If You Build It, They Might Come

Posted by admin on September 6th, 2008 filed in wholesale-distributor

My address book is full of names of people who worked hard, “paid their dues,” persevered . . . and then JUST when they became big money earners and had arrived at the top of the leadership ranks — THEY came (the company management), they saw (the big bucks), and they conquered (changed the comp plan, changed the rules).

I call this one the “What Have You Done for Me Lately, Baby?” syndrome. Why is it that some limited-thinking micromanaging company executives believe that they alone are responsible for the MLM company’s success? That mentality baffles me.

Here’s how it goes: a top distributor like you attracts, enrolls, trains, and develops dozens of leaders and perhaps thousands of distributors who basically are “smart consumer” types.

At first, if you’re like some of my industry friends, corporate management really caters to you. After all, they couldn’t get their company off the ground without your help. They have already discovered that. I have yet to see the first product that totally sells itself.

So, there you are — being wined, dined and catered to. The management and you become one — they have searched their whole corporate life for you (they say), and they are absolutely pleased beyond words that you chose to work with them.

They and you are The Dream Team . . . at first. One (nameless) friend took such a sleepy little company from Nowheresville to Millions a Month. They appreciated it so much that they changed the compensation plan to punish him and a few of his leaders, changed the company policies to further financially punish him, and then, eventually, terminated him without due cause.

They developed close relationships with the people he brought to the table. As my husband, Taylor Hegan is fond of saying: “People don’t drop down from the sky.” It was only because of the leader’s hard work that the company had those relationships. Yet, they decided he and his leaders were expensive and expendable.

I am appalled when I hear people say that a leader is not worth $20,000 a month or even $200,000 a month. Some professional athletes get over $10 million for just a signing bonus . . . and there is a very real possibility that they could sustain a career-ending injury before they make a single contribution to the franchise. Anyone in MLM who has ever made $20,000 or more a month deserves respect and whatever dollars they are entitled to.

It was this kind of issue that inspired me to join the MLMIA and DSWA boards. Distributors may be independent contractors, but they certainly can join companies who are bound to answer to a court of law if they disregard the law.

You should always know your rights instead of just accepting whatever companies tell you. I am well aware of several cases of distributor abuse where wealthy companies with payroll attorneys “took the law in their own hands” to get rid of powerful and highly paid leaders. And the distributors can prevail, and have prevailed, when they haven’t given up.

Let me clarify that I personally know quite a few corporate MLM management teams, and most have integrity and should not be lumped in with the type I’m targeting here. But if you’ve had the misfortune of connecting with the wrong team, you can always let your feet do the walking. Don’t forget that your grievance could be worth a lot, since you have already invested all that time in pursuit of residual income. You can cash monthly checks for several years from grievance compensation just like you can cash commission checks.

Join me in helping to police OUT of our industry those few black sheep in management who are here for themselves and will “legally” rob distributors. You, like my friend, should be able to confidently build it and not fear that they will come.

Eileen Silva, Ph.D., N.D. is a metabolic health balancing expert, talk show guest, and lecturer. Dr. Silva is also an individual, group, and corporate weight management consultatant. Contact Dr. Silva at http://www.easilymakingmoney.com

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Wholesale Games Where Can I Buy Them Cheap

Posted by admin on September 5th, 2008 filed in wholesale-distributor

Yes, I complete understand you have a sum interest in getting In-demand wholesale games at 60% and even at 70% discount. You see a lot of sellers online offering video games at very cheap prices and you have wonder where they buy so cheap for such great new games. I know, they are everywhere online my fellow friend. I am still addicted to video games and while being one- I was always looking for the best prices since In my earlier playing beginnings- I could not afford to buy retail as I was at school. Little did I know that the Internet had special gifts for me waiting where I could virtually purchase any kind of games at rock-bottom wholesale prices without having to move a leg from my home.

It was perfect, I discovered that the Internet was a great source for wholesale and I jump on it immediately. Then after, I believed in it. And little did I know, that it was going to be a great wholesale business both online with stores and locally offline. You can both buy immediately from a wholesale games distributor and save for your home entertainment video games addiction like me 9 years ago, or you have the new option of starting a new wholesale business by owning your own store thanks to the wholesale prices that are available right now. It is true- you can buy from a wholesale distributor and make a comfortable living from home selling tangible items either on online stores or offline. There are now thousands of home-based businesses online today. They are working from the comfort of their own home without having to work for a grumpy boss. I am living the dream right now. The dream of selling what I love to play and the dream of being at home and doing whatever I want at anytime. I am not being a show-off here.

