Any good MLM forums?

asepkomara

13 years ago

scam.com on MLM section.

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davidbatchelor

13 years ago

I personally wouldn't recommend scam.com though as they seem to fight and take sides a lot. At least that has been my experience.

There is betternetworker.com

Also have you considered some of the fACEBOOK GROUPS FOR mlm?

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CoachManny

13 years ago

Would not recommend scam.com as they really don't seem to be fans of network marketers.

I've been a part of mlm dot com for many years now.

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Corey Geer

13 years ago

If I may make a recommendation, why do you want to do MLM? Those things are money suckers.

Only the very few and top percent of the "opportunities" profit any amount at all and even fewer profit as advertised. Stay away from pyramid schemes in general, or else you'll be selling your soul to your family trying to get them to buy your garbage.

Good memories from MLM though. I remember getting into a couple when I was 18. Quixtar religiously tried to get me to join because I was the only one in the room who thought it was stupid and I vaguely remember a couple of other opportunities that came and gone. Had a couple friends who got into MLM and they ended up moving back home.

Great companies to work for. If you want an example of soul sucking corporate companies who could care less if you were dead or not, MLM is the way to go. The one who truly profits off any MLM opportunity is the owner or the top Tier Pipe Line.

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Tsnyder

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Corey Geer

If I may make a recommendation, why do you want to do MLM? Those things are money suckers.

Only the very few and top percent of the "opportunities" profit any amount at all and even fewer profit as advertised. Stay away from pyramid schemes in general, or else you'll be selling your soul to your family trying to get them to buy your garbage.

Good memories from MLM though. I remember getting into a couple when I was 18. Quixtar religiously tried to get me to join because I was the only one in the room who thought it was stupid and I vaguely remember a couple of other opportunities that came and gone. Had a couple friends who got into MLM and they ended up moving back home.

Great companies to work for. If you want an example of soul sucking corporate companies who could care less if you were dead or not, MLM is the way to go. The one who truly profits off any MLM opportunity is the owner or the top Tier Pipe Line.

You clearly have no idea what you're talking about... lol

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Vlad R 13 years ago

google money making group or mmg, theres a section for mlm.

You doing solavei? I do it too lol sup coach manny!
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Ben Gordon

13 years ago

I agree, MLM schemes are usually only profitable if you're the owner of it. My friend made a very simple MLM scheme: they bought for $97/mo and then it taught people how to market online and get visitors to buy the same program which they got 50% lifetime commissions to.

Today it's a million dollar business. You might think it's unethical. But in reality, it's not (although it is really profitable

). It taught people legitimate business practices on how to market online and get your downline without having to go on facebook and recommend it to friends and family. He teaches stuff about PPC and video marketing if I recall correctly.

Anyway... to date it's a million dollar business and will rarely ever stop. See, people who got in and signed up say just 5-10 other people are still making a ton of money and will never unsubscribe (unless they downline unsubscribes and they start losing money). Even if it doesn't grow further (which it likely will), it will still remain profitable.

I actually love the MLM niche because I get to sell leads to them for about $2 each plus I market to these leads on my list myself so it's double the profit.

Originally Posted by Corey Geer

If I may make a recommendation, why do you want to do MLM? Those things are money suckers.

Only the very few and top percent of the "opportunities" profit any amount at all and even fewer profit as advertised. Stay away from pyramid schemes in general, or else you'll be selling your soul to your family trying to get them to buy your garbage.

Good memories from MLM though. I remember getting into a couple when I was 18. Quixtar religiously tried to get me to join because I was the only one in the room who thought it was stupid and I vaguely remember a couple of other opportunities that came and gone. Had a couple friends who got into MLM and they ended up moving back home.

Great companies to work for. If you want an example of soul sucking corporate companies who could care less if you were dead or not, MLM is the way to go. The one who truly profits off any MLM opportunity is the owner or the top Tier Pipe Line.

