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Advice, How To

How to Respond to that “Pyramid” Question

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Many of you are lucky enough to know Bart Dangerfield as that ever helpful voice from our webinars. To offer even more to our GDI users, Bart was kind enough to share some advice one a common question.

The misconceptions about our industry continue to baffle me. In a world that’s been trained to “trade time for money” with 9-5 jobs, sometimes it’s difficult to get someone to see the benefits of building cooperative teams.

A few years ago when I was in business school, I was given the assignment to make a presentation about a controversial subject and take questions at the end. The most controversial subject I could think of would be discussing the benefits of multi-level compensation, since there were all kinds of misconceptions in my class about what I did.

At the end of my presentation, one of my classmates, a very cynical engineer, asked, “Let’s be honest … isn’t this just a pyramid scheme?” Perhaps you’ve heard this objection or concern a time or two before. Perhaps you’d be interested in my answer!

I simply said, “It depends on what you mean by a ‘pyramid.’ If you’re referring to an illegal ponzi scheme, then the answer is ‘no’ since we offer a real product that delivers real value for the money paid.”

Then I smiled and explained, “But if you’re referring to the structure of the organization, then yes, we are a pyramid; with one guy at the top … like a CEO … and expanding levels of others underneath him. And those who get in early make the most money. Is this the kind of pyramid you’re talking about?”

My point? The only difference between a network marketing model and the standard corporate structure of any business today is that YOU are your own CEO. You start at the top and build down, helping others do the same.

Don’t ever forget, treat your business like a business (with you as CEO) and you’ll earn “business income.” Treat it like a hobby, and you’ll earn “hobby income.” The choice is yours!

How do you respond to questions  like these?

Advice, Help & Support, How To

I Need Help: Self Help in the Members Area

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Many of you are lucky enough to know Bart Dangerfield as that ever helpful voice from our webinars. Bart is a virtual wealth of information and tips on how to be successful with GDI, not to mention the fact he gets to hear new tips in every single webinar.

To offer even more to our GDI users, Bart was kind enough to share his advice with us for where to turn when you need help. You can look forward to more tips on this topic and many others in the future. Read on for Bart’s advice.


New users can often become overwhelmed by all that GDI has to offer and in turn become a little lost. An easy way to combat this issue is to explore your members area. Below are two tips for doing just that.

1.Use the Products: It’s amazing what a little experience can do. Many times an affiliate might not know where to start. To get over this feeling, try simply using the products. This can be done just by using the product by adding content to a website or using your own .WS email address and can really provide insights into how to successfully share and communicate those benefits with others.

So, become “a product of the product” and continue using all the features provided with your GDI product package. You will be amazed at the ideas this can generate to help you be successful.

2. Explore Your Members Area: Well over 90% of the questions being fielded by GDI’s customer service department are already answered within the GDI Members Area. Because there is so much information here, it can be a little intimidating. However, if you start by clicking on the main “Support” menu command along the top of your Members Area, you will see that this resource can guide you through to find the answer to just about any topic.

Also, don’t forget to review the “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) section as well, here: http://website.ws/faq/. Both of these resources can most likely give you the answers you seek to just about any question, whether related to using the products or building your buiness.

Have you used any of the above techniques to create a better experience with GDI? Leave your answers in the comments.

Help & Support, How To

Tips for When You Need Help: Contacting Your Upline

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Many of you are lucky enough to know Bart Dangerfield as that ever helpful voice from our webinars. Bart is a virtual wealth of information and tips on how to be successful with GDI, not to mention the fact he gets to hear new tips in every single webinar.

To offer even more to our GDI users, Bart was kind enough to share his advice with us for where to turn when you need help. You can look forward to more tips on this topic and many others in the future. Read on for Bart’s advice.

“I need help … where do I turn?” Many times, a new GDI Affiliate can be confused about where to get help, especially when getting started. Since GDI’s product offering can be used in so many different ways, sometimes it’s hard to know exactly where to start.

Regardless of the business model or “system” that initially attracted you to GDI, there are 4 powerful resources that every GDI Affiliate should turn to for help:

1.         Contact your immediate upline

2.         Use the products

3.         Explore your Members Area

4.         Get on GDI’s weekly webinars

Today, we will focus on Contacting Your Upline.

Chances are, when you joined GDI, you did so because you were attracted by the system and approach being offered by a specific GDI affiliate. Therefore, your first stop for help in getting started with or being successful using that system should be the individuals who introduced you to it.

If you don’t know how to contact this individual, just log into your GDI Member’s Area and select the “Upline” menu option. If you have trouble getting with your direct sponsor, work your way up the list as far as you go until you get the help you need!

Also always there to help you is GDI’s top-notch Support department that is available to answer your questions by phone or email. You will be surprised at the depth of knowledge they can bring, not only to help you understand your product or working in the Member’s Area, but also tips about building your business and sharing the GDI opportunity with others.

Contact them simply by clicking on the “Request Support” link from within your GDI Member’s Area.