According to well informed sources, Dubli has paid $1 million sign up bonus in cash or shares for a top leader.
It brings up the insider discussion whether or not this is ethical, as team members of that paid leader will most likely not get the same deal.
Kevin Thompson, the MLM attorney stated on his Facebook page:
"I have been dancing around this issue for 4 months. I felt like openly talking about it would somehow get me into trouble for ruining a fun party.
But enough is enough, and here's the truth: the practice of providing people with extra incentives ON TOP OF THE PAY PLAN without disclosure…it's fraud.
And it needs to stop. It's created a recruiting frenzy devoid of honor.
As it turns out, the majority of network marketing companies refuse to cut these sorts of deals".
Kevin Thompson
Robert Blackman a MLM professional stated:
I guess when the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL pays a signing bonus to a player it ruins the integrity of the game? SMH. I guess when Merrill Lynch and Citibank and Chase give a signing bonus or pay on extra performance it ruins it for everyone? My local car dealer pays the guy who sells the most cars an EXTRA bonus each month above and beyond the normal pay plan.
But, somehow my car still runs and those who can't sell leave anyway! I am really getting sick and tired of hearing how this is " ruining" the profession. And, how it is misleading or the it's a disadvanage for the others. Look, get off your butt and go sell and you can make lots of money in ANY profession, including Network Marketing!
I don't care who pays whom…all I care about is who is paying me so I can pay my bills and provide for my family. If we'd all spend more time showing plans, getting customers and hitting our next "rank" in our own program, then we'd be better off than wringing our hands or scoffing at others who can outsell us…go be valuable!
Mel Atwood - a servant leader stated:
I've said it before… I believe Deals are part of almost every successful industry. It's healthy for our space to be having these conversations. The SINGLE negative issue for me about deals… is when the company or the deal-taker uses those dollars to CLAIM or SHOW how much money they are making "IN" the comp plan.
That's simply wrong… so, either disclose the fact you're getting a deal… so when you tell everyone how much you're making they can factor that fact into it… or Don't use your "DEAL" to inflate momentum or growth perception.
Top Earner Bob Crisp:
Why is it so many high achievers place so little value on their worth? A newbie with no experience needs years of maturation,, learning the ropes, making mistakes, trial and error while succesful leaders bring credibility and increased viability… Its true in sports… Education… And Wall Street…
Spending years trying to grow your own… ??? I'd think value… You can't buy loyalty but you can buy experience… Just sayin… Win with winners…