THE TRUTH ABOUT NETWORK MARKETING & WHY IT WORKS

Stephanie L. Lopez
Jul 26, 2022
2 min read

Updated: Aug 8

Network marketing is more than a business model — it’s a movement. At its core, it’s about people helping people create income, freedom, and opportunity. Instead of traditional advertising, companies partner with independent entrepreneurs (like you) who share their products and services through authentic recommendations.

It’s built on three simple pillars:

Lead Generation – Connecting with people and starting conversations.
Recruiting – Building a team of like-minded partners.
Team Support & Leadership – Guiding your team to succeed so everyone grows together.

And yes — there are different structures in network marketing:

Single-Tier

You sell products or services directly and earn from your sales only. (Example: some affiliate programs.)

Two-Tier

You earn from your own sales and a small percentage from the sales of people you personally recruit.

Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)

You earn from multiple levels of your team’s sales. Some companies pay several tiers deep, rewarding leadership and mentorship.

Why Network Marketing Works

This business has transformed millions of lives — including mine — because it offers something rare: freedom with support.

Here’s what it gives you:

A proven system and products already in place.
No huge investments, employees, or inventory.
Flexible hours — start part-time and grow.
Leadership skills, communication skills, and confidence.
A community that wants you to win.

It’s not a lottery ticket. It’s a business — and like any business, it requires effort, consistency, and growth.

The Three Types of People Who Join

Posers – Expect big results with little work. Quit quickly and call it a scam.
Amateurs – See the potential but lack the mindset. Look for shortcuts instead of mastering the process.
Professionals – Treat it like a business. Learn, grow, and consistently take action until they succeed.

If you want results, you must become a professional.

What Network Marketing Is NOT

Let’s clear the air: Network marketing is not a pyramid scheme. Pyramid schemes are illegal, have no real products, and pay only for recruiting. In network marketing:

You get paid when products are sold.
Everyone has the same opportunity.
Success depends on your work, not your “position” in the company.

The 1-3-5-7 Rule for Success

Year 1: Learn the business, cover expenses, become profitable.
Year 3: With consistent effort, go full-time.
Year 5: Six figures or more is possible.
Year 7: Become a true professional and leader.

Why I Partnered with Arbonne

We already recommend products we love — skincare, nutrition, beauty — but we don’t get paid for it. With Arbonne, we do.Here’s why it works:

Premium, plant-based health & wellness products people want.
Discounts for personal use.
Bonuses, incentive trips, and even a Mercedes-Benz program.
A chance to turn everyday spending into long-term income.

Whether you’re in your twenties or your sixties, this opportunity is about creating a lifestyle you love — not just a paycheck. If you can talk, share, and care about helping others succeed, you can do this business.

You bring the enthusiasm. We bring the system, the products, and the support. Together, we’ll build something that lasts.