Comments on: 12 Tips to Avoiding Pyramid Schemes & Scams like MonaVie

By: ordu sylvernus

ordu sylvernus — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:14:43 +0000

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By: Jerry Greenwald

Jerry Greenwald — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:26:43 +0000

I’ve been tempted to try various MLM business but over the years the people who always contacted me about joining have all given up. Not a single one ever appeared to even make minimum wage. One good friend actually had over 140 individuals under him and that didn’t even pay out. Who knows, maybe they weren’t the smartest or most energetic but they seem pretty representative of the general population around here. I imagine most were at least as intelligent as myself and no less motivated. NONE made it. If it sounds to good to be true,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

By: mojo

mojo — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:30:15 +0000

Annie get a grip. Just because you are not a people person does not give you a right to go around bashing something that well, you just weren’t born to do. Keep onliving your miserable existance.

By: PMW

PMW — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:30:33 +0000

A sucker born every day….

By: annie

annie — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:16:10 +0000

What gets me is all this talk on facebook lately about Body by Vi. You have two people who sit at the top of this pyramid and all day they go out and talk to people about how getting into the Visalus company is the only way to “fire your boss” so you can work for yourself plus take this 90 day challenge to lose weight. Come on people who won’t lose weight if you drink two shakes a day at 110 calories then eat a small meal…it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out this pyramid thing is no different than Monavie, Advocare, Amway…all you are really doing is helping the man who was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time get richer and richer. Sure Visalus gives away money, sure they give away cars…but for who? Again the man at the top…do you really think making someone else richer is really helping you? If this product is so good then why can’t I buy it at a store? Why must I only buy it from a distributer and if I want my product free I must sign three people up under me who stay there all the time again so the top guy gets richer and richer. It has to stop somewhere and just like Monavie, Advocare and Amway this too will be a passing fad and just because poor washed up wanna be celebrities like Hulk Hogan, Master P and others endorse it doesn’t make it any better or last any longer…this product by visalus will be around as long as those celebrities!

By: Dick Hertz

Dick Hertz — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:24:21 +0000

Team/Mona-Vie is a scam. Orrin Woodward is just another Bernie Madoff, I used to be a distributor and believe me it’s not worth it. If I were you I wouldn’t bother with Team/Mona-Vie.

By: Lugia

Lugia — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:10:18 +0000

I’d rather be on the side and with positive people, than negative people anyway! Have fun i’ll enjoy life :)

By: your full of it

your full of it — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:01:24 +0000

ps, the company didnt fail u, u failed the company bc your probably lazy, and unmotivated and are the type of person to blame all your failures on anything but yourself, have a good day

By: your full of it

your full of it — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:58:47 +0000

can u define pyramin scheme? do u know what one is or what it means? all the sudden somethins shaoed like a triangle and >gasp< u think its a scheme? did u ever look at corporate america? do u make more than ur boss? do u make more than ur manager and anyone above you?? no! u dont thats a scheme my friend, in monavie anyone below you can make more than you, for instance my father makes a 1,000 a week as a partime job, signed up less than a year ago, but a man he sponsored is doing way better than him and makes 2,000 a week, so actually, its less of a scheme than YOUR job bc youll never make more than YOUR boss, u think u know so much about something you know squat about pyramid0scheme put togethe risnt even a word, and i'd like to know how the CEO of Monavie got entrepreneur of the year if its illegal, and how were #1 in the inc 500 magazine? hmmm your just jeaous that 100's of people have been made millionaires since monavie started 6 years ago and has made over a billion dollars…your just another person trying to kill others dreams, keep sitting at your desk driving your station wagon while the rest of us are chasing our dreams

By: Bob from Fontana Wi

Bob from Fontana Wi — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:06:05 +0000

You guys are just goofy. The reason why MLM’s are created is to market products more easily and cheaply. Do you know how much advertising costs are? If you understood that the best way to push your product is through word of mouth. Look at a company like Amway. Not a big Amway fan but they have created more millionaires than any other company ever. I am a Monavie distributor and have seen wonderful results from their products. The product is only 29 per bottle when you are a distributor and as low as 20 per bottle when you buy multiple cases. 1 bottle last around a week and if you ask me $80 per month is nothing if I am getting everything I need and because it is in mostly natural form it is absorbed better. I have relatives (who I haven’t even shared this with yet) that spend over $500 a month on vitamins, etc.. If you have not tried Monavie for at least 2 months or have not tried it at all stop your complaining. My advice to you is try it and then comment about it. Again, ALL JMHO

By: rob

rob — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:25:34 +0000

why do you cal it a pyrmiad. The definition is that no one can make more than the first. MLM is not a pyrmiad. Look at avon started in the late 1800′s so is typerware. Both huge mlm companies. Just because you do not agree with them does not make then wrong.

By: susan

susan — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:54:19 +0000

Interesting conversation that’s been happening here. There are a lot of mlm companys out there and they are not all created the same. I work for one as well. There is one very simple way to distinguish between the good and the bad. If you can make a lot of money selling your product without recruiting people-it’s legit. If the only way you can make money is by recruiting people it’s a pyramid scheme. Simple.

By: Jo Jo

Jo Jo — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:23:39 +0000

Actually Mack, it’s probably safe to say that those that speak harshly about MLM have not had success in any type of business. There will always be those that do well regardless of what they do, whether it be mlm or mainstream business, and then there will always be those that are chasing the next shiny object and ignore a successful SYSTEM and do it their way, and continue to fail and fail and fail.

