Network Marketing, From the Beginning

When Carl Rehnborg formed California Vitamins Corporation in 1934, which later changed it?s name to Nutrilite in 1939, he set out to develop the first Vitamin and Mineral Supplements. His goal was to use the research he had gathered while living in China to create a dietary supplement that consisted of natural ingredients like alfalfa, watercress, and parsley. His studies had shown the plain difference in overall health among those that consumed more natural foods over those filled with sugar, salt and fat. This was the first time North Americans were able to live healthier by supplementing their diets with Multi-Vitamins and Minerals. But, Carl had no inkling he was also about to initiate a new Industry and originate the first Network Marketing Company.

Carl started by selling the Supplements to his family and friends. As some of his earlier customers started referring brand new buyers to him, he suggested they sell the supplements themselves and were given discounts on their products. As the company grew and cultivated what would now be known as the compensation plan, distributors for Nutrilite, began to earn a percentage of the total sales each month and were also compensated for ?training? new associates to sell.

Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel were the prime people that made Nutrilite a success. They both sold Nutrilite?s Vitamin and Mineral Supplements for 10 years, before branching off by themselves and founding Amway in 1959. Amway later acquired Nutrilite and is now sold only through their Distributors.

In the present day, the Network Marketing Industry has not only stood the test of time, but has matured into a world-wide $114 Billion a year Industry. There are over a thousand diverse companies that are successfully using this business model. Offering thousands of different products including health-care products, skincare products, educational products and many more. Network Marketing has experienced a 91-percent growth in the last 10 years and financial experts say it's a "recession proof" industry. Network Marketing has generated thousands of Millionaires and continues to change lives for the better.

Each and everyday, the Network Marketing Industry continues to grow. Visit MLM Online Marketing Power today to find out why Network Marketers are using the Internet to explode their businesses.