I promised that I would give you the biggest stories in network marketing and mlm in 2008 and here are some of the ones that we thought were biggies..
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CEO OF TAX PEOPLE GOING TO TRIAL
10 Jan 2008 – Michael Cooper who ran The Tax People (TTP) in Kansas that hurt the concept of multiple center binaries on startup. I am not attacking the binary but the fact that they used (a 3 legged binary). To buy in they sold 4 business centers, one main business center with three legs. To activate them you had to buy 4 tax packages for $1200. Problem was there was really no retail possibility for the tax packages as reported to the MLM Watchdog. So it caught the attention of regulators. Michael is back from Mexico and facing a BIG trial. See Michael Cooper > http://cjonline.com/stories/010908/loc_234315867.shtml
This is a big one because a lot of people thought they would succeed because of how Dubai is growing.
PHIL PICCOLO OUT LOOKING FOR SUCKERS! AGAIN!
9 Feb 2008 – DUBAIMLM.com is not legitimate. Not only are you never going to get anything for your Dubai Dollars you will no doubt get scammed out of hard earned cash after Phil uses this name capture website to get your name and all vital information. Click here to see website and run!
Amway, as much as many people talk about them, suing Monavie on nutritional claims.
#4
Usana announcing that it would go private after being in a battle with a few scam attackers. This could have gotten real ugly..Anytime your company has to go to court to defend itself for any reason, it can be u-g-l-y.
#5
The shutting down of Ad Surf Daily. This one hits close to home because one of my students was about to join this and I advised him to look past the numbers. It was one of the ones that made it look like you can get a lot of money for next to nothing..It just does not happen that way.
Tomorrow I will give you the last big stories of the year in network marketing..maybe they will not be so dismal…cheers
P.S If you have something that you feel is noteworthy feel free to leave a comment and share it with us..
The best network marketing leads are those which are targeted. Even better, they are people who come chasing you. Network marketing has developed an unsavory image on occasions of desperate marketers chasing and harassing people to come take a look at a business opportunity.
In many instances, this is true and it’s a business model which smacks of non professionalism. But times are changing and the industry is entering a new era. It’s two-fold and a combination on the internet and a community based system.
But getting back to what are the best MLM leads and as we mentioned, it’s those people who respond to a message put in front of them who seriously want to hear more information. Many networkers reading this would be thinking “that’s impossible!” But the truth is, it’s real.
Targeting the leads you want has never been easier. Put up online real estate targeting specific keywords and place your message in front of a hungry, targeted audience. What could be more simpler?
When Ann Sieg released her blueprint The Renegade Network Marketer in 2007 many old school networkers scoffed at the thought of using attraction marketing principles and even more, at the idea of using the internet to build an MLM business. She is now having the last laugh.
Community Network Marketing
A few teams in the industry have entered a new era of professionalism in lead generation, and actually require prospects to apply to be a part of their business. Having this solid working base of interested parties, you are sure to find others in the same position as you with similar goals in mind.
There is an age-old saying that reads: birds of a feather flock together and with that you will find others who capitalize on the positive aspects of the lead generation of today.
The result of this new method of lead/applicant generation results in:
- stronger more professional, motivated people joining your team.
- when examining the home business lead generation aspect of the MLM opportunities, you will want to surround yourself with those who are genuinely concerned with your successes
- who want to see you succeed and prosper and who have the tools to help you achieve your personal and financial goals.
Professionalism is of utmost importance when starting any business and can make or break you when you work from home if you find that others are not as professional or genuine as you would have hoped. In a community environment, accountability is a prime ingredient of creating a successful business. A commitment is required and if the effort isn’t there, then neither is the success.