Jane Chin asks serious question: how many get rich by selling nutritionals in a network marketing program? any % or

idk but I used to work in this building with a fellow that ran one of those companies...he droive a Ferrari and had two secretaries...

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:28PM

we called the "Dean Girls" and they drove matching corvettes.

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:28PM

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they have never got a penny out of me...There must be a lot of suckers out there, though!

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:28PM

they were the only other employees I ever saw.

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:26PM

I'm only asking because I got a voicemail from colleague who portrayed it as an exciting start up business opportunity in healthcare,

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:27PM

When I visited the affiliate landing page I immediately knew what I was going to be sold on, and the leadership video turned me off

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:29PM

(WAY TOO SLICK of a video)

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:28PM

the Dean Girls were also the models in the companies advertisements, at trade shows, etc.

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:31PM

I'd guess from the office etc. he was making low 7 figures

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:39PM

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oh!!!! So that's what it was!

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:44PM

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I also wonder the same questions. I saw lots of talking but not sure one evidence though. real hard core evidence. not just fancy cars which

Sep 04, 2008 - 02:44PM

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can be rented.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:00PM

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I've known a few people who got sucked into that stuff, and they ended up screwed in the end.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:03PM

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What I saw is that the whole focus -- esp of those who are successful -- is on recruiting new people. There's very little product being sold

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:04PM

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...and I think the most successful people (maybe daringd 's guy?) are willing to say anything and exploit friendships to make a buck.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:05PM

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My buds weren't that type, and they lost whatever they put into it. Oooh look - I went on a rant! Sorry.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:04PM

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Kellye_Crane I agree on the part - say/do anything n exploit friendships to make a buck. What saddened me was even my own teenager student

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:07PM

Despil

Merchants of Deception

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:07PM

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did that to simply anybody and any friends. that shocked and saddened me but well .... hopefully it turned out good for them.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:05PM

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or if not, hope they learn a great deal of lessons dat relationship is so important in business. not just making quick fire sale.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:16PM

What I find objectionable with these programs is that they don't tell people how HARD it is to make money. i.e. if I were to write a job

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:14PM

description for a position like this, I'd include as required: "ability to make cold sales calls, be a master at prospecting,

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:17PM

have skin 10 inches thick to deal with rejection on a frequent basis, be able to explain to prospects the logistics of HOW money is made,

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:17PM

not just portray the dream." I wonder how many people would jump at a job like this.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:18PM

LChamp

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have no conscience would be a prerequisite, in my opinion.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:16PM

oh... and don't forget, :"you need to pay for 100%of your own sales training, get paid only by commission, and you can have competitors

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:18PM

living right next door to you." in a traditional sales job, the company at least carves the territories out.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:20PM

LaShae

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if they tell you those things JaneChin, then you aren't going to join and that's one less in *downline*, w/monthly autoship

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:19PM

LaShae

which means no points in the pool and no 3% override commission

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:19PM

gwfrink3

Sounds like you have it nailed, JaneChin.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:26PM

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yup. agree with gwfrink3

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:32PM

that's the thing! I don't mind MLM/NWM programs IF they just tell the truth about the frigging hard work.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:35PM

then perhaps people who can't affordto spend the $$ (i.e. people in debt!) won't think this is their ticket out.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:35PM

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hmm true. be transparent about the whole business. but well ...

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:41PM

I know. sometimes people want to only hear the dream. not the reality. usually bc they are in desperate times, which makes me feel very sad.

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:43PM

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hmm.... there's always both sides of the story .. every time ... so how did u tell ur friend in the end?

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:40PM

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janechin I was part of an MLM for health supplements bec it was part of a group with a very esteemed MD-even with that, average supplements

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:42PM

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not my choice for me either business or what they sell. My supplements are higher grade and more unique for my individual needs. Of course

Sep 04, 2008 - 03:43PM

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you are going to hear GREAT OPPORTUNITY-they're trying to 'convince' you but not inherently genuine in products

Sep 04, 2008 - 04:52PM

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geez. most of the stories here are the unhappy ones...

Sep 04, 2008 - 04:52PM

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well only a small % do well and usually are the early joiners when company started

Sep 04, 2008 - 04:53PM

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dats true. it's always the 1-10%

the 90-10 rule

Sep 04, 2008 - 04:54PM