Home for the holidays, part 2
Hey, guess what work I’ve been doing? NOTHING!
Not really; there’s some stuff I’ve been taking care of back home, but you know I don’t talk about it.
What I can talk about is something new my friend has introduced me to. It’s that business idea of Quixtar I mentioned before.
Tonight I went to a rally meeting, which is sort of a motivational gathering. I know, I know, I don’t do motivation well; I only motivate others. It turned out well though.
It started off with recognition of some IBO (Independent Business Owner) achievements. The success was measured in several levels, and those successful were up on the stage while others praised and cheered, with handshakes and congratulations all over the place.
Is this business politics? People cheering you on with false smiles, hoping one day they would receive the same? The Yes Men agreeing with you and supporting you until one day stabbing you in the back and neglecting to mention you in their own ladder of success…
Still, I was here for the motivation, and not to criticize. After all, I was their special guest for the function. The great Chris Chu who would bring their idea to New Brunswick and lead a brand new department in the area, expanding on the billions in revenue they already earn worldwide.
But I digress. The next part turned out to be fairly good. They featured a man named Samir Attalah. Samir grew up in a poor family in Egypt, and came by himself to America with $40 in his pocket. “Everybody has potential,” he stresses. He worked his tail off and is now one of America’s richest.
He would go on to talk about a lot more, drawing from personal experience. I’m still skeptical, since he was there to sell an idea. I’m going to take part in Quixtar, because it stresses teamwork and I’m good in “people skills.” Hopefully, my conscience will be in check to make sure I’m not exploiting people. After all, it’s not personal; it’s only business.
He did mention one thing that stuck in my mind though. Did you know the average American teenager allowance was $375? Christmas is an example, with all the toys, gadgets, and gifts kids get. While the parents were working their asses off for the company, their kids were off doing drugs.
Not having to work for others meant more time with your family and loved ones. Lacking in the area of family, I have the next best thing.
Samir: “Don’t substitute time and love with money.”
All the best,
Chris
This ClashBang.com article was written by Chris Chu. Tired of privately venting his frustration in vain, Chris decided to share his discontent with the rest of the world.
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December 21st, 2005 at 11:29 am
http://www.amquix.info/aus/taylor.htm (Details a lawsuit filed against Samir Attalah and some of Attalah’s upline)
Be careful, do your own research. It’s very easy for someone in an expensive suit to get up on stage and pull ficticious “statistics” out of their bum (e.g., American teens average $375 week in allowance). Such a thing taps into people’s anger/frustration over “lazy youth”, shabby work ethics, etc. (Note that these are hardly new, every generation has been worried about lazy youth, delinquency, etc.)
Don’t let your emotional feelings over other issues cloud your judgement in regards to the business merits of selling Quixtar products to co-workers, family, etc.
And if these guys tell you that you don’t need to sell stuff, just self consume and teach others to do the same, beware. If you can’t sell someone Satinique shampoo, do you really think you can get them to start a business?
Beyond that, even if you can motivate people to join the business, make sure that it is a business you are willing to stake your credibility and your reputation on.
December 21st, 2005 at 12:01 pm
Hey, check out this website. It will answer all your questions. Plus he has a whole bunch of links on there, that will give you comprehensive information.
http://quixtaramwayinfiltrator.blogspot.com
December 21st, 2005 at 3:22 pm
Chris,
I think you are going about this the right way. Checking it out before you go too far is a good idea. If you don’t want to exploit people focus on retail of your product instead of system “tools”. You will be sold on buying motivational books, tapes, seminars, etc. etc. I am not saying to not get any but only buy the stuff you think will help you. Do not get on the standing order as it is just a way to suck income out of you. Also, the stuff you heard is simply known as “tapespeak”. Lines that they use to get IBO’s to hate their jobs, hate their life, and only see Amway/Quixtar as their answer. If you go for this good luck, but be skeptical, and believe your own eyes.
-Truth
http://amquixinandout.blogspot.com
December 22nd, 2005 at 12:38 am
Thanks to all who replied. As mentioned, I’m putting my name and reputation into the business of Quixtar, so I’ve definitely checked out the many sites available online, both for and against, and have decided to join.
However, as usual, I’m taking every step cautiously. Those who don’t protect themselves in the real world get hurt, and business is a hunting ground where the weak never survive. Furthermore, business only comes down to one thing: your bottom line, money.
I’ve joined, and despite the urging of my new upline and those rules which tell you to buy the books and listen to the CDs, I’ve decided not to. I’ve read a lot of management, leadership, and business books over the years, and there’s no reason why I should pay more. Quixtar/WWDB definitely makes more money from selling essential training materials than the actual merchandise.
I’m only going to sell retail items, and this should be a nice source of income for me. I’ve tried some products, and they taste nice and will definitely sell. In time I might decide to tell friends and people I trust about this idea, but I won’t be rushed into it. How qualified am I to introduce others to a business after only ten days, as suggested?
