By Garnet R. Chaney
Over 20 years ago, I first learned about network marketing. Network marketing
is a fascinating concept, and is ultra-simple:
Network Marketing is about recommending to others products that
you personally like and use, and receiving a commission from others that
try the products that you recommended.
Unlike when you recommend a movie, where only the movie theatre, the pop-corn
stand, and Hollywood make any money, being involved in network marketing
gives you the chance to discover useful life changing products that you
can recommend to others. The structure of the company making the products
will allow you to be rewarded with commissions and bonuses when others use
those products you recommend. Many network marketing companies have very
wide ranges of products, and you can receive commissions on products you've
never even used personally, when your friends take your recommendation of
quality, and try other products from the company you are recommending.
No matter what the commission structure of the company, no matter what
the products, the whole essence is:
Most people enjoy recommending favorite products, movies, and ideas
to their friends. It comes naturally to brag about the good things that
you've found. Network marketing gives you a chance to get paid for a natural
activity that most people do, but don't get paid for.
Did you see the word "SALES" in either of the above? Nope! Most people
hate sales, so it's a good thing that the definition of true network
marketing does not include that word. Network Marketing is something
that anyone can do politely, comfortably, and profitably.
And where is the pyramid in the above descriptions? It isn't there! Pyramid is
a term used by those who don't understand network marketing. Network
marketing is more like growing roots, or perhaps a morning glory that
spreads and produces flowers whereever it goes. A pyramid is a static,
lifeless, dusty structure. Network marketing, when done right, is dynamic,
vibrant, growing, and fun.
Back in 1983, I invented one of the very first forced matrix programs. The
product was recipe referrals. Members joined, bought the recipe books, and
contributed recipes for future issues. Eventually I sold the business to
a friend, and he recieved mail and money for the club for years.
I've since tried many other products, including photo enlargements and
albums, vacuum cleaners, solar panels, AMWAY, and others. I made money
with some companies, I wasted time with others, others I didn't put much
effort into. Still I understand the basics of network marketing, and wish
I could get paid for more of the free referals that I make everyday.
After the recent collapse of the last network marketing company I was in,
a friend from that company contacted me about an idea. He said, "Garnet,
you and I both
know network marketing is an opportunity that offers the best chance for
the average person to invest consistent effort, and reap tremendous
rewards. But with the current economy, and many companies not doing the
best job of weathering the downtown, many MLM companies have went out of
business. There are a lot of orphans out there, people like you and me
who know network marketing works. But they need some help to find a better
opportunity to benefit from, a new family to join for support in reaching
their dreams."
As a result of this conversation,
www.MLMOrphans.com
was born. We established the group to provide a home for network
marketing orphans to discover a new company, get support from an
experienced team of network marketers, and realize the profits and
dreams that network marketing can bring.
If you once tried network marketing, but were orphaned by your company,
you should check out the MLM Orphans
site for network marketers. You'll find a friendly group
of people who understand how you feel, and who can help you get back
on track with growing a residual income.
