Online Business Systems?

Heed · March 18th, 2012, 10:57 PM

Ok, my gut instinct was that this is just another scam or some form of B.S., but my brother (someone I trust personally) sent this article to me, it's not like some crap that ended up in my spam folder.

http://workngetlive.net/business-news-all/index.html

It seems very fishy and I couldn't find much about OBS online.

You order this form online for $10. This form has no information whatsoever beside some testimonials on how people made money. Furthermore, it asks you to pay $400 before you get any real info (super iffy).

(I felt really optimistic about this and ordered it) [I know] I didn't pay the $400, thogh. just the initial form.

Then, I learned from a Youtube video, you get an email from a coach and become an "independent distributors" for a company called Herbalife. Aside from that, I have no idea what I may be getting into.

Alex · March 18th, 2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Heed

Ok, my gut instinct was that this is just another scam or some form of B.S.

sombo · March 19th, 2012, 06:23 AM

Well on the bright side Herbalife is actually a legitimate business of health care products. They do all sales through independent distributors. Some people are nay-sayers about Herbalife an they are entitled to their opinion. I have met people face to face that have used their products and ended up being able to get off of like 17 out of the 20 meds they were taking and no longer suffering from the usual side affects of diabetes and the associated meds for it. So it's up to you how you want to approach it.

Heed · March 19th, 2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sombo

Well on the bright side Herbalife is actually a legitimate business of health care products. They do all sales through independent distributors. Some people are nay-sayers about Herbalife an they are entitled to their opinion. I have met people face to face that have used their products and ended up being able to get off of like 17 out of the 20 meds they were taking and no longer suffering from the usual side affects of diabetes and the associated meds for it. So it's up to you how you want to approach it.

I mean, the part that confuses me (and really got my attention actually) is the whole idea of working at home which the article suggests seemingly. But what I'm getting from this is that you need to sell products. A person who did sign up for this said on Youtube that she was given pamphlets in her package they sent her to hand out to potential customers I suppose.

sombo · March 19th, 2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Heed

I mean, the part that confuses me (and really got my attention actually) is the whole idea of working at home which the article suggests seemingly. But what I'm getting from this is that you need to sell products. A person who did sign up for this said on Youtube that she was given pamphlets in her package they sent her to hand out to potential customers I suppose.

Yes, you are the person that deals with and gets customers into the Herbalife family. There are plenty of ways to do it. You can do it over the phone, face to face, or online with your own website. You get the orders and process them into Herbalife, then they send the ordered products either to you or directly to the customer.

Heed · March 19th, 2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sombo

Yes, you are the person that deals with and gets customers into the Herbalife family. There are plenty of ways to do it. You can do it over the phone, face to face, or online with your own website. You get the orders and process them into Herbalife, then they send the ordered products either to you or directly to the customer.

ok, that make sense I guess. Sounds exactly like what my mom does with Avon products lol. But I guess you really have to bust your ass to make the kind of money shown in the article. Which would probably mean she doesn't actually work 10-13 hours or work at home the entire time. Who knows. Maybe it's possible with social media today. it's not what you know, it's who you know kind of deal. =/

sombo · March 19th, 2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Heed

ok, that make sense I guess. Sounds exactly like what my mom does with Avon products lol.

It's exactly like Avon and Amway really. I still say that their (this goes for all 3 of them) "networking" setup still looks like the illegal pyramid setups. However, these are considered legal and have been around for quite some time making billions. So I guess if the law doesn't consider them pyramids, who am I to argue?

CynicalC · March 19th, 2012, 12:47 PM

It's totally legit bro.

MikeBudd · March 19th, 2012, 01:05 PM

It may be legit(ish), but there is no way you would make close to that much money.

If it was true, why aren't thousands of other people doing it?

My friend was roped into something like this and lost like 100 bucks for something that in reality was just a guide (and not a good one at that)

Heed · March 19th, 2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeBudd

It may be legit(ish), but there is no way you would make close to that much money.

If it was true, why aren't thousands of other people doing it?

My friend was roped into something like this and lost like 100 bucks for something that in reality was just a guide (and not a good one at that)

yea that's exactly what this sounds like

sombo · March 19th, 2012, 06:03 PM

It can be done if you work the system and grow a large network. It's the same with Avon and Amway, and with all 3 people have made good money. And there are thousands of people doing all 3 of these. All 3 companies rely on those networks and all 3 companies are worth billion because of it. Can it be done? yes. Is it going to be easy? not really.

eddiekay · March 24th, 2012, 07:38 PM

Herbalife like Amway , Melaleuca and a dozen other direct sales companies sells premium product at premium price. The $400 is for a kit...a basic assortment of what they sell. Getting $10 for the letter is a teaser to test your interest, getting $400 reels you in because...hey...you just sunk $400 into something, you gotta get some money out of this deal. And that's their guarantee that you'll at least give it a try. Personally...I know guys who were pulling down $100k+ in Amway....a lot less in Melaleuca and as for as Herbalife...I dont personally know anyone who sells it any more...but that's just me. I'm not suggesting it's a bad move, just offering my knowledge of direct sales.

March 18th, 2012, 10:57 PM	#1
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	Online Business Systems? Ok, my gut instinct was that this is just another scam or some form of B.S., but my brother (someone I trust personally) sent this article to me, it's not like some crap that ended up in my spam folder. http://workngetlive.net/business-news-all/index.html It seems very fishy and I couldn't find much about OBS online. You order this form online for $10. This form has no information whatsoever beside some testimonials on how people made money. Furthermore, it asks you to pay $400 before you get any real info (super iffy). (I felt really optimistic about this and ordered it) [I know] I didn't pay the $400, thogh. just the initial form. Then, I learned from a Youtube video, you get an email from a coach and become an "independent distributors" for a company called Herbalife. Aside from that, I have no idea what I may be getting into. __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

March 19th, 2012, 06:23 AM	#3
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Well on the bright side Herbalife is actually a legitimate business of health care products. They do all sales through independent distributors. Some people are nay-sayers about Herbalife an they are entitled to their opinion. I have met people face to face that have used their products and ended up being able to get off of like 17 out of the 20 meds they were taking and no longer suffering from the usual side affects of diabetes and the associated meds for it. So it's up to you how you want to approach it. __________________________________________________

March 19th, 2012, 12:47 PM	#8
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	It's totally legit bro. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

March 19th, 2012, 06:03 PM	#11
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	It can be done if you work the system and grow a large network. It's the same with Avon and Amway, and with all 3 people have made good money. And there are thousands of people doing all 3 of these. All 3 companies rely on those networks and all 3 companies are worth billion because of it. Can it be done? yes. Is it going to be easy? not really. __________________________________________________

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eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Herbalife like Amway , Melaleuca and a dozen other direct sales companies sells premium product at premium price. The $400 is for a kit...a basic assortment of what they sell. Getting $10 for the letter is a teaser to test your interest, getting $400 reels you in because...hey...you just sunk $400 into something, you gotta get some money out of this deal. And that's their guarantee that you'll at least give it a try. Personally...I know guys who were pulling down $100k+ in Amway....a lot less in Melaleuca and as for as Herbalife...I dont personally know anyone who sells it any more...but that's just me. I'm not suggesting it's a bad move, just offering my knowledge of direct sales.