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Is
An MLM The Right Business For
You?
The
lure of the MLM is a powerful one. On the surface MLM or
Network marketing businesses are very
attractive. The
testimonials are inspiring as there is the usual line-up of
successful business owners living the good life with luxury
cars, beautiful homes and no debt, and all because of the
"product." There are even rags to riches stories with someone
who was on public assistance at one point in their life and now
lives “cash rich” with all of the accoutrements of success. No
doubt these testimonials can all be substantiated in detail, as
they must be to remain legitimate to be claimed. Each
testimonial would have you believe that you are most certainly
mentally challenged not to join this organization. Indeed those
who have become successful are living proof that the "product"
works. It’s not the
product though as I will explain.
Let’s skip forward in time to your own experience with the
"product." You've been at it for almost a year now and have
worked your way up through the ranks. You have moved up several
levels in the organization and your up-line boss
is very pleased
with your progress.
You are now at a level that allows you to buy new product at a
substantial wholesale rate and the per unit profit potential is
substantial. The funny thing is you really haven't earned a net
profit yet. You have used most of your own cash and you
are close to your limit on your credit
card(s). Sure you've
sold products and have a small down line selling for you but
you still have a large "inventory." After all
you had to buy inventory to move up within the
organization, as you were told by your up-line boss. You were
also told that, even though this isn't a requirement,
you need to build a
large "down line organization" which equates to building a sales force
under you. This requires you to actively solicit and recruit
down-line leads, which by the way your up-line manager has a
recommendation for if you are interested in having those leads
sourced for you by a totally legitimate and reputable
company.
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