MLM is simply a distribution model. That’s it. Instead of products being sold to wholesalers, the manufacturer has an independent sales force to sell the products via word of mouth. Instead of spending money on advertising, the company rewards the distributors with commissions for selling the products.

Yes, network marketing is legal in the United States and many other countries. In 1979 Amway battled the Federal Trade Commission and scored a major victory for the network marketing industry. To be legal, distributors must focus on selling products and not get paid for the mere act of “recruiting” people.