Think Twice Before Joining Melaleuca

Let me begin by saying that Melaleuca is a decent company, good products, and good distributors.  However, don't get caught up in the dream of untold riches unless you know exactly what you're getting into.

Rod Cook was one of the first to point this out… and he calls it the Melaleuca Law.  And, I have seen this first hand with a few of their distributors.  Here's the deal.  Melaleuca thinks they need a monogomous relationship with their distributors.  If any distributor (or even another family member) would participate any other type of business opportunity, they are gone.  And, it seems that if you make it into the top 5% of the company, you have a target on your back that the company is waiting to sue you.

http://www.mlmwatchdog.com/mlm_melaleuca_non_compete_lawsuits.html

There's nothing wrong with monogomy.  I've been married for 19 years to one person.  But, this isn't marriage, and this is 2008.  People participate in multiple opportunities.  If you want a one-company relationship, never to participate in anything else but your beloved Melaleuca, then maybe that is for you.  But, if there is ever any possibility that you will buy a bottle of Xango, build a web site to sell an ebook, drink a can of Verve, or use a dental discount program like Ameriplan, then you better think twice about signing on the dotted line.

Again, don't get me wrong.  I like Melaleuca and think they have great products.  But, their lawsuit hungry corporate staff and their policies are about 100 years behind the time, and I can't imagine any Generation X or younger people being attracted to them and expecting such ridiculous loyality.

Anyway, those are my opinions.  My opinion is there are plenty of other opportunities out there that are well worth your time.