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KCrockaholic · 07-09-2013, 08:24 PM

Who's done it? Who does it? What your opinion of it?

KCrockaholic · 07-09-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

She can pay our mortgage every month working 15-20 hours a week mostly from home. She does better over the holidays because her products make good gifts. I can't stand it. I hate the products and I hate the compensation system. But it's not a horrible deal for a stay-at-home mom. It's not evil like some would have you believe. There are some evil MLM's out there, no doubt but if you find the right one at the right time you can make good bank.

Good work on her part then getting in at the right time.

KCrockaholic · 07-09-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Mary Kay the ultimate pyramid marketing machine.
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Yup.

07-09-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alpha_omega

That sounds pretty damn good.

She could do as well working a $20 an hour job but this gives her flexibility and no childcare. She's at their national convention this week and I'm at home with the kids so I'm pretty negative towards it right now. But they sell legitimate products that people really like so the company sustains itself. They do a lot of stuff well. I just don't like the products and the time away from family but she lets me do what I want to do and I let her do what she likes to do. She seems to like this and she's good at it. But I definitely get the anti-MLM criticism. It's just not accurate to group them all into the same basket.

07-09-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

Good work on her part then getting in at the right time.

I don't know about that. Her friend got in at the right time. Her husband quit his job a couple years back and they do very, very well.

KCrockaholic · 07-09-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I don't know about that. Her friend got in at the right time. Her husband quit his job a couple years back and they do very, very well.

So she probably got in just a tad too late then?

**TimeForWasp** · 07-09-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I wonder if anyone here has ever tried it or experienced it?

You can come out. I won't call you a dumbass.

I tried hard at it and lost my ass. The Gurus set these things up and have one hell of a sales pitch. They always make money and ditch the program when it slows down. You see the same names in each program and they are very convincing. I was working and making money so it didn't make me destitute, but if I was doing only that, it would have ****ed me up. It kind of gets in your blood ,probably like gambling. I got in a couple of them that I swore I was gonna make it big. Total disappointment.

KCrockaholic · 07-09-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsNow

I tried hard at it and lost my ass. The Gurus set these things up and have one hell of a sales pitch. They always make money and ditch the program when it slows down. You see the same names in each program and they are very convincing. I was working and making money so it didn't make me destitute, but if I was doing only that, it would have ****ed me up. It kind of gets in your blood ,probably like gambling. I got in a couple of them that I swore I was gonna make it big. Total disappointment.

Well they say only 97% of the people in these things ever succeed. Maybe it's your turn to be part of the 3%? Just kidding. Stay out if it's not been working for you.

**cdcox** · 07-09-2013, 10:15 PM

The brother of one of my college roommates has done quite well in a MLM business. But he is at the very top of the pyramid. He did Herbalife for several years with little success before hitting it big with his current product line. I would rather live in a tent than support myself this way.

07-09-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

So she probably got in just a tad too late then?

I think so. She says I'm wrong. She's kinda plateaued and I think the market is saturated with people selling these items. The gals who do really, really well are the ones who have the trade shows, festivals, and state fairs where the products fly off the shelves but it's not just about selling. It's about finding suckers who will sign up under you and also sell. She needs one more gal to hit a director level and then she'll get a hefty raise in commission but it's tough to get those people. I'm frustrated with it. She's not. She earns the incentive trips and I guess that's nice but I'd really rather have the money and pay for my own vacation where I want to go with people I want to go with.

07-09-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

The brother of one of my college roommates has done quite well in a MLM business. But he is at the very top of the pyramid. He did Herbalife for several years with little success before hitting it big with his current product line. I would rather live in a tent than support myself this way.

I'd be good at it if there were a product about which I were passionate. I haven't seen one yet. But I really dislike the concept anyway. I run from every person trying to pitch me.

KCrockaholic · 07-09-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

The brother of one of my college roommates has done quite well in a MLM business. But he is at the very top of the pyramid. He did Herbalife for several years with little success before hitting it big with his current product line. I would rather live in a tent than support myself this way.

I would typically think that by the time the company is well known it's already too late to get in if you expect to be making $250,000+ per year.

**SuperChief** · 07-09-2013, 10:48 PM

I tried my hand at a MLM once. It simply wasn't for me. I didn't like the concept of hitting up my friends and family constantly, offering a product I was only half-assed interested in/proud of.

I think some people thrive in that environment, though. Call them what you want, but it's a successful business to some people. And you know what - more power to them. I won't complain about another person's success because I couldn't hack it.

**TimeForWasp** · 07-09-2013, 10:52 PM

The Gurus use the bait and switch method. They look for people wanting to make money, get you in and then you end up being a customer. If you accept and try to work the system it doesn't matter to them. You are just another sucker who accepts their mass emails. I got rid of my old email for that reason. It turns into a spam receptacle no matter what you do. You have to go automated and send mass emails out. I just didn't like the feel of it. And it is correct that friends and family take a long time to get over the sales pitch, even if you pay their way in to it. I put hundreds of dollars into it.

SPchief · 07-10-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I think so. She says I'm wrong. She's kinda plateaued and I think the market is saturated with people selling these items. The gals who do really, really well are the ones who have the trade shows, festivals, and state fairs where the products fly off the shelves but it's not just about selling. It's about finding suckers who will sign up under you and also sell. She needs one more gal to hit a director level and then she'll get a hefty raise in commission but it's tough to get those people. I'm frustrated with it. She's not. She earns the incentive trips and I guess that's nice but I'd really rather have the money and pay for my own vacation where I want to go with people I want to go with.

So she needs one more blue ribbon to qualify to be the Heimlech county rep at the national convention down in Dallas?

**cdcox** · 07-10-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I would typically think that by the time the company is well known it's already too late to get in if you expect to be making $250,000+ per year.

Interestingly, this company had been around for a loooooong time. But it isn't that well known even now.

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07-09-2013, 10:48 PM	#72
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07-09-2013, 10:52 PM	#73
TimeForWasp Sprinkle in some Mahomes Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Butte Montana Casino cash: $7678507	The Gurus use the bait and switch method. They look for people wanting to make money, get you in and then you end up being a customer. If you accept and try to work the system it doesn't matter to them. You are just another sucker who accepts their mass emails. I got rid of my old email for that reason. It turns into a spam receptacle no matter what you do. You have to go automated and send mass emails out. I just didn't like the feel of it. And it is correct that friends and family take a long time to get over the sales pitch, even if you pay their way in to it. I put hundreds of dollars into it. __________________ Posted via Slingshot using Rocks eBay sniper
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