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jasondinner

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Ben Gordon

I agree, MLM schemes are usually only profitable if you're the owner of it. My friend made a very simple MLM scheme: they bought for $97/mo and then it taught people how to market online and get visitors to buy the same program which they got 50% lifetime commissions to.

Today it's a million dollar business. You might think it's unethical. But in reality, it's not (although it is really profitable

). It taught people legitimate business practices on how to market online and get your downline without having to go on facebook and recommend it to friends and family. He teaches stuff about PPC and video marketing if I recall correctly.

Anyway... to date it's a million dollar business and will rarely ever stop. See, people who got in and signed up say just 5-10 other people are still making a ton of money and will never unsubscribe (unless they downline unsubscribes and they start losing money). Even if it doesn't grow further (which it likely will), it will still remain profitable.

I actually love the MLM niche because I get to sell leads to them for about $2 each plus I market to these leads on my list myself so it's double the profit.

I'm not the owner of the "MLM scheme" I am involved in, yet I've been very profitable with minimal effort thus far.

Oh and I got in when everyone was crying that it was saturated.

And I will get in more and will be profitable with all of them.

It's a great way to build residual income, while providing value to other people.

NOTE: I make most of my money online outside of the make money online niche, however I see the value in leveraging your efforts through the efforts of others for mutual gain.

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iwowwe4you

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Corey Geer

If I may make a recommendation, why do you want to do MLM? Those things are money suckers.

Only the very few and top percent of the "opportunities" profit any amount at all and even fewer profit as advertised. Stay away from pyramid schemes in general, or else you'll be selling your soul to your family trying to get them to buy your garbage.

Good memories from MLM though. I remember getting into a couple when I was 18. Quixtar religiously tried to get me to join because I was the only one in the room who thought it was stupid and I vaguely remember a couple of other opportunities that came and gone. Had a couple friends who got into MLM and they ended up moving back home.

Great companies to work for. If you want an example of soul sucking corporate companies who could care less if you were dead or not, MLM is the way to go. The one who truly profits off any MLM opportunity is the owner or the top Tier Pipe Line.

I work in MLM for the last 18 years and I can say you have no idea what you are talking about. I will not swap MLM for any thing else as I earn by helping others to earn and help them through every step. And, by the way I have people in my team who earn more than me. I earn more than some people in my upline. Every one gets fare pay for their time and efforts.
Your comment is an abuse to the great business that changed lives of millions. I can personally introduce you to hundreds of people who earning really well, but simply joining and not even being at the top as you say.
Next time better learn about it before commenting on the topic.
Good Luck!

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RichKuni 13 years ago

I have to agree with you completely. I've found that with the work to cultivate relationships and having a good product you can be anywhere in the downline and be successful. A couple of things that I look for are:
1. Good product. No product = Illegal in most scenarios (not all). No good product, no good income. Why should someone waste their time and money? They won't! Period!
2. Low initial investment. Most people that understand MLM will pay more to get in if the product is exceptional and they have a pre-existing network to show it to. That said, the newbie who doesn't understand what to look for, what questions to ask, how to get started or how the comp plan even works are doomed from the beginning even with an exceptional product they believe in. They WILL NOT spend even $25 if they don't understand what to do. People fear what they don't understand. People don't want to get scammed. It's embarrassing! I ran a test and offered to pay for the first 50 people to join my downline ($25) and told them to just find one friend they could show it to. Absolutely NO risk or cost to them at all! Do you want to guess how many agreed to sign up after looking at what I knew to be a great product and comp structure on the website? Not even 10!! It was going to be given to them for FREE and they couldn't get past the stigma when they saw a pyramid structure!
The bottom line is this: People MUST trust the person pitching the product completely and be convinced they are getting more value than the product is selling for if they never recruit a single person.
These are only my opinions so feel free to disagree with anything I've said as long as you post and tell me why. Let's be grown-ups here and learn from each other instead of just blanket flaming. If you're going to slam it offer a solution.
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- CoachManny 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Art of Marketing
  
  I think creating a new MLM Forum may be a good idea for anyone that focuses on that primarily...send me the link.
  
