Comments on: My Experiences with Mutli-Level Marketing Brainwashing http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:23:09 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ray Wallace http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-75560 Ray Wallace Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:16:25 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-75560 Great website with a lot of valuable information on it. I love the cartoon. Great website with a lot of valuable information on it. I love the cartoon.

]]> By: Bill http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-65916 Bill Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:18:15 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-65916 MLM (multi level marketing) is the foundation of capitalism. All companies are based upon this structure... The founders of the company hire employees and make money off of each and everyone of them. If you don't believe this statement then why do analysts track income per employee. Income is not divided equally within a company. Currently the CEO of a company earns 430 times that of the ordinary employee within their company. Capitalism is not structured to share the wealth and that is why it works so very well. Our educational system teaches our children to prepare themselves to work for other people to earn a living. Exchanging hours for dollars. No one has ever gotten rich by this method, no one. Bill Gates did not get where he is without employing the MLM foundation. Nor did Warren Buffett or any of the other heads of corporations. Once we get our arms around the concept that MLM is the foundation of all businesses we can embrace the true spirit of capitalism. The problem with most MLM businesses, (and yes they are legal businesses) is the product or service that they represent. As in any business if you do not offer a valuable (desirable) product or service you will not continue to prosper. We are doing our children a disservice by not opening their minds to think outside the box... MLM (multi level marketing) is the foundation of capitalism. All companies are based upon this structure… The founders of the company hire employees and make money off of each and everyone of them. If you don’t believe this statement then why do analysts track income per employee. Income is not divided equally within a company. Currently the CEO of a company earns 430 times that of the ordinary employee within their company. Capitalism is not structured to share the wealth and that is why it works so very well. Our educational system teaches our children to prepare themselves to work for other people to earn a living. Exchanging hours for dollars. No one has ever gotten rich by this method, no one. Bill Gates did not get where he is without employing the MLM foundation. Nor did Warren Buffett or any of the other heads of corporations. Once we get our arms around the concept that MLM is the foundation of all businesses we can embrace the true spirit of capitalism. The problem with most MLM businesses, (and yes they are legal businesses) is the product or service that they represent. As in any business if you do not offer a valuable (desirable) product or service you will not continue to prosper. We are doing our children a disservice by not opening their minds to think outside the box…

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]]> By: Alon Melanker http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-54347 Alon Melanker Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:24:25 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-54347 I've never been in any MLM company meeting, but lately close friend has invited me to one (Nuskin). I've declined him more than once, however due to pressure and scrupulous me I decided to go, it will be tomorrow. I have a bad feeling I cant quite explain, you see my friend's behavior was unusual it was as if something in his voice quivered and surprisingly all the points the blogger mentioned here emerged (cant explain phone, someone he called "genius"). So I decided to do a through research about MLM, on my little research I found out a disturbing revelations. Whenever someone "attacks" the MLM companies their devotees immediately try to make him look like a fool, moreover the over-zealous of the MLM members and their lies regarding to their income, even to their closest friends, the way the speak about some very intelligent man who does not need to worry about money because he is so rich (yet he still works) reminded me of some cult's organization I once watched on National Geographic, even when the cluties' lifes were bitter they were too blind to see it, eventually they all died (mass suicides). Now that my all red lights are on, tomorrow in the meeting I'd cross fingers that they don't use any kind of hypnosis because I'm not buying any bull****. Thanks alot Jason Guthrie. I’ve never been in any MLM company meeting, but lately close friend has invited me to one (Nuskin).
I’ve declined him more than once, however due to pressure and scrupulous me I decided to go, it will be tomorrow.

I have a bad feeling I cant quite explain, you see my friend’s behavior was unusual it was as if something in his voice quivered and surprisingly all the points the blogger mentioned here emerged (cant explain phone, someone he called “genius”). So I decided to do a
through research about MLM, on my little research I found out a disturbing revelations. Whenever someone “attacks” the MLM companies their devotees immediately try to make him look like a fool, moreover the over-zealous of the MLM members and their lies regarding to their income, even to their closest friends, the way the speak about some very intelligent man who does not need to worry about money because he is so rich (yet he still works) reminded me of some cult’s organization I once watched on National Geographic, even when the cluties’ lifes were bitter they were too blind to see it, eventually they all died (mass suicides).

