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Savvie
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# Posted: 20 Sep 2008 15:47 · Edited by: Savvie
Casper: Thanks for the advice I have put a lot of work into MPM so I'd like to keep it going & the way you can market the business is just great, I really like BigCrumbs.com & I will make this as my second business as you say there is so much work you can do.
I only mentioned BigCrumbs since you said you enjoy shopping online, as the rebates are better than MPM. Both MPM and BigCrumbs would take quite a bit of time and effort to bring in some money~ so I don't know that I would consider either an actual 'business' income. Although a few people have done fairly well, for most, it's just extra spending money.
BigCrumbs helped me to "get my feet wet" when I first went into MLM, but most of all I enjoy it for the great discounts and really nice people.
I'm not familiar with ROS, maybe someone else would have info on that.
edit to add: Think carefully about having a shopping business portfolio. It seems you would end up competing with yourself and spreading your earnings thin depending on where you shopped. It can be hard enough building a downline with one mall, let alone several, but I could be wrong.
Good luck!
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Casper
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# Posted: 21 Sep 2008 00:32
Savvie: I only mentioned BigCrumbs since you said you enjoy shopping online, as the rebates are better than MPM. Both MPM and BigCrumbs would take quite a bit of time and effort to bring in some money~ so I don't know that I would consider either an actual 'business' income. Although a few people have done fairly well, for most, it's just extra spending money. BigCrumbs helped me to "get my feet wet" when I first went into MLM, but most of all I enjoy it for the great discounts and really nice people. I'm not familiar with ROS, maybe someone else would have info on that. edit to add: Think carefully about having a shopping business portfolio. It seems you would end up competing with yourself and spreading your earnings thin depending on where you shopped. It can be hard enough building a downline with one mall, let alone several, but I could be wrong. Good luck!
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time2prosper
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# Posted: 21 Sep 2008 02:35
Hi Gavin,
I have tried dozens of businesses over the past year, mostly MLM and wasn't successful at all. I have been reading a lot that MLM is not the way to go anymore. Do you really want to have to depend on others to help build your income? You received awesome advice here!! These people are incredible! This is my first post and I am so proud to be around helpful, like minded people. I wish you the best of luck in whatever endevour you finally choose.
All my best,
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2008 22:25
Or you could go to dsa.org they have a large list you can start with, good luck
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rkennedy
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# Posted: 7 Oct 2008 11:50
MLM's are like any other business, you have to put into them what you want to get out of them. There are some good launches out there.
Rich
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WARRANTIES4LESS
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# Posted: 7 Oct 2008 13:28
Interesting,
Although online shopping may be needed in your area, the problem is, few make any money on these online malls as there are just too many of them already, and unless you coupld get to the top of search engines, how would you ever hope to reach those in your town, as example.
It is important to identify recession proof businesses given the economy, so although online shopping is strong due to the higher gas prices, ultimately, sales are trending lower on all but essential goods and services. The bottom line is to identify products or services offering real value, and stay with essentials, not the luxuries most are cutting back on.
Success to all, Mike
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Casper
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# Posted: 8 Oct 2008 03:18
WARRANTIES4LESS: Interesting, Although online shopping may be needed in your area, the problem is, few make any money on these online malls as there are just too many of them already, and unless you coupld get to the top of search engines, how would you ever hope to reach those in your town, as example. It is important to identify recession proof businesses given the economy, so although online shopping is strong due to the higher gas prices, ultimately, sales are trending lower on all but essential goods and services. The bottom line is to identify products or services offering real value, and stay with essentials, not the luxuries most are cutting back on. Success to all, Mike
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promlmer
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# Posted: 11 Oct 2008 00:20
I know of an MLM, two years old and still ground floor, gourmet beef, pork, chicken, fish, seafood, deserts, coffee delivered to your front door in dry ice coolers direct from the manufacturer, never been done before that paid distributors 70% of company gross revenue their first year. The pay plan residual income is compressed eight levels with unlimited residual income benefits as well. Coding money is paid once the new distributor makes their first product sale or purchase (remember it's food). Company wide profit sharing pools and "no breakage" makes the pay plan the largest in history. The food market is dry ice ship to home market where the competition did $3 Billion last year, but no one is network marketing. We are the first in an emerging market. I say emerging market because the dry ice ship to home food market is a small fraction of the $1.2 Trillion annual U.S. food market. The company is debt free and profitable everyday. The owners have built downlines bigger than most U.S. cities in two previous MLM's where they were distributors. In fact, two of the owners walked away from their previous company where they had 90% of the company's downline to start this company as owners. The third owner has helped start and run over 130 MLM's over the last thirty years as a non-owner vendor of internet technology, shipping/delivery and legal consulting. This one is a perfect storm.
