If you’re thinking about joining the Isagenix business, you have probably wondered if it is an MLM scam. It crossed my mind many time, too, so I did some research on how to discern an MLM scam from a legitimate network marketing business. One of the most important factors, I found, was to be sure that the company you’re thinking about joining is actually marketing a product. When a company markets just a business opportunity, this is where you will run into a problem. Also, if you’re going to be sending people “gifts” (usually of cash), I would stay as far away as possible. Check out my lens about finding out if a company is a scam or not here: http://www.squidoo.com/mlmscam Now that you know it’s not a scam, let’s talk about what the difference between a really good MLM business and a mediocre networking company skin exfoliator is. An exceptional network marketing company will have two things. The first thing they will have is a product that both works and is consumable (users have to order weekly/monthly/etc to continue to use the product). This is important because this is how you get paid! Your downline has to be purchasing products, and you’ll get paid a percentage of their order. The second part is important for obvious reasons. If you have a product that doesn?t do what it’s supposed to, word will get around and people will stop buying. Another thing you want is a product that gives physical results, something product users can see. The Isagenix business does this because people who use the product lose weight and inches (if used correctly). There are a lot of networking companies that market a juice that makes users “feel” better.