A couple of years ago I shared a post – 10 great direct sales companies for moms. I talked about how MLM companies are really huge for moms, and at the time, they were a huge part of my life as well. I was working with a company myself. That opportunity didn’t end up sticking, but I learned a lot from the experience. More on that later. Either way, MLM companies are still huge for moms. I’m sure you’ve seen posts from friends and acquaintances about their “side hustles” and how much they love what they do. It can be hard to separate great opportunities from recruiting-based hype, right? Allow me to do a little digging for you. I did a survey among moms on Facebook to see which companies they consider the best direct sales company for moms. Keep reading for more information on joining an MLM company and 10 of the best direct sales companies for moms in 2020.

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What is a direct sales company or MLM?

A direct sales company utilizes representatives or distributors to sell their products instead of carrying them in stores. This means that instead of the company’s profits going into the hands of retailers, they can pay it back to employees who do the selling and marketing for them. It also means that products tend to be sold at a higher-price (luxury pricing) and hold some sort of exclusivity.
Most of these companies are set up with a multi-level marketing or network marketing structure. This means that the reps/distributors make money for building a team of others reps and distributors working under them.

Do direct sales companies prey on moms?

When I started asking around about which MLM or direct sales companies are best for moms, I got a lot of feedback. Some from people who were loving on their companies. A surprising amount from moms who were very anti-MLM. The reason behind their negativity was the idea that MLM companies prey on moms. Let’s dive into that a little bit.

Direct sales companies are attractive to moms for a number of reasons – I wrote a post a while back that outlines 10 of them here. Everyone in the network marketing business know that. Reps with different companies see that as an opportunity to get moms on their team. Many moms – especially new moms – like the idea of working from home. They want to spend the time with their family while still bringing in income. It’s very easy for direct sales companies to dangle that idea in front of moms. Unfortunately, many reps out there do so in a way that is not ethical. They make false promises so that they can get more people to join their team and therefore increase their own income.

That does not mean that all direct sales opportunities are bad. It means that there are people out there who have been poorly trained. It also means that you have to do more work yourself in deciding if you want to pursue a direct sales opportunity.

So should you join a direct sales company?

I wish I could tell you the answer to that! There are so many factors that go into deciding if you should work with a direct sales company. Especially if you are considering replacing your full time income and becoming a work from home mom.
Many reps who are looking to recruit moms make it sound like it’s easy to just sit on your phone, post on Facebook, throw parties, and make money from it. That is not always the reality of making money online. As with any other job, you need to put in the work to be successful at it. There is money to be made in direct sales. If there wasn’t no one would do it. That doesn’t mean that it will be easy.

Do your research!

If you are interested in exploring a direct sales opportunity, make sure to do the research for yourself. Ask lots of questions. Make sure to check things out for yourself instead of just listening to someone who is trying to get you to join their team. Go directly to the company website for information on compensation plans, minimum ordering requirements, inventory requirements, any fees associated with the business, any recruiting requirements.

Here are 10 of the best direct sales companies for moms in 2020

In order of popularity, here are the top ten businesses that moms recommend as the best direct sales company for moms in 2020.

Color Street
Usborne Books & More
Mary Kay
Young Living
doTerra
Paparazzi Accessories
Norwex
Senegence
Avon
Pure Romance

Others that were mentioned include:

Isagenix
Plexus
LuLaRoe
Beauty Counter
Beach Body
Lime Life
It Works
Pampered Chef
Traveling Vineyards
Tupperware
Farmasi
BeneYou
Tastefully Simple

My Personal Experience

A few years ago I was working with a company myself, and really enjoying learning about marketing myself and working on my social connection skills. Working with that company didn’t end up being the right fit for me. I learned somethings from the experience, and putting myself out there.
The leaders on my team taught me new social media skills and online marketing skills that apply to my blog. I found that running a blog and building a network marketing business can go hand-in-hand.
Through parties and online interactions, I ended up making new friends through working parties that actually stuck.
I didn’t end up making money – in fact, I spent a good chunk while trying to get that opportunity off the ground.
In the end, I don’t regret trying, but I did find that direct sales is not a full time job for me. I will keep on keeping on as a working mom.

Do you have a direct sales company that you love? Go ahead and mention it in the comments. Tell us why you love it.