Even though I’m cash gifting exclusively now, I still keep tabs on what’s happening in the MLM industry. I have to admit that I’m not a big fan anymore, but I like to know what’s going on and what people are saying to build their businesses. Especially now with the new FTC regs that don’t allow network marketing companies to use the testimonials of the heavy hitters whose stories are far from the norm.

It kills me to hear what some successful MLMers are saying in videos on their websites. I was visiting the website of one well-know successful MLMer today (I have no desire to bash individuals so I’m keeping this anonymous). In a video on his site he actually said, “I’m looking forward to getting to know you better.” Ha, ha ha! That is really just hysterical.

What he and all other successful network marketers really want to get to know is whether or not you have a network, and if not, how much money you can afford to invest to get your business off the ground. If you don’t believe me try it out for yourself. Talk to any heavy hitter and tell them you’re new and don’t have much money to get started. Tell them you’ve worn our your warm market but you’re excited and want to work with them!

Then post a reply here about how they blew you off, or blew smoke up your shirt telling you to get with your sponsor, or get on the next training call. They in no way want to work with you personally, and the truth is they can’t. They are but one person with hundreds or thousands in their downline.

I’m not saying they don’t want you to succeed because of course they do. They just can’t possibly work one-on-one with everyone they attract, but they still make it sound like that is their intention by saying they are looking forward to getting to know you….Ironically, network marketing is the most impersonal business you can build on the Internet. There is nothing lonelier than getting signed up with a new home business opportunity, then realizing that you are indeed going it alone, no matter how warm and fuzzy your sponsor is.

This is just one of the reasons I prefer cash gifting, especially this new system I’ve found. Because you don’t need a downline, so you don’t have to pretend you are the expert (fake it till you make it) to get started, and you never feel alone. You just get started by plugging into the existing system, that is run by experts who are there to support you and everyone you invite. Simple.

Warmest,
Tracy