Its just like collecting stamps!

Only I seem to be collecting mlm opportunities...

As of this writing, I am currently listed as a distributer (or consultant, or member, or associate) with five (that's 5!) network marketing companies, plus one online one that is essentially an mlm company. That doesn't include all the affiliate programs I have signed up for, either.

The first one I have been with for four years now, and I have seen moderate success. The biggest problems with that one (I see now through the lens of experience) is that:
1. It is not a consumable product. I have few repeat customers because the product is so good, it just lasts and lasts.
2. I can only market in my own country. Kind of sucks that my family is in a different country...

The second one I have been with for a year now. I have seen limited success. This is the company I wrote about in my post "Setback". The biggest problem I have with this company is that I can not market it online.

The third company I signed up with against my own better judgement. It is a very cool, innovative product, with "shiny" marketing materials. (Any Browncoats out there?) It is a new company, and I signed up to "secure my position". I haven't even tried to market it, and only ever bought one product.

Also, there were a few months this last year where I was working with a company that did network marketing training, and sold leads, but I have since cancelled my subscription with them. I learned a lot, but cold-calling very cold leads was not my idea of fun.

The fourth company I just signed up with in the last month. I wasn't going to at first, because I already had three companies I was working with (oh, and that online one). I was going to just be a customer. But, I figured if I was buying the product every month, I might as well sign up and get the distributer discount. I'm looking at the rest of their products more seriously now, though, since I learned that I can promote them online...

The fifth company I am currently with, a friend of mine gifted me a membership for Christmas! There are a few products I buy and use somewhat regularly from that company, and I was perfectly happy to be her customer, but she figured I was the only one of her friends who would understand and value it, and maybe actually do something with it.

Then there is the online product that I am actively marketing (shameless plug). And we won't even talk about affiliate programs today.

Can anyone beat that? I'd love to hear your comments and how many mlm or network marketing companies you are with!