Multi-Level Marketing vs. Nature’s Blueprint

I think we’ve all been there, a friend, neighbor, business associate, gym rat, and/or other well meaning individual approaches us with an unbelievable opportunity to increase our cash flow. They radiate excitement, beam with energy, have nothing but good to say about the company, it’s products, and people, and gives you at least a dozen reasons why you should be a part of the action, too. Any answer given back relating to why it’s not for you, is typically overcome with a response that makes reasonable sense, within 30 seconds or less. Hmmm…you wonder, “Maybe I should think it over”. Yes, indeed you should.

Being a Natural Health Consultant for 19+ years, I’m approached regularly by both MLM Companies, as well as, individuals with new products coming onto the market. You see if they can get me to come on as a Distributor, knowing I consult with clients on a regular basis, they see opportunity for themselves, and their down-line, as well. The way they see it is, I could then sell their products to my clients, much the same way drug companies come into your doctors office and offer him/her a fine compensation for not only trying their samples, and handing them out, but also eventually hope to win that doctors loyalty in choosing their drug, as preferred drug choice for their patients, for which the doctor continues to be compensated for, rather indulgently. Family vacations, large sums of money, awesome season seats to the doctor’s favorite sports team, so on and so forth.

Only problem here with me is I’m not one to be sold, or to sell to others something I do not absolutely, positively, believe in and have proof myself it is a worthwhile product with substantial benefits to be had, as well the research to back it up, before I even consider mentioning the product to my clients. Let me tell you, I’ve seen many MLM companies, and most of them have something good to offer, the only problem is, the price it comes at.

Today, I’d like to tell you of the MLM Companies I’ve found to be reputable, with outstanding quality products, which I believe can truly improve your health and well-being. I’m not here to promote them, I have been, or currently am a distributor for some of them, however, my goal here is to help you know where to find some the ‘good stuff’, if that is what you’re looking for. This list in no way reflects the only companies I believe are out there to be of value, just the ones I have first hand experience with, knowledge of, and good track record for nearly two decades. I will be brief, honest in the pros and cons, and give you my opinion.

WHAT IS MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING?

Here are a few definitions of Multi-Level Marketing:

1. Multi-level marketing (MLM), (also called network marketing, direct selling, referral marketing, and pyramid selling) is a term that describes a marketing structure used by some companies as part of their overall marketing strategy.

2. A business system where goods and services are sold through a pyramid scheme structure, with distributors on the top supplying others lower down the scale in return for commission.

3. A form of direct selling by distributors to the public in their homes. Not a business format franchise.

4. This business system is one where the businessperson receives commission for their sales and sales of those they sign up as distributors. This is illegal in some states and some resemble pyramid schemes. Although these can be legitimate business opportunities, it should be thoroughly researched.

There you have it, basically, MLM is designed to offer the public a superior product, at a substantial price, incentive being for you, the consumer, to become a distributor (to receive the product at discount), in hopes you too, will sign on many people below you, to further reduce your price for the product, as well as make a larger commission and improve your health and well-being along the way.

USANA

USANA has come a long way since first introducing the most bio-available multi-vitamin on the market. They now sell all kinds of items, from skin care to specially designed herbs. I think many of their products are wonderful, some highly over-rated, and all definitely overpriced, distributor or not. The fact is USANA still sells a synthetic (manmade) multi. Regardless of its bioavailability, it’s still manmade and can never compare with true nutrition. It is a great back up though, for insurance, if you will, and a highly costly one at that.

SUN ANCON

I have nothing but good to say about SUN ANCON and their product the ‘CHI MACHINE’, it’s costly, but well worth it, as it’s benefits are many, and the product is made with such quality, it will last you a very, very, very, long time. The company stands behind its products, if on rare ocassion a product does have a fault, SUN ANCON takes care of the equipment in a timely manner. I do not have experience with any of their other products, as one is for reflexology, which human touch is crucial in the reflexology process, a machine just cannot compare, or some of their other products which are insanely priced.

XANGO   

I love XANGO, the juice, company, and people. The product has many benefits for the consumer, but much too costly. To be affordable to the common household, you would have to make XANGO (as any of the other MLM’s I’ve mentioned), your livelihood, as this is the only way to get the price down, and make some money back on what you’ve put into it. XANGO juice is very therapeutic, healing, building, and detoxifying.

ISAGENIX

I appreciate the fact ISAGENIX uses many fine quality, wholesome herbs, for their products, and knows how to put them together in helpful ratios, so as to aid the body, build the body, and detoxify the body at the same time. I like the blends ISAGENIX uses for its short (3-5) days cleanses, as nutritional bases are covered, giving first time users peace of mind they are getting what they need to get through a few days, and are still eating a meal a day, as some individuals cannot mentally handle other cleanses requiring no food at all.

The only problem I have with their products (besides the cost), is the fact too many people become ISAGENIX ‘eaters’, they go on a 30 day plan, drinking 2 shakes a day, eating manmade stuff for snacks, and eating one ‘real’ meal a day, for thirty days? Yes, some people need this, depending on their circumstances, the only problem is, people are not educated on what plan is best for them.

I’ve heard many people mention how a relative did ISAGENIX and went into liver failure. This is not an ISAGENIX problem exclusively; rather both the consumer, and ISAGENIX are at fault. You see ISAGENIX formulas are effective, they do work. If you have an individual who’s so toxic when they begin ISAGENIX and they do not understand the process of detoxifying properly, they will run into trouble, as their system becomes overloaded with toxins faster than the liver can handle them. Wise to talk to someone who knows about cleansing before you begin on such an endeavor, and spend a lot of money while you’re at it.

MONA VIE

Mona Vie is another fine product, similar to Xango, yet different.


BOTTOM LINE

Yes, all these MLM’s have something of value to offer, the only problem is, the cost! I think it’s rather sad there are so many quality products available, yet not available, because they are so pricey. This brings me to Nature’s Blueprint.

NATURE’S BLUPRINT

So you can’t get any of those fine products mentioned due to cost, trust me, I’m a distributor for several of them, yet I very rarely use them myself because the cost is plain ridiculous! I mention them to clients where I see a nice fit, and know it is worth it for them to make the investment, as their health is in such a dilemma. However, I also believe we can take matters into our own hands, and eat responsibly, make knowledgeable choices, and build our own bodies stronger, simply by what we eat, drink, and think for that matter, everyday.

For instance, if you drink water the way you should, hence close to a gallon a day for the smallest adult, then you’d better be sure you’re drinking good, clean, pure water! Ditto food. If you can buy organic, do so whenever you can, as it has less pesticides, and chemicals. Eat an abundance of beautifully colored fruits and vegetables, lean, clean proteins, healthy carbohydrates, and fats. Shower regularly. Be sure your bowels are moving. Get fresh air, sunshine, and include laughter in your daily interactions. Rest and sleep as needed, learn to manage stress. Exercise regularly. Supplement what you need to, as we all have our weaknesses, and times of illness and/or injury. 


When you give your body what it needs, in the ratios it needs it, when it needs it, your body knows just what to do with it, where to take it, how best to distribute it, circulate it, detoxify it, heal it, rebuild it, and eliminate it!!! The list goes on and on, the ‘freebies’ available to us everyday!!!!! Use them to your advantage!!! Breathe. Live. Love. Laugh. Enjoy!!!! Hugs.