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  I do have to agree with this.
  
  It is a respected industry that many reputable people endorse whether they are a part of it or not.
  
  Sure there are the negative nancy's but that is with anything in life.
  
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AceOfShirts

13 years ago

I was going to recommend mlm . com, but I see Coach Manny beat me to it. Manny is well respected in the forum and has a lot of good information.

Don't let Corey's ridiculous blanket statement turn you off of MLM. There are definitely some bad ones out there, but there are good ones also, just like every other business opportunity. You really need to investigate any business before you join.

I'll have to take a look at better networker that was recommended above.

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trueblue1980

13 years ago

I enjoy mlm. com and moneymakergroup. com

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John Rogers

13 years ago

Jack Bastide has a Facebook group for network marketers.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/26926024620/

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wrcato2

13 years ago

I have been in mlm for over 22 years. I network for Amway, ITT telecom (they went bust and still owes me over $1,000. Newskin, the one with Dr.Mendell, I am having a brain fart on that one. can't remember the name of the company. I wanted to try the Trump network my wife wanted join Avon instead.

Avon is direct selling which we do. We have around 100 customers that we deliver to every two weeks. I place ads in the classifieds to get prospects and sell Avons high end perfume and facial creams & cleansers.

Avon is the only company that I have network for where we actually made profits from the first sell.

You can also check out magnetic sponsoring. I would give you my affiliate link but won't.

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sunnywonder

13 years ago

Originally Posted by wrcato2

I have been in mlm for over 22 years. I network for Amway, ITT telecom (they went bust and still owes me over $1,000. Newskin, the one with Dr.Mendell, I am having a brain fart on that one. can't remember the name of the company. I wanted to try the Trump network my wife wanted join Avon instead.

Avon is direct selling which we do. We have around 100 customers that we deliver to every two weeks. I place ads in the classifieds to get prospects and sell Avons high end perfume and facial creams & cleansers.

Avon is the only company that I have network for where we actually made profits from the first sell.

You can also check out magnetic sponsoring. I would give you my affiliate link but won't.

Wow ,what a priceless experience ! I wish I can have one or both ( you and you wife

of you in my MLM adventure

Are you for hire /experience share ? I'd done Herbalife in Russia in 1995 and here in USA ,Avon ,Mary Kay and the last was an Efusjon with marginal success . Efusjon was a best money maker for me

I do not like to deal with the direct selling I like to build the downline and get an overlap $$$$$ in addition to a downline $$$$

Nowdays it's getting harder and harder to get the clean ,fresh leads . Would love to get any ideas how to recruit people faster on-line .

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CoachManny 13 years ago

Originally Posted by sunnywonder

Nowdays it's getting harder and harder to get the clean ,fresh leads . Would love to get any ideas how to recruit people faster on-line .

I'm with you my friend. You can buy leads but I can tell you...even from the most reputable lead company if you don't blow up the phone smiling and dialing every night your team won't grow very fast. I really don't believe there is a sure fire online way to grow your business "fast". If you find it let me know.

I've been in Network Marketing for over 15 years and I've lost a lot of money in purchasing leads. Much of it is my fault as I didn't blow up the phone 3 hours everyday and I was bad at following up.

Back in August I joined a company because the product made so much sense to me. It helped me save money on a product I was way overpaying for, my cellphone service and broke my contract to do it.

The point I'm trying to make is because the product was something everyone uses everyday of their lives and was overspending it was easy to get people to join me. I've been in a number of companies in my 15+ years of network marketing but have NEVER grown as fast or as wide as I am growing now. Why? IMO it's a product that everyone uses and the company is not overcharging everyone to get in in order to pay out commissions, etc. Most companies over charge on the product in order to pay out. I think that is one thing that hurts others from growing. Why pay more when you can get the same thing locally and at a less price? That is the case with our great industry.

In my previous company I would get people in but they wouldn't stay on an autobuy program and it made it more challenging for me to grow.

