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CAPITALISM 101

The purpose of this lens is to shed some positive light on the integrity and value of the network marketing industry as powerful business driver in the free-market system. And to give credit to the millions of participants who have actively been engaged in their pursuit of happiness. I'd like to first start by defining capitalism, and then proceed to convey my experience with the business model. So, to begin...what is capitalism?

CAPITALISM - n.
An economic system based on a free market, open competition, profit motive and private ownership of the means of production. Capitalism encourages private investment and business, compared to a government-controlled economy.

As an individual who once scoffed at network marketing, I feel I now owe the industry, and it's members an apology, but even more so, a long standing ovation for their commitment to the industry, the principles of american entrepreneurship, and their participation in what I now concede to be the height of capitalism and an up and coming power house in a new economy. I dedicate this lens to a great american vehicle for wealth.... Network Marketing, which is also known as Social Marketing, Direct Selling, Marketing and Distribution, Intellectual Distribution...and thus in short....CAPITALISM!!

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A REMARKABLE BUSINESS MODEL

Network Marketing can be seen as a remarkable capitalistic business model. And I am not the only one who thinks so. I was first persuaded when I read a book which had a section written by a well know peak performance coach named Steve Siebold. It was certainly an interesting section of the book, and it really caught my attention. When the contributing author Seibold, mentioned how a great majority of people don't understand network marketing, and how their ignorance often shows itself and takes the form of ridicule, I instantly realized what he was talking about. I thought this was such a superb thought because of how I saw the business before I really started pondering the entrepreneurial life. The idea resonated with me especially now, as I have considered the many different types of business modules that exist out there. The model is simple, clean, and efficient. It actually amazes me when I think about the "neatness" of the model an how it is overlooked. Of course it's difficult to see this when there are so many negative views and issues that we hear about the model.

The Power of One-to-One Marketing

Bringing Products to The Market place

Why is Network Marketing so special you ask? Well I'll tell you. It's because of it's power to bring products to the market and into untapped markets. Let's talk about this potential by first attempting to understand the power of One-to-One Marketing.

According to world renound economist Paul Zane Pilzer, the fortunes to be made in the years ahead will not be predominantly in physical delivery but in education-not in physical distribution, but in intellectual distribution: educating consumers about products and services that will improve their lives, but that they either don't yet know about or don't yet know are now affordable. Mr. Pilzner stresses that because technology is advancing so rapidly and because so many new products are being created everyday, that the gap is huge and growing larger every day-which means that the opportunity of intellectual distribution is continually increasing.

Mr. Pilzner makes that statement that he is often asked, "Doesn't the Internet fulfill that function?" Surprisingly, his answer is "No, not at all!" He reasons that the Internet is a great place to go to get educated about products and services you already know you want to learn about-but it cannot fulfill the education function of the peddler or general store proprietor any more than the infomercials of the 80s and 90s could.
The Internet, television and magazines are all passive media. The only place where we actually learn something new, where we engage with new information to the extent that we may actually change our minds and try something new, is in a live, one-to-one conversation. The Internet is rapidly taking over the information function of teaching people things they already know they want to learn. But the vital sales function
of teaching people about things they don't yet know about will always be an educational model that functions best person-to-person. And that is what has given rise to the vehicle of distribution known as direct selling, or one-to-one marketing....thus demonstrating the Power of Network Marketing! Now the most exciting part is that anyone can do it!! It's a business that puts the FREE in the Free Market System.

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THE CHAMPIONS OF CAPITALISM

Warren Buffett

Warren Buffet a couple of years back made a decision to uphold Network Marketing as a phenomenal business model, lucrative enough to invest in multiple times. Known to many as the "ultimate investor", Warren Buffet invested in the Pampered Chef and acquired it from Doris Christopher in 2002, and has purchased a couple other companies as well.

