Affiliate marketing is not MLM, get rich quick scheme.
Amazon was first to put together affiliate programs.
Entrepreneurs are hungry.
Many millionaries have 7 streams of income.
Affiliate marketing is a pay-for-performance model with no inventory.
Little risk is involved because no inventory.
Build up an audience and be an influencer.
Subscription boxes are doing really well.
As a merchant, it's a cheap way to extend your marketing program.