In essence, I think it really comes down to the product and a need by people and them trusting you to to get in. Getting people to your site...offering value...and keeping in touch till they know you are true and you care.

So many people say the most outrageous things it blows my mind.

It gets under my skin when people are saying Make so much $$$$$$ in such a time. The hiccup in my opinion...is why say something that they themselves are not doing. It's things like that gives this industry a bad name.

The companies sell the American dream but at the end of the day...they are not open to what it really takes to get there.

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davidbatchelor 13 years ago

Originally Posted by sunnywonder

Nowdays it's getting harder and harder to get the clean ,fresh leads . Would love to get any ideas how to recruit people faster on-line .

I was speaking with a guy just the other day who is getting 10 to 15 leads per day calling and requesting information about his coffee business. He gets these leads from placing ad's Nationwide Newspapers Advertising

I prefer to out source the building of the MLM business I am with though.

That way I don't need to stress about lead generation or any of those other things such as:

Recruiting
Talking with friends and family about the business
Attending meetings
Advertising and marketing
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- jpjameson 13 years ago
  
  http://www.betternetworker.com/forum would be the most active MLM forum.
  
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talfighel

13 years ago

For MLM, there are 2 that I like:

Betternetworker.com and work-at-home-forum.com

They have a lot of info on how to succeed in MLM.

I think that the Warrior Forum has better and bigger stuff about MLM. Maybe they should have a section for that here.

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GomerMagtibay

13 years ago

I find Betternetworker.com no longer that active as compared to what it used to be. Looks like people have already moved to a newer venue, maybe MLSP forum. If you are looking for a good, active, often-updated forum on MLM, better use Google to search for "country-specific MLM forums". Just like here in the Philippines, we have here a very active one, "Sulit forum at sulit.com.ph", which has an MLM sub-category.

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ZZ73

12 years ago

Big Brother and write: mlm forum - hundreds of forums nad blogs.

I have been in mlm for over 3 years. I network for 7MW. It is in the Fitness Industry, it's creators Joel Therien and Chris Reid have put together an amazing system where you can make an unlimited income potential, help people get in the best shape of their lives, educate people to help prevent obesity and diabetes.

There is finally an MLM company that is offering an affordable product with big commissions.

As in LESS than 10 bucks a month and once you refer 6 people...you make $20....so you are ahead $10 right away.

They even have a 30 day money back guarantee on the dollar.

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Jonathan Emanuels

12 years ago

I have heard rumors about a new mlm business that is going to change the game.

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CyberAlien 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Jonathan Emanuels

I have heard rumors about a new mlm business that is going to change the game.

Sure... that's what every one of them says at some point in time... all you have to do is "get in a the top" and you'll magically make millions by the next day :rolleyes:
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- wordwizard 12 years ago
  
  Here's a forum that's not specifically for mlm, but it has several sections that support mlms and there are lots of members who are involved in MLM:
  
  It's Wahm. com/ forum/ [I added spaces so it won't be live...]
  
  You have to participate for a while (something like 30 posts) before you get certain privileges (I think signature lines and so on). It's worth it though.
  
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hustlinsmoke

12 years ago

lol. Don't let them get to you. Many Millions have been made in MlM and I'm the same way, I think scam when I hear it, but I still market it some especially with a new company.

Try facebook groups, and just so everyone knows some of the largest groups on facebook are mlm.

With the right keywords and the right niche, mlm can be a gold mine.

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Nightengale

12 years ago

What is with the questions from people who never come back to the thread??? Warriors spend a lot of time responding and the OP just seems to disappear into thin air. (I've spent a lot of time answering some of these people's questions and it makes me wish I hadn't.)

For those who are interested in this thread, I second the idea about Facebook groups. I'm not in any MLM, but I keep loose tabs on the industry.

