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Bonus Types

Additional earning opportunities beyond commissions.

Types of Bonuses

Achievement Bonuses

  • Rank Achievement — First time achieving a rank
  • Milestone Bonus — Reaching volume milestones
  • New Rank Bonus — Advancing to higher rank

Performance Bonuses

  • Leadership Bonus — Performance of qualified legs
  • Team Building Bonus — Growing active teams
  • Volume Bonus — Exceeding volume targets

Special Bonuses

  • Contest Prizes — Promotional competitions
  • Incentive Trips — Travel rewards
  • Recognition Awards — Special achievements

Customer Acquisition Bonus (CAB)

  • Unique feature — Accessible without a business license
  • Eligibility — Customers (not just partners)
  • Purpose — Regulatory compliance mechanism
  • Status — May be removed if not needed for compliance

The CAB is a special bonus designed to comply with global regulatory standards. Unlike other bonuses, customers who do not hold a business license can participate in and earn from this bonus. This is the only exception to the rule that commission-earning requires a business license.

Specific bonuses per official Compensation Plan.

How Bonuses Work

One-Time Bonuses

  • Paid once when triggered
  • Usually for achievements
  • Example: First Star 5 achievement

Recurring Bonuses

  • Paid repeatedly when qualified
  • Usually performance-based
  • Example: Monthly leadership bonus

Bonus Pool Bonuses

Some companies have bonus pools:

  • Percentage of company volume
  • Shared among qualified IAs
  • Requirements to participate

Bonus Payment

  • When — Per bonus terms
  • How — Credited to account
  • Split — May follow 70/30 Primary Wallet/Bonus Wallet
  • Taxes — Your responsibility

Qualification for Bonuses

Bonuses typically require:

  • Specific rank
  • Volume thresholds
  • Activity requirements
  • Compliance (good standing)

Bonus vs Commission

Commissions:

  • Ongoing per purchase
  • Level-based
  • Predictable structure

Bonuses:

  • Usually triggered events
  • Achievement-based
  • May be promotional

Current Bonus Programs

Check for current programs:

  • Back Office announcements
  • Company communications
  • Official Compensation Plan
  • Promotions calendar