Robert Kiyosaki

Everyone has heard of Robert Kiyosaki. The author of a series of #1 best selling books on finances and investing. Kiyosaki is actually one of the biggest proponents of the Network Marketing Business Model. Kiyosaki champions the model for its profit making abilities and its inherently highly leveraged essence to create wealth from nothing more than ambition. Kiyosaki actually authored a book all about Network Marketing and it's merits to the capitalistic system. Be sure to check out the book sometime. It's called The Business School For People Who Like Helping People.

Donald Trump

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American business magnate, socialite, author and television personality. He is the Chairman and CEO of the Trump Organization, a US-based real-estate developer. Trump is also the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operates numerous casinos and hotels across the world. The American business magnate, socialite, and televison personality has for the past couple of years endorsed ACN which is a telelcomunications company using the The Network Marketing business model. And recently Donald Trump has established his very own Network Marketing company called the Trump Network: He actually has interesting products...take a look

Jim Rohn

Jim Rohn (the guy responsible for inspiring Anothony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, Jack Canfield, & Les Brown) endorsed the business model and was invovled in the industry, which is how he initially became successful. He participated for the past 20+ years before his death with the Network Marketing company known as Herballife.

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Richard Branson

Richard Branson..the genius who is responsible for Virgin Records, Virgin Airlines, Virgin everything...actually created his own Network Marketing Company and called it Vie at home. However, his company sold the Network Marketing Company in 2008. To learn more about Sir Richard Branson's old Marketing and Distribution company you can visit the site here: Vie At Home

Paul Zane Pilzer

Paul Zane Pilzer iis one of the biggest advocates of Network Marketing and knows what he's talking about. He is actually a world-renowned economist, a highly successful social entrepreneur, an adjunct professor, and the author of nine best-selling books and dozens of scholarly publications.

Pilzer completed Lehigh University in three years and received his MBA from Wharton in 15 months at age 22. He became Citibank's youngest officer at age 22 and its youngest vice president at age 25. At age 24, he was appointed adjunct professor at New York University, where he taught for 21 consecutive years. Over the past 30 years, Pilzer has started and/or taken public, five companies in the areas of software, education and healthcare. You can visit his website here:
PaulZanePilzer.com

Mark Victor Hansen

Mark Victor Hansen (born January 1948) is an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series.

Along with business partner, Jack Canfield, Hansen is best known for creating what Time magazine called "the publishing phenomenon of the decade". Chicken Soup for the Soul books are one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today, with more than 140 million books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products. The name "Chicken Soup" was chosen because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick. The first Chicken Soup book, published by Health Communications, Inc., sold more than 2 million copies. There are now over 140 million copies in print and in 54 languages worldwide. Mark endorses the business model in various books he has written and contributes to the well known iLearningGlobal.tv network marketing business.
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So if It's so great...

Don't we have to worry about market saturation?

So you are probably asking yourself right about now..."If it is such a magnificent opportunity and if it's non-zero sum, then why isn't everyone doing it?"
Well...The first answer that I'll give you...is that there is in fact many people who are actually doing it, they just aren't making the most of it because of the second point. There is a majority of people out there, would rather stay home and watch T.V, or spend several hours mindlessly "socializing" on Facebook or Twitter, than to seriously consider the powerful possibilites which this business model holds. Now, this may sound like I am being onery, be seriously it's a statistical fact. Warren Buffet, Richard Branson, Jim Rohn, Steve Seibold, and many others would agree, that If the average person really understood network marketing, chances are they would seriously get involved, treat it like a business, and find success in it. The fact is it's such a brilliant and ingenious idea, and anyone who understands the principles of capitalism, marketing, and distribution will see that.

In actuality, though, the people who still hold a negative view of the business today make up a small minority. Network Marketing companies are trading on the stock exchange and have been featured positively in publications like Inc. magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and Success magazine... So... Don't miss your boat! The era of the Network Marketing Entrepreneur is among us!

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mrkensworld Jan 16, 2012 @ 2:51 pm | delete

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NathanLee Jan 16, 2012 @ 3:10 pm | delete

Thanks for stopping by mrkensworld! I am glad you found value in my network marketing page. I wish you all the best and continued success in your NWM ventures!