ya your on the right track suspect like a MLM pyramid very few get there. 

Flower distribution, Power drink distribution, tortilla distribution, small tool distributor, etc. 

It is all very MLM (multi-level marketing) to me.  

But maybe their connections get too many JOBs, they don't cares about their clients.4.FlipSystem is basically MLM company, they use Fake exaggerated advertisement to lure new customers in, asking new customer to sign disclosure with them so they don't have any liabilities to their advertisement, then what they providing is their connections from Agent to Contractor and they charge you more on these things!

I have net 90 billing through my distributors though.

At my local distributor it has to be oak at the lowest price, but they look OK.

The relationships to bring the product to market or to a distributor.

.- Wholesale distributors: If you're doing multiple projects, consider establishing relationships with wholesale distributors for better pricing on bulk orders.- Closeout and overstock stores: Places like Floor & Decor or local overstock outlets can have great deals on flooring and other materials.When choosing between Home Depot and Lowe's, keep in mind that both offer price matching, with Home Depot often providing an additional 10% off.

when you read the common themes of the presentations its simply the age old MLM presentations.. 

So basically there's a fulfillment software they use where if you are buying bulk they put a bid out there for your price and see if any of their distributors will sell at that price.