Qivana's Debut on the Network Marketing Scene - Guts & Glory? Or Smoke & Mirrors?

Just like every industry in the world, there are new companies popping up in the direct sales market each and every day. In fact, I've noticed that many manufacturers of streamlined reliable products are switching their business model to referral marketing and many successful sales people are vying for the position to be top on the freelance pick to represent legitimate, proven products. This shift has certainly prompted me to investigate fully the nature and dynamics of the network marketing industry.Perhaps you have heard about a new company called Qivana. Is it a scam? Or is it a legitimate business opportunity? This article will give you my experience of my thorough look at the timing, the company, the products, and the compensation plan.Timing I discovered that a key factor in the network marketing industry, also referred to as MLM (multi-level marketing), is timing. This makes perfect sense since the same is true in regards to the success of any business. Timing is two-fold. Timing of the product and entering the Company before it hits momentum. Qivana officially launched in April of 2009, so timing for capitalizing on its growth is ideal. As far as the product, Qivana is on the cutting-edge of technologies available to the wellness industry. As you will read below, its product is perfectly aligned with the transition people are making to valuing preventative health and Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM). In my opinion, to get involved with Qivana right now resembles the pow-wow MIT geeks had with Bill Gates while the rest of America was up in arms about what a home computer was, let alone organizing and literally depending upon computer assisted technologies for daily mainstream tasks.The Company Qivana is a direct sales company, also called a network marketing company. It was founded by 5 men:* Derek Hall - Chief Executive Officer * Rodney James - Chief Sales Officer * Devin Glazier - Chief Financial Officer * Justin Banner - Chief Strategy Officer * Craig Johanson - Chief Marketing OfficerAs a former business owner, what grabbed my attention was their experience. Not only their experience as C-Level execs determined to set the bar, but their familiarity with the network marketing industry, also called the MLM industry. These men tout 75 years combined as some of the most successful leaders in top MLM firms such as XanGo, NuSkin, and Tahitian Noni. Their personal resumes each carry weight of their own, but what captivated me was the joint decision of Johanson, Banner, James and Glazier to woo Hall out of retirement. After the four received the blessings to respectfully depart their previous roles, the five set up shop in Provo, Utah full speed ahead.The Products Many companies search for the silver bullet or jump on the coattails of the hottest fad. The Qivana founders took a slightly different approach. What they were sure of was the industry. Health and Wellness is one of the few industries rapidly growing during this recession. They also agreed that a consumable product with proven efficacy insured consumer satisfaction, repeat sales and notoriety amongst the competition. Rather than find the product and then attach a doctor's credibility, the founders took the same approach as they had for finding a CEO. Qivana scoured the scene for an expert Scientific Advisory Board. Enter Dr. Marcus Laux, 30 plus year medical practitioner and naturopathic physician. Dr. Laux has served on the United States Scientific Advisory Board and been guest on many national television programs consulting on diabetes, obesity and even written several books on women's health. Qivana's QORE™ System is the first line to which Dr. Laux has ever attached his name.Qivana embraced the design of a systems approach to health, adhering to Dr. Laux's whole body approach to preventative health. Importantly, the QORE™ system introduces to America unprecedented Asian herbs researched by Dr. Laux and incorporates proprietary technology for the most efficient delivery of probiotics available today. The Qivana systems philosophy is Stabilize, Vitalize, Optimize.Following this philosophy, the QOREc system is composed of three parts:

STABILIZE by balancing intestinal flora daily to enhance immune defense and increase nutrient absorption with QORE Probiotic™


VITALIZE the body's core with a proprietary blend of proven adaptogenic healing herbs from Asia found in QORE Essentials™


OPTIMIZE the body's core 3-4 times each year with the total body cleansing proven to remove heavy metals from your bloodstream found in QORE Detox™ and/or with proprietary blend of healing mushrooms to build the body's immunity in QORE Defense™.Note: Qivana sought the advise of legendary Dr. Isaac Eliaz when designing the QORE Detox and QORE Defense recipes. Dr. Eliaz has been a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine since the early 1980s. A second product line was introduced in January of 2010. Qivana invited Dr. Donald Layman to accompany Dr. Laux on the Scientific Advisory Board and to integrate his 30 years of research on nutrition and metabolism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Enter Qivana's MetaboliQ™ system. MetaboliQ™ is an unprecedented whole body approach to resetting and recharging metabolism in 30 to 90 days using a proven system of macro-balanced nutrition.

