What's the same and what's different?

Lots of people ask if Six Figure mentors is Multi-level marketing. The answer is no.  In this video we share the differences and the similarities between the MLM and Affiliate Marketing.   

We believe both are viable business models that require time, hard work and dedication for people to achieve success. 

Are Both Business Models Scams?

That's what some people say.  We believe both are sometimes labelled “scams” because people are often mis-led by people who say these businesses are easy and the magic solution to getting rich overnight. 

People Quit Too Early

People start with false expectations and don’t commit the time and effort required to be successful.  Lots of people in both affiliate and multi-level marketing quit before giving themselves the opportunity to be successful. 

Recruiting Top Performers Isn't Easy

The MLM business model requires people to recruit dedicated and driven individuals who are willing to do what it takes to be successful.  This is no simple task, these people are hard to find.  In Multi Level Marketing successful people have to become exceptional Sales Managers.

In the Knowledge Era People Won’t be “Sold”

In the Affiliate marketing model people are not recruited, people make their own decision to “opt-in” to subscribe.  In this knowledge era none of us want to be sold.  Information is much too accessible.  

Consumers Are Savvy

We are now educated knowledge savvy consumers.  When the time is right and we are interested in something we make the decision.  As consumers, it’s up to us. The days of pushy sales people are gone.

Local vs. Global

MLM is Local

The MLM business model connects with people in their existing network.  The strength of this model happens when you also tap into other people’s networks and this creates a ripple effect of activity.  These networks are usually located locally.  People connect in person through activities like house parties.  This business model brings geographic restrictions.

Affiliate Marketing is Global

The Affiliate business model is global.  As affiliate marketers we connect with people globally, creating videos that attract people we have never met.  This model goes way beyond our community and our personal networks.

Purchase Inventory or Leverage Assets

MLM Requires Product Purchase

The MLM business model often requires that we purchase products. There are lots of people who have garages full of product that may be outdated and never sold.  In MLM, people are often restricted to selling the product lines from one company.

Affiliate Marketers Leverage Products

Affiliate marketers sell products that have been developed or designed by other people or companies..  This is the same business model Amazon was built on.  With the affiliate marketing business model, it’s not necessary to carry inventory.  We have freedom to sell products or services that align with our values and passions.

Create Your Own Brand

MLM Strengthens Other Brands

In Multi Level Marketing we leverage other people’s products.  It can be difficult to switch companies or products once you become aligned with a brand. With MLM you strengthen other people’s businesses, not your own.

Affiliate Marketers Create Their Own Brand 

With Affiliate Marketing you create your own brand and you decide the products or services you want to promote.  Our inspiration for creating the Wake the Fun Up brand evolved from our family.   Often when we are all together, we will “huddle-up” and have a family “So-Fun” cheer.

Why Six Figure Mentors?

Create Your Ideal Life

Six Figure Mentors gives people the knowledge, education and community to build an online business and  create their ideal life.   Please reach out to us at timeto@wakethefunup.com so we can learn what brought you to this place and if the timing and fit is right for you.

Bye for Now.

Adrienne and Bob