tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.comments2024-02-24T11:47:49.630-08:00Blake, Tigan & PennUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-89915345806789265652017-06-28T10:14:54.840-07:002017-06-28T10:14:54.840-07:00Thank you thank you thank you! I have so many th...Thank you thank you thank you! I have so many thoughts but not as well spoken as you!! I invented a product and have spent the last year teaching myself small business. I think people don't realize that small business owners don't get a package of marketing materials, samples and "what to do next". I once spent 3 hours researching what had to go on a tag for my manufacturer. Don't get me started on finding the right font�� ��♀️ I'm fine with mlm 's as long as they stay in their corner and don't try and relate with someone who has created and is running a business. I actually had two friends try and tell me I should do their mlm last year...well knowing I was in the first year of my own business that I was runnng by myself with a husband who was actually not able to work because of brain surgery. To me, it was then I realized they force people to put sales above people which grosses me out.not to mention it's weird when friends don't have your best interest. I. have point-blank asked friends before if they could honestly feed clothe, house their children off of what they make in these, and that I don't need a pamper vacation or an iPad, but a steady income, and I'm always met with hallmark answers. (Can you tell I'm awkwardly bitter) ?! I love supporting my friends, and I actually do buy from any of them that invite or ask, if I have the money and like the product. As someone trying to sell a product, I'm ok with sales�� It's the dishonesty and the constant push to sign people is the part I have no respect for. I'm glad for the 1% that make it. Is that really a job you would recommend to someone that needs to support their family?!!!?! Anyways. I'm confident behind a comment on a post from someone I've never met, so thanks for letting me vent, and being a voice ��❤️Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10620247032808905855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-91849506197935458242017-06-27T19:59:24.345-07:002017-06-27T19:59:24.345-07:00Yeah I've been on both sides of the fence! I&#...Yeah I've been on both sides of the fence! I've been in network marketing about 4 years now and in my first business, was taught exactly how to emotionally sell. But all industries are the same way. I took a few non MLM sales courses and they also taught to pull at heart strings. Even in personal training and interior design, most of the time people buy on emotions. They are tired of being fat. Or exhausted trying to make a certain space in their house make sense. The only times I ever hired a trainer and designer were because I was emotionally spent and ready for someone to take over. What I love about networking sales is it forces you to do personal development and grow as a person. Finding success in an industry with a 99% failure rate is tough. And I agree that all these annoying networkers will be bankrupt or out of business extremely fast because they are just trying to make a quick buck. It's the networkers that actually network that stay in and ride the wave to the top. I'm in the industry and agree on most of your points! Except for the small business part. We are definitely business owners with our own LLC's. And the ones that don't treat it like a business, don't LLC, are the ones that fail and annoy the crap out of all of us that doing it right. The difference with my LLC's (I have 3 company's) is they can stand alone without the MLM product because I also offer other things and services. Holistic Life International exists and will exist whether or not doTERRA stays in business or not. Glowing Through Motherhood is 90% my own company with my own personal services and 10% Thrive products. And Moneta Nova is the same way with real estate. Maybe this makes me different than most networkers but in my own experience it's crucial to have multiple streams of passive income to survive. One from your MLM product line, one from your private services, one from your social media, one from your real estate, one from your ETC etc etc. I'd agree with that other commenter and say don't hate the 99% that are doing it wrong! It is true that 1% of all networkers being in 99% of company sales. So it is very frustrating and difficult both being successful and failing in this industry. But I will say if you can survive it--oh my god, you could survive anything. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909889374497575754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-36711429374860469452017-06-27T19:53:48.038-07:002017-06-27T19:53:48.038-07:00As far as my own business. I LOVE the gig I have s...As far as my own business. I LOVE the gig I have set up with dōTERRA. I'm extremely well compensated by dōTERRA. I love that the overhead for creating the amazing dōTERRA brand is theirs. They assume the risk and I reap the income from it. There are many wellness advocate who out earn the owners. It's a sweet Deal. My husband actually did an awesome business presentation on the cost of start up between my biz and his and the earnings we have experienced from both. I definitely got the better end of the deal for sure and he's been very successful too. I didn't have to invest the money he did to start his business. I didn't have to invest millions of dollars that dōTERRA did either. Jenn Oldhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135544360103273678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-56393578756374083192017-06-27T19:42:18.874-07:002017-06-27T19:42:18.874-07:00I don't care to argue and mince words. I'm...I don't care to argue and mince words. I'm just sharing my heart and my experiences. I was just explaining why I love network marketing and I'm familiar with it because I live it. My point was it is always fun and fulfilling to create a difference in somebody's life no matter how it happens. Why mock something that I love and that many love that creates value and meaning to them? What is wrong with real and inspiring stories, especially