My Results from Recruiting 100 MLM Distributors

This post will review my results from recruiting 100 MLM distributors into my primary network marketing company.

None of this is to brag. Some of these stats are impressive. Some of these stats are not. I want to be transparent with my audience, and give you something to shoot for, so you know what you (might) have to do to succeed, and you know what to expect as you build your network marketing business.

I know most top leaders never share their recruiting numbers. Yes, people will tell you how many reps they have recruited, but they won’t tell you how many of those people have quit, how many produced, etc. That’s why I am doing it. You NEED to know WHAT to expect if you want to succeed! I keep detailed stats for each person I sponsor. I update my tracking spreadsheet every month. I am a numbers guy and I want to track my progress.

Your network marketing business should be predictable. You should know WHAT you need to do to be successful BEFORE you get started. Of course, individual results will vary.

My Mindset

I am a student of Mark Yarnell, Jordan Adler, and Brian Carruthers. I have tremendous respect for these three men. If you have never studied their materials, please do so.

Mark is now deceased. R.I.P. Mark. The other two, Jordan and Brian are still active in the industry. All three are/were MLM Millionaires. They’re three of the only leaders in our industry I know of who tell people this business is a numbers game. I agree with them.

I believe you can’t make someone else successful or drag someone else across the finish line. I’ve tried to do that before, and it never worked. People must be hungry, coachable, and willing to work to succeed in a big way. Most people do not possess ALL THREE of those things.

I believe the sponsor’s job is to sign people up, do their initial training, be accessible, and lead by example. I do not believe in coddling, hand holding, or babysitting team members. I offer help to my team members when they ask, but I do not babysit or try to motivate people. Each person is their own CEO and is responsible for their own motivation.

I don’t believe in duplication either since most people don’t duplicate anything. Most people do nothing and quit, regardless of what you do to help them. Even if you have the best system, support, and training, most people never recruit one person or stick around more than 90 days. How is that duplication?

If everyone you sponsor doesn’t accomplish EXACTLY what you did, then duplication is a lie. I don’t believe in finding five who get five who get five either. In fact, I’ve never seen that happen. Have you?

I also realize most top earners have recruited 100 and 500 people personally, and they make MOST of their income from just two or three of those people. Yes, there are a few exceptions, but not many.

There are a few leaders who built big businesses recruiting just 20 to 30 people. I applaud these folks, but they are not the norm. Remember those numbers: 100 to 500 people.

Here’s what Brian Carruthers says in his book, Building an Empire:

Recruit 100 to find 20 who will do something, and maybe one out of the 20 who will strive to become a star in the business (page 85).

In other words, 1 out of every 5 you sponsor will do anything at all and 1 in 100 will be a rock star!

I personally have the mindset of the old Amway legend, Bill Britt. When asked what his secret to success was, this is what he said:

There is no secret. I simply showed the plan to 1,200 people. 900 said ‘No’ and only 300 signed up. Out of those 300 only 85 did anything at all. Out of those 85 only 35 were serious, and out of those 35, 11 made me a millionaire.

His advice is the blueprint for my own network marketing business. It’s my strategy.

Sponsor 300 to find 85 who do anything at all to find 35 who are serious to find 11 who help make me a millionaire.

I also believe EVERYONE could sponsor 300 people. Sound crazy? Sponsor just TWO people per month and you could do that in 150 months (12 years, 6 months). Sponsor four people per month and you could do it in six to seven years.

Even a part-timer could do that if they set their mind to it and stayed consistent. Keep in mind I said COULD, not WOULD. It’s up to you to decide if you will put in the work and stay the course with one company. Most people will NOT.

My Journey

I did not start out as a good recruiter, leader, or network marketer. No one does. Most people do not have those skills mastered when they first join the industry. That’s normal. That’s okay.

However, anyone can learn to be a good recruiter (and networker) if they put in the time and master the skills. Most people will not stick around long enough to do that, but anyone CAN, if they choose to.

When I first joined the industry, I couldn’t recruit anyone. I was horrible at it. Now, I am good at it. I’ve practiced a lot during the past 20+ years. That’s how I became good at it. That’s what you will need to do.

How I Recruit

I recruit 100% online. I do not approach ANYONE. I use paid ads and attraction marketing to get people to contact me first. I write articles, create podcasts, and make videos for people in my target market.

Some of those people who see my content want to learn more about what I do and end up joining my team. Those are the folks I work with. I also do a lot of paid advertising via postcards, solo ads, and email marketing.

All my content and ads get people into my sales funnel, which is nothing more than a series of auto-responder email messages. They get a bunch of emails from me, and when the time is right for them, some of them join my opportunity on their own, or call me with their questions first.

I admire people who build their business belly-to-belly, or work on the phones, but I have ZERO desire to do that. I like to be at home and work in my pajamas.

My Results from Recruiting 100 MLM Distributors 

Updated November 3, 2023

Here are my detailed stats for my network marketing business. These are my results of sponsoring 100 MLM distributors. I have the information to back this up and support it.

1. I joined my company on June 12, 2023.
2. On November 2, 2023, I signed up my 100^th recruit.
3. It took me 144 days, about 4.75 months to recruit 100 people.

Out of the 100 people I recruited, here is the breakdown.

• 13 quit.
• 69 signed up no one.
• 31 people signed up at least one person.
• 21 of the 100 people I enrolled signed up at least two people and hit the first rank.
• 4 signed up at least five people. One of those people enrolled about 12 people, another enrolled about 18, one enrolled 40+ people and the other person enrolled 100+ people.
• One of those leaders built a bigger team than me!

Now, let’s go back to what the legendary Bill Britt said for a minute:

There is no secret. I simply showed the plan to 1,200 people. 900 said ‘No’ and only 300 signed up. Out of those 300 only 85 did anything at all. Out of those 85 only 35 were serious, and out of those 35, 11 made me a millionaire.

Based on his numbers:

1. Only about 1 out of 3.5 people did anything at all and stayed in business (300/85).
2. Only about 1 in 9 was serious (300/35).
3. Only about 1 in 27 was a leader and “all in” (300/11).

My stats for “people doing anything at all” is about right. My stats for serious people and leaders are lower than his. However, I have not gone through the 300 people yet, so there are a lot of factors and variables that could play out in the next few years.

Plus, my business is still in its infancy, only about 4.5 months old. He had been in business several decades when he made that quote. I might have some future leaders on my team already who simply haven’t identified themselves yet.

My End Goal

My goal is to eventually have a team of 100,000 affiliates, members, and customers. More importantly, my goal is to have a business that takes me no more than one hour per day, five days per week to grow and maintain. I have no desire to work my business 40, 80, or 100 hours each week.

I want an automated business. My recruiting is automated. Most of my training is automated. This gives me time to do what I want to do.

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Final Thoughts

In conclusion, these are my results from recruiting 100 MLM Distributors. I would love to know what you think. If you’ve signed up 100 or more people in your network marketing business, please share your stats. Leave a comment below to share your thoughts. Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a great day!

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Sincerely,

Chuck Holmes
Network Marketing Professional (21+ years)
Top Recruiter & Top Rep
mrchuckholmes@gmail.com

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