If my upline reads this, I hope you won’t take this as an insult to your business. I’m only being skeptical. There’s dedication and loyalty to the corporation, but you must also remember to use your brain. If they really picked me for my leadership abilities, they would appreciate a smart man over a blind follower any day.
Chris
December 22nd, 2005 at 1:05 am
Good choice Chris, good luck.
December 22nd, 2005 at 11:26 am
Chris, it sounds like you are making up your own mind. I commend you. I did not. I trusted a friend (who may or may not have know the truth about the tool industry) and joined on good faith. I am glad that you are not repeating my mistakes.
December 22nd, 2005 at 5:19 pm
Stay away from this scam. You will not make any money in this business. Your business smarts seem too good to be taken by this scam. If you think your upline is going to let you just sell product and not purchase “tools” your mistaken. They will hound you until you either buy tapes, books and event tickets or leave the business. Check it out but be careful.
December 29th, 2005 at 11:08 am
Chris,
You are doing a smart thing by investigating the company before jumping in.
I didn’t. My upline came over one night knowing I had retired and was looking for something new and he signed my wife and I up. He WAS invited by my wife. I don’t mean to say he came uninvited.
He and his wife are super nice people and very good friends. He has never pushed me to buy anything, NEVER. In fact he has given me tapes and books to read.
He told me it was not a get rich quick business and he was right.
I have been in it for one year and have signed two people to the business. Only because I haven’t put my best foot forward.
My wife and I like our products and use them.
I signed my sister as a member and she had done nothing for quite some time. Last night she called me with a new revelation and told me she had done some price shopping and Quixtar is compareable to or cheeper than some of the stores she shops at plus she gets the Q-credits from the partner stores. she said, ” your going to be mad at me, but if I had known it was this easy I would have done alot of my Christmas shopping thru Quixtar.
Your right to investigate the business but I submit to you all companys have thier problems and critics, even Walmart.
Good Luck Chris.
P.S. Don’t let anyone steel your dream.
January 20th, 2006 at 5:34 am
dude get out as soon as you can! you fucking idiot
January 20th, 2006 at 5:40 am
hey woodie,
Walmart isn’t a negative-sum pyramid scheme it is a valid retail operation that doesn’t involve recruiting drones of people and selling them brainwashing materials in order to make money.
the average active ibo makes like $118 a year or something like that.
quixtar/amway has shown almost no growth in north america, and is only expanding because it is infiltrating emerging markets like China because they have saturated the north american market and they can’t find enough gullible idiots to replace the amount of IBOs who run away screaming each year.
GO DIAMOND!
FLUSH THAT STINKING JOB!
ok i have to go to bed… i have to go to my job with health insurance that pays me 6 figures a year tomorrow
LOL
fucking stupid idiots
DONT LET ANYONE STEAL YOUR DREAM
GO DIAMOND!
February 27th, 2006 at 6:21 pm
beuhlevvo yrai
March 6th, 2006 at 8:35 pm
My name’s Ty Tribble and was personally sponsored in Amway/Quixtar by Samir Attalah.
If you would like the real scoop about Samir…you can contact me at http://www.tytribble.com
May 12th, 2006 at 12:46 pm
Mark - False words.
Ohboy - Oh Boy! Stick with that job…you’re gonna need it! I can’t believe you swore like that…you must be a person of high integrity and character…..
Chris - I too, would recommend doing your homework. NOT just these ‘blogging’ sites but also get the real scoop from the recommended business websites (3rd party).
If you’re upline is honest, you will NOT be FORCED into purchasing any motivational materials. However, any person going into a totally new field and industry needs SOME kind of training! They do offer quite a few excellent training tools. I have a college degree in marketing & over 15 years of experience in high level tech sales and I have gained MUCH from the training, support & motivational tools. Personally, I need the motivation and inspiration because it’s hard to stay focused with mostly “job minded” and “average thinking” people around you. I also purchase the marketing materials as I too, plan to do more retailing and biz to biz sales.
May 13th, 2006 at 11:22 am
Chris, great decision! This is an excellent biz opp. If someone “upline” recommends you do something, make sure it sits right with you. If you question it, think twice about it. Don’t “blindly” follow. Find someone upline who’s got it all together & willing to let you see their personal life. Then you may trust him/her more.
This is legit. It’s for real. You CAN make as much as effort, time & consistency you put forth. NOT money! If you lose money doing this, you’re doing it wrong.
It’s a FUN biz too. Have FUN with it and don’t be too serious! Some will want it, some won’t. No biggie. Move on. There are plenty of people out there who are looking for a legit opp. that they can work on their own schedule.
The products are a notch above and are VERY cost competitive. I am a stay at home mom and a corporate business woman. I think I have more experience to base my statements than a bunch of little boys who either play dungeons & dragons or create negative blogs on the web every night. No wonder they hate Quixtar…they hate work!
OHBOY…you’d better hang on to your job ‘OL BOY, cuz you’re sure gonna need it!!! By the way, you sound like such a person of integrity and character with all that cussing. I’m sure you make the perfect little employee.
Chris, good luck, God bless & stick with it!
Sally