ones that will help others achieve success or give purpose to their lives? Success isn't always measured by a giant income either. Many love the purpose they've found in just sharing a product they love. <br /><br />Your information on the FDA certification d doterra is not accurate. The Reference that you cited was a blog and not a valid source. You never know the credibility or motives behind a person writing a blog. Please remember I've been involved With dōTERRA for 8 years and have been made very aware of what's going on with dōTERRA by the owners and trust me, when unpleasant stuff happens we hear about it and it's addressed. As a company dōTERRA has been through some very tough stuff To no fault of their own. They always keep us privy on what's going on, even when it's not pleasant. There are many people who slander companies and bring up innacruate facts and that is why blogs are not reliable sources for anything. DōTERRA has always been very proud of their certification and the fact that it is their own standard. We have never claimed it was an FDA standard. In a dōTERRA meetings we focus on what CpTG means and that it's our own personal brand and certification. That's never been hidden. What's wrong with branding? <br /><br />As far as the FDA and letters about disease claims, you are correct. DōTERRA worked tirelessly with the FDA to help us all be compliant is what we posted online and what we taught. DōTERRA is in great standing with the FDA. dōTERRA works VERY hard on educating us to be compliant. <br /><br />I completely understand this is your blog and I'm in your territory and I'm invading it with a different opinion and perspective. I was just providing some insight on why I love what I do. <br /><br />I think being respectful and kind of what we do for a living is important. <br />Jenn Oldhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135544360103273678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-66020664223445299122017-06-27T18:29:07.382-07:002017-06-27T18:29:07.382-07:00This does sound incredible and exactly like an MLM...This does sound incredible and exactly like an MLM. Remember my point about pulling those heart strings, cue the tiny violins. I'm not against people pulling themselves up by their boot straps. I am however against setting people up to fail. MLM's bigger clientage is in fact not the consuming public but rather hopeful investors, dreamers. Easy targets that grow significantly in times of economic transition, globalization and employee displacement. Promises of quick and easy financial freedom and the beguiling association of wealth with ultimate happiness are very incising and ultimately only for that top 1% as you mentioned.<br /> <br />"What should be your vision of MLM is the success of the company and those who are doing well. The rest of the reps are annoying sales reps who don't know how to build." The fact is that those who are doing well are such a small percent of those who are not. You should know as a “small business” owner that all of the employee are a representation of the company wether you like it or not. That's why people get fired when they do dumb stuff and post it on Facebook. They are an extension of the company.<br />The truth is it doesn't matter what I write or you write we’ll never change each others minds on this subject. As I’m reading back through my reply I think it is coming off rather harsh but as I mentioned it is a heated subject for me. I don’t know you personally you might be a great successful person who takes great care of her 40,000 sheep. <br /><br />I'm glad you pay taxes but as I mentioned it takes control to truly have a business which you have none of. In fact what you have is the short end of the business stick where you get a lot of extra work as an independent contractor. (boy do I hate 1099’s and their lame taxes) so the giant parent company doTerra doesn't have to take accountability for any of it's “employees" You also didn’t build the brand. You also didn’t build the brand. Did you create the marketing material? Do you have a say in which products are produced and where they are manufactured? I've never worked for doTERRA so maybe they do offer you benefits but this model where MLM's drop operational responsibly on it's sales force is pretty proven.<br /><br />I am a supporter of small business, a champion for the underdog. Your right I am annoyed by the tacky obnoxious way network marketers constantly try to sell me their products but simplifying any of my other points down to meager annoyance is like comparing MLM’s to a fly in my apple pie (which happened once to me at Marie Calendars). <br /><br />Sure, I could have scrapped that fly off and ate the pie any way but did you know that because flies can’t actually chew food they vomit up stomach enzymes to break it up and then slurp it up their proboscises. Ya annoyance really doesn’t cover that type of perpetual, unapologetic offense. So I’ll stick with what I've got. By the way I asked for a new piece of pie.<br /><br />Tigan Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296726581496746257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-17626307452558916812017-06-27T18:28:51.296-07:002017-06-27T18:28:51.296-07:00Thanks, for posting a comment Jenn. It was interes...Thanks, for posting a comment Jenn. It was interesting to read. I noticed that you didn't mention which company you work for with your team of 40,000. I always say you should never judge a book by it's cover so I dove a little deeper. Turns out your book is none other than the MLM giant known as doTERRA. I'm not anti essential oil. Love a good lavender for a sun burn but doTERRA has done some sketchy things.<br /><br />In 2012 doTERRA was claiming that their products were certified as therapeutic grade by the FDA with registered trademark CPTG (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade) as proof. The CPTG trademark is one that doTERRA created and has nothing to do with the FDA at all. For those of you who don't know you can read about it here..