Most people have heard of Watkins products. Watkins began business in 1868, when a direct salesperson known as J.R. Watkins started the tradition by offering the first product – Watkins famous red liniment. In our modern times, Watkins is a home business that is based on the concept of network marketing. Although some people continue to sell products at outdoor markets and such, most of the business is through the networkmarketing and MLM setup. Another well known product from Watkins is white liniment.