Sunday, 27 December 2009

Royal Cruise Matrix - The Difference is the Boards

There are many MLM programs that have emerged in the second half of 2009 that feature a two by three matrix format. There seems to always be an ebb and flow in the type of programs that are "hot" online. The matrix programs are very popular at this time, and that appears to be a trend that will continue into 2010.
Many of the programs have "splitting boards", where a completed board will split and spawn off two new boards in the process. In the two by three matrix configuration, both people in the "row of two", move to the top of new boards. This splitting process allows for rapid progression on boards where the teams are active and sponsoring people on a regular basis. It also allows for stagnation and fragmentation of teams as the splitting process occurs over and over again. As in any compensation plan, there are pros and cons to the structure.
A relatively new program, Royal Cruise Matrix has opened for business, and has designed their compensation plan to avoid the board splitting that is an issue for some of the other two by three matrix programs found online. I will cover some of the important aspects of the Royal Cruise Matrix board configuration and flow.
1. There is no splitting of boards -- The boards on RCM fill top to bottom, left to right. The boards have levels of two, four, and eight on the three levels of the matrix. Once the sponsor has filled these fourteen positions, he will move to the Tier 2 board and will be awarded a "re-entry" position in a new Tier 1 board. The matrix is filled by the work of the sponsor and the people on the board. There is more predictability of who will fill the board, but less chance of random "spillover" in this no splitting model.
2. There is a follow me built in -- When you sponsor a new member, they will follow you to the Tier 2 and Tier 3 boards when they cycle. This provides members an incentive to assist their sponsored members in succeeding in filling their Tier 1 matrix. This is a big advantage for active sponsors, as they will have a lot of people following them as they grow their teams.
3. Each of the boards is a two by three structure -- The two by three matrix structure is consistent throughout the three tiers of the program. Once you have a following and they are cycling from one tier to the next, you can predict what your team will look like in the upper tiers of the program. Most members joining Royal Cruise Matrix with a strong desire to earn the $5000 and $25,000 cycling payouts for Tier 2 and Tier 3 respectively. With all three Tiers of the program having the same structure, it makes planning for these higher paydays a much easier task than with the random nature of the "splitting board" programs.
4. There is variable compensation for the first and subsequent cycles -- The first time you cycle the Tier 1 Matrix, you will be paid $100. Each subsequent cycle will generate a $500 payout. The first time you cycle the Tier 2 Matrix, you will be paid $500. Each subsequent cycle will generate a $5000 payout. Every cycle of Tier 3 will generate a $25,000 payout. The lower payout for the first cycle on Tiers 1 and 2 is one of the portions of the pay plan I am not excited about. I view it as part of the "breakage" in the compensation plan. The RCM compensation plan has pros and cons like any compensation plan. The variable compensation for the first two tiers is one of the cons in my opinion.
5. There is no sponsoring required -- You can join RCM and you do not have to sponsor anyone. This is not a recommended approach, as your boards will fill by your activity and the activity of your team. If you have aspirations to earn a $5000 and eventually a $25,000 payday, I highly recommend you enter the program and share it with others. This will allow you to cycle the boards much more quickly than a passive approach.
6. Multiple cycles are permitted on each Tier -- Members are permitted to cycle over and over again on all three tiers. This is advantageous to serious marketers that plan on bringing a large number of people into Royal Cruise Matrix. This feature allows members to earn decent sized paydays as they work their way to the large payday at Tier 3.
Royal Cruise Matrix is a well thought out and well put together program with a modest $100 entry fee. I can easily recommend it to marketers that are willing to roll their sleeves up and get to work. It will take a while to generate a team, but the pay plan is simple to understand and can be quite lucrative for active members.
Patrick McTigue has worked from home full time for the past six years. Pat is a success coach and enjoys teaching people how to make money working from home online. You can read more about Pat's team approach and insight at his Royal Cruise Matrix Site.

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