What I read from the above post seems to be over exaggerated. I
have been an active MLM business owners in 2 companies but what I
quite agree is the tactics employed.
Firstly I want to clarify some points:
1) First understand that MLM is a business. When one is in
business, one has to do some marketing.Therefore, on the business
standpoint, its just part and parcel of business practices. Even
working in a company when meeting with potential clients, it is
purely social etiqueete.
2) Secondly, its a people business. Hence, relationship building
is necessary. However what so differentiate from other business
models is its unique word of mouth sharing of its services
and products. This enables clients or potential customers to
be well - informed about the products that are introduced. But
before I went on, allow me to relate a personal account of my own
story:
I remember once i 'm having acne issue and so I went to a
department store to find possible solution to my problem. The sales
lady would brought me to a list of products and begin to provide
recommendation. Since they are professional, I trust their advice
and it turns out to be a nightmare. It does not work at all and it
is expensive.
Then I meet up with a network marketer. I was surpised when they
began to analyse my issue and even show me the cause of my acne and
how I should remedy it. It was then I realize the difference
between a network marketer and a salesman.
A salesman will sell a product that they never used themselves
and their objective is to sell the product and earn a commission.
While a network marketer is in a teaching and
consulting business. Since their income comes from
repeat orders of products, it is necessary to provide excellent and
professional services with an uphold of integrity. It is their own
business, do you think they will ruin it? A salesman on the other
hand is working for somebody. Think for a while, who will give more
value added in terms of quality and information to resolve your
existing problems.
I agree that they may be some who resort to gimmicks for
profitability, and not offering what clients truly required, but
certainly MLM is a legitimate business and is even part of the core
curriculum of Harvard business school. In fact, I seen lives were
changed after taking MLM, some from the scorn of society to
becoming the prince of the world.
When I think about it, who will give the less fortunate a chance
to proof themselves in a realistic world where qualifications is
necessary. Yet network marketing is a building people business and
great friendship and bonds were built up as a result. Its more than
a business, perhaps in my opinions, it has become a reform center.
Why?
I have seen familiess who came to an almost broke up to a
restored relationship through network marketing. I have seen people
who have lost confidence in themselves changed and had become great
leaders. In fact, many who become successful lives a life of giving
and service to others. They share what they have, their knowledge,
expertise and support. In addition, the support and help from
network marketers becomes a strong pillar of support for those in
adverse time. People of diverse backgrounds stood out to help one
another, sometime in the process brings about the concept of
sacrificial giving that is lacking in modern society. In the
corporate world, most backbiting occurs in office politics. Who
will sacrifice to lend support to the 'slower' colleagues? And how
many suffer in silence inspite of their selfless giving to their
company ended up in a letter of dismissal. In fact, last week,
while working in my mnc company, I was shocked by a dedicated
worker who even willingly to forsake his lunch to complete an
important task is scolded by his superior and are even made a
remark of being not serious in his work. When I saw how upset he
was, I feel so sorry for him. These I did speak out from what I
truly saw and personally experience.
It may be pure generalisation that it occurs in all companies
but statistically, it appears 80% are not happy in their work and
hope for more time with their own family, wishing for financial
independence and being able to live their dreams. The question is
who will give them opportunity and how can they obtain it?
Companies giving you more time, provide you with financial freedom
and ......? If there is such a 'lobang' let me know. In my opinion,
what network marketers offering them is a golden opportunity to
turn their life around, and certainly their motive is not to take
advantage of as perceived from the message that conveys earlier. It
appears from your letter that MLM is bad, but can you on the other
hand lead these disgruntled souls out and provide them twith
solutions....Some even with health issues and if the products of a
network marketing company can help them, why not. In fact, I have
personally research and having been in the industry as a network
marketer and being a worker in coporate world, network marketing, I
discover that mlm forms a social platform where human are able to
come to a personal level where social interaction is possible given
the fast-paced and virtual world that society has become. It is
healthy and in addition, a perfect abode for solace....where there
is no competition, but encouragement....and good products that
solve our problems.
Finally, before jumping to conclusion, and before making any
criticism, unless you have alternative solutions for the less
fortunates, enterprising and people who want to change their lots
in their lives, please think first before throwing a wet blanket
over them, dashing their hopes and dreams and missing some
opportunities.
The worst thing that can happen in life is someone without a
dream and one without a hope. Don't kill their soul with a pure
remark for words are powerful weapon. Therefore be wise in your
words for one never knows how your words can influence and affect
the lives of others.
Sincerely,
Jerry
no need to write so much, everyone here know mlm sucks, only
good for cheating kids. All those in mlm are liars,mlm is no
business its a scam!
