I asked this some time ago but I don't remember which forum I posted it on as it was quite some time ago.
I want to ask, How many of you here would join a company that clearly states in their policies and procedures you are not allowed to be involved in another MLM company even if it was a non competitive product line.
Example: You are involved in a jewelry MLM and want to join a health and wellness MLM.
This topic came to mind because I was discussing this with a friend last week who is looking for another company to ADD ON ( not leave) and one of their criteria was that a company must allow you to work another MLM business.
In doing their search and contacting companies directly some companies clearly
did not allow it, some companies allowed it UNTIL
you reached a certain level and some companies allowed it no problem.
I completely understand the
independent distributors viewpoint who would be against such a clause but I also understand the companies side as well due to mass cross recruiting, downline raiding etc... which can also hurt the company.
Take a popular BIG HITTER in any company that has a huge following and they leave and many follow them elsewhere.
The company just lost a good chunk of volume. We have all seen that happen in various companies.
So, if you REALLY liked a company, the products, comp plan etc... would you join if you knew you were not allowed to work any other MLM? What if you already have a good income coming in from a former MLM company?
This could be "sticky' later on if your new company found out.
For those who build multiple companies this is no issue. They will either join, just do it and not care about what MAY happen or they will flat out refuse to join a company that does not allow you to work other companies because they are VERY independent and do not want to be told what they can or cannot do as an
entrepeneur.
For those who work ONLY one company I would think that most of them would not care and such a policy would not deter them as they do not try to ride two horses at a time anyway ( common phrase in the industry and not meant to be offensive)
Curious how many see this.
It's nice to jump into some discussion. It's been a while for me as I have been real busy.
Thanks
Deb