Originally Posted by
nwa757
The difference between a "pyramid scam" and legitimate direct sales is that a company must have a "viable product" for sale, whereas the illegal "scam" people are scared of doesn't focus on or involve a product. That's where a Madoff comes in. Paranoia.
My company sells a legitimate viable product and was given a top award from the Direct Sales Association, which is the watchdog of the industry.
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Everyone here that works for an airline or any corporation in America works under a triangle (pyramid if you wish) structure. The difference here is that a pilot can never earn more than the CEO. This is reversed in direct sales / network marketing, actually creating a more fair opportunity, as you are rewarded more if you work harder than someone above you. If a pilot works more hours and flies under more stress he is barely rewarded for it. The CEO is home at night and the pilot is not.
Too many people get caught in the mindset that they must work for a corporation in America and be victimized, subjected to the next furlough, bankruptcy or paycut, where the top execs earn a majority of the cash. It doesn't have to be that way. Think about it.
Very compelling argument. There's really nothing wrong with the business model. It's sad that network marketing has such a bad rep. Unfair really, but that's the way it is.
I gave it a spin (with the idea I could do it all via the internet without bugging my family, friends, and co-workers) a few years ago. Turned out that internet leads are mostly uneducated people looking for some easy, get-rich-quick scheme and are not good prospects for a serious business venture. Since I have no desire to market to my friends, family, and everyone I come in contact with on a daily basis... I gave up the business. Still use the excellent products and very happy I discovered them via this business.
What company does your wife represent, NWA?