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How to handle MLM?

Hi - does anybody have advice for dealing with friends trying to recruit or sale MLM items to you or your business? I'm really getting annoyed. I get asked to sale "protein shakes" and essential oils constantly. IMHO, I'm not an aromatherapist or Registered Dietician so I'm not going there. I know it varies by state. I have told two people that is not in my scope of practice.

Yesterday I got an email with flyers saying "I know this isn't your area of expertise but can you hand this flyer of nutritional products to your clients". Umm, no - it's not your area of expertise either, you're not a RD. I did connect with an RD last week and hope to use her as a source as well as found one close to my home.

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Permalink Reply by Laurie on March 1, 2017 at 11:18am

It is always good to have professional contacts to refer a client. I always keep names of chiropractors, PTs, acupuncturists and massage therapists who specialize in modalities I don't practice. I also suggest products to clients available either on-line or at local shops, ex. essential oils, lotions, etc., but do not market anything personally, just my business plan.
I do know some therapists who sell products that they use during their sessions, like cooling or warming gels, or handmade lotions, soaps and creams. I have no issue with that and think it is a nice benefit for clients and helps them remember the experience. In a spa, I would expect to see lots of products available, again these would be brands used by the technicians to enhance the client's experience when returning home.
I enjoy promoting local businesses when I can, but it doesn't mean I have to sell or front there products in my office.

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Permalink Reply by Gordon J. Wallis on March 1, 2017 at 1:56pm

Off the subject a bit. Here is an inexpensive self care product I recommend every massage therapist/bodyworker have. I also recommend it to clients.
https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Ball-Method-Relieve-Included/dp/0761...