• MLM Direct Sales

    If you think MLM companies are stuck in the 20th century, think again! Network marketers are earning more than they ever have before and succeeding at an unprecedented rate (85%!). It’s no wonder over half a million people in the US join the industry every year. They are educated, charitable, hard-working, and they are truly… Continue Reading

  • The Top 5 Tools Every Network Marketer Needs

    There are many MLM software systems and marketing packages available today for network marketers, but how do you know you’re getting exactly what you need? And why pay for a huge package with tons of features that you and your recruits will probably never use? No matter what industry you’re in, there are 5 essential… Continue Reading

  • It’s Just A Ride

    As we approach the 20th anniversary of Bill Hicks’ death, our team at Flying Man Productions would like to share how he has inspired us and helped us counsel other marketers. He was so much more than a stand-up comedian and musician. Beyond the laughs, culture critique, and dark comedy insights, Bill Hicks left us… Continue Reading

  • 12 Ways to Break Blogger’s Block

    Fact: You need a blog to promote your network marketing business (if you think you don’t, read this). But coming up with 2 or 3 blog topics a week isn’t easy, and the monotony of generating that much content can quickly lead to blogger’s block. You do not have to give in to blogger’s block!… Continue Reading

  • 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Blog

    Despite what you may have heard, blogging isn’t for every network marketer.  If you’ve doubted the benefits of blogging, read on! Find out if you fall into the small category of entrepreneurs or who should not engage with customers on this digital platform. Should you start a professional blog? Take the quiz! You should NOT… Continue Reading

  • 5 Tips to EMPOWER a Network Marketing Team

    Here’s a question for all the network marketers out there: how do you keep your team members, downline builders, and loyal customers onboard? If you want your team members to stay and grow alongside you, it is essential for you to spark the fire and constantly motivate them. You want them to be excited every… Continue Reading

  • 12 Timeless Tips for Success

    Industry “expert” opinions, endless “How To” articles, unsolicited advice… there is no shortage of opinions and suggestions for entrepreneurs. Filtering through the noise to find the few nuggets of wisdom can often be difficult. And especially for business owners, unwelcome and unhelpful advice can often threaten focus, creativity, and audacious goal setting. We hope you… Continue Reading

  • 4 Reasons Network Marketers Fail

    Don’t let your sales force become a statistic! You’ve no doubt heard the staggering stat that 95% of the network marketing sales force ends up quitting their business. Not only is this an unfortunate reality for our crucial home-based business population, but it’s also (obviously) bad news for YOU! Take some time to understand the… Continue Reading

  • 10 Tips to Building a Successful Compensation Plan

    One of the most important tasks when starting a new network marketing company is creating the sales force compensation structure. We at Flying Man Productions have years of experience helping start-up companies establish new compensation structures and established companies rework unprofitable or ineffective structures. Here are some tips you should consider before creating a new… Continue Reading

  • Get out of the Circus: MLM Web Marketing Tools that Work

    The Great Juggling Act If you’re like most Multi-level marketing companies, you have a lot to juggle at once: manufacturing and distributing quality products, designing and managing a competitive business model, recruiting a solid sales force, and more. It comes as no surprise that many companies drop the ball when it comes to training a… Continue Reading

  • Replicated Websites – 4 reasons why you need them!

    You’ve got a promising direct sales, MLM, or network marketing company with quality products that you believe in. Now all you need to do is get those products in the hands of loyal, happy customers. No big deal. Except, of course, that it is a very big deal. Even after you’ve corralled a team of… Continue Reading

  • The 4 Compensation Structures – Which is Right for Your MLM?

    Have you chosen a compensation structure for your start-up network marketing company? Since it is extremely difficult to switch structures once you have an established company, this is one of the most important and permanent decisions you’ll make. There are 4 main structures that have become extremely successful and popular: Breakaway, Uni-Level, Forced Matrix, and… Continue Reading

  • 5 Ways to Make Your Business Social

    (and get more sales!) How can network marketers expand beyond their local community and make online sales? By driving traffic to their website through social media marketing! Social media marketing helps entrepreneurs and MLM distributors establish connections and relationships with potentially thousands of customers and prospects, all from a computer or Smartphone. Take a look… Continue Reading

  • Online Marketing with Pinterest: Start Catching Bigger Fish!

    Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus… you may think you have your social media bases covered. But if you’re not “pinning”, you’re missing out on hot leads and high revenue per click. Pinterest has only been around since 2010, but it has just recently become the most lucrative social media site for online marketing. Here are… Continue Reading

  • 5 Ways to Be More Liked (on Facebook, that is)

    A business Facebook page can be an effective marketing tool that engages customers and motivates an MLM sales force. Ultimately, a Facebook page’s purpose is to drive more warm leads to your website and help convert traffic to sales. Your first step in maintaining a bustling Facebook page is to gain as many fans and… Continue Reading

  • Top 10 Apps for Every Networker

    Running a network marketing business in the 21st century means a lot of your work is most likely handled on your Smartphone or tablet. Email exchanges, traveling logistics, project management, prospect follow-ups – a Smartphone can do it all! And it’s even easier when your home screen is stocked with smart apps that make digital… Continue Reading

  • 7 Free Online Marketing Techniques

    Got a website? How can you get people to visit it? We have compiled 7 tried-and-true ways you can increase traffic to your website. And the best part is that they are all 100% free! These 7 techniques will help you pique interest, generate leads, and drive qualified prospects to your site. 1. Social Media… Continue Reading

  • Featured Client Case Study: Signal Secure

    Part 1: The Highly Optimized Website for a Startup Company Meet Signal Secure: The Next Generation of Home Automation and Security. Signal Secure specializes in bringing the world’s most advanced (and user-friendly) technology to beautiful Costa Rica, and their products are supported by their highly skilled team of bilingual technicians. Step 1: The Brand This… Continue Reading

  • 7 Reasons Your MLM Needs FMP Software

    If you run a multilevel marketing (MLM) or direct sales company, you need a powerful system that creates productive distributors and makes happy (returning!) customers. You need a web-based system that will empower your distributors to expand your brand around the globe. You need Flexmark from Flying Man Productions: Proprietary MLM Software that offers the… Continue Reading

  • Social Media: Is it worth YOUR effort?

    When your business began as a small, start-up company, it probably made sense to manage your social media accounts yourself. But now that you have a large-scale operation with a growing sales force, it might actually be hurting your business to stay on top of your social media campaigns. Think about this: You know your… Continue Reading

  • Where the Market Ends

    Your product line is impeccable. Your commission structure is revolutionary. Your sales force support system is rock solid. You’ve done your research, and you know all the stars have aligned and the market is ripe for exponential growth. What could possibly go wrong? What if your best case scenario becomes a reality, and your sales… Continue Reading