What is Network Marketing and Why Does it Work (Right Now)? Discover a Future-Proof Business Model 🌿
Why Network Marketing is so Valuable – The New Way of Doing Business
Network Marketing. For some an unknown concept, for others a powerful opportunity for personal and financial growth . In a world where traditional jobs offer less and less security and where people are looking for more freedom and meaning in their work, network marketing is more relevant than ever.
Big entrepreneurs like Eric Worre , expert in the field of network marketing, emphasize that this business model is not just a way to build an income, but above all a personal development journey . And the best part? The world is changing. Where network marketing used to be seen as 'different from a regular job', we now see that the current generation considers affiliate marketing and community-driven sales as the most normal thing in the world.
In this blog we dive deeper into why MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) is a valuable and future-oriented business model, supported by statistics, insights from experts and the core values of Suzanne Shares . She has over 6 years of experience in this business model, and is growing every year.
📌 Quote from Richard Branson:
“If someone offers you a great opportunity, but you're not sure you can do it – say yes and learn later.”
What is Network Marketing and Why Does it Work?
Network marketing, also known as social selling or MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) , is a direct selling method where people recommend and share products through their networks . Instead of spending huge advertising budgets on traditional marketing, companies like Young Living invest in the people who actually use their products and share them enthusiastically.
🔹 Why does this work so well?
- Personal recommendations are more powerful than advertising.
- People trust people, not advertisements.
- It's about sharing value (!) instead of selling.
📌 Statistics: According to the Direct Selling Association (DSA) , more than 120 million people worldwide are active in network marketing , and this industry is growing at 4-5% annually.
💡 Quote from Eric Worre, author of Go Pro :
"Network marketing isn't perfect, but it is better. It's an opportunity to build financial freedom while helping people with products that really work."
The New Consciousness: Affiliate Links & Community-Driven Sales
There is a clear shift in how people buy and sell . Today's generation finds it completely normal to buy something through a link from a friend . Think of:
✔ Influencers who share affiliate links.
✔ Friends who send a discount code for their favorite product.
✔ Content creators who recommend products via social media.
💡 What many people don't know? Network marketing works exactly the same way, but offers more. Instead of a one-time commission per sale , you get ongoing income and build a growing network.
📊 Statistic: Nielsen research shows that 92% of consumers trust recommendations from friends and family over traditional advertising .
Generational Income: Build a Legacy, Not Just a Paycheck
One of the biggest benefits of network marketing – and something rarely found in traditional jobs – is the opportunity to build generational income .
💡 What is generational income?
This is income that continues , even if you stop working. Just like passive income, but with an extra dimension: you can pass it on to your children or loved ones .
💰 Why is this so special?
- In a regular job you work for a salary. As soon as you stop, the income stops.
- In network marketing you build a structural income. Your team and customers keep ordering, even when you are less active.
- At Young Living, this is hereditary. This means that your built-up business can be seamlessly transferred to your children, partner or other heirs.
📌 Statistic: According to Forbes, only 8% of entrepreneurs pass their business on to the next generation because traditional businesses have high overhead costs and are difficult to transfer. Network marketing, on the other hand, offers an easy and flexible way to build a financial legacy .
💡 Imagine:
👉 You have worked for 5-10 years to build a stable network.
👉 You choose to be less active or retire.
👉 Your team and customers keep ordering products – and that income keeps flowing.
👉 You pass on your business to your children, so that they benefit from the work you have built up.
📌 Quote from Warren Buffett:
“If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you'll have to keep working until you die.”
Why Suzanne Shares Believes in Network Marketing
Suzanne Shares is all about sharing, connecting and growing - core values that fit perfectly within network marketing. I also like the fact that the one at the top doesn't necessarily earn the most!
Our core values:
🌿 Giving – Generosity in knowledge, support and opportunities.
🔍 Sharing the Truth – Transparency on health, natural products and entrepreneurship.
💡 Sharing Innovations – Making the latest discoveries in wellness and natural health accessible.
🤝 Connect – Creating a warm, supportive community where everyone can grow.
❤️ Caring – For yourself, your loved ones and the planet, with conscious and sustainable choices.
⚖ Integrity – Always act with honesty and a clear conscience, both in health and in business.
🌟 Learn to dream and make dreams come true – Grow in mindset and entrepreneurship to really make an impact.
Network marketing is more than a way to make money. It is a platform for growth, connection and freedom.
The 80/20 rule: work smarter, greater impact
Many people think that they have to work really hard to achieve success. But in network marketing, working smart pays off more than working hard .
🔹 The 80/20 Rule in Action:
- 20% of your actions create 80% of your results.
- Focus on the right people and activities , instead of trying to do everything yourself.
- Build leadership and duplication so your team grows too.
📌 Quote from Warren Buffett:
“If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you'll have to keep working until you die.”
Conclusion: Network Marketing is the Future of Entrepreneurship
Network marketing is not a hype, not a pyramid scheme and not an old-fashioned way of selling . It is a powerful and honest business model in which:
✔ Get paid for sharing products you truly love.
✔ You build a community in which you grow together.
✔ You create freedom – both financially and in time.
✔ You receive rewards that go beyond money: travel, experiences and personal growth.
✔ You build a hereditary source of income for generations after you.
💡 The world is changing. People are increasingly buying through recommendations, social media and community-based sales. Network marketing fits perfectly into this new era of entrepreneurship.
🚀 Do you want to discover how network marketing can change your life?
Contact Suzanne Shares for a conversation.
📍 Are you ready to take back control of your health? At Suzanne Shares, with more than 6 years of experience, we are happy to guide you step by step.
Read more: Read more about starting a business within the Suzanne Shares team. 🚀💖
