Some Day I'll Laugh About This: The True Story About My MLM Experiences
Written by Margi Starr on May 21, 2010 7:56 am
Part 1
On a summer day in 1981, I welcomed my landlord and his super-sized upline into my living room. Once the white board was set up, the upline started giving me his slick presentation on an MLM company. He passionately shared how his company distributed the best soap products on the planet. I listened politely as I kept glancing at the clock. “When WILL he be done so I can get on with my life?”
Then the upline guy started drawing little circles on the white board. Hmmm....I was intrigued. Not intrigued enough to sell his soap, but certainly fascinated.
That was my first glimpse of the power of networking.
During my early years we lived in Ohio. We were a Leave-It-to-Beaver kind of family in the 1950’s. Dad wore a suit and tie everyday to work; my mother was a June Cleaver stay-at-home mom.
I’ve always loved books. When I was only TWO years old, my parents bought me a complete set of encyclopedias to give me a good start in my education. The phrase, “When you go to college…” was a frequent discussion. Fortunately, I fit nicely into that academia box. I decided at an early age that I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up.
I went to college in Indiana and graduated cum laude in elementary education. I was on my way to a FABULOUS career. I would have my summers off and live the GREAT AMERICAN DREAM.
To be continued…
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circles
that's it! how mesmerizing. the circles put us into the daze of financial oz-we want to be "home" enjoying our life...not working for another person's "OZ"
Thanks for this reflection
~ME~
The Way we Were
I have to agree with you, Michaela. All our hard work is for our success not someone elses. I remember my first home party and my upline recruitor was talking a mile a minute and it was a disaster for me. I think I recruited two people that day and they quit after two months. Oh the memories!!
Drawing circles
I was always fascinated by the circles, thinking, if I even do half as good... the thought never left me! Thanks for sharing Margi!
I definitely look forward...
...to the rest of the series! I can relate and I'm sure many others can too. Your story-telling abilities make me want to keep on reading (and relating too). Perfect!
Can't Wait To Hear The Next Episode !
Great Article Margi !
I Would Like To Compliment Your Parents On Doing A Wonderful Job ! You Are A Very Kind And Caring Women.
I Appreciate You !
Your Friend For Life,
Steven :-)
looking forward to the rest
Hey Margi, this story is too funny. Thanks for sharing. Aren't you glad you listened to the poor man and got the concept of mlm. It truly is an amazing industry if you have the right support and system and company in place. I can't wait to hear the rest of the story!
WAITING FOR THE PAUL HARVEY PART!!!
Hi Margi,
This is a great beginning. It just go to show that we have to start somewhere. If you stay around this industry long enough.
The right system will come along and the rest of the story will begin to become unfolded...
Have a Great and Blessed Day,
Danny & Laura
cant's wait for Part 2
Everyone has a story and I am looking forward to hearing more of yours. :) Thank you, Margi.