I have a friend who is VERY ambitious and is building a team through Quixtar. Many of their plans involve consuming the exclusive products sold through Quixtar such as; XS energy drinks, Nutrilite vitamin supplements, and health and beauty products. The convincing and very motivating factors in joining up with this company are things such as: residual income, mass-networking, learning and basically copying mentors who are making atleast 6-figures or are millionaires, and seemingly building your OWN company. The thing is I have done some studies and found out that ALOT of people claim that Quixtar is just a new name for the company Amway who became notorious for some of their procedures. I am just asking for any real professional, experienced, or greatly concerned individual who actually has knowledge either good or bad to share with me about Multi-Level Marketing or/and Quixtar. Any complex information about Quixtar would be gladly accepted. Thank you all for your time!
2006-06-11 19:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by LilTrooper 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
Amway and Quixtar are both owned by the same parent company, Alticor. Alticor also owns the Orlando Magic, Peter Island, and has exclusive rights to brands like Nutrilite and Artistry which are the best products around.
It wasn't so much Amway in general that deserved a bad reputation but some of the actions of people within the business earned them a bad rap. In addition, things like door to door selling and having to distribute everything to your downlines were concepts that didn't work.
Quixtar took all the best aspects of Amway - utilizing Quixtar.com as a portal site where people can redirect all their buying power and earn money through volume. Of course, you also get linked up with BWW (Britt World Wide) as an IBO (Independent Business Owner) and it teaches you what to do and what not to do. BWW is, in itself, worth being involved in the business for. You learn how to run a business, how to talk to people, and a lot of other things that you'll never get from the working world.
Quixtar has also a great affiliate marketing program with 90+ companies where you can get anything and everything you need that Quixtar doesn't supply directly. They link with companies like Barnes and Noble, Office Depot, Circuit City, Shop.com. You can get cell phones, plane tickets, insurance, a credit card, whatever you need!
The people are fantastic, the ethics are amazing - it's a society where people don't pass negative to each other and just want to see everyone else succeed. Can you find this in the working world? Probably not. You'll never find any backstabbing, cheating, abuse, or anything like that in this business.
To finish up - yes, it does require a lot of hard work, but in the end it pays off through the factors you stated - especially freedom. On a daily basis we get to interact with these leaders who take time out of their day to help people that aren't as successful yet to build their business. Quixtar isn't for the average person, though, so that's why it's often viewed as a bad thing when in fact it's exactly the opposite.
2006-06-13 05:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by tymartist 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This business does work for the right type of people. I tried back about 6 years ago, but did not have the time and dedication needed (much less the patience). There were weekly meetings, and constant networking, not to mention the prospect of trying to convince friends, family, and others that it is a legitimate business. It is all based on convincing people to change their way of purchasing products they use on a daily basis. Instead of going to the local Walmart for basic daily commodities, you point people to the Quixtar site, where they can order anything and everything under the sun. This is by no means a discount shopping network, and you will pay more in most cases for items, but a percentage of each sale goes into your pocket and those "above" you in your group. It's a great concept, but I had a difficult time convincing people to completely change their shopping frame of mind. Some of those who joined "below" me racked up a pretty good credit card debt due to money mis-management. I was mildly successful, but due to having a family and maintaining a regular job, I did not have the time to invest. I have freinds who did quit their "day" jobs, but do not fall for the "get rich quick" addage, as this takes time and dedication. Even those who are successful still have a "job"....you are constantly networking, advising, attending functions and meetings, etc. If that's your cup of tea, and you are dedicated, it is a viable option to a great income. However, most people lose sight of the goal early on when success does not come fast enough. Good luck!
2006-06-13 06:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by speedfrkscott 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quixtar is Amway revamped for the internet age. A sound business that requires lots and lots of commitment and time plus the right mix of charisma, and social skills to make it pay. I was a distributor for 2 years but never had the commitment and time to make it work. It was good for networking and had a great bunch of guys involved. I would suggest finding some one in the WWDB world wide dream builders lines, or Dexter and Birdie Yeager lines to sponsor you as they seem to really have their act together. I personally know 3 couples that have retired making $75,000+ a year at this. But it is very money focused and obsessive people have been known to get in over their head and get hurt. My experience was overall a period that challenged me to grow personally, but my life goals pulled me away from the business. I wish you the best of luck if you join, and realize the system works if you will work it. Hey I just wouldn't work it. Grace and Peace, Matthew H.
2006-06-12 21:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by vote4matth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was a member of Amway (Quixtar) many years ago, it had it's day but it is long past. If you are looking for a business as a tax deduction it is great as is any other small business. If you need to make money there are companies with a much better record without the distributor headaches.
2016-03-27 01:32:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, go to a few pages here.....
www.ibofacts.com
www.thisbiznow.com
this is a large amount of info from professionals and corporations working with Q*
~Cheers!
2006-06-13 05:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