Are all MLMs,Pyramid Schemes, and Matrix Programs the Devil?
MLM, Pyramid Schemes, Matrix’s, are all taboo or as soon as the topic is brought up, people run for the hills because they think the devil is on the loose.
Lets face it folks MLM is everywhere in the big business world. Let me give you an example. There are 5 canned food factories across the US that you can by at rock bottom price, the only problem is you must commit to an order of 1 million cans a year plus the cost of shipping . Well obviously most retail stores can not commit to orders like this. So separately owned warehouses across the US, called disturbers buy the 1 million cans a year, mark up the price a little, then deliver the goods to several grocery stores and chains throughout the area. In some product categories there can be a chain of 5 or 6 middlemen involved before an item goes on a markets shelf.
There are many more smaller distributorships through out the US that are like this. Avon, Mary Kay, Various vitamin businesses, and recently energy drinks are being sold this way.
So now we know, that MLM is not the devil. MLM is big business and is not going anywhere soon.
The problem is finding a MLM involved with a product that you are comfortable with.
Probably the most popular online MLM is GDI. The problem I have with GDI is it involves over priced hosting and domains with a .ws extension instead of a .com and large monthly or yearly payments. My thought is this, I could instead refer someone to bluehost (through their affiliate program) and my customer would get a great deal on a hosting package, and I would get $65 right now. I would not have to find 10 more suckers to sign up just to cover my monthly expenses.
The new one in the feild is Freebie Force. I joined this one for a month, and it really annoyed me. You basically have to pay $10 a month for a discussion board of freebies. Every direct referral you sign up you get a dollar a month. I am a freebee aholic and a coupon ahaulic and this stuff has been available online free for years. If you want freebees get them here for free Volition, deep discounts here Slickdeals, shopping rebates here Cashbaq, and finally grocery savings here Hotcouponworld. I guess to me a freebee aint a freebee if you have to pay for it.
I also should tell you that FreeCardMatrix is a scam for more info on that check out his article Freecardmatrix.
I did join 1 MLM that is not to bad, the $1 Matrix. I thought, whats a buck?. I have not had much luck getting anyone to sign up , I will admit my promotion of this program has been really minimal
In conclusion, when you join a MLM it is not necessarily the product you are paying for, but the business opportunity. I am not totally turned off to MLMs, I remain open minded. I just like to see one come along with a product that makes sense.
So, what do you think are MLM’s evil?
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November 15th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Thanks for the tips.
I am still checking Freebie Force, but so far I have found them to be a responsible outfit.
It is true that you can find freebies anywhere. What freebie force does, however, is help you find them faster and in your own area. They are also growing, (phase three) adding new features (concerts etc) and going international.
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November 16th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
The problem with GDI is one of management, communication and support, but I don’t think they would be able to pay commissions if they would charge less for their service.
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November 17th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Hold on to that thought a second. Why not start your own MLM. I have seen Mlm s started over chocolate, jerky, olive oil, vitamins, bath soaps, cosmetics,penis pills (lol). Find a product you like and call up the manufacturer to see if they can give you an exclusive wholesale deal. Just a thought, leaders always make out better than followers. I have thought allot about this, but I have not figured out a product that moves my passion enough.
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February 18th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
The thing that irks me about MLMs (having participated in one called cydcor for many years and becoming successful at it) is that the truly effective ones make a lie out of the be your own boss schtick. In order for downlines to grow strong and the systems to actually work, effective MLMs become lifestyles unto themselves for their adherents and that kind of mentality can be a huge ethical turn off.
Just a bit of food for thought.
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February 20th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Yes Julian what you are saying is true, especially on the internet. A few lying unethical marketers reaching thousands of people can give a viable MLM program a bad name. Things take time and effort. Most Mlms are advertised that you could do nothing and make money. Just put money in the pot and riches will come your way
March 1st, 2009 at 11:58 pm
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