Multiple Streams of Online Income…Secrets!

“Isn’t Network Marketing a scam?” is a question I’m asked from time to time when I mention what I do. I write on various topics, frequently not even business related. So some, finding value in spite of what I’ve written , are surprised to find that one of the business models I use and even promote is Network Marketing. (You can read an overview of which business models I use to put together my “multiple streams of income” right here. The specific businesses are linked throughout the blog.)

My first answer is generally to laugh and say, “Yeah, right! I’m a scammer now!” To which they respond uncomfortably that of course they know I’m no scammer but they’re wondering what’s the deal with network marketing. Am I maybe involved in a pyramid scheme and just don’t know it?

So of course, the first concern some people have about network marketing is whether or not it’s a scam. Is it really legal?

Secondly, I guess some people have known way too many fanatical “mlm-ers” and are afraid I’m going to start drawing those ubiquitous “circles” (you know what I’m referring to! ) people used to draw on white boards in living rooms and country club meeting rooms all across America, and asking them to sample some laundry detergent or super-duper vitamins! Frankly, there’s an unspoken skepticism about the value of most Network Marketing products, especially when dealing with most of those I promote, which are high-ticket products and services. So people wonder, “Even if it’s legal, are the products a scam?”

Additionally, people are tired of hearing a lot of hype about income potentials and they’re tired of being hounded by high-pressure salespeople who just don’t understand the word no…the kind of people who, because of their pushy tactics, are part of the NFL club…”No Friends Left” club…not a club anyone wants to volunteer to join! So people wonder, “Even if it’s legal and the products are decent, isn’t it a pretty scammy choice of profession?”

So, over the next few posts, I’m going to address these questions related to whether or not network marketing is really a scam.

Of course, you can figure that my perspective will be overall positive, but I hope you’ll take the time to read how I navigated my own season of skepticism and concern and why I am comfortable with and confident about one of the choices of industries I’ve chosen to use as a vehicle for multiple streams of online income…the network marketing industry.

You might also already be involved in Network Marketing and frustrated from time to time that you’re misunderstood. I hope you’ll check back for suggestions on how to avoid being part of that “NFL club” I mentioned above!

More often than not, people are simply curious. So whether you’re a skeptic, a convert, or you’re just curious, I hope you’ll check back for this series.

And please, if you have something to contribute to the conversation, positive or negative , please comment. (Please no bitter rants or blatant spam comments on “the only good opportunity in the world” ! LOL! Comments are moderated! Be good!)

Expect success!

Stevie Knight