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#21 · Posted: 28 Dec 2007 02:45 · Edited by: getagrip
I just emailed her a little while ago, and it turns out she is still with the company, which is good for her...but I'm still not buying! 
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#22 · Posted: 16 Jan 2008 03:15
Wow. Great post, getagrip! It certainly reminds us to keep our friends...not just for business, eh? Many business-minded people have to learn how to juggle that eventually. I hope that your friend has already learned or will soon learn the proper balance. 
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#23 · Posted: 16 Jan 2008 13:43
Sounds like she really does need to learn the proper balance.
She may also benefit from learning the proper way to promote
her business.
Great post.
Thanks for sharing.
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#24 · Posted: 30 Jan 2008 07:44 · Edited by: getagrip
She's a really nice girl, so I'm sure she's doing just fine, although I do know that me and another friend of her's were a little irritated when she tried to get us involved. I think, though, that she really believes in her product, and she was approaching people to really try and help them...but some of us just don't want to get involved with an MLM.
My problem is that its kind of hard to hurt the person's feelings and say no...but you gotta do what you gotta do. That's why I prefer internet marketing - it works a lot better for me. I don't have to get my friends or family to "join" - everything takes care of itself online.
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#25 · Posted: 7 Aug 2008 16:50
this is a great story and I can really relate
I had a really good friend who got into MonaVie big time, (actually quit work to do it full time) and I got the full pitch out of the blue when we were just supposed to "hang out" at a bar. I felt blindsided by it and yes he did approach everyone in our circle of friends.
Unfortunately, MonaVie is pretty much all he wants to talk about and we really haven't hung out since, in his view you are either in his downline "about to make it happen" or not.. it's too bad you have to lose a friend to this stuff. (MonaVie is pretty big out here in Southern CA, you see it everywhere, top producing team, yadda yadda) I think it's funny when I see the stickers on old or crappy cars
Sometimes I wish that friends I know that do the biz came with an "off" switch but it doesn't seem that way. I noticed the same thing when I used to work at enterprise rent-a-car all work talk all the time
Keith I'd like to see your video review but the audio comes out garbled on my end, didn't know if you knew about it. If you find anything in OC/SD that is worth checking out let me know
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#26 · Posted: 7 Aug 2008 17:54
What a funny (and well-written) post!
I loved the subject line, and just had to read it.
I have never understood why MLM people are constantly chasing their friends and family about their opportunity. It's just crazy. If their friends and family want to be in an MLM business they would have joined one on their own. Right? Right!
While my businesses are not MLM, they certainly fall in the relationship marketing category (which quite honestly ALL good businesses are about building relationships).
However, I took a completely different approach.
Since I had worked in an advertising agency prior to going into business for myself, I just never understood the home party and presentation approach to those Network Marketing/MLMer types.
I hated going to those things myself, even though I WAS definitely interested in ways to have my own business.
So, when I started my own business, I did what any "real" business owner would do. I advertised my products and services. I joined a business networking group. And I found clients, customers and business partners without saying a word to my friends, family, warm market, etc.
You actually CAN succeed in marketing WITHOUT marketing to people you know. Of course, when you start looking 10-15 years younger than your age because of your great products, don't be surprised when your friends and family bug YOU about what you're doing and become your customers.
... and guess what I do when that happens? I let THEM chase ME! haha
"Thanks for the compliment. You know. It's just that cocktail I drink, and that stuff I wash my face with. No big deal. So, tell me more about your vacation!"
Here's the thing people: No one likes being CHASED! If you chase people, they will run.
If people want what you have they will find you.
It really is that simple.
Hope you're loving your business!!!
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#27 · Posted: 7 Aug 2008 22:30
This is hillarious! I had a guy walk up to me after ten years since our last contact and say, "Hey, how's it been! Man, long time no hear! Hey we need to talk...what's your number, I'll call you tonight..."
Within an hour I was on a three way call with him and his upline in Herbalife....
Great post...I think many can identify with that exact same fact pattern.
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#28 · Posted: 8 Aug 2008 07:55
campers: One of the biggest problem with MLMs is that its about the opportunity/recruiting first and product second. It's as if the product is merely to facilitate the existance of the scheme, rather than using network marketing to distribute the product.
I enjoyed this thread as well. I do not tell my offline friends about my business - however I have had some of them ask me.
I quoted the above because the Product should also be primary not the business opportunity. Pick a business where many will buy the product as a customer first and foremost. In terms of longevity, the companies that have more customers than distributors will win every time!
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#29 · Posted: 7 Dec 2008 02:29
Rumor has it that she recently joined a third MLM, but I haven't confirmed it...
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#30 · Posted: 12 Aug 2009 18:19
haha thanks for pointing me here getagrip .
That is pretty funny :P.
One requirement I had joining my MLM was I would not promote to friends and family :P.
I strictly do cold calls to leads..
I'm going to be honest.. I HATE cold calls..
However... It does give results ^^. I'm ok doing something I hate part time to achieve the results I have already achieved, and I'm willing to keep doing it for future results :P.
The internet has changed MLMs
It's easier .
So has the economy.
It's easier .
Matt
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#31 · Posted: 1 Nov 2010 09:56 · Edited by: getagrip
Well, almost four years after creating this thread, I have actually joined an MLM. 
However, there are many differences about this company than most other MLMs I've described previously in this thread. Here are what separates this company from others:
1. The product has national recognition. Ever heard of P-90X? Or Turbo Jam? Or Hip Hop Abs? All of these programs are available through Beachbody.com - you have probably seen infomercials for these products if you live in the United States. I wasn't actually looking to join an MLM when I signed up for their company - I wanted to promote their products as an affiliate because I was happy with one of their fitness programs that I purchased, called "The Power 90". Unfortunately, they didn't have an affiliate program, but they did offer a "coaching" program, so I figured I'd go for it.
2. Your success isn't dependent on signing other people up. Beachbody offers a commission of 25% on all product sales. Many of their workout videos sell for about $90, so the commission is fairly substantial. Honestly, I don't know how much more their commissions are if you sign up other people underneath you, but getting 25% commissions is enough to make it on your own if you know how convert website traffic into sales.
3. They have a low start up costs. You don't have to pay $500 to start up. In fact, now through December 31st, 2010, the sign up fee of $39.95 is waived. You do have to pay a monthly fee of $14.95 for a website, which I wasn't excited about since I know how to make my own websites for free, but because they have quality products that most people actually know about, it was worth it to me to pay the monthly fee.
Anyway...so yes, I guess I'm an MLMer. Never thought I'd see the day, but I thought I would make an exception in this case since Beachbody has high quality products that people actually have heard of, and you can earn money even if you never sign anyone else up.
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