Are You “In” or Are You “Out” With Your Network Marketing or MLM Company?
By Laurie Hiltz
In Network Marketing or MLM’s most people are on their way “in” or on their way “out.” Did you place your trust with those schmoozing you to join them, then end up “out” the door, out of money and just another statistic, cast off because the system didn’t work?
I’ve been there too. I’ve turned off the TV, the news in particular because I’ve learned recently that although you can be informed on current events, mostly it reports the misbehavior of mankind. How can that possibly enhance my life, my business? The same applies when I surfed the internet looking for answers to why my business failed. I’d run into people behaving badly and wonder how am I going to benefit from that?
Watching my daughters struggle as they grow and mature, I caution them that although life is new to them, they didn’t invent it. The perils and falsehoods of my youth are no different than theirs; it’s just wrapped in different packaging. No matter how sophisticated our newest generation is or claims to be, the simplicity of genuineness, honesty, integrity, still exists and should be sought.
My daughters are exposed to the dark side of humanity every day. I experience this through the stories they tell. I hear about vicious rumors being spread, malicious lies or actions their peers relate or actually do to each other; well you get the picture. It can be a huge struggle to be true to themselves if they’re not considered “in” with the popular crowd. My daughters point out who’s popular and tell me about their questionable behavior. Mostly, it sounds like somebody taught them to tread on others in order to excel, to be “in.” Is that what makes them popular or attractive to others? The fact that their actions would be news worthy? I know for a fact there are genuine people amongst the masses, those I would encourage my girls to surround themselves with, but their stories don’t ever make the front page.
I’ve mentored my girls to treat everyone as they would wish to be treated. Some of the most amazing friendships and partnerships lie in the quietness of those standing on the outskirts of the popular group. It’s not the flashy clothes, cars, the money they throw around that make them more special than any one else. It’s not the promises made to let you “in” with their crowd, because it’s almost a guarantee you’ll be “out” as soon as you pay. No, the power they appear to have is false, fueled by those hypnotized by their own desires to have what the “In Crowd” has.
Turn that spotlight off, set yourself “out” of the “in” crowd and see if the company and the people measure up to your expectations. Are you going to be able to duplicate their system? Is the compensation plan upfront and understandable without hidden agenda? Is there a good product you would wish to represent?
When you’re looking for a company or group to join, see past the flash or popularity and really investigate the heart and intentions of those doing offering. The packaging may be changed, but the foundation of the Company must be able to endure allowing you to stay “in” long term and not “out.”
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