This is a totally loaded question.

Why?

Because an MLM company is just a vehicle, and when you are trying to get somewhere, the driver matters a lot more than the vehicle.

Of course, there is a caveat here – if your vehicle breaks down, you’re screwed.  So the key is to find a company that has a product or products you are passionate about, and a leadership team in place to ensure longevity.

That said, there are some companies that have lame payouts, lame products, poor capitalization, etc.  So we can list our opinion on the top 10 MLM companies, but the most important factor in MLM success is to find a company that isn’t going to melt-down after you build an organization, with products or a service that you really dig.

Your ability to market is critical.  Without that skill, it doesn’t matter which MLM company you join – you’re not going to get anywhere.  Understanding your market – what is important to them, what their priorities are, what appeals to them – these things matter a whole lot more than getting involved at the “right time” or finding the “right team” to join.

So take our list of the Top MLM Companies is much more of a direction for you to review than an endorsement or quick fix.

So here we go:

1. Cognigen
2. Xocai
3. Usana
4. Team National
5. ACN
6. Prepaid Legal
7. Monavie
8. Vemma
9. Melaleuca
10. YTB

The recognition and award came from MountainWest Capital Network, which is a leading independent business network for the state of Utah. They are a non-profit organization that exists to promote wheelings, dealings, and overall economic development for the state of Utah.

Annually, MountainWest Capital honors Utah’s top 100 fastest growing companies, the top 15 revenue growth companies, and a view of promising up-and-comers in the business world.

For USANA’S award, growth was measured by largest dollar amound of revenue growth from 2003 to 2007.  This is the actually the 4th award that USANA Health Sciences has garnered from MWCN.

For those who don’t know, USANA Health Sciences develops and produces nutritional, personal care, and weight-loss products.  This award comes at an opportune time, as they recently came under fire for missing their 3rd quarter earning projections.

Oops.

They are obviously a good company, and our hats are off to ‘em.  Good job guys.