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Network Marketing Survey (1)

BY Elizabeth RobertsFri Feb 13, 2009 at 2:24 PM
This blog is written by a member of our blogging community and expresses that member's views alone.

Recently I conducted a survey on Network Marketing and what people think of the industry.  I received some interesting information.  I will be sharing the results in several upcoming blog posts.

This was a simple survey with only 31 responding; however the consensus was that 65.4% of those surveyed had, or is having, a positive experience with Network Marketing.  What I found even more interesting is that there were 29 different companies mentioned by the 31 participants. 

The entire purpose of the survey and the additional information that I am gathering is for research for an upcoming book that I will be writing.  You see, I am an Independent Distributor of Mia Bella candles and I LOVE my business, the products, and my team.  However, every time I turn around someone has some negative comment to make about Network Marketing as a whole.  This is VERY frustrating to those of us that have legitimate businesses and I think being stereotyped is one of the hardest things I have had to deal with since I started my own business.

I have been in the business now for over a year.  I have discovered that the majority of ALL negativity comes from people that joined a company because they thought they were going to get rich quick as if a magic wand had been waved over their heads instead of having to WORK to earn their riches.

The bottom line is, it works IF you work it.

I am considering the topic of specific companies for my next blog, but I need to read between a few lines first.

As usual, wishing you much success!

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February 23, 2009 at 1:18am by Kevin Thompson

If the emphasis is on recruitment and self consumption, there's a problem. If the emphasis is on retailing a marketable product, it's solid. The biz you're in sounds like a party plan type biz, which are very stable and retail focused. A lot of companies have expensive products that cannot be sold at retail, which forces the sales force to recruit and recruit some more, which is not sustainable. Can you send me a link to your survey?

February 28, 2009 at 12:59am by Elizabeth Roberts

I absolutely agree with you Kevin. However it is frustrating when you are with a company that has a fabulous reputation and an awesome product and you are stereotyped. Although frustrating, it also makes me better at what I do.
Actually, there are many ways to earn money with Scent Sations and my focus is NOT on parties. I guess that is just not my forte. With that being said, yes, a lot of people do hold parties.
Thank you for your comments!
Here is the link to my survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=dOVR_2bH37Y25dnBpZdi17Dw_3d_3d