Monavie - Business Opportunity Or Not?

Monavie was founded in 2005 by Dallin Larsen who is now the acting Chairman and CEO as well. Monavie is based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Monavie markets in eight countries including the U.S and soon to be added will be Korea.The Product:Monavie juice is a combination of 19 blends of fruit juice including an exclusive blend of the acai berry. It has been said that this product will help with many ailments ranging from headache relief, arthritis, joint pain, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, relief from other heart-related issues and even weight loss. The latest addition to Monavie is EMV, a healthy alternative to the many energy drinks out there. EMV claims to increase energy, enhance performance, promote alertness and help prolong endurance without the associated crazy, jittery feeling and radical crash unhealthy "high" and "low" typically associated with sugary or highly caffeinated energy boosting beverages.Now with the rising of health cost beyond what most insurance deductible will allow, people are taking matters into their own hands. Taking precautions to live healthier, longer and better quality lifestyles. Lets face it, it just makes go business sense.But at the same time could this be a golden opportunity?Like most network marketing companies, Monavie's compensation plan is comparable to most of the main stream MLM's so getting paid won't be the issue. They require that you maintain a product inventory minimum shipment of 4 bottles per month, roughly $130 on auto-ship. This is to insure that you qualify for any compensation pay out for all products purchased in your immediate organization. Then your encouraged to give samples and taste testing in order to build your business, Humm, could get expensive.Distributors Training:Every network marketing company provides some sort of training. Some useful tools that Monavie provides to their distributors are the Black Diamond University, Monavie-On-The-Move, and the Media Center. Remember you can't forget the industry standards of the usual "rah rah" company meetings and conference calls. Most of what you'll learn is pursuing your warm market--friends and family, the 3 foot rule-anyone you meet at the market within 3 feet, start up a conversation with about your product and business opportunity. Don't forget to give out those samples as well.The Truth:Monavie, as well as most network marketing companies, use a warm market approach that proves to be ineffective at growing a sizable business, at least 95% drop out rate in the first 3-5 months using this strategy. Remember, you are not born with the marketing skills it takes to market a business to the point of true success. The truth is you will need to learn an entirely new set of skills to find interested people who want what you have. Honestly, do you think talking to people in the mall and giving away samples is the most efficient use of your time? If you don't and are tired of not making progress consider getting the proper education, training and support to take your business into the 21st century. Bottom line is people are making money in Monavie. Treat your business like a business owner. Obtain the skills necessary to succeed.