STABILIZE your blood sugar with METABOLIQ™ Shakes and Sticks to reduce your cravings and fuel your body.*

VITALIZE your metabolism with METABOLIQ™ Boost to burn calories and accelerate fat loss.*

OPTIMIZE your calories with METABOLIQ™ Resist to block sugar receptors and inhibit sugar absorption.*Qivana utilizes premium all-natural product and in some cases, organic, ingredients in all of their systems. Green tea and skulcap are more common ingredients with organic seaweed, modified citrus pectic, jiagulan (also called the Crown Herb), the blossom of white Korean Ginseng and touting to be the only baked protein bar on the consumer market (which, incidentally is deliciously disguised as a frosted brownie) as some of their trade secrets. Additionally, both Dr. Laux and Dr. Layman are highly regarded authors in their fields and provide specific reference books on The Crown Herb and on living a MetaboliQ Lifestyle.The Compensation Plan Qivana utilizes a hybrid binary pay plan. What this means is that you get paid as hard as you work and that there is no 'pyramid' effect of people on top getting paid more just because they heard about it first. Some of the most rapidly successful legend in the network marketing industry apply the binary compensation plan. Why? Because its fair and because it works.To get involved with Qivana, one becomes an Independent Business Owner (IBO) by paying a one-time $45 fee. Next, the IBO places an initial order from $65 to $1,000 in order to earn commissions. Are you serious about building a business? Do you want to optimize the pay plan (get qualified for every level of eligibility)? While many companies require jumping hoops to actually reach all levels of pay, a Qivana IBO who comes in at $250 and maintains 225 points in personal volume (PV) optimizes all dimensions of the compensation plan payout. What I find exciting is that the points can come from personal orders or from customer orders. Plus, it is a non-flushing system which means as long as you have 2 IBOs enrolled who are on autoship for product each month, you get paid. Overall, entrepreneurs at all economic levels can enter this system with considerable gain by leveraging personal investment with building a consistent customer base.Conclusion In my experience, Qivana is not a scam. In fact, it is one of the most legitimate opportunities available for starting your own successful business. Now, does that mean that if you join Qivana you will immediately become a millionaire? No. The opportunity is just like starting any other business. If you are an expert in your field, you will get paid like an expert. And the glory of this network marketing Company is that to be an expert, you just talk about what you are up to and invite, invite, invite. Everything else is in place. Qivana's system is reliable and consistent with the IBO's needs at the forefront. Qivana's product is exemplary and the marketing and packaging is downright sexy. The websites, videos and marketing tools are professional and effective and access to Qivana founders and doctors is easily attainable for consumers and for IBOs alike. So to get paid like an expert, you put in the time to put people in front of the tools available and give them a personal experience with the product line and the Qivana founders. If you work a little, you'll get paid a little. If you work a lot, you'll get paid a lot! And the treasure is that if you work consistently for 2 or 3 years, you will get paid even when you are not working down the road! With the structure of corporate America swindling to buyouts and scandals and the comfort of Pensions and IRAs vanishing into thin air, I highly recommend everyone finds a network marketing company that is a fit for your personal passion in order to grow a residual income while speculatively eluding the next round of layoffs. What's your plan B?

Why Network Marketing Can Still Work

One of the absolute easiest ways to make money from home is through network marketing. Network Marketing is a great way to start getting a residual income, however you must get unbelievable amounts of exposure to achieve this or you will become just another mark in MLM's brutal book.The loads of network marketers who are vastly underestimating the value of a website are in turn shooting themselves in the foot. If you get nothing else understand this, the internet is the most powerful tool in business history if you are not leveraging the internet you are drastically reducing your chances of success. From my laptop which I am writing this article I have access to millions of people everywhere all over the world right from my living room. There are fortunes made every day simply because people are leveraging the power of a website on the internet.Now for those of you who are not computer literate or you may even have a fear of computers: Get Over It! The computer is not going to explode if you hit the wrong key or hit you back, the computer is very forgiving and most programs even come with an undo button.:-)Platforms like WordPress.com make it super easy to build a website, you don't have to know any code, HTML, tag, PHP, etc. It's all simple point and click. The internet has become a place where even a beginner, if he or she knows what they are doing, can make a very good income online

