DSD Associates, Our Bio:

We have 50 years combined experience in business management, including military, corporate, retail, and as small business owners. 

We opened a business in our town that carried certain products and did fairly well. When we closed 4 years later there were eight similar establishments within a two-block radius. 

That kind of competition, your neighbor selling the exact same item, did not leave much room for 'massive success'.

While seeking another business model, Network Marketing found us and 9 months later we closed to go full time.

Kathy's Power Mall has taken the Networking concept one step further and eliminated the MLM model while still offering a tremendous opportunity.

Our Motivation Is We Love to Help Others Succeed. Now we do that and support our family at the same time.

Thank You for Investing your Time with Us. We hope it will be beneficial to us all.  Have a Great Life!

Kathy and Charles,

Success Is A LifeStyle ... Live Well, Being The Star that You Are

Our Goal is: Not to Make but Earn Profits by Rendering Exceptional Customer Service

*Pothole: n. A Deep Hole or Pit.
'areas you want to avoid'

First things first, this information does not apply to everyone. Some already successful Network Marketers may take offense. Hope not. It is not my intent to offend, as much as to educate. But you never know.

I've discussed my point of view with many marketers, new and old alike. Most agree, some disagree, but that is the beauty of the business. We can agree to disagree. Here is my opinion, and I truly hope it helps you in your decision making.

You don't want to start off your Network Marketing career in a 'hole' of mis-information. If you are already a seasoned marketer and sometimes feel like you are 'stuck in a rut', this information may be just the ticket.

Enough of the 'roadway' analogies, let's get to it.

What Is Network Marketing?

The fact is many of us in the field of Network Marketing or Multi-Level Marketinghave been subjected to a Pack of Lies, White Lies, Half-Truths, Counterfeit or Trumped Up information, Untold Truths, Whoppers, Fairy Tales, Cock and Bull, and last but not least, Prevarications.

Thanks for tolerating my vent. Got caught up in Mr. Roget's trusty Thesaurus, but I think you'll get the picture (and a free gift ) if you continue reading.

My point is this. I'm acquainted with many people in network marketing who are flat-out frustrated. They see the benefits, the dream, yet they are not accomplishing the success they desire.

One network marketer who is known for not mincing words says his answer to this dilemma is a simple tongue twister: they are either not doing something right, or they are not doing enough, of the something right, that they are doing. He is 100% correct. The question is; what is right, for them?

Have We Been Lied To?

Either inadvertently or by shrewd design some of us have not been told the whole truth when it comes to working in our profession. There is no one to blame specifically. I have been guilty of spreading some of the same lies as well. Not intentionally mind you. I perpetuated the spread of untruths simply because I did not know any better; it's the information I was taught.

There are very sincere leaders in our field who fervently believe in lifting people up, guiding them, and revelling in their successes, but they still teach the old way of thinking.

BUT I HATE BOTHERING MY RELATIVES!

Don't totally abandon the old way, some aspects of the tried and true methods work fine. Just don't hesitate to add new methods that work for the way you think. By nature evolution is mandatory; change or improvements are inherent in the natural order of things.

Are you the type of person who wants to own a business? Do you know of a successful business owner who has the lifestyle you desire? Do you know in your heart that if given a chance and a clear road-map to follow, you have what it takes to be successful? If you ask yourself these kinds of questions often, this information may help clear up any confusion.

My bet is you have what it takes to be successful in Network Marketing. There are so many different avenues of self expression in this industry, there has to be one that fits your personality.

Is It Easy and Get Rich Quick? ....................................Not By A Long Shot.

Do not expect me to tell you owning a business is easy, that it can run itself, that you will have gobs of freedom and be filthy rich a week from Sunday, all while working 'part-time'. Odds are...that's not going to happen.

Yes I know some of you reading this are the exception and it worked just like that for you, but you are the exception and not who this article is written for. I do thank you for reading, however, and any positive feedback that you give will be willingly accepted.

People often ask if Network Marketing or Multi-Level-Marketing is a 'get rich quick scheme'. The short answer is no. The industry model is definitely not 'get rich quick'. You can acquire wealth, but there will be much work, time and activity involved.

