10 Common Mistakes That Cause MLM Startups to Fail

Despite the appeal of the multi-level marketing (MLM) model, according to Exploding Topics (2025), approximately 10% of network marketing companies close within their first year, and an additional 70% fail between years two and five. Ultimately, about 90% of these startups do not survive in the long term. An MLM business, especially at the startup stage, requires precise calculations, systematic approaches, and a robust strategy. Most mistakes occur not due to a poor idea but from a lack of prep