What Happens If There's No Money?
What Happens If There's No Money?
I'm going to rename my post "The Rest of the Story" since, as I sit here, I find that I truly enjoy a lot of MLM's non-check perks. These perks can come at a high cost, but not to me.
You see, our employer pays for two incentive vacations per year, all expenses covered. Given that the president of our organization personally selects the venues, dining establishments, and adventure programs, these are five-star events that are simply experiences that money cannot buy. They are loved by all, no doubt about it!
I recall taking a plane to Maui for my third extravagant trip to the island. I'd learned to make reservations in advance for my body wraps, facials, and massages. I also discovered that although Hawaiian cloth initially appears garish and horrible, you eventually grow accustomed to it and mistakenly believe you like it. However, once you reach the mainland, it looks absurd year after year. As you unpack your baggage, or observe your maid doing so, you can't help but wonder if all that pineapple affected your judgment.
Apart from souvenirs and regional attire, the travels are amazing. France, England, cruises, Monte Carlo, Ireland, and Maui: what's not to love? If I never made a single cent, I would gladly make a huge effort just to go on the trip!
We receive spending money bonuses and incentives on select excursions. There's something addictive about having your opulent lifestyle funded by your business. But travel isn't everything! We have won numerous awards, trophies, and prizes—not just one, not two, but dozens. We have won televisions and Waterford crystal, among other things.
Working with wonderful people is one of my favorite non-cash rewards. Some of them have developed into friends with whom we hope to meet on beaches around the globe and with whom we speak on a daily basis. We are able to enjoy all of the cultural quirks of this wonderful country with friends because they are dispersed over the globe, but especially within the United States. I eat seafood when I visit Seattle. My favorite food in Buffalo is "wings." On Maui, it's a luau; in Dallas, it's Mexican food.
Apart from indulging in delectable cuisine, we also take advantage of the unique experiences that each location provides, be it churches, spa services, vintage shopping centers, or mountain lakes. We now have access to and appreciation for culture that I never would have imagined thanks to network marketing. I hadn't taken many flights before I joined MLM. I've flown more than a million miles at this point!
Perhaps the most valuable intangible, though, is the delight of witnessing some amazing magazine, TV, and newspaper coverage. Being in this industry is so exciting, sometimes I have to pinch myself.
I still recall the day I opened a magazine that had arrived in the mail and, lo and behold, there was a "life-size" photo of my grandson and myself, with a side note about an amazing interview I had completely forgotten to do. Although I was aware that I had given the magazine several excellent photos, I was nevertheless completely taken aback by what they had done with them.
Having folks who understand not just WHO we are but also HOW we are doing and what program we are working on is another one of those non-financial perks. Every now and then, someone phones and says, "I'd like to join your organization. You don't know who I am, but I know you."
I would be negligent if I did not acknowledge the advantages of my own development. Living life on my terms, I'm happier than I've ever been. I hope this post has made you pause and consider. Even as I type this, I realize that some of my best business memories had nothing to do with money. They were related to persons, locations, or events. The next time you assess your multilevel marketing success, don't overlook the intangibles—they could make all the difference.
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