The Board Plan, which is often referred to as the Matrix Board Plan or Cycler Plan, organizes distributors into boards or matrices. The system places distributors in the boards and actively cycle through boards based on performance. Once a distributor has filled all the available positions within an available structure and caps a matrix, they cycle out and they receive an incentive, usually involving a bonus or a commission. Once a distributor has cycled out, they can switch to a new matrix and cycle to earn again.
Teamwork is an integral aspect of the Board Plan. Distributors on a board must work together to fill out the matrix and cycle out. The plan consists of a board with a set number of slots (positions), usually in a 2×2, 3×3, or 4×4 matrix, where distributors place new members.
How the Board Plan Works:
- Joining the Network: Sarah, a distributor, joins the network and is assigned to an entry board.
- Filling the Matrix: The board Sarah is assigned to has several slots (for instance, this may be in the form of a 2×2 matrix with two individuals on each row). She fills the slots by recruiting John and Alex.
- Cycling Out: Once everyone occupied all four positions, the board will cycle out, and Sarah will be paid a commission or bonus. Every company has its own pay method. Sarah can now play another board after the cycle out to earn money.
- New Cycle and Higher-Level Board: Sarah has cycled into a higher-level board and earned higher rewards with higher ranks.
- Teamwork: The matrix is an excellent system as all have to collaborate to cycle.
Key Features of the Board MLM Plan:
- Fixed Positions: Distributors need to occupy specific positions to cycle and receive bonuses.
- Team-Oriented Growth: Success is based on efforts that collaborate to fill matrices.
- Cycling Mechanism: Completion of a board enables a distributor to cycle off a board that can earn and might cycles into a higher level board.
- Level Advancement: A distributor would be able to earn and gain more on higher tier boards.
- Adjustable Board Sizes: Matrices can be of size 2×2, 3×3, or 4×4 depending on company organization.
Example of a Board MLM Plan (2×2 Matrix):
Let‘s consider an example of a 2×2 matrix:
1. Sarah joins the network and takes the top position in the matrix. There are 4 spots in the matrix:
Sarah
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John Alex / Linda Tim
2. Sarah adds John and Alex to the team, leaving two spots to be filled.
3. John adds Linda to the team, and Alex adds Tim, completing the matrix.
4. When the matrix is full, Sarah gets cycled out, and she will be paid out.
5. Sarah then proceeds to the next level board, and the process will repeat again.
Board Plan Structure (Tree Diagram):
Here is an example tree structure for a 2×2 Board Plan:
Sarah (Level 1)
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John (Level 2) Alex (Level 2)
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Linda (Level 3) Tim (Level 3) [Open] [Open]
First Level: Sarah is on the top of the matrix.
Second Level: John and Alex occupy the second level.
Third Level: Linda and Tim occupy the third level, completing the 2×2 matrix.
After all the positions are occupied, Sarah and her team cycle out and receive commissions or bonus, and Sarah enters the next cycle at a higher level.
Commission and Rewards in a Board Plan:
Companies typically structure the rewards in a board plan as follows, though they may vary.
Example with Multiple Levels:
Consider a 3-level board plan with 2×2, 3×3, and 4×4 boards:
Level 1 (Entry-Level 2×2):
Sarah
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John Alex
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Linda Tim
- Sarah recruits John and Alex.
- John recruits Linda and Tim.
Once the matrix is full, Sarah cycles out and earns a commission.
Level 2 (3×3 Board):
Sarah (Now in 3×3)
/ | \
John Alex [Open]
/ \ / \
Linda Tim [Open] [Open]
Sarah has cycled out from the 2×2 board and now moves to the strong .
The board grows with more recruits, and once it fills, Sarah cycles out and earns a higher reward.
Advantages of the Board MLM Plan:
- Structured Advancement Potential: Distributors advance through structured levels and receive over and above structured levels.
- Collaboration Focus: Success depends on teamwork to finish positions and make rotations within a timely schedule.
- Recruitment Incentive: Urges members to suggest others within their network to be activated, and cycle faster to contribution.
Potential Drawbacks:
- Matrix Limitations: Your expansion is capped by the design of the board.
- Dropout Risk: If distributors don’t sponsor, your growth will slow.
- Complexity for New Members: New members can find it challenging to comprehend how to complete the matrix and what cycling is.
Board MLM Plan promotes teamwork and structured growth, making it a successful MLM plan. Because distributors can strategically fill matrix positions, they can create supplemental money and lasting wealth.