Now that my all red lights are on, tomorrow in the meeting I’d cross fingers that they don’t use any kind of hypnosis because I’m not buying any bull****.

Thanks alot Jason Guthrie.

]]> By: Downline http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-52947 Downline Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:24:46 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-52947 Buliding and Maintaining a downline is a difficult task and is a big part of any MLM or Network Marketing business. I uses the following techniques to effectively manage my downline: 1. Ask questions - guide your downline to the answer for their questions by asking the right questions 2. Find each individuals strengths - find the strengths in each member of your downline and help them build their business utilizing there strengths. 3. Lead, dont pressure - lleading is about ,successfully working the business so that your downline members will want to follow you on their own accord. Don't add pressure. 4. Manage your time - view yourself as a businessperson, and keep each conversation on task. 5. Consistency is the key to success - create a list of simple business building tasks, and your members to keep a log of the tasks completed each day. Teach them that success depends on how many of these tasks they commit to completing on a consistent daily basis. 6. Maintain communication - send team updates or newsletters via email to your downline at least every two weeks. Recognize achievements as much as possible. 7. Know when to move on - you cant make anyone work. You can lead, but if one of your downline wont follow - it might be a better use of your time to find a more self-motivated person. Buliding and Maintaining a downline is a difficult task and is a big part of any MLM or Network Marketing business. I uses the following techniques to effectively manage my downline:

1. Ask questions – guide your downline to the answer for their questions by asking the right questions

2. Find each individuals strengths – find the strengths in each member of your downline and help them build their business utilizing there strengths.

3. Lead, dont pressure – lleading is about ,successfully working the business so that your downline members will want to follow you on their own accord. Don’t add pressure.

4. Manage your time – view yourself as a businessperson, and keep each conversation on task.

5. Consistency is the key to success – create a list of simple business building tasks, and your members to keep a log of the tasks completed each day. Teach them that success depends on how many of these tasks they commit to completing on a consistent daily basis.

6. Maintain communication – send team updates or newsletters via email to your downline at least every two weeks. Recognize achievements as much as possible.

7. Know when to move on – you cant make anyone work. You can lead, but if one of your downline wont follow – it might be a better use of your time to find a more self-motivated person.

]]> By: Boyd http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-9416 Boyd Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:53:30 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-9416 I enjoyed your post thoroughly. Having been involved in a network marketing company in the past I can visualize what that meeting was like. Having said that, I believe that you see and hear what you want to see and hear. I am a fan of the multi level marketing model and think it is a great place to get business experience and possibly some extra income but I am frustrated with the way a lot of "mlmers" have tainted the industry by not being totally honest, making false claims, and focusing more on the recruiting of a downline rather than acquiring customers. I have created a short list on what to look for in a <a href="http://themlmlife.com/choosing-the-right-multi-level-marketing-business-opportunity.html" rel="nofollow">multi level marketing business opportunity</a> at my blog to help people make informed decisions without jumping in too fast. I enjoyed your post thoroughly. Having been involved in a network marketing company in the past I can visualize what that meeting was like. Having said that, I believe that you see and hear what you want to see and hear. I am a fan of the multi level marketing model and think it is a great place to get business experience and possibly some extra income but I am frustrated with the way a lot of “mlmers” have tainted the industry by not being totally honest, making false claims, and focusing more on the recruiting of a downline rather than acquiring customers.

I have created a short list on what to look for in a multi level marketing business opportunity at my blog to help people make informed decisions without jumping in too fast.

