Primetime
I realize that everyone wants my take on the 10-K that was filed on Monday. I’ll be happy to get to the 10-K once I’ve had a chance to actually read the document. I’ve been out of town the last few days, and would like to check a couple of facts. Although I have had an opportunity to read some of the posts already out; I have to say that I’m not impressed with some of the analysis from either critics or experts. (And particularly critics pretending to be experts.)
There will be plenty of time for my critics to make excuses about my take in due time, but for those of you who respect my analysis, I’d rather take the time to digest and find a little more documentation for you to combat the narrow minded thinking out there on the internet right now.
Deal?
Instead I’ll be promoting one of my favorite celebrities, and one of the few shows I actually watch for entertainment. This article on the Celebrity Apprentice was originally scheduled for today, since the show this weekend was of particular interest to those of us involved in MLM and Direct Sales. I got a big laugh out of a post on Tuesday, knowing that this article and episode was scheduled. Odd that the author of the post didn’t know that this episode was being aired this weekend. Kind of one of those “ouch” moments if you ask me. Yet the claims persist about him being some sort of an MLM expert.
I happen to enjoy it when MLM goes ‘main stream’ no matter who they are, because it helps all of us who actually work in this industry. It’s been said many many times that “The Donald” actually supports the MLM or Direct Sales business model. It’s my guess, and it’s JUST as guess, he STILL supports the model since the ACN Video Phone will be featured on this weekends episode of Celebrity Apprentice. (Gee, ya think?!)
The celebrity contestants will be tasked this weekend with developing a launch event to showcase the new ACN Video Phone technology. The hope is that this new ACN Video Phone will change the way people communicate by allowing them to see the person they are talking to, not just hear their voice on the line; therefore celebrity contestants will be judged on how much energy, excitement and emotional appeal they convey in their unveiling.
“The Celebrity Apprentice is an opportunity for ACN like none other. We are excited about having the celebrities unveil our ACN Video Phone to the world. This is a break-through technology that will literally revolutionize the way we communicate and will be in millions of homes in the near future,” said ACN President and Co-Founder, Greg Provenzano.
I have no idea if it’s going to revolutionize the way we communicate or not, but the fact of the matter is that this video phone is distributed though a network marketing business model and another member of the DSA. The company itself isn’t bad either, as I have lots of friends with the company and ACN has been in business nearly two decades and operates in 20 countries on three continents. My guess is that after all these years and so many countries it would be much harder for Greg Provenzano to skip town with all the millions he’s made off the backs of the Reps who actually get suckered into this type of marketing scheme. (One would think that he would have run off with all this money long ago based on what some claim about MLM Founders, but some still hold out hope I’m sure.)
ACN offers everyday services including local and long distance calling, Internet and wireless services, satellite TV and home security. In addition, the company offers digital phone service with video phones – the very latest in communications technology that is simple to use and requires a high speed broadband connection.
“I’ve come to know Greg, Robert, Tony and Mike, the Co-Founders of ACN, very well. They have built a terrific company and their new ACN Video Phone is amazing. I simply can’t imagine anyone using this video phone and not loving it. I can’t wait to see how our Celebrity Apprentice Teams launch it to the world!” stated Donald J. Trump.
If you’ve ever read “Why We Want You to Be Rich
I would imagine there will be some who will attempt to distract you with this Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in an attempt to discredit Donald Trump as being someone you should listen to when it comes to financial independence. It’s entirely up to you if you want to listen to that. Myself however, I’d consider the net worth of the person who’s attempting to keep you at the same level they are, which is more than likely broke.
Instead, I’d suggest you not only watch this Sunday night form 9 to 11PM EST, but find a product in the Direct Sales Industry that you can be passionate about and get to work on creating something for yourself. It may not happen for you the next day, the next week, the next month, or even the next year, but if you stick with it and do what other successful people do it will come.
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Tags: ACN, Direct Sales, Direct Selling Association, Donald Trump, DSA, MLM, The Apprentice
March 19th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I don’t do too much “reality” television, but it seems to me that product placement is a huge thing. Look at how much Coke pays to be on Idol. I have heard that Trump supports MLM, but no one has ever presented any evidence of it. Yes he may be highlighting ACN, but is he getting paid for it? Trump does very little gratis.
And just a point of correction, the post about Trump–was penned by a “she” not a “he”.
March 19th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Some get it…
And obviously, some don’t. At this point there is very little I can do to help you in that regard.
And no correction needed, it’s your blog and the message was approved by “he”.
March 19th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
TravelPro,
I am not a blogger, but have obviously had enough of the ghost chasing. I came from ACN. RVP when that was the very top position. Amazing training and culture they have. And yes, they sell real products, and yes “the Donald” is a fan, and speaks often at their events. I, as in your post, found my passion in travel, and left ACN. I am also a great salesman, my life prior to ACN, and love to sell and train people to sell product.
If you have time please join me in my upcoming webinar: http://protravelnetwork.com/email/blast2.html Deals with the very issues discussed earlier and creating a dialogue for real solutions. If you would like to participate for a few minutes, I am ok with that also, as long as the topic remains on point.(ph1@protravelnetwork.com) Thanks for allowing me to post! ph
March 19th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
You are VERY welcome Paul, and yes I did register as I’m always looking for solutions instead of complaining about the problems surrounding the industry.
Also, thanks for adding further clarification for us about Donald Trump. (Don’t know if it will help…but every little bit is just icing on the cake.)
Warm Regards…
Doug
March 19th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
“I have heard that Trump supports MLM, but no one has ever presented any evidence of it.”
I do believe there are videos on YouTube with Trump supporting ACN. And doesn’t he mention it in his latest book “Why We Want You To Be Rich?” No proof? And why does it not count if he is getting paid? Doesn’t John get paid to write many of his articles? If so, then should we discount what John has to say since he is getting paid? Sigh.
March 19th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Medic;
I was listening to a book on the flight up to St. Louis that had us do an exercise.
We were to look around the room, spot, and take note of everything that was green in the room. (There happened to be quite a bit of it that day.) He wanted us to register it in our minds.
Then we were to close our eyes and list everything in the room that was blue.
Point is, some don’t bother to look at the YouTube videos, read the books, nor will they take the time to watch Sunday night. You can’t expect anyone to recognize and register anything they are not willing to look at.