The success rate of MLM is not any different than the success rate in franchising for instance. And it’s definitely a higher success rate than starting a restaurant. The difference in an MLM like MonaVie is I don’t have to hire employees, I don’t have to spend 50k or 150k or 250k on a franchise fee, I don’t have to spend 50-250k on building out offices or a restaurant. I have to spend 39 bucks for the starter kit and if I need to start slowly I can simply retail the product with their preferred customer program, which by the way qualifies me for commissions even if I don’t ever purchase products personally, or I can be a mildly serious business builder and purchase a case a month, or I can be as serious as I want and have stock of 2 or 6 cases a month. Oh ya, I forgot to mention the THOUSANDS you need to purchase in stock each month for your franchise.

Also I find it interesting that all these bloggers know so much more than the FTC these alleged illegal pyramids. I also find it hard to find an actual direct selling company that goes down 13 levels. This is a silly example that those that do not understand the industry continue to use. One thing not on the cute little illustration is a huge variable known as human nature. And if those using the illustration above think it some way resembles the MonaVie plan then they are sadly mistaken and have zero knowledge of the industry or compensation plans.

By: marc

marc — Tue, 04 May 2010 19:04:05 +0000

Financially free… the new buzz word… How about financially free on the back of your down lines who are on hard times and you promise the glories of the purple juice or special tea or whatever new thing somebody comes up with.

So instead of me paying $40-$60 for a bottle of this crap.. I can go to Costco and buy a bottle for $12 with a stronger concentration and formulation of key ingredients such as acai and feel good at the end of the day that I just did not rip of my family and friends to be “financially free”

By: mack

mack — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:18:56 +0000

Those that speak harsh on Net Work marketing are people that unfortunately do not understand the value in relational marketing, and if they were informed correctly they may have a more understanding and desire to be part of the MonaVie Team, My wife and family are doing wonderful, its a matter of not hurrying and rushing and not getting sucked into the drive through success syndrome. and at the same time people should not bash other peoples dreams because they don’t understand, I will close with this there are several companies out there though I personally would not be a part of or help other people be a part of. Take care!

By: Jason Linsey

Jason Linsey — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:03:24 +0000

Just a few things to point out, which makes MLM different from pyramids.

1) Pyramids are unethical unfair & ILLEGAL. A good MLM (such as Mona Vie) is NONE OF THE ABOVE!

2) With a pyramid, you get your money directly from the people beneath you, who have all had to pay more than you for the same product. By the time the product gets to the bottom of the pyramid it’s priced way higher than it’s actually worth & so the guys @ the bottom can’t sell it & so lose out.

In contrast, with a good MLM, EVERYONE gets paid by the SAME compensation plan, DIRECTLY from the COMPANY and NOT from the person below them. And EVERYONE has the SAME opportunity to apply themselves & progress – that’s what I call FAIR!

It’s also interesting – since you specifically mentioned Mona Vie – that with this company it’s quite possible & easy from someone you introduce (who’s “below” you in the structure) to pass you in the ranks, if they apply more effort than you, and thus surpass your income. However, since you introduced them, you still get a commission. Again, that’s what I call FAIR!

(Just incidentally, the traditional distribution chain for products you buy in the shop – from manufacturer, to distributor, to wholesaler, to retail outlet, to end user (you) – is a pyramid, going by my above description.)

3) With any pyramid, you only benefit by keeping those below you where they are. Whereas with a good MLM, the system encourages you to pull people up to (and even passed) where you are.

4) World renowned author, mentor & financial expert, Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad, Poor Dad) says that Direct Selling & Network Marketing (another name for MLM) is one of the best ways for the average person to make enough money to become financially free.

So, to all you skeptics out there who are happy to let your boss earn more than you, to be a “slave” to the company (working when they say you have to, for the money they say you’re worth) then just go sit at your desk & continue complaining about your lot in life, if that’s what makes you happy. But don’t criticise those of us who are willing & open-minded enough to actually DO something to get out of the rat-race!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:43:40 +0000

The dude who wrote this obviously wasn’t a part of the same
company I am. I’f he ever was a part of it that is. I’ve been distributing Monavie for 2 weeks and I make twice as much money I did at my day job (after 4 years of college I might add). To all the people reading this trying to figure out if it’s a scam before signing up I tell you this… If you work hard and know what you want ( just like any business) this business will take you places you never imagined. This company gives you the vehicle to do anything you want.
Every business is a pyramid if you look at it. You have…

Boss
Manager. Manager.
Assistant manager. Assistant manager
worker. Worker. Worker. Worker. Worker. Worker. Worker

looks like a pyramid to me.

inc500.com
Monavie.com

do the research yourself :)

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:23:31 +0000

Troll
In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. Lots of Trolls in here!

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:38:51 +0000

You can call any MLM a pyriamid if you like, but I don’t see many opportunities in the economy these days. I personally know some of the people that have quit their jobs, paid off their loans and are very happy at home with their families. I’ve been in it longer than some and I have less results, that’s my fault/issue. No one is “lucky” you have to be working and positioned to take advantage of things that come up. But its just like a treadmill or any excercise equipment, its up to you to do the work for the results you want. Less work, less results, and most times attitude is a BIG issue!!

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:33:54 +0000

I’m a monavie distributor & Monavie has a specific list of claims we can or can not make. It is often stated to the distributors it is a juice not a medicine. Anyone making outrageous claims is on their own and out of line. Monavie does not allow these claims. Monavie has a large compliance dept., and is busy trying to track down these people with un-approved claims. Just remember if you work in a corporate environment, that is a pyramid also, you will never make more than your boss or the CEO who is the Pharoh!!