Learn MLM Internet Marketing Basics If You Hope to Succeed

Do you have any idea how many people lose hope with their MLM campaigns very early on in the process? And do you know that the main reason behind this is simply not having the right information about face-to-face, over-the phone, or internet marketing basics? Yes, and while you can easily come across self proclaimed experts trying to make quick bucks by selling people ridiculously expensive guides and tutorials, you should also know that you have options which can allow you to master this trade; without having to empty your wallet.When one is starting out in the MLM world, one should expect to deal with certain roadblocks along the way. However, you should know that you can learn internet marketing which can help you in dealing with every aspect of your network marketing enterprise.Not a Born Marketer?Well, if you think you aren't a born marketer, do know that hardly anybody is. It took me a fair amount of time and the right MLM internet marketing basics guide to figure out that all my apprehensions were actually quite out of place. While I did lack the courage to make even a few phone calls to probably prospects when I first started out, I can confidently say that that is no longer a concern. Simple changes like NOT making follow-up appointments (thereby not seeming overtly anxious) helped bring about drastically positive changes in my business.Not Enough Reps?This is an aspect that you can change on your own as well. With the right internet marketing basics guide in hand you can close in on prospects over the phone without actually having to do any selling. With the right information, not only can you sponsor people who've already decided not to join your down line; but you can also get your competitors to sponsor reps for you. While this might seem a little farfetched, I speak from experience.Not Sure About Going International?Apprehensions about looking for reps in overseas markets are fairly common place, given the varied cultural and ethnic differences that surround us. However, do you know that it is actually easier to look for reps in overseas markets? All you essentially have to do is position yourself in a manner that your offering automatically features as one that is unique. This is not at all hard to accomplish, and using a good MLM internet marketing basics guide would tell you just how this can be done.So remember, when you do wish to learn internet marketing to expand your MLM venture, using a good MLM internet marketing basics guide which addresses various aspects is something that you should ideally do at the very onset. And in looking for such a guide, do know that you have some great economical options that you can easily avail of.

Does Your MLM Have a Sustainable Future?

MLM businesses come and go at an alarming rate. If you're planning to build your future with network marketing then it is vital that you find a network marketing opportunity which is sustainable for that future. There are six key indicators that you can look for.Does the company offer a product people want? The primary aim of any business has to be to get a quality product into the hands of consumers for a profitable price. Companies which offer low value products or products which only look good on the surface cannot grow. Why? Because sustainable business also means building relationships with customers who return to make purchases again and again. A shoddy or useless product does not produce repeat sales. Customers may very quietly fade into the sunset, but they will remember, they will not refer you, and, if you are very unlucky, they will loudly trash your reputation to anyone who will listen.Is there a high commission threshold? How much commission are you making on each sale? How much is each sale worth? How much are you making on your matrix and how many people do you need in your matrix to make a sustainable living? It takes as much time to sell 100 products whether those 100 products make you $1 per product or $1000 per product. Which would you rather make?Does your team offer world class support? Like anything else in life, network marketing is a skill. Do your more experienced team members take the time to direct you to the resources you need to see in order to learn those skills and succeed? Though only you can make your income happen, team support is vital to long term success.Are you paid quickly and often? Some companies have more ways to avoid paying you then they have to pay you! Motivation is directly linked to your paycheck, and if you can't make a living you can't keep trying. That's simple mathematics. You need to be able to make enough, at least on a part time basis, quickly enough, to justify the effort, or you'll soon quit-along with most of your team.Does the product offer broad based appeal? Everyone talks about your niche, but let's face it-specialty products can only sell to a small subset of the population. The companies that have done best in MLM have focused on wide range appeal issues such as health, beauty, home and garden, and travel.Does the company conduct itself with honor and integrity? Do a search for the company name and the company founder's name and add the word "scam." See what comes up-do your due diligence! A company that indulges in bad business practices is soon going to fall, and it will likely take you with it.Armed with these six key indicators you can make solid decisions about your network marketing future by being certain that you are investing in a sustainable operation.

