MLM vs Traditional Business Ownership Supporting?

I don't know about you, but this is something I think about ALL the time about friends, family members, and other local businesses.
It seems when they get their own business started, they tell us to spread the word, recommend them to friends, hand out their business cards, share their page on facebook, try their awesome new products or services, etc.  Being the person I am, and always have been, of course I do.  Local business is awesome, and you're helping within your community when you do.  It's just something I would do whether they asked me to or not.....But it seems when you ask them to try your product samples, like your page, or anything like that, a lot of the time you get the cold shoulder.
"No, that's not my thing."  Well... neither was wedding dresses when my best friend had a Bridal Shop but I still shared and spread the word.
One of my friends selling their house?  Of course I'll share it and hope someone likes it and buys it.  Bubble bath and soap?  Of course I need more...

I've never quite understood that, and am forever trying to figure it out....  I do know that I love marketing, love making money, and love cheering people on to do the same, and I don't expect everyone to be like me, but I do keep my fingers crossed they'd at least support in one way or another, and by support I don't mean financially.  I mean... hey, if you want to...? great!

So, if you're reading this and you have someone in your life that needs a little enlightenment on helping out their friend, comment, like, share, or follow.;)

This blog is kind of short, but it's been on my mind lately.  If you have any thoughts as to why MLM business' gets treated differently than traditional business ownership.  I'd love to hear from you so be sure to leave it in the comments, I'd love to hear from you!!
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