Multilevel marketing MLM discussion

[SHELLY]

How do you figure that? Seems to me the bottom is when everyone is pimping MLMs, not when they start to disappear.

These MLMs tend to pop-up as the economy goes into decline (once people realize that the economy is not going to be "all better" in a couple of weeks) and they multiply as we fall further into the abyss. The pyramids take some time to form as they work themselves back and forth across the country and as they cycle through new "companies and products."

As unemployment numbers rise and inflation takes hold, more and more people are drawn to these "get rich owning your own company" schemes. Eventually, after wasting much time and much money, "company owners" come to the realization that there is no market for their "products" and recruiting opportunities have dried up (not only because the product is too expensive and/or useless, but also the customers and downlines are struggling with the economic downturn themselves).

IMO, the economy hasn't bottomed yet; I expect to see more and more of these MLMs pop up over the coming months. They're well aware that there are droves of folks, who became accustomed to making mucho < & easy> dinero during the RE bubble, just ripe for the picking.

Once the economy corrects and employment picks up, the crumpling MLM pyramids will crash and the top folks at the MLM headquarters will slither back under their rocks to count their money.


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[Matt J]

My 2nd red chiclet! It says "The poster is disparaging without personal knowledge of the opportunity insuring that other interested parties will shy away" I disagree that I am "ensuring" that other interested parties will stay away. If you believe in your product you will need to defend it occasionally.

I offset it slightly with a green chiclet.

 

[rheffron]

My 2nd red chiclet! It says "The poster is disparaging without personal knowledge of the opportunity insuring that other interested parties will shy away" I disagree that I am "ensuring" that other interested parties will stay away. If you believe in your product you will need to defend it occasionally.

Just to keep the fun going:


ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.insure - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"see to it, ensure, ascertain, check, assure, control, see
proofread, proof - read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"
check off, tick off, mark off, tick, check, mark - put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"
control - verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account"
check - verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"
double-check - check once more to be absolutely sure
cross-check - check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example
cinch - make sure of
card - ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!"
spot-check - pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality
verify - confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim"
ascertain, find out, learn, watch, determine, see, check - find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
cover - maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor"
verify, control - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?"

2.insure - make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"assure, ensure, guarantee, secure
guarantee, vouch - give surety or assume responsibility; "I vouch for the quality of my products"
doom - make certain of the failure or destruction of; "This decision will doom me to lose my position"
make - assure the success of; "A good review by this critic will make your play!"

3.

insure - protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"underwrite, cover
reinsure - insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk
warrant, guarantee - stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of; "The dealer warrants all the cars he sells"; "I warrant this information"
indemnify - secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; "This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness"
cover - to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
overcompensate, compensate, cover - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"

4.insure - take out insurance forreinsure - insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed
protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
reinsure - provide additional insurance for
coinsure - take out coinsurance


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[elgordoboy]

A thesaurus is not a dictionary, if it were why would they have both? But it was a fun read

 

[Miss Kitty]

A thesaurus is not a dictionary, if it were why would they have both? But it was a fun read

I guess you will be easy to spot at the soiree...you'll be the one drinking, Ensure.

 

[rheffron]

A thesaurus is not a dictionary, if it were why would they have both? But it was a fun read

At the very least it's a Cimmonom!

 

[Miss Kitty]

At the very least it's a Cimmonom!

Is that a roll or a part of speech?

 

[seagrovegirl]

Just to keep the fun going:


ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.insure - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"see to it, ensure, ascertain, check, assure, control, see
proofread, proof - read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"
check off, tick off, mark off, tick, check, mark - put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"
control - verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account"
check - verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"
double-check - check once more to be absolutely sure
cross-check - check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example
cinch - make sure of
card - ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!"
spot-check - pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality
verify - confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim"
ascertain, find out, learn, watch, determine, see, check - find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
cover - maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor"
verify, control - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?"

2.insure - make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"assure, ensure, guarantee, secure
guarantee, vouch - give surety or assume responsibility; "I vouch for the quality of my products"
doom - make certain of the failure or destruction of; "This decision will doom me to lose my position"
make - assure the success of; "A good review by this critic will make your play!"

3.

insure - protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"underwrite, cover
reinsure - insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk
warrant, guarantee - stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of; "The dealer warrants all the cars he sells"; "I warrant this information"
indemnify - secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; "This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness"
cover - to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
overcompensate, compensate, cover - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"

4.insure - take out insurance forreinsure - insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed
protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
reinsure - provide additional insurance for
coinsure - take out coinsurance


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Is this supposed to be impressive????

 

[SHELLY]

Is this supposed to be impressive????

....only to people who think there's a demand for "chocolate vegetables" at over $100 a box.


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[elgordoboy]

....only to people who think there's a demand for "chocolate vegetables" at over $100 a box.


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*choke* *gasp* I had no idea. I haven't followed any of the links, wishing to maintain my "lack of personal knowledge".