My lawyer made me say it…
“Don’t copy any of mah schizz!”
And here we are…
Ready to delve into the world of marketing & selling stuff.
But this journey isn’t your run-of-the-mill adventure.
No sir…
It’s a special one because we’re about to dive deep into the often-debated realm of selling stuff via MLM to discover if it’s the right path for you.
So, let’s not waste any time and start by asking ourselves…
WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS?
When the vast majority:
Don’t make it past the first 3 months!
Won’t see a single cent of income!
Are pretty much destined to fail!
It doesn’t seem to make sense, does it?
Predictably, this is a hotly contested topic with strong and opposing viewpoints.
Now before I delve into this complex issue, can we agree that when it comes to personal opinions, there’s no shortage of them on this subject?
Confirmation bias often reigns supreme here, and many people are easily swayed and influenced, with the truth often hidden, exposed, or manipulated to feed existing biases.
So to help keep the peace I’m going to refer to MLM as ‘Network Marketing’ or it’s acronym ‘NWM’ going forward.
We all know what it’s really referring to, so let’s just move on and look at the more important stuff such as the ethics, efficacy, pitfalls and other topics that really matter related to this way of conducting business.
To address the elephant in the room…
No, I’m not involved in Network Marketing.
Have I been?
Yep!
Am I a fan of it?
Well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for me, but as time goes on I do tend to err on the side of ‘not really’.
Why is that exactly?
Because it comes with a lot of grey areas. Too many in fact to make it a viable option for me as a business model.
Obviously it has sparked endless debates over the years, with strong arguments on both sides. I acknowledge that it can offer clever leverage and innovation, making it a viable option for some.
On the flip side, there are many questionable practices that defy common sense in comparison to running a typical small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and this is where I’ll share some of my own insights about this contentious subject to help you make an intelligent and informed decision before heading down this road.
I don’t blindly follow others’ opinions; I’m naturally skeptical and prefer to investigate things for myself. I seek intelligent information and proven results, based on real-world experience.
I’m after simplicity, practicality, and results.
However, network marketing often polarizes people, leaving little room for balanced scrutiny and informed opinions. Negative experiences can lead to an overly critical view, but it’s essential to get informed before you get opinionated.
This is why I was encouraged to create this site, because being in business for over three decades has certainly revealed that many people looking to embark on a journey within this space will easily succumb to hype.
I hold nothing against those in the network marketing space; some are genuinely happy and successful. However, I’ve also witnessed absurd practices born out of misplaced enthusiasm.
So, is this business model worth considering nowadays?
It depends. Like any business model, it has pros and cons. Intelligent, ethical, and professional operation is key.
With that said… my website offers my perspective and opinions, which may vary since there are different ways to implement the model and I certainly don’t dismiss a product or service simply because it uses a commission-based sales force.
I can’t predict if a network marketing venture will change your life positively. It varies from person to person. I can only offer my own insights to help you make an informed choice. We’re all different, and our opinions aren’t absolute.
Instead of adopting a biased view, I aim to shed light on the pros and cons of it.
Please also keep in mind the content offered on this website is general, so feel free to take it with a grain of salt. Some information is timeless and been around for decades, a bit like myself, and sharing a few nuggets of wisdom might help someone else.
So let’s start the ball rolling by acknowledging that some avid fans do make reasonable arguments about its effectiveness or ineffectiveness, depending on which side of the fence you’re on.
However, there are also those who offer strange, twisted, and bizarre perspectives with very little understanding at all. Some can be highly entertaining, while others… well…
But hey, that’s the world we live in, full of all sorts of unique individuals willing to share a mixed bag of opinions, no matter how informed, uninformed, or flat out peculiar they may be.
It’s fair to say that some have unwavering loyalty and view it as one of the best business models in the world, while others… not so much.
In any case, this popular yet controversial business model tends to inspire either passionate ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ sentiments with little room for anything in between, resulting in a lot of nonsense and flat out BS being thrown around from both sides of the fence.
Hence, the purpose of this website and its content is to discuss some of the issues and puzzles many encounter in this space, as well as the often-overlooked grey areas surrounding this topic.
Because not everything is as black and white as many would like to believe.
So, let’s whip out the magnifying glass and take a closer look at why anyone would actually consider it in the first place…