When You're the Buyer, Always Beware ... But There's an Answer.

 
There are a few companies that take people's money, promising instant riches, all the while taking advantage of their gullibility, but they are not the norm. Many companies in this industry operate above board and honestly; companies that are prominent on the NYSE.

If you join a network marketing company, don't expect them to hold your hand. They will provide you many educational opportunities that you should capitalize on, but this is your business, and you must treat it as such. Holding your hand...that's for an employer who needs a seat filled.

People who do not complete their due diligence, unlike you, are sitting ducks for a sharp tongued network marketer who is after the quick buck, knowing his business and his prospect may only last three months before giving up and moving on to the next scheme. That attributes to the negative image of our industry.

On the positive side, I have met more honest and caring people in this industry than I ever knew in Corporate America. Most network marketers, whether they market our company's products or another company's goods, will offer advice, assistance, or readily share methods that have been successful for them, and will applaud your accomplishments. You are not viewed as their competitor, but as their ally.

This business, like any, requires a lot of hard work and sacrifice. You have to face adversity and negativity, because there is going to be a lot of it. If you cannot stand being told 'no', you might want to seek employment. There is no shame in being an employee who provides for his or her family. This industry may not be a perfect fit for you.

Maybe you are now or were at one time a network marketer and you understand the concept. You know it can work, you just need to find the right company with the products that you feel good about selling.

Do You Detest Sales? So Did I.....But There Are Different Ways To Inform.

Make no mistake, this industry pertains to... SELLING. If any network marketer tells you otherwise, i. e., "Our products sell themselves", or, "There's no work or selling involved", he or she is not telling the whole truth. Does that mean they're lying? Not necessarily.

If you desire a better lifestyle, are willing to put in the time to educate yourself and put up with the challenges of building a business, the rewards are plentiful. No one company is the answer to everyone's dream. But the right company is out there waiting to greet you with that perfect fit. It is up to you to search it out.

At DSD Associates we tell the truth about the parameters of our network marketing business. It is work; hard work. We don't fudge on the facts in order to sign someone on. We don't lie and we don't sugar coat it. We don't need that business. What we do is, sleep well at night knowing we are doing the right thing.

Our industry is about selling and that is an unmistakeable truth. That's what we do. But that is not all we are about. We market Hope and Opportunity. This is a way for the average person, with above average ambition, to achieve massive success. But remember, this business is not for everyone. Another untruth is, "anyone can do this." The reality is  there is a consistant 97% failure rate in the network marketing industry.

To be fair that 97% rate applies to other industries as well, but this article is not about those industries.

If you are not relentless in your quest to change your life, this may not be not the business model for you. You may not have the tenacity to hang in there when the going gets rough, and it will. Besides, contrary to what the 'duckhunter' wants you to believe, maybe your life doesn't need changing. Maybe you are content to use his product and have no desire to own your own business. That's ok. Don't get caught up in the hype and talked into anything. After all, your life, is your 'business'.

Back to the 97%. That was my challenge. It did not sit well with me that out of every 100 people we brought into the business, 97 were destined to fail. It felt like we, as an industry, were lying to them. I knew there had to be a better way and began researching for solutions. I found the theory that works for me.

Since you are still reading at this point, I applaud your open-minded disposition in your quest for knowledge. If this article has peaked your interest and you want more information, download  this free information.

Be sure to read the included free ebook. This well written, concise ebook will eliminate several misconceptions and probably raise more questions in your mind.

We expect a number of people will read the free ebook and move on, but that's a good thing. Something was learned. Knowledge was gained. The education was free. No harm, no foul. Our hope is this information was informative to those of you who needed  it ... not a waste of your time.

If you desire more information about our particular business after reading the truth as we see it, about network marketing, please contact us and we can chat.

If this information helps you make a decision concerning your future with our company or another company, that's great. Regardless of your decision of what path to follow, I'll end with a quote from Cynthia Kersey.

She says, 'Believe in Yourself and There Will Come a Day When Others Will Have No Choice But To Believe In You.' We wish you all the best.

Thanks for sharing your valuable time with us and enjoy the free ebook. Hopefully We Part in Friendship.