Comments on Go Green with Whole Food Nutrition: Nutrition From MLM Companies

Hi,I started my blog based on my need to know all ...

2007-10-26T10:33:37.043-04:00

Hi,

I started my blog based on my need to know all about internet marketing, mlm, affiliates etc. I was an ultra newbie - I have distanced myself from that a bit.

I agree with the essence of what you are saying about mlm - but you are missing a big point.

MLM is not about companies who cannot afford to pay for marketing.

MLM, otherwise known as network marketing, is an enormous and growing wave because it effectively allows people to be their own bosses and have their own businesses without going it alone (they have the resources and backing of the company). For a person starting a business, mlm has minor start up costs when compared to traditional or franchise business models.

Companies are jumping on the bandwagon left and right because it is a great method for marketing and distributing goods without the associated advertising costs. This money now can go to research and development - which is why a lot of MLMs do have superior products. Advertising dollars can now be diverted to paying independent business owners (as they are called) better compensation. Here are examples of billion dollar companies who distribute goods through mlm: Primerica (a division of Citi - which is a trillion dollar company), NuSkin, Usana, Avon, Mary Kaye.

MLM is for more than the stay at home mom now too (which I was so I am not knocking this). A lot of corporate execs are sick of commuting, threats of lay offs, limited vacation time and long work weeks.

The MLM industry has created loads of self made millionaires.

So, in conclusion mlm not only works, it is growing in popularity as people get away from seeing it as a "pyramid scheme" - which is when a company makes money by selling a person the opportunity and they become stuck with products/services that they cannot return or unload. This has been illegal since the 1980s but clearly once something gets a bad rap it is hard to shake that image. Today, mlms may charge start up fees, but they apply these fees to real costs (licensing as in the case of Primerica or marketing and leads in other cases).

I agree with you Monica, but the order of the step...

2007-10-16T17:36:44.816-04:00

I agree with you Monica, but the order of the steps to better your health are extremely important. (That's another idea for a blog ...stay tuned).

This is great feedback everyone. Keep posting your comments and asking questions. I'll do my best to answer as quickly as possible.

Stay healthy!

Hi there,I was just reading your blog and you seem...

2007-10-16T01:24:53.246-04:00

Hi there,
I was just reading your blog and you seem to be very concerned about nutrition, which is great. But have you ever thought about the the threat that your household, personal care & laundry products may cause? Our homes are more polluted than the outside air.
As for Rogers' comment, I agree, MLM is nothing more that word of mouth advertising. Which is smart, why pay out the billions spent on advertising? Most people throw out flyers with out even looking at them and everybody channel surfs during commercials!
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That's very well-said!MLM is nothing more than wor...

2007-10-15T03:26:34.597-04:00

That's very well-said!

MLM is nothing more than word of mouth advertising... and one could build their network successfully if they have the knowledge.

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