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Multi-level marketing (MLM), also known as or direct selling , is a business model where independent distributors earn income by selling products or services directly to consumers and recruiting new distributors into their "downline". While some people see it as an entrepreneurial path to financial freedom, it is a highly controversial industry frequently scrutinized by organizations like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) . How the MLM Model Operates Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing

Multi-level marketing (MLM), also known as or direct selling , is a business model where independent distributors earn income by selling products or services directly to consumers and recruiting new distributors into their "downline". While some people see it as an entrepreneurial path to financial freedom, it is a highly controversial industry frequently scrutinized by organizations like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) . How the MLM Model Operates Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing

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