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Re: Network Marketing– Reduced to Tears

bertini — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:57:59 -0000

As always-- thanks for your input. The "program" that you refer to in the last paragraph is actually in the process of being finalized; it should be made public within the month. I appreciate your perspective on these pages.

Re: Network Marketing– Reduced to Tears

Bacardicoke69 — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:35:47 -0000

I may be mistaken - what I've seen is that only around 1% of MLMer's are actually earning a living (able to travel the world, quit their jobs, spend more time w/ their family...). Whereas it's around a 5% success rate for starting up your own small biz.

Your absolutely right on emotions being part of the equation when making a purchase decision. For example - does a Rolex tell time better than a Timex (or another $50 watch)? For all practical purposes - no. When buying a Rolex - they're buying status & what others will think of them. There's nothing wrong w/ buying "labels" as I've done it also (car, clothes & fine restaurants come to mind for me).

Bob - looks like you can make your own "program" to sell to people that isn't built up on hype & other "kool-aide drinking" propaganda. A no-nonsense straight forward approach is probably missing in network marketing training.

Re: Network Marketing: Plowing Forward to Reach Your Goal

bertini — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:00:41 -0000

You would likely win that wager. Every action has a reaction; if people took the time to think a little and ask a few questions, more positive solutions would often be the result.

Re: Network Marketing: Plowing Forward to Reach Your Goal

Bacardicoke69 — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:30:47 -0000

Great metaphor Bob! Or is it analogy?

The law of unintended consequences is often forgotten about.

http://www.despair.com/goals.h... - this may also be fitting for this article or maybe another 1.

I'm willing to bet this "heavy hitter" includes cancellations as people on his team / biz organization.

Re: Network Marketing–INTENTIONally Grounded

Rtbertini — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:48:25 -0000

Oh, Bruther-- here we go with the "dream-stealer theory," but you're probably correct-- someone will likely bring that one up sooner or later. Oddly enough, as I was writing this article, I kept thinking of another industry I've come across that uses future expectations as consumer testimonials, and nothing came to mind. Several days later, I still can't thing of anything. Perhaps someone could offer help in that area...

Re: Network Marketing–INTENTIONally Grounded

Bacardicoke69 — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:12:03 -0000

Well Bob - it looks as if some may label you a dream smasher/stealer. All kidding aside - you're making a very valid point for someone that's looking into network marketing. By asking the right questions will tell you if the people trying to get you to sign up really care getting the information you need to make an informed decision rather than just getting you to sign up on emotion. Also if they are more interested in the product/service they represent or just signing people up. How ironic - I'm listening to a show on pyramids as I write this.

Re: MLM Scams & Myths– Putting the Fear of God in People

Robert Bertini — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:08:16 -0000

It's unfortunate and sad how common this experience is. No Freudian Slip, though-- most people are required to BUY product in order to have the ability to SELL product (at least in the MLM universe.)

Re: Copywriting– No Pain; Attention Wanes

Robert Bertini — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:06:31 -0000

You may certainly call me "Bob"-- thanks for asking. I've always thought that photos of satisfied customers would make more sense than photos of kids, although I have to confess I find myself "showing off" pictures of my kids, as well. Some people have the assumption that as long as someone has kids, he/she can't be a scam artist, so it may be an attempt by some to establish reliability.

Re: Copywriting– No Pain; Attention Wanes

Bacardicoke69 — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:38:48 -0000

Thanks Bob (can I call you Bob?) for raising my awareness even more when observing advertising & the "I would certainly hope so" test.

Is this analogous to going into a dentist's or chiropractor's office & seeing pictures of their family/kids - so you're a family man - does that make you a great dentist/chiropractor?

Maybe it's just me & how I see things. I choose to now not go on some just because someone is a Christian makes them a good person to do biz w/ rant.

Re: MLM Scams & Myths– Putting the Fear of God in People

Bacardicoke69 — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:55:15 -0000

I remember reading of another guy's experience @ a presentation disguised as a networking event. The people putting it on were all friendly & smiles b4 the presentation & introducing him to everybody else. @ the end of the presentation - he wasn't interested & they got all "8th grade" on him (ignoring, cold shoulder). I came to find out that the people putting this on are corporate trainers for the company (I wonder if they're practicing Christian's?). In my experience network marketing lacks integrity & authenticity. We do biz w/ people who do biz w/ us (kind of like us vs the world mindset) - not exactly a bad thing - the way I've heard it (@ MLM meetings/networking lunches) - they come off as threatening & probably hypocritical if analyzed further (like they don't shop @ Target, eat @ Chipotle or w/o @ Lifetime Fitness).

I don't know if it's a Freudian slip @ the end of the 2nd paragraph - products they're supposed to be buying. Isn't the idea to sell the products/services?

Re: MLM Myths– The Sales Pitch of Not Selling Anything

Bacardicoke69 — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:02:18 -0000

Wow! I wonder what David P would think of this. I'm sending you that resource I told you about to your facebook page.

Re: MLM Myths– This Product Sells Itself!!!

Robert Bertini — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:02:28 -0000

It is indeed unfortunate that the "sales force" for so many MLM companies actually end up buying far more product than they sell. Many income disclosure statements for MLM companies "admit" that most reps never make any money-- it would be fascintating if they would publish how much $$ the reps lost as a collective group.

Re: MLM Myths– This Product Sells Itself!!!

Bacardicoke69 — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:58:40 -0000

Nice article Robert & it makes a lot of sense. What do you think of the fact that w/ many MLM's/network mktg co's the main/majority of customers are the distributors? Also for the fact that many of the products are more expensive than what we can get on the open market. I would say a good model for an MLM would be 80% + of the products/services sold are to customers & the rest are sold/used to/by distributors. I've got a link I'll send you later & I guess I may've given you some ideas for upcoming articles.