More Than Enough To Go Around

There's no question we are in the midst of hard times. Add to the economic trouble, the questionable solutions offered by Congress and the "financial experts", the rabid Presidential race - we are getting our ass kicked.

Pain. Is there anyone you know that isn't experiencing some sort of pain?

I'm not trying to exploit the demise that we are suffering. Forget the sales pitch for a moment.

How many people that are currently experiencing financial trouble COULD you have helped IF only you had talked with them about your business project? Perhaps you market a health & wellness product that could provide some relief for even a few minutes a day - but you permitted yourself to be distracted.

What about your own situation? Some people are masochists, I guess.

I do not for a moment believe that MLM will provide the complete solution for what may be ailing us.

I do believe however that starting and building your own MLM business may help to cover some shortfalls. With the proper focus, I know it can provide a pathway toward your personal freedom and independence from many of the forces that are tearing families apart.

I do not care whether you join any of my projects. I'm not writing this in an attempt to recruit anyone. I am promoting the notion that everyone should seek out a program that will allow them to start right away - a program that will meet their requirements in terms of enrollment, products, compensation, training, and philosophy.

None of us can afford to wait for the economic situation to remedy itself. Regardless of whom may be to blame, I do not think it wise to wait for our politicians to construct an equitable and fair solution.

Please. This is far too important to ignore. I don't ask you to sign on with me. At least, look at what the marketplace has to offer and, if you haven't yet, put some sort of plan in motion.

MLM & Politics

The difference between some MLMer's and the average politician?

One day, there will be an election and the politician will shut up. Rarely will either live up to the hype.

The Presentation - Talking Points or Solutions Potential?

I have been listening to a training program lately which made me think about the way I present my business project to my prospects. Even more, I have started to evaluate the various presentations that have been made by others.

For what it's worth ...

Does your presentation consist of a 5-point checklist in which you enumerate all the advantages YOU believe should be important to your prospect?

Or -

Do you engage your prospect through dialog to determine what motivates them to look at your project and what problems they seek to overcome by joining your business?

Your checklist and memorized comp plan may well be very impressive but does it truly reach into the hearts and minds of the person who is seeking something better for the quality of their life?

Clear As Mud

Quixtar's IBOAI has posted their official response about concerns that Triple Diamond, Greg Duncan, is in violation of Quixtar's Rule 6.5, a.k.a. The Bo Short Rule. There has been much written about this rule and the questionable legality of a non-compete for distributors in any networking company.

IBOAI Blog:

A recent article on the Internet connected Greg Duncan, a successful IBO powered by Quixtar, with All In Energy Drink. It resulted in a rumor that Mr. Duncan was in violation of Rule 6.5 of the Quixtar Rules of Conduct. While it’s true Mr. Duncan is a principal of XS Energy Drink, and is associated with All In Energy Drink, the rumor is false.

The fact is, XS Energy Drinks are marketed to Quixtar for sale exclusively by IBOs and All In Energy Drink is marketed to an entirely different market not in competition with Quixtar or IBOs. The manufacture and sale of All In Energy Drink does not violate either the letter or the spirit of the Rules of Conduct.

Whew! That's a relief. I, for one, am glad that the IBOAI addressed that issue but I am still confused about Rule 6.5.1 -

Rule 6.5.1 For purposes of this Rule 6.5., "Compete" means to own, manage, operate, consult for, be employed by, or participate as an independent distributor in (a) any other direct sales program using multilevel or "network" marketing structure, or (b) any other enterprise that markets, through independent distributors, products or services functionally interchangeable with those offered or marketed by the Corporation.
This means an IBO may engage only in other business ventures that do not compete with an independent business powered by Quixtar, and they may only solicit IBOs they personally register in order to promote or expand such other non-competing business ventures.

Isn't All In Energy Drink "functionally interchangeable" with XS Energy Drink?


The IBOAI concludes with this assurance:

“As many IBOs know, the principals of Alticor manufacture for and invest in brands and other entrepreneurial ventures beyond their direct roles with Quixtar/Amway products. Like the principals of Alticor the principals of XS Energy Drinks pursue similar ventures for the purposes of reducing costs and enhancing the effectiveness of products for IBOs and to empower opportunities for IBOs. The positive proof of the effectiveness of such an approach has clearly shown through with not a single penny of increase in XS pricing in nearly six years. Additionally, the XS team has been unparalleled in their generosity to IBOs and IBO events with support staff, product sampling, literature, gear and gifts at absolutely no cost to the IBOs. Such commitment to the product and IBOs will continue to be our utmost priority.”

There you have it. I guess the answer is: Shut up or we'll raise the prices, you ungrateful bastards!

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