FAQ

Smart Circle is a broker of outsourced sales that designs and supports face-to-face marketing and in-person customer acquisition campaigns. We connect brands with our network of independently owned and operated sales companies that execute campaigns through direct, in-person channels. Our approach combines the authenticity and impact of in-person sales with the scale and experience of a nationwide network, delivering measurable results for a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to emerging brands.

The seed for Smart Circle was planted in 1981 by Larry Tenebaum. Since then, the company has operated for more than four decades. Today, Larry serves as Chairman of the Board, helping shape the company’s strategic direction and reinforcing its cultural foundation. Michael Meryash currently serves as Chief Executive Officer. Throughout its history, Smart Circle has built and refined a nationwide network of independent sales and marketing companies that serve clients’ in-person customer acquisition needs.

Smart Circle takes a strategic, partnership-driven approach to customer acquisition. We work closely with clients to understand their goals, target audiences, and market challenges, then create customized in-person sales and marketing campaigns tailored to their needs. These campaigns are executed by our network of independent sales companies, whose employees include trained sales representatives engaging customers across markets, channels, and retail environments nationwide.

Smart Circle partners with Fortune 500 companies, nationally recognized brands, and emerging growth companies across industries such as telecommunications, energy, home services, consumer products, and retail services. Our campaigns operate across North America, allowing us to adapt to regional audiences while maintaining consistent brand standards. We focus on delivering measurable performance and building long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and results.

Each independent sales company that contracts with Smart Circle is the sole and exclusive employer of its sales representatives. These companies are fully responsible for all employment decisions, including hiring, training, supervision, compensation, classification, and management of their employees, in accordance with applicable laws.

Smart Circle is not a multi-level marketing company. Unlike traditional MLM models, Smart Circle does not require inventory purchases, starter kits, or participation fees for business owners to join its network. As an outsourced sales broker, Smart Circle connects independently owned sales companies with major brands, creating opportunities for business growth and customer acquisition. Campaigns are focused on delivering measurable sales results through in-person channels such as retail and door-to-door engagement.

Smart Circle is not a pyramid scheme. Pyramid schemes are illegal business models where compensation is based primarily on recruiting others rather than selling legitimate products or services. In contrast, independent sales companies in Smart Circle’s network earn revenue by delivering sales results for client campaigns, and their sales representatives are compensated based on the sales they generate, not for recruiting others. Smart Circle takes compliance seriously and encourages individuals to speak directly with independent sales companies to understand their practices, culture, and compensation structures.

No. Each company in Smart Circle’s sales network is independently owned and operated. The network includes over 900 small business owners from diverse professional backgrounds across North America. While these businesses share a commitment to delivering results for clients, they are responsible for building their own operations, culture, and growth strategies.

Smart Circle promotes ethical sales practices through clear standards and active compliance support. Each independent company is contractually required to follow all applicable laws and regulations, including consumer protection laws and guidelines related to in-person solicitation. Smart Circle’s teams communicate expectations, investigate concerns, and monitor performance to ensure standards are met. If you have concerns about a company in the network, you can contact [email protected]

Because each company is independently owned and operated, experiences can vary. Like any performance-based industry, outcomes and workplace environments differ across organizations. Smart Circle works to ensure compliance with its standards, client expectations, and legal requirements. If you have concerns, you can contact [email protected]

No. Smart Circle does not own the independent sales companies in its network. Each business is independently operated and contracts with Smart Circle to execute client campaigns. These businesses manage their own operations, hire their own employees, and make their own business decisions. They are not subsidiaries of Smart Circle.

As in any business relationship, there are various requirements for the independent sales companies, including compliance with client and Smart Circle standards. Furthermore, Smart Circle requires in contract and principle that independent sales companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you have any questions about independent sales company compliance, please contact [email protected].