Check out these groups:

1. Better Networker (BetterNetworker.com)
2. Smarter Networker (SmarterNetworkers.com)
3. Dani Johnson (DaniJohnson.com)
4. Michelle Pescosolido (OnlineWealthPartner.com)
5. Bill Pescosolido (OnlineWealthPartner.com)
6. Sarah Robbins (SarahRobbins.com and Sarah Robbins, Rockin Robbins Networking Team on Facebook)
7. MLSP -- MyLeadSystemPro.com

Etc. Of course, there are a ton of "heavy hitters" in the MLM space, but these are the ones I like.

Like IM, MLM is male-dominated and I tend to gravitate toward the ladies more. All of the "crush it", "dominate the competition", etc. male language gets a bit ridiculous sometimes (and would sound completely inauthentic coming from me).

Facebook is good for finding pages and groups because as soon as you find one, they'll recommend 10 more. You'll have a huge list of relevant groups in no time.

Happy hunting!

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hustlinsmoke

12 years ago

I love your name since I am a nurse. You know I have thought that so many times. I see a thread answer it to the best of my ability and the op never shows up again lol.

Originally Posted by Nightengale

What is with the questions from people who never come back to the thread??? Warriors spend a lot of time responding and the OP just seems to disappear into thin air. (I've spent a lot of time answering some of these people's questions and it makes me wish I hadn't.)

For those who are interested in this thread, I second the idea about Facebook groups. I'm not in any MLM, but I keep loose tabs on the industry.

Check out these groups:

1. Better Networker (BetterNetworker.com)
2. Smarter Networker (SmarterNetworkers.com)
3. Dani Johnson (DaniJohnson.com)
4. Michelle Pescosolido (OnlineWealthPartner.com)
5. Bill Pescosolido (OnlineWealthPartner.com)
6. Sarah Robbins (SarahRobbins.com and Sarah Robbins, Rockin Robbins Networking Team on Facebook)
7. MLSP -- MyLeadSystemPro.com

Etc. Of course, there are a ton of "heavy hitters" in the MLM space, but these are the ones I like.

Like IM, MLM is male-dominated and I tend to gravitate toward the ladies more. All of the "crush it", "dominate the competition", etc. male language gets a bit ridiculous sometimes (and would sound completely inauthentic coming from me).

Facebook is good for finding pages and groups because as soon as you find one, they'll recommend 10 more. You'll have a huge list of relevant groups in no time.

Happy hunting!

Michelle

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Nightengale

12 years ago

Originally Posted by hustlinsmoke

I love your name since I am a nurse. You know I have thought that so many times. I see a thread answer it to the best of my ability and the op never shows up again lol.

Gosh, thanks! People ask me all the time if I'm related to Florence Nightingale. (Yes, actually, but I don't know the connection.) You'd think they could come up with something more original.

Of course, my sister-in-law has it worse: she IS a nurse. She'll never live it down.

Michelle

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DURABLEOILCOM

12 years ago

I quit my job working like a slave for ATT now I am my own boss. Why do people give MLM such a bad name? You get what you put in just like any other business. The very best way to do business is to add quality/enrichment to peoples lives and that is what I do with premium quality products. I make a full time living and do not have anyone bossing me around or treating me like a robot slave. The sky is the limit.

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hustlinsmoke

12 years ago

MLM is a very social business and the way most companies bombard them to sell to there family friends and neighbors usually kills it for more.
If it would of started as a legitimate business then it would of got a better rap, but when you have to tell your down line to promote to all Tom Dick's and Harry's then it sucks.

As well as most have used it for pyramid schemes has not helped either.

Like I said I am always skeptical of MLM even though I still dabble in it, you can find some gems in there though.

A few things you can still get rich in. Not totally inclusive though.
1. Insurance
2. Real Estate
3. MLM
4. Internet Marketing

I'm talking without having to have a finance degree and all that and start off cheap.

Originally Posted by DURABLEOILCOM

I quit my job working like a slave for ATT now I am my own boss. Why do people give MLM such a bad name? You get what you put in just like any other business. The very best way to do business is to add quality/enrichment to peoples lives and that is what I do with premium quality products. I make a full time living and do not have anyone bossing me around or treating me like a robot slave. The sky is the limit.

