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Someone please ’splain something to me. 

All too often  we hear people talk about how MLM or Network Marketing is a SCAM because so many people fail in it.  On the surface… the statistics bear this our - 95% of people in MLM never make any sizable amount of money.  Presented with that statistics,  its easy to see why so many people think MLM is a SCAM. 

But look at it from a little different angle.

Did you know that…

• 95% of ALL small businesses fail in the first two years?
• 95% of high school athletes fail to receive a scholarship to play in college?
• 95% of college athletes fail to make it to the pros?
• 95% of all Us citizens depend on some sort of federal assistance in retirement?
• 95% of all high school students fail to make it into collegiate honors programs?
• 95% of all workers are regular employees or mid/lower level management?

Or look at it this way…

• Only 5% of  ALL small businesses make it past the first two years.
• Only 5% of high school athletes receive a scholarship to play in college.
• Only 5% of college athletes make it to the pros.
• Only 5% of all US citizens do not depend on some sort of federal assistance in retirement.
• Only 5% of all high school students make it into collegiate honors programs.
• Only 5% of all company employees make up upper-management and make the big salaries.
• Only 5% of people make money in MLM.

See a pattern here?   Duh!

Hey guys… it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure this one out.

THE PROBLEM IS WITH PEOPLE!

Are school SCAM?
Are  athletics SCAMS?
Are all companies  SCAMS?
Is the government a SCAM?  (you might have me on this one)

Then why do people say that MLM is a SCAM?

I’ll tell you why… because it’s an easy excuse.  It’s an easy way out and a way to divert the truth

“But Wayne you don’t understand my sponsor said “so-and-so” , she promised me “this-and-that”.   Now I can’t even find her.   I was told I could make $100K my year.  But I didn’t.” 

Cry me a river… 

• Well let’s say that a Major League baseball scout told a high school  baseball player that he had the stuff to make it all the way… a multi-million contract could be his, with a big signing bonus.  Then he spends years in the minors and never makes it to the big leagues.  Is MLB a SCAM?  Is it the scout’s fault?
• You follow the advice of a mentor at work, do what you’re told, get a promotion only to see your mentor leave your company to go work for Company B and your career stalls?  Whose fault is that? 
• Or a teacher tells a student to study hard, make good grades  and that they can do anything they want… then they don’t even get into the college of their dreams.   Is it the teacher’s fault?

See where I’m going with this?   I could go on and on but I hope you get the picture.

People fail in MLM because they are PEOPLE.   Most people are lazy, not dependable, don’t keep their word, have weak interpersonal skills, don’t follow-through on tasks, quit too soon… and the lists goes on and on.

It’s not your program, it’s not your sponsor. It’s you. 

Can you make it? Of course you can… but like tapping into the upper 5% of anything, it takes hard work, improving your skills and steadfastness. 

Need help?

To Your Success…

Wayne

Wayne Kirby is a veteran online entrepreneur with over 15 years experience in launching and growing businesses. Wayne is a multiple six-figure earner and has a MBA Degree - with an emphasis in Marketing and Finance. Get insights into his current mentoring program - The Prosperity Cast Network -and how he can help take your online business to the next level at www.waynekirby.com and by also visiting Wayne’s Blog.

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