Generation Plan: A Focus on Product Sales
A Generation Plan is a network marketing compensation structure that primarily emphasizes product sales rather than recruitment. It's also known as a Gap Commission Plan or Repurchase Plan.
How it Works:
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Generations:
Downlines are divided into different levels called generations.
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Decreasing Commissions:
Commission rates decrease as you move down the generations. For example, you might earn 10% from the first generation, 7% from the second, and so on.
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Product Focus:
The plan incentivizes members to focus on product sales and helping their downline achieve sales targets.
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Gap Commissions:
Commissions are often based on the "gap" between a member's sales and their required purchase volume.
Visual Example:
Advantages of Generation Plans:
- Product Emphasis: The plan promotes a strong focus on product sales.
- Multiple Income Streams:You can earn from multiple generations of your downline.
- Fair Compensation:The decreasing commission structure can provide a fair compensation model.
Disadvantages of Generation Plans:
- Dependence on Product Sales: Income is heavily reliant on consistent product sales.
- Lower Commissions in Later Generations: Earnings can diminish in deeper levels of the downline.
Note: Some companies might modify the binary plan with additional features like compression, flushing, or cycling.