We Have A Better Way

There are so many desperate people in the world today. The Machine is Broken. We have a better way! Here’s the link for the New York Times article referenced.

Original appeared as NMPRO #151

If the federal budget was stacked in one dollar bills, it would reach beyond the moon.

Is MLM A People Helping People Business?

Have you ever been accused of being a greedy person because you are involved in network marketing?

I find this to be common amongst religious circles because there are a certain group of people, with a ‘Holier than Thou’ attitude who seem to proclaim that network marketing, the art of recruiting people and making money off their downlines is an inherently greedy, self-centered industry.

I seriously beg to differ.

People who claim that network marketers are greedy people are missing the point of the business. I believe that the network marketing industry is a wonderful industry not because of the income potential but because of the way the business model is built (as Robert Kiyosaki pointed out that MLM is his definition of a perfect business).

I call it a business of people helping people.

You see, in network marketing, I need to build a team of downlines and leverage on their efforts in order for me to succeed. But before I can achieve that, I need to ‘pay-it-forward’ first by spending my time and my money to train my downlines to be a success.

Unlike in the real world, if you train an apprentice to be a master like you, they will run off and open a new shop – hence becoming your competitor! However, in network marketing, I can do my very best for my downline. In fact, even if they surpass my income or surpass my pin level, I’m even happier for them because I will be laughing all the way to the bank (while feeling happy for my successful downline at the same time!)

Furthermore, I am also able to give a very good opportunity to someone else. Make no mistake about this – the economy is in shambles and there is a lack of opportunities everywhere. People are getting retrenched and unemployment rates are hitting the roof! If we don’t do sometime and help people FAST, more and more families are going to suffer!

That is why I am more convicted than ever when it comes to helping people with my network marketing business. I offer them a glorious opportunity to make the best of what they have in their hands.

So is network marketing a ‘greedy’ business? Only if the individual building it is inherently greedy. After all, there isn’t a perfect business model in the world and humans aren’t so perfect either. All you need to do is to do your best, help others and provide value for others and you will have a clear conscience about your network marketing business.

Jaz Lai is a network marketing lead generation expert. Download your free video on how to use the internet to Double or Triple your organization within the next 30 days. Available for the next 24 hours only, click below for instant access :
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For The Dreamers and Dream Stealers

Originally appeared as NMPRO #42

Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark, you know what you're doing but nobody else does.

It's going to get worse before it gets better. http://ping.fm/LgXeU

People Turn To “Network Marketing” In A Soft Economy

By Chris Pollone
Reporter
Published: February 17, 2009

BIRMINGHAM, Ala—While her husband was searching for full time work, Jennifer Grissom of Birmingham decided to make a little money on the side on top of her full-time job.

"I had to find some way to get an extra line of income that worked in the hours I had available to me," she said.

Since November, Jennifer's been selling skin care products for Arbonne International.

The company relies on a network of sales consultants who recruit other people to sell the product as well.

The more people a sales consultant recruits, the bigger her potential earnings are.

It might sound like a pyramid scheme to some, but marketing experts say it's not.

"These are legitimate businesses, though you want to make sure you're working for a good business, always," Dr. Betsy Holloway of Samford University's Brock School of Business said.

It's called "network marketing" or "multi-level marketing" (MLM) and it's been around for decades.

Companies like Amway, The Pampered Chef, and Tupperware work under similar arrangements.

Doctor Holloway said direct retail like this has been growing for a decade, and there's potential for it to get even bigger.

"I think in today's economy with the layoffs that we have and people desperate to find work, there's going to be increased demand in these sorts of opportunities."

Jennifer Grissom said she had to overcome a preconceived stigma of network marketing and the fear of rejection we all have.

"It's not easy, but it is simple," Grissom said. "You just have to be able to understand it, and be enthusiastic, without being annoying."

She's exceeding her expectations just three months after starting.

Experts advise if someone wants you to join a network marketing opportunity, take time to research the company.

Check to see if it belongs to the Direct Selling Association, a group that holds companies to strict standards of operation.

They say that can help ensure you're joining a legitimate business, and not signing up for a risky scheme.

Original report can be viewed here.