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hustlinsmoke

12 years ago

Hey Michelle,
Think were back to your post lol, where the heck they go.

Originally Posted by Nightengale

What is with the questions from people who never come back to the thread??? Warriors spend a lot of time responding and the OP just seems to disappear into thin air. (I've spent a lot of time answering some of these people's questions and it makes me wish I hadn't.)

For those who are interested in this thread, I second the idea about Facebook groups. I'm not in any MLM, but I keep loose tabs on the industry.

Check out these groups:

1. Better Networker (BetterNetworker.com)
2. Smarter Networker (SmarterNetworkers.com)
3. Dani Johnson (DaniJohnson.com)
4. Michelle Pescosolido (OnlineWealthPartner.com)
5. Bill Pescosolido (OnlineWealthPartner.com)
6. Sarah Robbins (SarahRobbins.com and Sarah Robbins, Rockin Robbins Networking Team on Facebook)
7. MLSP -- MyLeadSystemPro.com

Etc. Of course, there are a ton of "heavy hitters" in the MLM space, but these are the ones I like.

Like IM, MLM is male-dominated and I tend to gravitate toward the ladies more. All of the "crush it", "dominate the competition", etc. male language gets a bit ridiculous sometimes (and would sound completely inauthentic coming from me).

Facebook is good for finding pages and groups because as soon as you find one, they'll recommend 10 more. You'll have a huge list of relevant groups in no time.

Happy hunting!

Michelle

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mentoredlife

12 years ago

I've heard good things about Betternetworker.com and I'm also in a number of good Facebook groups.

You might also want to check out Empower Network, MLSP, Magnetic Sponsoring and some of the other programs geared towards helping network marketers grow their businesses.

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wolfe655

12 years ago

Well since this is an MLM thread I have to ask some questions. I have been in Amway/Quixtar a couple of times and didn't do very well. I understand the concept and like a lot of things about MLM. What I didn't like was the way you were belittled and put down if you didn't come up with 2500 to go to rally weekend. My last sponsor lost about 40,000 before he finally quit. I know it can be good and their are some good companies out there.

I am more of an Internet type of operator. I don't want to go to rally weekends and spend money I don't have. I have been a member of SFI for a long time but never did anything with it. Never even heard from my sponsor. Anyone have any comments about SFI.

Also is there any other totally web based MLM, network marketing businesses out there I could check out?

I may have to go back and look at SFI. I am sure it has changed since then. This was many years ago. I had my kids hooked up to internet service through SFI. If I remember they had some outstanding IM training!

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hustlinsmoke

12 years ago

I can tell you this. When I do MLM I do not come face to face with the person or individuals I'm dealing with, everything is done online via video or voice.

MLM is nothing more than Internet Marketing, sales, networking ect.

You have to first find a lead. So Network, it can even be done with a landing page or squeeze page. Then you have to make a repor with your lead, then you have to show enough benefits to your lead to get them to go in with you.

I have been in many sales positions. When selling I don't sell. I listen, I ask I give benefits then I ask for the signature. If they say no I'm fine with that, I always leave with a rebuttal or two but don't push too hard. I want a receptive mind, I don't want someone to sign up then say crap what did I do.

I want some one to sign up and email me ten times in the night wanting to learn where to start and there are plenty of eager people out there.

Originally Posted by wolfe655

Well since this is an MLM thread I have to ask some questions. I have been in Amway/Quixtar a couple of times and didn't do very well. I understand the concept and like a lot of things about MLM. What I didn't like was the way you were belittled and put down if you didn't come up with 2500 to go to rally weekend. My last sponsor lost about 40,000 before he finally quit. I know it can be good and their are some good companies out there.

I am more of an Internet type of operator. I don't want to go to rally weekends and spend money I don't have. I have been a member of SFI for a long time but never did anything with it. Never even heard from my sponsor. Anyone have any comments about SFI.

Also is there any other totally web based MLM, network marketing businesses out there I could check out?