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chera72
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# Posted: 12 Oct 2008 18:44
If you are looking for an MLM I will share with you some of the things I have learned over the years.
1. Choose a product or plan that is affordable for the long haul and that you intend to continue because you love it.
2. Don't go into debt! if the company requires you to purchase large quantities of product to trip a check, activate centers, have product on hand RUN from it.
3. If the only way you can collect a check is by purchasing $100 worth of products a month or it is running a 1/3, 2/3 rule so you have to buy a case in order to get paid you won't make any money. One leg always grows better than the other.
I have been involved with these companies and in the end they make the money and I get tons of product stock piled.
Research anything and everything you are thinking of doing.
Pre launches are not a great thing. Every company starting out has problems getting enough product which frustrates new members. They always go through revamping and enhancing either or both the plans and products.
There is money to be made if you approach MLMs wisely. I have found a great product that is affordable, is something I buy every month already and it costs less than the stores sell it. I don't have to purchase cases of product and I make money every month.
So it is possible if you do your research. Good luck
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znapua
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2008 11:06
I am involved with a liquid nutritional company that has only 50,000 distributors & is currently the fastest growing company in network marketing history. The company is 100% debt free and is being funded by a billion dollar brand maker. His name is Bill Farley & has built billion dollar brands including Jordache, Fruit of the Loom, & Christian Dior to name a few. The comp plan pays residual income 9 levels deep and a monthly bonus that goes infinity deep among 6 other ways to get paid. It also has the endorsement of the Chopra Center for well being. They say timing is everything. Has anyone heard of Zrii. I would love to hear what you think.
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2008 11:23
Have you heard of Zrii? They just opened in Mexico a couple weeks ago. There is a huge founders bonus that continues to pay for the life of the company. Right now they are in pre-pre-launch & you can enroll & build your business for free until pre-launch in January when you will start your auto shipment & start receiving commissions. It is a hot market right now enrolling 2300 people so far. In the U.S. there are 50,000 as of this month. The timing, endorsement, & funding is unheard of and will take this company to a billion dollars in 3 years.
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2008 10:31
I'm taking advantage of talking on my cell phone, you can too.
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Wanderlust
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2008 23:44
GavinStephenson: Are there any in pre launch. I have been marketing for a while now i have my own product and i am thinking about joining a MLM business. Please let me know which one you are with so i can have a look. I found that in these business you need to be a solution to the 97% that are having issues. When you are a solution to the problem it puts you straight into the 3% that win
Gavin,
What is your goal in joining a new online business? How much income per month are you looking to generate and how soon? Then ask yourself how many teammates in your team and how many sales per months will be required to reach that target. Are you willing to wait 2-3 or even 5 years to reach $10K a month? Or are you looking for something that can get you to that level in less than 6 months with only a handful of teammates? Next big question you should ask yourself is how much starting capital will you have available? Lets get real: a real lucrative business requires to some extent a starting capital.
Perhaps not like a brick and mortar business where hundreds of thousands of $ are required as start up capital, the beauty with online businesses is that with about $5K you can start in a big ticket bizz and be in profits within 30-60 days. The beauty with big ticket opportunities is that you dont need a team of hundreds and waiting a few years to build such ateam in the first place to make meaningful money. With the big ticket bizz, even with a handful of people on your team, say 4-5 people each making a couple of sales at $1K a pop, you are doing quite nice. Global Resorts Network or GRN is one such business with a phenomenal stand alone product and a killer pay plan where you can find more info about them not only on these forums but also on the links on my signature.
Again, bottom line is for you to ask yourself the questions I mentioned at the beginning of my post. Once you have answered these questions, then you can head towards the right direction based on your goals, time frame and capital.
Any more question, just ask.
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MommaGoose
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# Posted: 21 Oct 2008 21:32
Why exactly do you want to join a network marketing business?
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aandrews
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# Posted: 22 Oct 2008 02:17
Good question
And as you can see, lot's of answers. I wrote an article about choosing an income opportunity on Squidoo. I encourage you to read it for some sound balanced advice:
Go to http://www.squidoo.com
Once that is in your address bar, add incomeopportunity
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residualcash
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# Posted: 27 Oct 2008 12:09
Some start ups work out good, others don't. However whatever program one does they need to know how to successfully marketing online. And even if you know how, the education of those you introduce to your program is very important in order to have continue success and growth. Best of wishes to all, as MLM is a good thing.
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# Posted: 2 Nov 2008 18:04
I hit the top position in my mlm company in 16 months, and earn a very high income. I believe you can do an established company and still make money (mine was 27 years old when I started). However, I also know of another MLM that is 19 months new and people are making a lot of money, company has very well-known financial backers, great products, and fast upfront money/income. So, with anything in life, do your homework, call a few of the top distributors, and ALWAYS sign up under a successful distributor in the company! Best of luck to you!
