Which Company Do I Choose?

Beware of the FlimFlam. They seem like legitimate business opportunities, they've delivered a great sales pitch and their compensation plans looks good, too. They have big, handsome corporate offices and have been in business for years. Isn't that what we're looking for?

Maybe not. Many companies don't work for the average person. Here's why:

• Many companies make most of their money from their distributor, not from selling the products. They sign you up for auto ship, and you become their primary income source.


• It's very difficult to make their compensation plan work. Sponsoring to the width and depth necessary to become profitable takes considerable effort. Remember, the people beneath you in the organization have had less success than you and many quit. Even if you reach a profitable level, the fallout prevents you from continuing that success.


• How many people do you know who enjoy inviting all their friends and family to a home meeting to pawn worthless crap off on them? Listen now.....When someone wants vitamins, they go to GNC, Rite-Aid, or Walgreens. When they want lotions, They, go to CVS, Save on, Nordstroms, or Bullocks. When they want to put additives in their gas tank, They go to Kragen, Chief, or Pep Boys and buy a product from STP or Penzoil. You see, people like to buy, but they don't like to be sold to.


• Most companies are a copycat of the original company. There are dozens of companies selling juice that is based on the acai, goji berry, pomegranate, or the mangosteen fruit. Even if those products actually cured cancer, why not go to down to Costco and buy it off the shelf for a tenth of the price? How many travel companies are there now? How many make up, skin lotions and vitamin companies are there out there? They all distribute products of average to good quality at super-premium prices. How many fuel additives are there now? Those are being shut down?

There are so many junk companies on the internet, how can you tell which are good and which are not? How should you choose a business that you can profit from and that you can be proud to represent?

When I evaluate a company, I look for these key points. Keep in mind, when I join a company, my primary goal is to make money, to do it ethically and legitimately, and I want to help others to do the same. This is what I've learned and these guidelines will help you determine what company is right for you.

• If you are not making at least 75% of the upfront commission when you make a sale, forget it. This means that you are doing all the work but the company you are affiliated with and/or a sponsor above you is making most of the money.


• If you have to have recruit thousands of people in your organization before you make any real money. Turn around and walk away. Rarely will anyone ever get there.


• If they teach you to hold home parties and invite all your friends. Run away fast. Even if you can lower you standards to do this, good luck finding a team of other people willing to do the same.


• If the company puts all their resources into selling their business and very little into training classes then the company is more interested in selling you than in teaching you how to make money long term.


• If you can't break even or get into profit with 3 sales, don't bother.


• If the owners or the corporate office are inaccessible via phone or webinar, look for another company. Wouldn't you like to know who you am doing business with before you will do business with them?


• If the company is a start up or is in pre launch, don't take your chances. The possibility of these companies becoming the next Amway isn't much different than that of winning the lottery.

If you follow these guidelines, you are more likely to avoid being disappointed with your selection of a company to become affiliated with.