How to Market Boresha Coffee on the Internet

Statistics point out that only 3% of all network marketers do well meaning that 97% fail. So what do the 3% that enjoy success do differently? Attraction marketing is the 3% secret and you can learn how to do it easily and achieve success.There is no doubt that Boresha Coffee can find a niche in one of the biggest beverage industries in the world. Literally billions of cups of coffee are consumed every day with coffee sales in excess of $70 billion dollars a year. With that degree of consumption and people always looking for a new flavor or taste change there is a giant potential market for Boresha coffee repsHaving recognized that there is a noteworthy market for the Boresha brand the secret to success with the Boresha opportunity is in learning how to market the product and opportunity efficiently. There is a right way and a wrong way to build a team and I tell you now if your sending potential reps immediately to your Boresha coffee business your doing it all wrong. Why, because the only real way to make serious money in any type of network marketing business is to build a strong downline distribution team and here is the bottom line. People don't join network marketing companies they join MLM leaders.Enjoying success with the Boresha Coffee opportunity or any other MLM opportunity for that matter is more about marketing and branding than it is about distributing the coffee. Every company leader in every multi level marketing company I know employs this exact same strategy to grow their business and the best place to do this is online. In saying that you need to be aware that if you merely get online and start posting out advertising and promotional materials about your Boresha coffee business, not only are you going to struggle to recruit people, in more cases than not people are going to go out of their way to keep away from you. Why? Because people like to buy not be sold.So How Do You Get People Interested In Your Boresha Coffee Opportunity?The answer is easy. Rather than leading with your Boresha coffee business, lead with useful valuable information, advice, personal experiences about network marketing in general and your business. By doing this you are going to attract a much wider market audience and you will get the opportunity to show people who are serious about network marketing your Boresha opportunity. There are over 4 million people searching online every day for information and the chance to earn an income through MLM. Attracting people interested in network marketing and ultimately your opportunity is easy when you offer useful, informative information and position yourself as an expert. People looking for help with their businesses will find your information and some will follow it through all the way to your capture page and sign up for more info. This is the first step to getting more reps. get them on your marketing list.You need a marketing system that brands you and not your company if you want to expand your business and enjoy success. Successful business growth for your Boresha business is not about hassling your warm market, your family and friends its about seeking out people already comfortable with the network marketing platform and easing them into your opportunity through building relationship and trust. If you want to be part of the 3% that will make it large with Boresha Coffee you need to master the art of online attraction marketing.Remember never ever lead with your Boresha Coffee business opportunity or you will just become another network marketing statistic.

How to Get in the Fast Lane of MLM!

When considering all the different MLM programs available to you, it is important to be patient and do your research. You will want to find just the perfect fit, allowing you to become profitable in a shorter amount of time. People who are profitable stay in the business, those who are not drop out. In this article we are going to cover what different programs are available and what to look for in a MLM program.The MLM industry has been around for decades and has exploded since the introduction of the Internet. Most MLM programs or affiliate programs use networking marketing methods via the internet to move products and services. These products and services can range from vitamins to web hosting. The luxury of working from home, low startup cost and high income potential has made this a very attractive business model for thousands of people to consider.Some claim there is a dark side to this industry. It has been labeled by a few as simply a scam, a way for unscrupulous people to make a quick buck. The dropout rate is high and statistics have shown that only 3% of the people who get involved ever succeed. Should you allow this to keep you from getting involved? That will be up to you, but if you do your research, ask lots of questions there is no reason why you cannot find a profitable MLM program that fits your personality. Do not allow a few bad apples to stand in your way of success.What to look for. Any legitimate MLM company will always provide all the tools, sales training and support for success. The company will clearly identify all cost associated with getting involved and will never; at a later date expose you to some kind of hidden cost. There will always be additional cost involved with running your business, I.E. marketing, outsourcing and others. But the primary cost to get involved should always be clearly explained.Look for an active and supportive sponsor and upline. The knowledge and experience you will gain from a supportive sponsor is priceless. Every successful online marketer has experienced a storm or two in their business. By aligning yourself with an active and supportive sponsor you are increasing your chance of success. In order to be successful with a profitable MLM program you will need to develop your organization and sell products, this is where a supportive sponsor is critical.Learn to outsource your research and look to other successful online marketers for answers. Implement the tips I outlined above and enjoy all the success of finding a profitable MLM program. Remember, it won't be easy but it will be worth it.To Your Success,Gerald Stidham