s, misrepresentations, and outright lies out there. On the other hand, there are legitimate companies operating in MLM/Network Marketing mode.

One huge problem faced by anyone in network marketing in addition to all the scams and cheaters is that their dirt rubs off on us. Many people in the U. S. and abroad have been taken advantage of in one way or another. Paradoxically, they become s

The following did not start out as an article. It was actually a response in a forum to some remarks which had been made in that forum about a company with which I am associated. That is why it is a little loose-jointed and tends to sound a little defensive. I was writing rapidly and with a little heat.

The other writer took a certain set of circumstances and turned it into a general allegation of wrongdoing and in so doing made a legitimate network marketing company which provides an excellent service to vast numbers of people look like an out-and-out bandit. Additionally, the same writer had apparently been on a mission to attack others in the forum in much the same way, making several comments about the legality of companies, even some he seemed to know little or nothing about.

Once again, I was struck by how network marketing, and even perfectly legitimate network marketing companies, can be seen as villains without even having done anything. In this specific instance, most of the cursing and screaming would never have occured except for a rogue distributor who made outrageous claims of potential income - completely against the policy of the company.

However, I have been in network marketing since 1996 and have fallen for a good number of the scams and come-ons that are out there myself. I got MY education by being stupid and doing all the dumb things. I paid a lot of accidental tuition and can certainly understand anyone's negative reaction to anything labeled network marketing or MLM.

There most certainly ARE all types of scams, misrepresentations, and outright lies out there. On the other hand, there are legitimate companies operating in MLM/Network Marketing mode.

One huge problem faced by anyone in network marketing in addition to all the scams and cheaters is that their dirt rubs off on us. Many people in the U. S. and abroad have been taken advantage of in one way or another. Paradoxically, they become so

llegation of wrongdoing and in so doing made a legitimate network marketing company which provides an excellent service to vast numbers of people look like an out-and-out bandit. Additionally, the same writer had apparently been on a mission to attack others in the forum in much the same way, making several comments about the legality of companies, even some he seemed to know little or nothing about.

Once again, I was struck by how network marketing, and even perfectly legitimate network marketing companies, can be seen as villains without even having done anything. In this specific instance, most of the cursing and screaming would never have occured except for a rogue distributor who made outrageous claims of potential income - completely against the policy of the company.

However, I have been in network marketing since 1996 and have fallen for a good number of the scams and come-ons that are out there myself. I got MY education by being stupid and doing all the dumb things. I paid a lot of accidental tuition and can certainly understand anyone's negative reaction to anything labeled network marketing or MLM.

There most certainly ARE all types of scams, misrepresentations, and outright lies out there. On the other hand, there are legitimate companies operating in MLM/Network Marketing mode.

One huge problem faced by anyone in network marketing in addition to all the scams and cheaters is that their dirt rubs off on us. Many people in the U. S. and abroad have been taken advantage of in one way or another. Paradoxically, they become s

about.

Once again, I was struck by how network marketing, and even perfectly legitimate network marketing companies, can be seen as villains without even having done anything. In this specific instance, most of the cursing and screaming would never have occured except for a rogue distributor who made outrageous claims of potential income - completely against the policy of the company.

However, I have been in network marketing since 1996 and have fallen for a good number of the scams and come-ons that are out there myself. I got MY education by being stupid and doing all the dumb things. I paid a lot of accidental tuition and can certainly understand anyone's negative reaction to anything labeled network marketing or MLM.

There most certainly ARE all types of scams, misrepresentations, and outright lies out there. On the other hand, there are legitimate companies operating in MLM/Network Marketing mode.

One huge problem faced by anyone in network marketing in addition to all the scams and cheaters is that their dirt rubs off on us. Many people in the U. S. and abroad have been taken advantage of in one way or another. Paradoxically, they become s

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However, I have been in network marketing since 1996 and have fallen for a good number of the scams and come-ons that are out there myself. I got MY education by being stupid and doing all the dumb things. I paid a lot of accidental tuition and can certainly understand anyone's negative reaction to anything labeled network marketing or MLM.

There most certainly ARE all types of scams, misrepresentations, and outright lies out there. On the other hand, there are legitimate companies operating in MLM/Network Marketing mode.

One huge problem faced by anyone in network marketing in addition to all the scams and cheaters is that their dirt rubs off on us. Many people in the U. S. and abroad have been taken advantage of in one way or another. Paradoxically, they become s

s, misrepresentations, and outright lies out there. On the other hand, there are legitimate companies operating in MLM/Network Marketing mode.

One huge problem faced by anyone in network marketing in addition to all the scams and cheaters is that their dirt rubs off on us. Many people in the U. S. and abroad have been taken advantage of in one way or another. Paradoxically, they become some of the best network marketers in the world. Unfortunately, they vehemently and passionately rail against ALL network marketers and create a negative impression of network marketing in all whom they meet.

Two strikes already!

A. Scammers create a bad image of network marketing.

B. Those that ARE scammed increase the distribution of this bad image.

Then comes the curve ball.

Eighty to 90% of people who get involved with perfectly legitimate network marketing companies will never make a penny.

Before I go further, please realize that even the SBA has in the past acknowledged that of all small businesses (and a new network marketer has just started a new business) approximately 50% fail in their first year, and, according to the last figures I saw, about 95% will fail within their first 5 years. Obviously, the life expectancy of ANY small business is not that good. The SBA provides a list of several reasons why this is so, but, without listing them individually, they tend to point to lack of experience, lack of preparation, and lack of understanding in what is involved in keeping a business running.

While collaboration with a GOOD network marketing company can be invaluable for success, it still comes down to what the individual does with the opportunity. In my experience, after the first thrill of receiving their kit, website, or whatever, most new network marketers make a few half-hearted stabs at "marketing" and then quit...if they bother to open the materials at all.

I can guarantee you, also from personal exp