It is a fact that you can make thousands of dollars working from the comfort of your own home by entering the wholesale business either online or offline. There is no need for evidence. eBay home-based business are everywhere and you can hear the rave reviews spread all over the Internet. So by now, you are asking where can you buy wholesale games at wholesale prices. The answer for that is very simple. You need to buy from a wholesale distributor that can be trusted or from a wholesaler that is reliable and has great prices for our present market. Because, the wholesale of yesterday, is not the wholesale of today in many markets and niches. It is imperative that you understand that. Every day business is getting stronger. The small business owner needs a reliable and correct wholesale list to support wholesale market needs while we as also buyers, take advantage of that as prices get lower most of the time as competition increases for most markets.

If starting a video games wholesale business, I will strongly recommend you get a wholesale video games list that has reliable and tested distributors for both delivery accuracy and wholesale prices. You can find a legit wholesale list from an entrepreneur that has been in the business for years, specially the ones who have earned thousands of dollars a year from such business.

Getting a Wholesale Distributor is one of the business components Joaquin can help. His focus today is on assisting people create wealth through the Wholesale Games business

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What Are The Hot Products At The Moment “Energy Drinks”

Posted by admin on September 4th, 2008 filed in wholesale-distributor

The Beverage Industry is hot, sizzling, and it’s all because of the New Age Beverage Category that’s lead by the Energy Drinks. Energy Drinks are the greatest thing happening right now in Retail and Wholesale Businesses. Everyone is getting into it, the beverage distributors, wholesalers, cash and carry’s, beverage manufacturers, supermarkets, convenient stores, everyone.

Energy Drinks are so hot you even start to see them at specialty stores. I’ve seen Energy Drinks at Home Depot, The Gap clothing store, Best Buy and Sports Authority.

I get more calls about Energy Drinks than anything else put together. I get calls form distributors looking for them from manufacturers trying to sell them and from people looking to start their own brand.

It’s a great business to get into; more than 300 new Energy Drinks hit the US market last year. If you plan on going into this business do your research first.

Don’t even think of launching or carrying new energy drinks until you know more about the industry. Here are some questions you Must answer before launching, distributing or retailing Energy Drinks:

===Find out:===

- How much is the Energy Drink and New Age Beverage category growing per year?
- What are the best segments to be in?
- How much does a store and distributor sell per month of an energy drink?
- What are the best sizes for energy drinks?
- Who is the best customer for energy drinks?
- Where should you spend your promotions?
- Should you sell at events, schools and bars?
- How to sell to Retail Chains? -What you need to sell to Distributors
- The Industry Standard Pricing for Energy Drinks in the USA
- What is the best pricing for your product? Price to beverage distributors, wholesale distributors, exporters, food service, cash and carry and wagon jobbers
- How much will you put back into marketing using the Energy Drink marketing formula?

Now that you know the questions to ask and answer before you decide on your product it’s time to sell. How will you start selling? Do you have a contact with a retail store or a distributor? Please pay the most attention to this part of the business. You need sales to survive. Get a seasoned salesperson or a good broker to help you if you are not a great salesperson.

Promotions are a large part of Energy Drinks and it makes them very exciting. You have parties, club events, games, sponsorships, fun fun and more fun. Now, the real question here is How much will you get for your promotions? Notice I don’t ask how much you’ll spend in promotions but how much you’ll get back. Please, please don’t spend a dime without a plan to get it back in sales.

Once everyone in your town finds out you have an Energy Drink you’ll be the most popular game in town. You’ll get calls from newspapers, magazines, and especially radio stations, all looking for advertising. Not to mention all the requests for sponsorship you’ll get. What to do? Nothing, don’t do a thing until you know how much you’ll get for your investment in promotions. Don’t spend anything without distribution; don’t spend a dime without knowing your Return On Investment.

Copyright 2006 Jorge Olson

Jorge Olson is a Beverage Industry Consultant for Liquid Brands Management Inc. Contact him to launch your new beverage and get National Distribution in the USA and in Mexico. Find him at http://www.LiquidBrandsManagement.com

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