Network Marketing Books: Top 10 MLM Books for 2026
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Most Recommended Network Marketing Books
A common question we get is “What are the best books to read?”
Here are the top 10 most recommended MLM books (listed in random order) based on a question asked to over 800 leaders on our podcast.
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Why It’s Important |
Free Book |
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Consistency |
Teaches you the 7 step system to get you and your team to stay consistent |
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Mindset |
Classic book for entrepreneurs on how to succeed in business |
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Mindset |
Helps you overcome discouragement when you don’t get results |
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Motivation |
Teaches you how to avoid the mistakes that cause many people to fail |
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Relationship Building |
Famous book on how to build relationships |
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Relationship Building |
Relationship building written specifically for MLM |
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Recruiting |
Famous book on the 7 skills you must master in order to be a top recruiter |
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Leadership |
Best book on leadership that you can apply to your network marketing business |
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Overview |
Great book on how to begin your MLM journey |
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Overview |
A complete guide on how to recruit and train your team |
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Why Such a Short List?
This Top 10 network marketing books list was hard to put together since there are so many good ones out there.
I was tempted to make it 20 books but I knew once I did that, I’d then add another 5 to make it 25… and then the next you know it’ll be 30… or 35 or 50!
And then the list would be so long that it’ll just create more overwhelm.
So I wanted to keep it simple and only the classics
3 Criteria For Choosing These Books
There were 3 criteria that I used
1 ) The Book Personally Helped Me
These books on network marketing personally felt helped me grow a million dollar business with over 300,000 reps
2 ) Recommended by Over 800 Top Leaders
The book has been one of the most recommended books out of 800+ episodes on MLM Nation podcast
3 ) Positive Reviews from My Coaching Clients
The book helped many of my coaching clients grow their network marketing business.
Quick Summary Of Each Book
I separated these network marketing books into ones that are industry specific versus generic business books.
General Business Books
1) Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
This is the #1 most recommended book by entrepreneurs.
It’s a little hard to read and it took me 3 times to finally starting to get it.
Now it’s become a classic that I reread every year.
2) How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
This was one of the top 5 most influential books that I’ve read in my life and taught me to work smart instead of working hard.
It’s a must read and especially for a shy quiet Asian kid like me.
3) Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
One of the most recommended books by guests featured on MLM Nation Podcast.
Everything counts!
We may not see our results immediately but over time every activity we do grows exponentially. (Applies to both good and bad)
I teach my boys the Compound Effect everyday.
4) 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership by John Maxwell
The classic book on Leadership.
You know a book is good when it becomes a book you review once a year to make sure you stay on top of your game.
Books on Network Marketing
5) Your First Year in Network Marketing by Mark Yarnall
This one saved me when I started my journey. It’s a little dated but many of the timeless principles still apply especially the “Rejection Torpedo”
6) Mach 2 With Your Hair On Fire by Richard Bliss Brooke
Inspiring story and goes in depth of what most distributors fail to do; they don’t have a mental movie of their life.
A game changing book if you apply it
7) Building An Empire by Brian Carruthers
A complete A to Z list of how to recruit and train your team.
A timeless book.
8) Game of Networking by Rob Sperry
A relatively new book but is a classic already.
It’s basically “How to Win Friends and Influence People” but customized for direct selling professionals.
9) Go Pro by Eric Worre
The #1 most recommended network marketing book by guests on MLM Nation Podcast.
Worre’s 7 steps make it simple to read and follow.
The Consistency Pill Book
I’m honored that The Consistency Pill became the #1 bestselling book in Amazon’s Network Marketing category in 2022.
If you struggle to stay consistent and get results online, my book will help you:
The Consistency Pill, 7 Step System that Increases Sales and Transforms Your Business
In The Consistency Pill you’ll discover:
— How to overcome procrastination, battle your fear of rejection, and reach maximum professional and business achievement
— The three C’s to create influence and get customers to buy from you, no matter what you’re selling
— Smarter social media habits and content marketing tips to grow your brand across every platform
— A simple way to prevent unfavorable events from hijacking your emotions and your consistency
— How to get more done every day in less time – and tips to get back on track if your consistency slips.
Which Book Is Missing?
This was a tough list as many good books were left out such as Ray Higdon’s Freakishly Effective Social Media for Network Marketing and others.
Share this list with your team.
And if I’ve left off your favorite book, please let me know
Simon Chan is a business coach, podcaster, speaker and best selling author who helps network marketers recruit and build a team by staying consistent with a Simple Online System. Full bio