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Addiction is partially defined as the condition of one being compulsively or habitually occupied by or involved in something.  Is it possible to become addicted to MLM businesses?  Absolutely!  We’ve all heard about one of them, read about one of them or know one of them, the MLM junkie.  This is someone that is crazed about every new gimmick that they come across.  They are convinced that the next one is the best thing since sliced bread and will make them an instant millionaire.  They sign up for every multi-level marketing company find, especially if they think they are getting into it on the ground floor.  When it’s all said and done, they are probably associates in dozens of companies, have spent thousands of dollars getting into these companies and have actually lost money rather than making it.

These are the folks that give multi-level marketing a bad name.  They inundate their friends and family with requests to buy products or sign up as recruits.  They perpetuate the unjustified stereotype of MLM companies as all being get rich quick schemes.  What can be done about them?  Can they be helped and in turn help you by not having to tell them no all of the time?  The answer is only if they want to be helped, just like with any intervention.

If you are in MLM, how do you prevent them from ruining your business?  This is more within your control.  You must promote your business responsibly and consistently.  Being responsible with promotion involves being persistent without being overbearing.  If people see that you are committed to one particular business they will be less likely to assume you and your business are just like the MLM junkie and his businesses.  You can also make sure that you have solid facts and figures to support your claims regarding your business.  This will assure people that your business isn’t one of the fly by night operations just gearing to take people’s money.

The probability of MLM junkies disappearing is slim to none, but their impact on you can be controlled.  On a personal level, you can choose to deny their requests, ignore them or avoid them.  More importantly, on a professional level, you can make sure you and your company are represented on a professional and respectable level.  This should minimize or completely negate the less than desirable impact these junkies could otherwise have on your livelihood.

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