http://www.dale-reynolds.com Honesty and Integrity in MLM Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:34:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's called net-WORK marketing for a reason, right?.Well...maybe..When we emphasize the "work", what we want people to recognize is that building a legitimate, legal business takes time and effort.  If you can "get rich quick" without doing any work, that scheme is probably illegal and definitely unethical..But, here is the ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=270 There are some people who will tell you never to take "No" for an answer in MLM.  They say it just means "not right now.".Well, I believe they are WRONG.  I believe that you need to understand needs versus wants.  I learned this skill from Tom "Big Al" Schreiter, who ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=263 Most people would LOVE to earn money from home, but are they willing to WORK at home?.This question got a lively discussion started on my Facebook page this week.  The issues that came up were:.* People who want money without work* Lack of accountability to a boss* Lack of set ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=257 Do you know what the MLM 3-foot rule is?  Basically, they are teaching you that anyone you come within 3 feet of anywhere - the grocery store, the mall, a pizza place, a convenience store, a nice restaurant - is a prospect..Let me start out by saying, it does work ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=255 Why do we put off doing things?  There are two reasons: . 1.  We find the task distasteful 2.  We are afraid . Let's take an example.  I procrastinate when it comes to cleaning the house.  Am I really afraid of cleaning?  Of course not!  I simply don't like it. . Probably the thing MLMers procrastinate on ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=250 I recently put a video on YouTube about how much I despise receiving phone calls with a recorded voice talking instead of a live person.  I got a reply from someone who sells this service.  Naturally, he disagrees, but some of what he said is quite funny when you think ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=249 I would like to share a story of persistence with you..There is a beautiful hummingbird who visits my feeder.  My husband has recently developed a photography hobby, so we have the equipment to take a picture of the feeder from inside the house.  I decided I wanted a picture of ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=243 I've been told several times that it is illegal for MLM distributors to show people their checks, and for distributors or companies to make income promises.  The other day, a distributor challenged me on that and said that reps from his company have been showing their checks for over 20 ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=241 I got an invitation on Youtube to look at an "opportunity" and thought I would share with you the red flags I found.*  Income guarantee*  Claimed limit on number of slots available*  No information available without an opt-in.The first red flag is that they guarantee $22K in income in 100 ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=239 In MLM, it is possible to be terminated by your company and/or get in trouble with the government for saying the wrong things.  There are three areas I would like to tell you about:1.  Claiming to be an employee2.  Product claims3.  Unethical or disparaging comments.When you are a distributor for ... http://www.dale-reynolds.com/?p=235