I may have to go back and look at SFI. I am sure it has changed since then. This was many years ago. I had my kids hooked up to internet service through SFI. If I remember they had some outstanding IM training!

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hustlinsmoke

12 years ago

Facebook is a great starting point for web based, but why not start your own web based, simple blog, simple chat system, simple communications. I know some MLMers makeing good money just blogging.

Originally Posted by wolfe655

Well since this is an MLM thread I have to ask some questions. I have been in Amway/Quixtar a couple of times and didn't do very well. I understand the concept and like a lot of things about MLM. What I didn't like was the way you were belittled and put down if you didn't come up with 2500 to go to rally weekend. My last sponsor lost about 40,000 before he finally quit. I know it can be good and their are some good companies out there.

I am more of an Internet type of operator. I don't want to go to rally weekends and spend money I don't have. I have been a member of SFI for a long time but never did anything with it. Never even heard from my sponsor. Anyone have any comments about SFI.

Also is there any other totally web based MLM, network marketing businesses out there I could check out?

I may have to go back and look at SFI. I am sure it has changed since then. This was many years ago. I had my kids hooked up to internet service through SFI. If I remember they had some outstanding IM training!

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Scott

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jasondinner

12 years ago

Originally Posted by wolfe655

I am more of an Internet type of operator. I don't want to go to rally weekends and spend money I don't have. I have been a member of SFI for a long time but never did anything with it. Never even heard from my sponsor. Anyone have any comments about SFI.

I may have to go back and look at SFI. I am sure it has changed since then. This was many years ago. I had my kids hooked up to internet service through SFI. If I remember they had some outstanding IM training!

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Scott

Don't waste your time. On a list of the top 50 MLMs to get into, SFI is number 187 lol

Such list doesn't exist, but there are far better programs with far better products out there with far better compensation plans than SFI

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hustlinsmoke

12 years ago

Do you know why they want you to go to the Rally, because they make money from it.
Not only the cost but everything else also.
This is why MLM gets a bad rap, its from bad people doing it.

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wolfe655

12 years ago

O I get it. I never went could not afford it. Amway products were good, a little pricy but the idea in my mind was to be qualified at the lowest level you needed so many sales no problem. You were pushed to buy a couple of hundred in products a month yourself and buy motivational tapes and business building products all created by the way higher ups in your upline. You were to push the business and the rallys and business functions and get any new recruits buying 200 a month in products and the tapes books and business building materials.

What ever happened to just selling the products because they are good and getting others involved and teaching them to do the same. Those big groups in Amway/Quixtar make all their money on the motivational stuff. It is a whole other business within a business. Amway has nothing to do with it but they don't do anything to stop it. I am sure those crown ambassadors are kicking a chunk up stairs.

I have not had good experiences with MLM but am defiantly not turned off of it.

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Ron Smith

12 years ago

Originally Posted by wolfe655

O I get it. I never went could not afford it. Amway products were good, a little pricy but the idea in my mind was to be qualified at the lowest level you needed so many sales no problem. You were pushed to buy a couple of hundred in products a month yourself and buy motivational tapes and business building products all created by the way higher ups in your upline. You were to push the business and the rallys and business functions and get any new recruits buying 200 a month in products and the tapes books and business building materials.

What ever happened to just selling the products because they are good and getting others involved and teaching them to do the same. Those big groups in Amway/Quixtar make all their money on the motivational stuff. It is a whole other business within a business. Amway has nothing to do with it but they don't do anything to stop it. I am sure those crown ambassadors are kicking a chunk up stairs.

I have not had good experiences with MLM but am defiantly not turned off of it.

The pay plans have gotten much more generous than Amway. The fact that people have made money with that type of comp plan is a true testament to their determination and persistence. The newer 100% plans pay much more much faster. Don't misunderstand, it's still no cakewalk, just easier than it was. Most people don't chase friends and co-workers anymore, but some still do. The lines between internet marketing, affiliate marketing and network marketing have blurred somewhat. Personally I think that's a good thing. Why not take the best from each and throw out the worst?

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