]]> By: MLM Company Team Everest Update » Project Syndicate http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5764 MLM Company Team Everest Update » Project Syndicate Sun, 02 Jul 2006 06:10:49 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-5764 [...] As you may or may not know, my former post on the MLM company Team Everest has created quite a stir. Granted, members of the company offended by my previous comments have created most of the stir, but it has created a stir nonetheless. Apparently when searching for ‘Team Everest’ with Google my post on the company appears before their own company pages - giving people a negative vibe about the company before they even visit the company’s website. Ironically, the more they comment and belabor the issue, the higher the post climbs within Google’s ranks. However, being threatened with lawsuits and the defaming of my good name I’ve decided to write this post to make everything crystal clear for those who didn’t understand it the first time. [...] [...] As you may or may not know, my former post on the MLM company Team Everest has created quite a stir. Granted, members of the company offended by my previous comments have created most of the stir, but it has created a stir nonetheless. Apparently when searching for ‘Team Everest’ with Google my post on the company appears before their own company pages – giving people a negative vibe about the company before they even visit the company’s website. Ironically, the more they comment and belabor the issue, the higher the post climbs within Google’s ranks. However, being threatened with lawsuits and the defaming of my good name I’ve decided to write this post to make everything crystal clear for those who didn’t understand it the first time. [...]

]]> By: Bubba B. http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5642 Bubba B. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:32:29 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-5642 I've worked in a finance role at two major MLM companies. My experience is as a CPA, with plenty of auditing and corporate governance experience. Let me also preference my opinio by stating that I WOULD NEVER joing an MLM plan, I value my few friends and family too much to put them through it. However, I will say that the two companies that I have worked for in no way set out to commit fraud or deceive their distributors. I do believe they sold good products but at too high a price....but in my opinion, distributors shouldn't be ignorant to that fact. Most should know that they pay a premium, but they do it with the hope/(or possibly delusion) that they will make a ton of money in the future....whatever, to each its own. I’ve worked in a finance role at two major MLM companies. My experience is as a CPA, with plenty of auditing and corporate governance experience.

Let me also preference my opinio by stating that I WOULD NEVER joing an MLM plan, I value my few friends and family too much to put them through it. However, I will say that the two companies that I have worked for in no way set out to commit fraud or deceive their distributors. I do believe they sold good products but at too high a price….but in my opinion, distributors shouldn’t be ignorant to that fact. Most should know that they pay a premium, but they do it with the hope/(or possibly delusion) that they will make a ton of money in the future….whatever, to each its own.

]]> By: Lewis Stewart http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5453 Lewis Stewart Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:11:39 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-5453 I think Nuveau Riche is a great company. It is involved in real estate education instead of lotions or juices. I guess it's a borderline MLM but it's a great deal better than pretty much every other MLM I've ever known. I think Nuveau Riche is a great company. It is involved in real estate education instead of lotions or juices. I guess it’s a borderline MLM but it’s a great deal better than pretty much every other MLM I’ve ever known.

]]> By: Ron Mexico http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/comment-page-1/#comment-5452 Ron Mexico Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:09:50 +0000 http://beancounterblog.com/2006/06/12/my-experiences-with-mutli-level-marketing-brainwashing/#comment-5452 Very strange indeed Dr. Zimblemann. Mr. Call and his following is quite good at bullying and making threats. To that I say this: let's go to the press and expose everything that has been said! How about we 'get Gephart' to investigate your company? I'm sure the public will be flocking to your MLM meetings after the lawsuit and "I know who you are and where you live" threats that Everest and their henchmen have made on an OPINION BLOG. Call can threaten all he wants, but Everest is not really the tall mountain of a company that is implied, but more like Team Titanic as it will soon sink as many other MLM's have in the past. Very strange indeed Dr. Zimblemann. Mr. Call and his following is quite good at bullying and making threats. To that I say this: let’s go to the press and expose everything that has been said! How about we ‘get Gephart’ to investigate your company?

I’m sure the public will be flocking to your MLM meetings after the lawsuit and “I know who you are and where you live” threats that Everest and their henchmen have made on an OPINION BLOG. Call can threaten all he wants, but Everest is not really the tall mountain of a company that is implied, but more like Team Titanic as it will soon sink as many other MLM’s have in the past.

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