💰 The 9 Income Streams — How PM-International Pays
PM-International's compensation plan is built around nine distinct income streams, each targeting a different stage of your business development. The first three (Retail, CDP, TRB) reward personal sales activity. The next four (Firstline, Performance, Royalty, TMB) reward team growth and leadership. The final two (Car, Pension) are lifestyle rewards for advanced leaders. Here's how each one works.
Retail Income is the most straightforward component of the plan: you buy FitLine® products at your distributor price and sell them at the retail price. The difference is your immediate cash profit. No waiting for commission processing — this is direct margin, available from your first sale.
What it is
The margin between your distributor purchase price and the retail price you charge customers. Your discount grows as your personal sales volume increases.
Who it's for
Every distributor from day one. No rank required — this is the entry point into the plan and the fastest way to generate immediate cash flow.
| Retail Order Value | Distributor Discount | Your Cost | Your Profit |
|---|
| $100 | 20% | $80 | $20 |
| $250 | 20% | $200 | $50 |
| $100 | 30% (higher tier) | $70 | $30 |
| $250 | 30% (higher tier) | $175 | $75 |
Key point: As your monthly personal volume grows and you unlock better discount tiers, your margin per order increases. Consistent retail customers who reorder monthly turn this into a predictable recurring cash flow — not just occasional income.
The CDP is where Retail Income evolves into something more powerful: fully automated recurring commissions. When you register a customer and they order directly through your personal FitLine® online shop, PM-International processes the transaction and credits your commission automatically — every time they reorder, indefinitely.
You don't manage stock, handle payments, or chase orders. Your role is to acquire the customer once. After that, the system works for you.
What it is
An automatic commission system tied to your personal online shop. Every order your registered customers place — now and in future months — generates a commission credited to you.
Why it matters
This is the mechanism that turns one-time customers into permanent monthly income. It's the core of building stable, scalable earnings without being present for every transaction.
| Customer Type | Commission Rate | How You Earn |
|---|
| New Customer (first order) | 10%–20% | Instant commission on first purchase through your shop |
| Repeat Customer (reorder) | 10%–20% | Same commission rate applies to all future monthly orders |
| Preferred Customer (autoship) | Up to 25% | Higher percentage when customers subscribe to monthly delivery |
Key point: The CDP transforms your customer base into a recurring income asset. A loyal customer who buys $200 worth of FitLine® every month is worth $20–$50 in passive commission per month — every month — without additional effort from you.
The Top Retailer Bonus is PM-International's way of rewarding its most active personal sellers with an additional percentage on top of standard retail margins. If you consistently generate high personal volume month after month, the TRB is a significant income multiplier — especially for those who prefer building a large customer base over team-building.
What it is
A monthly bonus percentage applied to your total personal volume (PV) when you hit certain monthly thresholds. It stacks on top of your retail margins and CDP commissions.
Who it's for
Distributors who focus on high personal retail volume — brand ambassadors, health coaches, and those who prefer customer acquisition over team recruitment.
| Monthly Personal Volume (PV) | Bonus Level | Additional % |
|---|
| ≥ 1,000 PV | Retail Bonus Level 1 | +2% on total PV |
| ≥ 2,500 PV | Retail Bonus Level 2 | +3% on total PV |
| ≥ 5,000 PV | Top Retailer | +5% on total PV |
Example: At 5,000 PV, you receive your normal retail margins and CDP commissions plus an additional 5% of that entire volume — turning consistent personal production into a major monthly income stream.
The Firstline Bonus marks the transition from personal income to team-based income. Every time one of your directly sponsored partners generates sales volume, you earn a percentage of their performance. This creates a powerful incentive to actively mentor your frontline — because their success directly increases your income.
This is where PM-International's "Success through Teamwork" philosophy becomes tangible: you earn more by helping others do better, not by competing with them.
What it is
A percentage of your personally enrolled partners' monthly sales volume, paid to you based on your current rank. As you advance, you unlock deeper generations of your team.
Why it matters
This is the first true leverage component — where your income grows based on team activity, not just your own. It scales with every partner you add to your frontline.
| Your Rank | Firstline Bonus % | Generations Unlocked |
|---|
| Team Partner | 10% | 1st generation only |
| Manager | 10% | Up to 2 generations |
| Sales Director | 10% | Up to 3 generations |
| Vice President and above | 10% | Up to 4 generations |
Example: You personally sponsor a partner who generates 1,000 PV in sales. You earn $100 as a Firstline Bonus. As that partner builds their own team, you continue earning from their downline too — depending on your rank and the generations you've unlocked.
The Performance Bonus is the most powerful income component for distributors focused on long-term residual earnings. Instead of rewarding just your personal production or your immediate frontline, it pays you a percentage of the collective monthly volume generated by your entire downline organization. The bigger and more active your team, the larger this bonus becomes.
This is where true financial leverage exists in PM-International: a large, consistent team generates Group Volume (GV) every single month — and you earn a percentage of all of it, regardless of whether you made a single personal sale that month.
What it is
A monthly percentage of your total Group Volume (GV) — the combined sales output of your entire downline team. Higher rank = higher percentage and deeper earning depth.
Why it matters
This is the residual income component. Once your team is producing consistent GV, this bonus pays you month after month — building toward true financial independence.
| Rank | Group Volume (GV) | Performance Bonus % | Depth |
|---|
| Manager | ≥ 5,000 GV | 5%–10% | Team Level 1 |
| Sales Director | ≥ 20,000 GV | 10%–12% | Levels 1–2 |
| Vice President | ≥ 50,000 GV | 12%–15% | Levels 1–3 |
| President's Team | ≥ 100,000 GV | 15%–20% | Full organization |
Example: At Vice President with 50,000 GV, you earn between 12%–15% of your entire team's volume — plus additional overrides from your downline managers depending on their ranks. This is where PM-International's plan becomes genuinely compelling for career-level distributors.
