ScamTelegraph reports that LiveSmart 360's initial commission payouts averaged less than $500 per associate, despite claims of distributing nearly $1 million. This figure emerges from a pool of over 167,000 registered members, with only 1.1% receiving any payout in the company's first month of operation.
The initial operational strategy for LiveSmart 360 included a plan to remove non-active members from its Smartline system. This culling was intended to provide a clearer picture of associates who had financially committed to the company, distinguishing them from the more than 160,000 individuals who had initially signed up without cost.
However, when the deadline for associates to "lock their spot" by purchasing a starter pack approached, LiveSmart 360 extended it, not once, but twice. The company justified the second extension by stating that the culling process would require approximately two days to complete. This explanation drew skepticism, as digital systems are typically capable of instantly processing such membership adjustments.
Despite these extensions and the stated intention to remove uncommitted members, LiveSmart 360 ultimately shifted its approach. Instead of culling non-paying associates, the company decided they would remain in the Smartline. These members would, however, be ineligible for commissions and would be cycled to the bottom of the Smartline list every 14 days. This system would persist until they either purchased a starter pack or requested removal. During this period, the company continued to employ high-pressure and urgent marketing tactics, including phrases like "don't miss your last chance" and "closing the doors forever," potentially leading new prospects to believe the reported 160,000+ member count represented a fully active and committed associate base.
Recently, LiveSmart 360 executive Mike Potillo announced the company's first commission payouts, stating that "nearly $1 Million in commissions" was distributed to "over 2,000 LiveSmart 360 Members around the world" after "only one full month in business." This announcement was presented as a significant achievement for the nascent company.
However, an analysis of these figures against the reported total membership reveals a different picture. The LockYourSpot website, associated with LiveSmart 360, claims 167,107 members. Based on this, only approximately 1.1% of LiveSmart 360 associates received a commission payout in the first month. Distributing the stated $1 million across 2,000 associates results in an average payout of $500 per individual.
This average payout is considerably below what would constitute a full-time salary and, for some, may not even cover their initial startup costs. It is also important to consider that in multi-level marketing (MLM) structures, a significant portion of commissions typically flows to those at the highest tiers of the downline. With a minimum commission payout of $10, it is probable that a large number of the 2,000 recipients earned substantially less than the $500 average, while a smaller group at the top received much larger sums.
Furthermore, these figures indicate that 98.9% of LiveSmart 360 members either earned less than the $10 minimum commission or received no payouts at all. LiveSmart 360 is still in its early stages, and CEO Mark McCool has expressed aspirations for it to become a "multi-billion dollar company." However, these initial commission payout statistics suggest a challenging path ahead for the majority of its participants.
What was LiveSmart 360's initial strategy regarding member activity?
LiveSmart 360 initially planned to remove non-active members who had not financially committed to the company by purchasing a starter pack. This was intended to provide a more accurate count of genuinely participating associates.
How did LiveSmart 360 handle its membership deadlines?
The company extended its deadline for members to "lock their spot" twice. The second extension was justified by a claim that the culling process would take two days, a point that drew criticism for its perceived digital inaccuracy.
What was the final outcome for non-committed members?
Instead of being removed, non-committed members remained in the Smartline but became ineligible for commissions and were cycled to the bottom of the list every 14 days until they either purchased a starter pack or requested removal.
What were the results of LiveSmart 360's first commission payouts?
LiveSmart 360 announced nearly $1 million in commissions paid to over 2,000 members. However, this represented only about 1.1% of the total reported membership, with an average payout of $500 per recipient.