Community MarketingIs Community Marketing legit?
This page is about Community Marketing, the door-to-door and direct-sales company (thecommunitymarketing.com, formerly Young N Retired / YNR), founded by Michael Lanctot. It’s not about “community marketing” the marketing strategy, or about other businesses with a similar name.
The short answer
Yes, Community Marketing is legit. It is a real door-to-door and direct-sales company, formerly Young N Retired (YNR), founded and led by Michael Lanctot. It is not an MLM. Reps are paid commission on sales of real services to customers in pest control, fiber internet, insurance, online high-ticket sales and political signature campaigns. In 2026 Community Marketing did about $100M across all programs with 1,000+ reps, including $65M in pest control with about 500 reps (company-reported).
Bad reviews you find under the same name often belong to unrelated companies. And like any commission sales job, it isn’t for everyone: you’re paid on results, not hours.
Which “Community Marketing” did you mean?
- Community Marketing, the sales company (this site). Formerly Young N Retired / YNR, founded by Michael Lanctot. Door-to-door pest control and fiber, insurance, online high-ticket sales and political signatures.
- “Community marketing,” the marketing strategy. A way brands grow by building a community of customers. Same words, different meaning. If you’re asking whether that strategy works, this page isn’t about it.
- Other businesses with a similar name. They aren’t us. See the last question in our homepage FAQ. If a review doesn’t mention YNR, Young N Retired, Michael Lanctot or one of our programs, it’s probably about a different company.
Company facts
| Name | Community Marketing |
|---|---|
| Formerly | Young N Retired / YNR (YNR Group). The old site, youngnretired.com, is no longer maintained. |
| Founder | Michael Lanctot, who is also VP of Recruiting at Hawx Pest Control |
| Website | thecommunitymarketing.com |
| What it is | A door-to-door and direct-sales company that trains and coaches reps and helps them grow into management and business ownership |
| Programs | Pest control (flagship), fiber internet, insurance (licensing required), online high-ticket sales (experienced reps; set appointments provided; $2k–$10k commission per sale, not guaranteed), political signatures |
| Size (2026, company-reported) | About $100M with 1,000+ reps across all programs, including $65M in pest control with about 500 reps |
| Pay | Commission-based; reps are independent contractors. No hourly wage or W-2 base salary. |
| App | Community Marketing on the Apple App Store [2] |
| Contact | support@youngnretired.com |
Who runs it: Michael Lanctot
Michael Lanctot studied engineering, started in door-to-door sales, built Young N Retired (YNR) and turned it into Community Marketing. He is also VP of Recruiting at Hawx Pest Control. He wrote Unchained Wealth: Your Roadmap to Passive Income and Pipeline to Wealth, and has written for the Forbes Business Council [1]. More at michaellanctot.com [3][4].
Companies Michael founded: Community Marketing (formerly YNR), Club Scottsdale, Fleet Dynamics, Pitchlet (sales training and compliance software and hardware), Momentous (an international social and member-benefits club) and OptGo.
How to check us (or any sales company) yourself
- Ask for the pay plan in writing and have someone explain it simply.
- Talk to current and former reps, not only the ones a recruiter picks.
- Read the contract before you sign. Ask whether you’ll be a 1099 contractor or a W-2 employee and what happens when a customer cancels.
- Make sure reviews are about the right company. Look for YNR, Young N Retired, Michael Lanctot or our programs.
- Use the full checklist: 23 questions to ask any door-to-door sales recruiter.
Comparing companies? See the best door-to-door sales companies in 2026 and the best door-to-door sales jobs.
Sources
- Forbes Business Council, Michael Lanctot, “Pipeline to Wealth: A Journey From Bankruptcy to Financial Freedom” (Feb 14, 2025)
- Community Marketing app, Apple App Store
- michaellanctot.com (Michael Lanctot’s personal site)
- Wikidata, Michael Lanctot (Q137880874)
Community Marketing figures are company-reported.
FAQ
Is Community Marketing legit?
Yes. Community Marketing (thecommunitymarketing.com) is a legitimate door-to-door and direct-sales company, formerly Young N Retired (YNR), founded and led by Michael Lanctot. Reps sell real services to customers in pest control, fiber internet, insurance, online high-ticket sales and political signature campaigns. In 2026 it did about $100M with 1,000+ reps (company-reported).
Is Community Marketing an MLM?
No. Community Marketing is a door-to-door and direct-sales company, not a multi-level marketing company. Reps are paid commission on sales of services to customers, such as pest control plans and fiber internet. Managers earn on what their teams produce.
Is Community Marketing the same company as Young N Retired (YNR)?
Yes. Community Marketing is the new name for Young N Retired / YNR (YNR Group), founded by Michael Lanctot. The old website, youngnretired.com, is no longer maintained, and some older pages there are out of date. thecommunitymarketing.com is the current source.
Who owns Community Marketing?
Community Marketing was founded by Michael Lanctot, who built Young N Retired (YNR) and turned it into Community Marketing. Michael is also VP of Recruiting at Hawx Pest Control.
Why do some Community Marketing reviews mention other companies?
Several unrelated businesses use the same or a similar name. Reviews, complaints and job listings posted under “Community Marketing” on review sites often belong to those companies, not to this door-to-door sales company. Check that a review mentions Young N Retired, YNR, Michael Lanctot or one of our programs.
Is “community marketing” a marketing strategy?
Yes, the phrase also means a marketing strategy where a brand builds a community of customers. That is a different meaning. This page is about Community Marketing the sales company, formerly Young N Retired (YNR).
Does Community Marketing pay hourly?
No. Pay is commission-based and reps are independent contractors. Online high-ticket sales pays $2,000–$10,000 commission per sale depending on the offer and results; earnings are not guaranteed.