You
might disagree with the title of this post... but after reading this
article, I think you'll agree with me that MLM doesn't work, and that it
never will. The MLM business model has destroyed more lives, resulted
in more marriages ending in divorce and cause more debt than any other
business model on the planet!
It's no secret that MLM doesn't
work, just Google "MLM Horror Stories" or "MLM Nightmares" and see for
yourself. The business model has some major faults that stop it from
fulfilling on the industry promise of creating lifelong residual income
for the masses. It lures so many in due to the smoke and mirrors... the
lifestyle pitches, the rah-rah, etc. You'll see, I can personally speak
from experience. I was involved with an MLM company for several years, I
made a great income with that company, it just wasn't lifelong residual
income like the industry promises.
Why MLM Doesn't Work...
The
#1 reason why people join this industry is for residual income... but
if you look at most people's business reports in MLM that have put up
some decent numbers (most of them will not show you the real numbers),
usually the masses stop ordering 30, 60 or 90 days after starting.
Residual means long term... and I don't consider a few months of
ordering long term.
I had over hundreds of people in that
business, but only a few dozen were even placing an order... and the
majority of them were only placing and order to remain active to be
eligible to earn a commission. On top of that, the company (which had
been around for over 15 years) sold (under pressure) in January 2002 and
then, the new owners (a sports celeb) bankrupt the company within 10
months. Because of this, I lost my income, so I can truly speak from a
place of posture when I share this information.
A bit after that,
I was introduced to an INC500, TripleA BBB company and in researching
this company, I figured out why MLM doesn't work. I found a business
that DOES produce lifelong residual income for the masses. An American
corporation where nobody is getting hurt and nobody is losing money.
It's
been a blessing... 12 years ago I started my business and I now have
hundreds of people: happy customers and a group of partners. I'm now
enjoying true lifelong residual income because of our 95% month-to-month
re-order rate. In fact, in my first 30 days in January 2003, of the 13
people I personally referred, 10 have shopped every month for 12 years
and although most have never engaged as a partner, all have received a
monthly profit sharing check, too. I've been able to help so many that
have been burned by the MLM business model. Leaders have joined us in
business because they're tired of building something, only to have it
fall apart.
If you're interested in finding out about our
business: get the facts, do your research and learn the benefits of
partnering with us. If you agree with me that MLM doesn't work, you can
call me any time to ask questions and learn more.
Here's the guideline for this series of 20 articles, exploring: Why MLM Doesn't Work... And Why It NEVER Will! The 12 Success Factors
Always yours,
Linda Bricco Schalk
www.handswithseedsbiz.info
linda@handswithseeds.com
608.314.4004
milton, wisconsin
research credit to Jason Fisher - Time and Freedom
It's a fact that burning off less than what you consume will lead to weight gain. Many people read product labels with the belief that measuring calories in the foods they prepare will translate to a slimmer waistline. Often they become disappointed when their efforts don't produce the desired result. All the measuring is a meaningless activity without the understanding of how the body works to store fat.
Cut Out All Fat
All fats are not equal. The body's organs, including the brain, require some fat to function. The myth begins with the idea that all fat must be eliminated. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are healthy and are found in olive oil, nuts and avocados. It's the hydrogenated and trans fats that are unhealthy and are found in many food products today.
Skip Meals for Weight Loss
In the effort to lose weight, millions skip breakfast only to gorge themselves with unhealthy foods when hunger strikes during the day. Skipping meals is unimportant next to eating more high fiber foods that are found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating 6 small meals to the customary 3 meals can lead to less accumulation of fat.
Eat Less Dairy
Milk, cheese and eggs do contain fat but the extra fat comes from the processing of those foods. Whole, unpasteurized milk contains more healthy ingredients than the milk that comes from cows fed grain and injected with growth hormones and antibiotics. A farm fresh egg is healthier in nutrient content than eggs that come from chickens kept in coops until they die.
Willpower is Necessary to Lose Weight
So many people believe this lie that they never get started to a healthier lifestyle. They may have the willpower to make a start, but once the weight refuses to melt away, they get disappointed and abandon their programs. Losing weight does not need to be difficult. The major mistake comes from focusing too much on weight and the expectation of losing it quickly. Weight loss has more to do with a poor lifestyle than what is consumed at the dinner table. Simply eliminating smoking and drinking habits, reducing stress and getting regular exercise can lead to a loss of weight, often without effort.
Substitute Water for Meals
Water will fill you up if you drink before your meals, but drinking gallons of it as a substitute for nutrition will tax your kidneys. You're likely to get tired of such a diet and get back into the old habits of eating the wrong foods.
You Must Engage in Intensive Exercise to Lose Weight
The idea of sweating in a gym along with trim bodies simply doesn't appeal to most people. Sweating helps detoxify the body, but intensive exercise is not necessary for weight loss. Many people confuse exercise with activity. For them, exercise means aerobics or lifting heavy weights. Activity is exercise that includes walking, gardening, cleaning house or playing ball with the kids. No one has yet complained that swimming or throwing a Frisbee at the beach are hard exercises.
Perhaps the last myth has its roots in the belief that weight loss is possible through pills, potions, diets, surgery or doctor supervision. They do help but permanent weight loss requires the same kind of effort and discipline the alcoholic needs to stay sober. There are no easy ways to shed pounds.
Looking for science based ideas and tools to get healthy? Contact Linda @ 608.314.4004
