Don't Bite Off Your Tongue to Spite Your Face.

A while back I posted an introduction of myself to a forum. To my surprise I was hit
from every direction with a lot of feedback that left a bad taste in my mouth. This
leads me to ask for opinions on the subject of people criticizing other MLM's in order
to advertise your own.

In my opinion, it would be in the best interest for all network marketers to not
ridicule another company. Offering them the opportunity to explore the opportunity
of company is one thing; RIDICULE and CRITICIZE is another. You just might be
throwing a good prospect away. Also, in my opinion, a true business person will
always have an eye open for new promising ventures.

I'm sure everyone would agree that MOST, not all, companies offer every individual the
same thing - AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD WEALTH.

A few Statistics to prove that this industry is big enough for us all:

According to statistics produced by the U.S. Census Bureau
for 1997 (the most recent year in which the data is
available):
- Direct sales is the second largest "one-person business"
industry in the nation

- Among all one-person business types, Direct Sales ranks
higher in total sales than selling used-cars or insurance,
or practicing law and even medicine!

- There are 15.4 MILLION one-person businesses in the
U.S.

- These businesses generated almost $600 BILLION a
year

- This is 3.3% of ALL U.S. business sales

I did a lot of research before choosing the type of company I would affiliate with. It is
working for me. You chose your company, I hope it is working for you. We must
remember that each person's level of success is factored in when they look at
Network Marketing as a whole. So when thousands of people fail to succeed, that
makes the entire industry seem distorted.

Of course, people have had bad experiences with different companies. My advice is if
you have had a bad experience where the company is at fault, take the proper
procedures. Notify the Better Business Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce and your
friends and family. (Word of mouth is a powerful tool) Remember, however, that it must
be the company's fault. Don't spread bad publicity about a company because you did
not advertise your business and nobody registered. Or don't call anyone complaining
that you didn't get a check if you didn't do any work.

What you might not want to know is that that same company probably has quite a few
people who are getting rich from the same opportunity that was presented to you. If
you feel that you were definitely wronged, then follow the above steps. It is not our
best interest to criticize in order to advertise.

If you are with a company that you feel is the "best" in the industry.....GO FOR YOU.
GO FOR IT. Offer people the opportunity to explore what you and your company have
to offer in a positive way. For example, compare and contrast. Don't knock down other
people's dreams. They might not choose your company; they might choose a
competitors. Who cares. There are thousands of companies to choose from. BUT,
there are MILLIONS of people.

About the Author

Debra George is a determined self taught Network Marketer. She is a WAHM who
has set a goal to have total financial freedom in one to three years. She is a proud
affiliate of Symmetry International and MY.WS. You can reach her at Debbie@my.ws