Selling Your Business

Rules around selling your IA position.

Key Principle

IA positions are generally NOT saleable.

Unlike traditional businesses, your IA position is:

• Not "owned" like property
• Subject to company approval
• Governed by IA Agreement terms
• Not freely transferable

Why Positions Can't Be Sold

Reason	Explanation
Not property	It's a contractual relationship
Company controls	Relationships are with company
Downline rights	Others' rights are involved
Regulatory	MLM regulations apply
Integrity	Prevents manipulation

What You CAN'T Do

❌ Prohibited
Sell your position to another person
Auction your downline
Transfer for payment without approval
Advertise your position for sale

Limited Exceptions

Very limited circumstances may allow transfer:

Situation	Possibility
Death	Estate transfer (with approval)
Incapacity	May transfer to family (with approval)
Business conversion	Entity change (with approval)

All require company approval.

If You Want to Exit

Instead of selling:

Option	Description
Voluntary cancellation	Close your account
Withdraw commissions	Take earned funds first
Let license lapse	Stop renewing

See Voluntary Cancellation.

What Happens to Your Downline?

If you exit:

• Downline rolls up to your sponsor
• You lose all relationships
• Cannot reclaim later
• This cannot be "sold"

Income Implications

Fact	Reality
Future commissions	You forfeit
Current balance	Withdraw before cancelling
"Goodwill" value	Not compensated

Compliance Warning

Attempting to sell or transfer without approval:

• Violates IA Agreement
• May result in termination
• Forfeits any compensation
• May affect the "buyer" too