“I know my neighbour tried something like this. I have never seen that person earn more than 100 Dollars in a month. If this is so perfect, why can’t everybody make those fortunes?”
This is a question that most direct sellers have faced many times. Question could come either from people who do not know much about this business or from those who are just prejudiced.
If we leave the prejudice aside, in fact this is a very valid question. It stems from a reality that we all know very well: Not all are making six-figure incomes. And as most are either part-timers or socialites, most will never make this in the future, too. This does not point out to any weaknesses in the model, it only indicates the inherent fairness and solidness.
Would it be better if a direct seller who works for four hours a week earns the same amount as the person who works for 44 hours? There are so many people in this industry who remember to sell or recruit only after his/her sponsor makes that reminding call. Should s/he be able to earn that six-figure income? Wouldn’t it be a model then, to be questioned in-depth?
To me, this is one of the most fascinating aspects of network marketing: In this business, every individual has the opportunity to earn as s/he deserves. And at the end, this is achievable, too. In the corporate world, if there are three VP’s running for that vacant Presidential seat, only one will make it. Likewise, when there are three candidates for the most lucrative area’s franchise, again only one will win. In network marketing though, all of these can win as long as they put the same efforts.
So yes, not all are earning six-figure income in this industry now and this will not happen in the future either. But the beauty here is that, to make this happen for him/her is each individual’s choice, not anybody else’s.
Coming back to the person talking about “the neighbour”, would you ever consider telling your kid not to take SAT or TOEFL just because your neighbour’s kid has failed?