Shaklee Scam or Opportunity: A Third Party Look From Someone Who Didn't Join

Shaklee Scam or Opportunity: A Third Party Look From Someone Who Didn't Join

When you are looking at any business opportunity it is important to find out if the opportunity is genuine and legal. These days people tend to be very wary of business opportunities as so many people out there say they have the real deal, and some opportunities are definitely scams.

So which is Shaklee, scam or opportunity? Let me state upfront that I am not a Shaklee distributor or in anyway associated with the company. Well the definition of scam is to obtain money by means of deceit or through a fraudulent business opportunity. By this definition Shaklee is definitely NOT a scam. There are three ways to identify if a business is genuine or a scam.

1. Is there a solid product that is worth the cost?

In Shaklee's case they have built their company based on the quality of their products. Their products focus on being healthy and environmentally friendly. This focus is what Shaklee distributors point out when questioned on the high cost of the products compared to their supermarket equivalent. Inherent in MLM is the need for the products to have a very high profit margin so there is enough profit to pay both company and distributor. If you feel that these are products you would genuinely use and be happy to pay a bit more for the products then you might be used to then it passes the first test.

Please note: If a company REQUIRES product purchase to participate in the income opportunity this is Illegal, and would constitute a scam. Most companies, Shaklee included, incentivise their distributors to buy the products by having some sort of points earned or higher commissions if you are purchasing the products yourself. Also, frankly if you won't buy the products why would you assume you could get anyone else to?

2. Are Incomes and Income claims guaranteed?

You may be unsuccessful in any business venture. Any company or distributor that guarantees your success again, is acting illegally. Remember that a Scam uses deceptive means to obtain money. Shaklee does not guarantee incomes. As with any company their literature is ripe with possibility. They illustrate what kind of income is possible, but always state that this will not be the case for all distributors. If anything Shaklee and their distributors are simply guilty of painting a great picture, and not talking enough about the work involved. In Shaklee you can only make big money once you have over 100 people in your downline, and frankly this will take a ton of work.

3. Can someone new to the business make a decent income?

Often when incomes are represented for a company they can seem very high and very achievable. Even when given specific incomes from a specific person it is important to note that this person may be in the company a long time. Remember some MLM companies reach a saturation point where it becomes difficult for new members to achieve a big income. A company where the people at the top earn all the money when the new people earn none are generally considered a scam. I won't speculate if you can make a decent income in Shaklee because I believe that is completely up to your own work and getting decent marketing training (which you will have to get outside of Shaklee as their training is very outdated). The point is, as a very product driven company it is always possible to make a decent income from retail sales as well as bringing other people into the business. Just remember that Shaklee is a 50 year old company, and you will be fighting challenges that the original Shaklee distributors did not have to face.

So Shaklee, scam? No. Opportunity? Only if you are willing to put in the work and have the drive to be successful. While Shaklee does not have as much leverage or income potential as some of the newer network marketing companies, it certainly can be an opportunity if you love the products.

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