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Wyoming David
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2008 11:48
I agree with some way to automate your sponsoring. Then you can spend your valuable time with those who step up to the plate, and are willing to do what needs to be done to succeed.
My 2 cents
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seeyalater72
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2008 16:42
Hey Gavin,
If you're still looking for a new business to join I'm with a company that just launched literally days ago. Shoot me a private message for more info or click my 1st link below in signature line.
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# Posted: 9 Nov 2008 17:30
If there is anyone else out there interested in a new MLM to join - I recommend finding one that is first in soft launch (hard to find I understand) or prelaunch (also a challenge but not as hard). Joining on that is established can work if you work at it, but it is kind of like taking the trip after most everyone else has been.
Then of course check out all the other criteria that has been so well discuss on these forums - product, leadership, integrity, compensation package, training etc.
I joined one that goes full launch in January 2009 and I am fortunate enough to be fourth in downline from the top.
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timflowers
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# Posted: 11 Nov 2008 00:00
Pre-launch isn't critically important. Some people will disagree with that, but I'd prefer to be with a company that has been in business long enough that I'm not worried about the commission checks bouncing!
Look for quality products, solid effective marketing materials, and a low price point for new sign-ups.
Tim Flowers
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BigD
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2008 20:58
Just wondering if you have found what you were looking for yet?
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NTC
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# Posted: 18 Nov 2008 10:27
I would visit with HomeBizMama here in this forum.
I believe she is very knowledgeable with MLM's.
Victoria
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easierway
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# Posted: 20 Nov 2008 00:23
Hi Gavin,
Just wondering if you found what you were looking for yet?
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broke no more
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# Posted: 20 Nov 2008 20:28
Hi Gavin...if you do a search you will find a ton of mlm. It is going to be time consuming to find a good one (the one thats right for you). It takes time, but there are some good ones out there. The ones with the autoresponders are best like others have said. I love network marketing. Its always exciting to see a message that you have a new signup! Good luck!
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BigCash247
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# Posted: 25 Nov 2008 21:47
Hey Gavin...
Should you go with a company in pre-launch or an established company?
This is probably what you want to think about...
Speaking from experience, I've been with BOTH types and was blessed to be able to generate 5-figures a month with both...
But each had its own set of advantages and disadvantages...
A company in pre-launch gives you the ability to "get in first" and be at the groundfloor. Depending on the comp plan (binary, matrix, etc.), you may be able to position yourself to sit atop a ton of volume or future volume. Also, companies in prelaunch are usually more flexible as they are still in putting things together... Also, depending on your position, you can influence some of the decisions and the direction of the company. The downside is it's very unstable. Also, compensation plans are usually changing constantly as well... Oh yeah... the company can go out of business LOL.... It's risky but can have a huge payoff if assuming the company stays in business!
An "established" company's advantages is it already has a track record and more than likely is pretty rock solid so you don't have to worry about it crumbling... BUT the downside is most companies older than 5-8 years have gone through their big momentum phase already.. where most of its top earners made their fortunes and built their groups... And now the company is plateau-ing... still a good opportunity but not the same as in the momentum phase...
Make no mistake about it though... You can be succesful in either one.. if you have the work ethic, the right attitude, a solid system and love your people you can make it anywhere.
Just my two cents... don't everybody kill me... LOL
Jaime
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# Posted: 30 Nov 2008 11:47
Hi Gavin and everyone else,
I would think by now you have found you're new MLM. Looking at all the comments you received some great advice, don't think I could give more.
I did do some research on soft-launch MLM companies about two months ago. One because I am new to network marketing and was pushed to put a lot of money into a MLM already around for 4 years. I did make some money from them, but I often thought "What if I could have gotten in at the top? and How could I have done that?" The MLM I joined had many restrictions...I did not like that. So I learned more about network marketing, because I do like doing it.
I found a new MLM that soft-launched September 2008 and will pre-launch January 2009 and it has all the qualitities I was looking for. It is also in the health and wellness industry. State of the Art technology and it will be Global.
No Pills..NO Juice..NO Creams..No Drugs..Safe for All Ages...
Best of luck!
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# Posted: 30 Nov 2008 18:20
I clicked on someone's site "no more headaches". User name couche? It went to some 4healthdirect site. I was going to request information on joining....but wanted to be sure this person got the credit. Please email me your username or ID.
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jaynen
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2008 17:38 · Edited by: jaynen
Look at the industry
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-12-1202-008.shtml
Then look for a company... cough, cough... ACN
...just saw that today.
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BigCash247
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# Posted: 3 Dec 2008 01:19
Besides looking into the industry... Make sure you look at:
- Products
- Company
- Support
- Comp Plan
- YOUR SPONSOR!!!
Jaime
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