It's All a Big Pyramid Scheme!

Nothing burns my biscuits more than to hear about a direct sales company being called a "pyramid scheme."  There are 100's of direct sales companies out there; I know as I researched a lot of them and even joined a different one where I did have success, but, I have been chosen for a Higher calling named Le-Vel.  What I realized is that people don't TRULY understand what a pyramid scheme is ...

MYTH:  Direct Sales companies are pyramid schemes.

Do you know the true definition of a pyramid scheme?  The SEC describes a pyramid scheme as the following :  In the classic "pyramid" scheme, participants attempt to make money solely by recruiting new participants into the program. The hallmark of these schemes is the promise of sky-high returns in a short period of time for doing nothing other than handing over your money and getting others to do the same.

TRUTH:  Pyramid schemes are illegal and non-ethical.  Direct Sales companies provide you with a product to sell to a customer where you earn a commission for your EFFORTS and WORK.

Let me say this, I have friends and family that sell all sorts of different items from jewelry to candles to kitchen products to nail supplies to oils to lotion.  Each one of those people work hard at THEIR INDEPENDENT BUSINESS.  What does Direct Sales allow people to do?  They allow them to own their own businesses.  People that are physically unable to work out of their home (and I'll take on anyone that calls them lazy); families that need extra money; people that find a product they are passionate about and want to share it with others.

Just because I don't sell my product in a store, does not make it a pyramid scheme.  I can name several business that are ran from home that receive their product from a supplier and is sold to a customer at a profit or commission.  And, I can also name companies that many in our community are familiar with that encourage others to take part in their business.

I work EVERY DAY at my job; and, I work HARD.  I have freedom and flexibility in my case, but, that doesn't mean it still isn't work.  This is for you, all my direct sales people, we are building our own businesses and changing our lives because we make a choice to do so.

MYTH:  Direct Sales companies are pyramid schemes.  

Do you know the true definition of a pyramid scheme?  The SEC describes a pyramid scheme as the following :  In the classic "pyramid" scheme, participants attempt to make money solely by recruiting new participants into the program. The hallmark of these schemes is the promise of sky-high returns in a short period of time for doing nothing other than handing over your money and getting others to do the same.

TRUTH:  Pyramid schemes are illegal and non-ethical.  Direct Sales companies provide you with a product to sell to a customer where you earn a commission for your EFFORTS and WORK.

Let me say this, I have friends and family that sell all sorts of different items from jewelry to candles to kitchen products to nail supplies to oils to lotion.  Each one of those people work hard at THEIR INDEPENDENT BUSINESS.  What does Direct Sales allow people to do?  They allow them to own their own businesses.  People that are physically unable to work out of their home (and I'll take on anyone that calls them lazy); families that need extra money; people that find a product they are passionate about and want to share it with others.

Just because I don't sell my product in a store, does not make it a pyramid scheme.  I can name several business that are ran from home that receive their product from a supplier and is sold to a customer at a profit or commission.  And, I can also name companies that many in our community are familiar with that encourage others to take part in their business.

I work EVERY DAY at my job; and, I work HARD.  I have freedom and flexibility in my case, but, that doesn't mean it still isn't work.  This is for you, all my direct sales people, we are building our own businesses and changing our lives because we make a choice to do so.MYTH: Direct Sales companies are pyramid schemes. Do you know the true definition of a pyramid scheme? The SEC describes a pyramid scheme as the following : In the classic "pyramid" scheme, participants attempt to make money solely by recruiting new participants into the program. The hallmark of these schemes is the promise of sky-high returns in a short period of time for doing nothing other than handing over your money and getting others to do the same.
TRUTH: Pyramid schemes are illegal and non-ethical. Direct Sales companies provide you with a product to sell to a customer where you earn a commission for your EFFORTS and WORK. Let me say this, I have friends and family that sell all sorts of different items from jewelry to candles to kitchen products to nail supplies to oils to lotion. Each one of those people work hard at THEIR INDEPENDENT BUSINESS. What does Direct Sales allow people to do? They allow them to own their own businesses. People that are physically unable to work out of their home (and I'll take on anyone that calls them lazy); families that need extra money; people that find a product they are passionate about and want to share it with others. Just because I don't sell my product in a store, does not make it a pyramid scheme. I can name several business that are ran from home that receive their product from a supplier and is sold to a customer at a profit or commission. And, I can also name companies that many in our community are familiar with that encourage others to take part in their business.
I work EVERY DAY at my job; and, I work HARD. I have freedom and flexibility in my case, but, that doesn't mean it still isn't work. This is for you, all my direct sales people, we are building our own businesses and changing our lives because we make a choice to do so.