemes coming from supposedly enlightened industrialized nations. In conducting his research, Dr. Taylor did not act alone, but consulted with top experts from government, MLM firms and the “direct selling” industry, universities, and non-profit consumer advocacy groups.

Opinions abound. Learn the truth about MLM based on objective research on success and loss rates, legality, ethics, etc. - for determining whether or not a particular MLM is a viable income option - or just another scam. Consumer protection agencies, attorneys, educators, and researchers will also benefit. This research – the most extensive ever done on MLM as a business model – includes: