WOW very interesting Linda. I for one value my friendships more then the dollar. If a dollar comes through Hooray. If not I understand because we must build friendships first. I enjoy my friendship with each & everyone of you.

If every adlander would just spend 1 dollar wiht every ohter adlander ... No, this is not the place to find sales (customers) but as has been said in other posts its a good place to network.

Hi David; ====== If every adlander would just spend 1 dollar wiht every ohter adlander ... ====== Other than Peter's alchemy scents, I don't know who sells anything for $1... lol. And most people don't have $28,000.00 to spend on a whim, and since there's 28,000 members... heh... ain't likely. ====== No, this is not the place to find sales (customers) but as has been said in other posts its a good place to network. ====== I have heard this several times. ie; "It's no good for sales, but it's a good place to network." That actually confuses me. Maybe someone can explain what they mean? : ) L

I have to agree that Adland is definitely NOT the place to get customers, but I have to say, I have learned more here than any where else. What I have learned from both you and Peter is worth the membership.

Hi NOW this thread is getting interesting, especially by crossing from thread to thread. In the "95% fail rate thread, Heather asked..." ===== I know that "tone" and "inflection" are hard to gauge when posting online, so I am stating up front that I in no way am being a smart***. If the statistic of only 5% of MLM people making money is correct, why launch http://www.soy-simple.com? Isn't this also an MLM? ===== I posted a reply to say no, it's not an MLM. It's a home based business in which Peter actually handmakes the products right in our kitchen. But... THERE is an interesting question, and it did flag a thought for me. In other *non-marketing* forums and communities, no one asked if it's an MLM. At Adland, perhaps people "assume" that home business = MLM? I know I do - at least here. When someone says "I sell candles" odds are pretty good they sell Mia Bella. I go look to see - and sure enough, they do. lol At other places, when I say "home business" they assume "making in the kitchen"... An interesting train of thought, to be sure. And perhaps a good indication of the prevalence of NWM here? : ) L