MLM - Network Marketing Blog

Welcome to the MLM Blog

My name is Ty Tribble and I would like to welcome you to the MLM Blog. I launched this site in 2003 as a journal of my thoughts and opinions on Network Marketing.

While I write about many companies, I am only active in one, if you would like more information about myself or my business, visit my personal web site at TyTribble.com

If you have story ideas, comments or questions, you can contact me at ty (at) tribble (dot) org.

Where I Have Been

Busy.

I have been getting a handful of emails over the last several days asking me where I have been. Sorry for the infrequent blogging lately, I honestly don't remember a time where I have been busier with Network Marketing and that is certainly a good thing.

Last week I was in Salt Lake City with my business partner, Bo Short and several other leaders, visiting with the ownership and management of Max International.

If you would like more information about what Bo and I are doing, visit:
Team With Bo Short and Ty Tribble

Bo and I are also putting the finishing touches on an eBook.  We haven't finished with the title yet, but it is something along the lines of:

5 Vital Questions You Must Have Answered About Success In Network Marketing

Being busy is no excuse to ignore blogging, so watch this space for more frequent updates.

Fixing Quixtar - Amway in North America

Critics often get criticized for being negative or not offering solutions so I thought I would take some time to offer a (partial) solution for Amway/Quixtar in North America.

Here are what I see as the biggest issues with Quixtar/Amway in North America (not in any order):

1. Outdated Compensation
2. Poor Reputation
3. Lack of Product Focus
4. High Prices

Now for my solution:

1. Break up Amway - Quixtar (North America) into four new Network Marketing companies:

• XS Energy
• Artistry
• Nutrilite
• Amway

This actually helps solve three of the four major issues, lack of product focus, reputation and compensation.  Each product focused company could come out with an updated compensation plan with a focus on balance and the best reward strategy for the product line.

It is should be no secret that the fastest growing companies in Network Marketing over the last five years have been single product or narrow product line focused (such as weight loss).  Narrowing the product focus strips away confusion and allows the unique products to shine.

The reputation will be helped by the renewed focus on products and less focus on the "2-5 year plan".

2. Reduce prices and get PV/BV back to a reasonable level ($3 to 1PV is not reasonable). The PV/BV situation overlaps with compensation but it is also needs to be mentioned with pricing.  You can't drop the prices by 30% and then drop the PV/BV associates with the products by 50% and claim to now magically have competitive pricing.

Just get reasonable here.  Mercedes has proven that you don't have to be the cheapest to be successful, but there is a line where the average consumer will say: "I don't care how good you say (the product) is, I'm not paying that much for (fill in the blank - Amway Product).

3. Update the compensation plan for the 21st century.  Adding $60 million in new bonuses and then making them twice as hard to achieve is not updating the plan.  Add some money for the newest growing associate.  The IBOAI propaganda is suggesting that Quixtar/Amway now has the best compensation plan in the industry. 

Uh, yeah.  If I was driving a car from 1959 and claimed that it got better gas mileage than a 2008 hybrid, you would laugh at me.  In the same manner, people that understand compensation plans within the industry are laughing at the IBOAI.

Lastly, this breakup would help address the core of the reputation problem by nullifying the power of the IBOAI, who haven't really represented the newest IBO in decades. 

What's Up On YouTube?

I get an Instant Message from my little brother today, saying...

Bro, Watch This...

Thanks to the up and coming Rhonda K for the props...over 4,000 views on YouTube.  She has it going on.

Bo Short and Ty Tribble Merge Online Network Marketing With Face To Face Building In Max International

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — (MARKET WIRE) — 03/07/08 —   Bo Short and Ty Tribble have formed a groundbreaking partnership, uniting their collective expertise in the Network Marketing Industry, under the name MaxImpact International, LLC. They have affiliated their new organization with a cutting-edge Network Marketing company called Max International. The goal of their organization is to create a new paradigm for success for the millions of people that have faced the conventional challenges associated with building a network marketing organization.

According to Industry leader Ken Dunn, “The partnership of Bo Short and Ty Tribble will no doubt have people talking in the Network Marketing Industry. It’s almost like Google(TM) partnering with Costco(TM), you will get the best of online and offline training and mentorship.”

MaxImpact International, LLC has offices in the states of Washington and Virginia. They are currently building teams throughout the United States and Canada. In a recent Max International news release, Bo and Ty were recognized for their achievements in two separate categories. They were honored as Top Revenue Recruiters and Top Associate Recruiters.

Ty said, “Building a successful Network is a team effort. We are working with some of the greatest partners in the industry that truly care about the success of their teams and are passionate about assisting them as they build their independent businesses. We are honored to serve them.”

In addition, they were recently identified to be among “52 of the brightest minds inside and outside network marketing.” Included in that list were notables such as Robert Kiyosaki, Paul Zane Pilzer, and Dr. Denis Waitley.

According to Bo, “Our primary focus is to mentor individuals on our team to achieve success. We cultivate leaders, not followers. We are attracting individuals that want to build a long-term income, create value through association and establish a new paradigm of success in this industry.”

Mike Dillard, creator of “Magnetic Sponsoring” and “Building on a Budget,” commented, “Ty Tribble is one of the few networkers out there who’s really on top of the Internet marketing world… If you want to learn from one of the best, Ty’s your man…”

Rudy Ruettiger, author, speaker and the inspiration for the motion picture “RUDY,” said, “Bo Short develops great leaders. He has a talent for coaching people to attain significance in their personal and professional lives.”

For More Information Contact: MaxImpact International, LLC www.MaxImpactllc.info 1-801-461-5000

Quixtar's Non-Compete Ruled "Unenforceable"

According to this court document, Quixtar's non-compete is ruled "unenforceable".

I picked up this story via a web log called The Quixtar Whistle Blower.

No comment yet from the IBOAI, Amway, Alticor or Quixtar.

I'm no Denny Crane, so I'll ask this as a question, does this ruling allow Quixtar IBOs to leave and build a profitable business with another company if they choose to do so?

The judge basically said that because of the huge geography area, the non-compete can not be enforced.

The Insider/IBOFightBack/Amway Truth spin is that Quixtar is an Internet business and companies have enforced non-compete of this nature over large geography.

However, Quixtar isn't really an Internet business in the sense that IBOFightBack would like you to think.  The marketing and sales arm (IBO) of Quixtar has nothing (or very little) to do with the Internet.  Quixtar IBOs don't use the Internet for marketing.  The Internet is simply an ordering mechanism.  The real business happens all across the country in living rooms, dens and hotel conference rooms. 

Big loss for Quixtar.  Big gain for Quixtar IBOs who are ready to move forward and make an impact in 2008.

Have You Seen David Dubbs?

Dear Mr. Dubbs,

I need to speak with you.  It's urgent.

Thanks,

Ty Tribble
ty (at) tribble.org

Question I Posed At Amway Uncensored...

Here is my question...

I see a lot of defense of the Quixtar business...if nothing else compares to it, then why hasn't it grown in North America over the last 5 years?

Direct Sales in the U.S. has doubled from 1996 to 2006.

Quixtar has stagnated around $1 Billion, no argument here about the magnitude of $1 Billion in sales, but there is ZERO growth. Why?

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