Comments on: My Money, My Risk and Your Behind the Scenes look at Building a Home Based Business

By: Cindy Schulson

Cindy Schulson — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:43:08 +0000

Hi Amber,
Congratulations on your new venture. I was with an MLM for 5 years and had good results but after a while I got frustrated on several levels. I began a serious search to find a better way to build my business. In 5 months now and I’m so much happier with my business and my life. If you’d like to learn more please feel free to contact me. You can also go to http://www.yourmlmcoach.com
Best wishes and good luck with your business Amber!
Cindy

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By: Learning the Ropes of Network Marketing | Sparkplug CEO

Learning the Ropes of Network Marketing | Sparkplug CEO — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:01:18 +0000

[...] youâ€™ve followed the information from my last post, youâ€™ll know that Iâ€™m one week deep into my network marketing experiment. So what exactly have [...]

By: Jesse "team building" Boland

Jesse "team building" Boland — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:37:40 +0000

I wish you luck on your journey. I've often wondered whether it's better to take the approach you seem to be taking with the "entrepreneurial diary" approach to generate business or to stay problem/product specific, focusing on selling the network marketing companies products as a solution to a specific need or want of the marketplace. That way not only do you sell products, you also create raving fans who then see the opportunity as a viable solution for them too. Thanks for the post. Jesse "team building" Bolands last blog post..Jan 12, Team Building: Build Your Team From the Inside-Out

By: Heather B

Heather B — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:52:49 +0000

Hats off to you for wanting to know the TRUTH! As a budding entrepreneur I can say that it is not ever easy. I don’t believe it ever gets easier per say either…you just learn how to prioritize and manage your time more efficiently. I currently run many ventures and took a leap of faith by resigning my job for my goals (yikes!)..One I am also starting, (new to me) is real estate investing. I’ve got to say for anyone interested..you have GOT to read “The Pizza Delivery Millionaire” by Rick Vazquez. I knew nothing about real estate and this book broke it down for me very easily!! You can find it on amazon or their website..Perfect for all of us working hard for our futures!

By: Tom Lindstrom

Tom Lindstrom — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:57:40 +0000

Network marketing has a bad reputation because people have been burned with bad companies, and recruiting your friends and family can lead to disaster.There are good and reputable network marketing companies as well.If in doubt, head over to bbb.org (Better Business Bureau) Tom Lindstroms last blog post..Earning Money With Assembly Work At Home

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:48:04 +0000

Good luck on your new venture! I can't wait to read more. I, like you am skeptical of MLM's and would love to find "the right one". I'll read with interest....good luck! Kims last blog post..Oh My!

By: Marla Tabaka

Marla Tabaka — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:14:17 +0000

Amber,
You are just so creative; what a fun idea. I know that you’ve chosen a solid company and that you have everything it takes. I will watch this series with great anticipation!

By: Gini

Gini — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:46:19 +0000

I can't wait to read what more you have say! Ginis last blog post..How to Fix a Blurry, Overexposed Photo in Photoshop - Softening Filters to the Rescue!

By: Brent2

Brent2 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:09:05 +0000

I'm mostly curious about what company you chose. I've spent a fair amount of time with high ups at various places (including originals at Xango and OGI) and found, well, that they're about as arrogant as it gets. Seems like they just want to hear about how good they, or their products, are. Best advice I have? Don't lose humility. It's not worth the cost: They're personal lives sucked. Brent2s last blog post..10 Tricks to Talking to Tech (Support), Part 1

By: GoalGuru

GoalGuru — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:05:54 +0000

Congratulations on your new journey and best wishes to you. I guess you could say I grew up in MLM. Started with less than $ 100, earned my first $ millions in it, so I am a believer. My biz is in nutrition/weight loss. Originally I was a customer and lost 7 pounds in my first week. Initially I only wanted to share it with the people I love. So it began and then it took off like wildfire…

I credit much of my success to the fact that I:
a) love the products,
b) had a mentor who led me and held me accountable and
c) treated it like a million dollar business from the get-go.

Just because I could sleep til noon doesn’t mean I should sleep til noon.

My company groomed me to become successful, everything clicked and so far I have done over $ 25 million in sales. Best thing that ever happened to me. I get to help people lose weight and improve their health and get paid to share products that actually WORK. What is better than that?

You will get out of it in exact proportion to what you put into it, so give it your all and expect success. Follow a mentor with a proven plan and model what the successful people do. If you do, you will have the same results they do.

Sounds like you are in good hands and I wish you the very best.

Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig

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By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:43:52 +0000

Amber,

There’s a great saying…from acorn’s grow oak trees. Good luck. I run an online business and understand the effort involved in making a living.

I look forward to reading about your progress.

By: Gary Lee

Gary Lee — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:18:37 +0000

Hey Amber . . . good luck with your project . . . if you need some exposure, I actually have a green site called greenhometherapy.com so feel free to come check it out . . and if you need any social media votes/submits, feel free to let me know. Wendy can vouch for me

Gary Lees last blog post..Suze Orman Misses Her Chance with Oprah

By: Candice @ BidMyCleaning

Candice @ BidMyCleaning — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:02:00 +0000

Oh … and by the way choosing a green cleaning product is very smart if you look at the latest trends on growth in that category and being able to quote “Oprah’s Favorite Things” will sure increase your chances of success.

By: Candice @ BidMyCleaning

Candice @ BidMyCleaning — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:57:26 +0000

Wow Amber – this is going to be an awesome series. So many of us want to achieve financial freedom but MLM has gotten such a bad rap over time that it is often the last thing people will consider. I don’t think it works for everyone but you are asking all the right questions and there will be many people very interested in the answers. I will be watching … and pulling for you to be one of the MLM rock-stahs – you definitely have the skills!

By: April

April — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:31:25 +0000

Good luck, Amber! Although I know success isn’t a matter of luck. It takes a lot of work, a lot of investment of time and money, and lots of support from people who know what they’re doing. Being part of the Sparkplugging team, you’ve definitely got that one covered!!

I’m excited to watch your progress and see you obtain the success you deserve.

Aprils last blog post..The only thing we have to fear

By: Susan Payton, The Marketing Eggspert

Susan Payton, The Marketing Eggspert — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:27:40 +0000

Amber-- Very interesting idea. I'm so skeptical of MLMs, but I would love you to prove me wrong and show that it can be done. Thank you for not picking one that sells overpriced exotic berry juice that will skyrocket you to transformational health!! And let me know if you want help marketing along the way! Susan Susan Payton, The Marketing Eggsperts last blog post..US Postal Service Gets A+ for Direct Mail Campaign

By: Loretta

Loretta — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:15:23 +0000

I think it's great that you're documenting this process for others. Looking forward to seeing your success in whatever venture you decided to go with. Lorettas last blog post..How to Read Food Labels Squidoo Lens PR1

By: Adam Kayce

Adam Kayce — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:32:49 +0000

Wow, good luck, Amber!

I’ve only known a couple people who’ve really made it big in network-style businesses… hopefully you’ll be my #3.

I know it’s possible, though; a close friend of mine is doing very well, and she tried a couple MLM’s (and failed), but now got going—and kept going, which is the key—with a company that’s a right fit for her, and she’s a star. Just bought a $300k house, a brand new minivan, pulled her family out of debt, you name it. So hey, it’s possible.

Good luck!

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