<br /><br />http://wingedseed.com/blog/2009/11/19/one-more-time-there-are-no-fda-certified-pure-therapeutic-grade-essential-oils-part-i/ <br /><br />Later doTERRA retracted and switched the “certification” from the FDA to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). However, the USPTO isn’t in the business of doing certification of essential oil.<br /><br />This leads to doTERRA’s message. They explicitly say on their website, “This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.” However I have often been pitched the idea that doTERRA products treat diseases. In fact the FDA sent warning letters to both DoTERRA Essential Oils and Young Living Essential Oils on the same day: September 22, 2014. Wether you yourself do this or not is irrelevant but I'm sure in your case it would be difficult to manage 40,000 salesmen’s comments and sales techniques to make sure that none of your team is telling tall tales like this.<br /><br />You also quite eloquently illustrated several of my points. I liked this section when you mentioned "Do you want to know what I find even more satisfaction in? It is helping OTHER People find success with network marketing." "I have a good 100 people who have literally created an income that allows them to live solely off there MLM income and enjoy an amazing life! It is inspiring to help a woman in an abusive marriage be able to leave her husband because she has created enough of an income to sustain herself. This same woman didn't have a college education and had no work experience. It is incredible to watch people succeed and reach goals! " <br />Tigan Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296726581496746257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-3891416852492651862017-06-27T15:59:14.231-07:002017-06-27T15:59:14.231-07:00Okay, so I usually don't comment on random peo...Okay, so I usually don't comment on random people's posts but I decided to help share some perspective with you that comes from somebody who is a very successful network marketer. I experienced a huge mix of emotions reading through your post. There are some things that I completely agree with and things that totally resonate with me and other things that I would have agreed with 8 years ago before starting my journey. <br /><br />Truthfully, you have some great points and some points that I think that we can all agree on. There are other things in here that reflect a lot of misunderstanding and lack of knowledge when it comes down to how things really work. My goal isn't to tear you down but rather provide some education for you <3 <br /><br />I think it is fair to say that what you are truly annoyed with is the extreme overabundance tacky network marketers who can definitely give the rest of us a bad name. It is interesting that the bottom 99% of sells reps for a company give a bad reputation for the top 1% of the company who actually PRODUCES and generates all of the sales! <br /><br />I will say that I am absolutely a small business owner. Sure, I represent a company but I have my own employees, and pay both sides of payroll taxes and have the joys of paying a LOT in taxes because I am small business owner. Again, I think that annoys you is the people who are not upfront with the company they represent rather than being annoyed that they are calling themselves a small business owner. I am an independent contractor for the company I represent and I do business under my own LLC subchapter S. I have stresses and joys just like any small business owner. I also have a husband who owns his business, that by your definition is a "small business". He is not representing or making money selling a product for another company. Our challenges can be vastly different from one another and yet similar! The point is we are both small business owners. <br /><br />There is not a better way to make money than with an AMAZING network marketing company (yes there are a TON of horrible network marketing companies). Seriously, I work 10-15 hours a week, make a multiple 6 figure income and I have the freedom to do things that most people can't. I am SO GRATEFUL I moved past the stigma and horrible companies to find one that is amazing and offers incredible compensation to its representatives that work hard. <br /><br />Do you want to know what I find even more satisfaction in? It is helping OTHER People find success with network marketing. I have a team of 40,000, most of which are product consumers and don't build a business. Of that, I have a good 100 people who have literally created an income that allows them to live solely off there MLM income and enjoy an amazing life! It is inspiring to help a woman in an abusive marriage be able to leave her husband because she has created enough of an income to sustain herself. This same woman didn't have a college education and had no work experience. It is incredible to watch people succeed and reach goals! <br /><br />Not all companies are good, not all reps are good and YES there are SOOO many annoying people out there, but don't let that be your visions of MLM. What should be your vision of MLM is the success of the company and those who are doing well. The rest of the reps are annoying sales reps who don't know how to build. <br /><br />I could honestly refute more of your 5 points and help you better understand how things work, but again i think the true problem is you are annoyed at being marketed to in an obnoxious way and that is okay. Don't hate MLM, be annoyed at the people who are annoying! Ha ha ha ha! And, even better cheer those on who are working hard to support a family and meeting and reaching goals! Jenn Oldhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135544360103273678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-5730915500945118612016-10-09T13:48:54.923-07:002016-10-09T13:48:54.923-07:00Can you tell me where you bought the leather? Than...Can you tell me where you bought the leather? Thank you?creativebee65https://www.blogger.com/profile/11498264870326933652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-36936931100579939232016-08-24T08:58:39.862-07:002016-08-24T08:58:39.862-07:00Hi Tigan! How did you do the bowl/place mat? Hi Tigan! How did you do the bowl/place mat? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337728130568447061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-9070006074375249942016-05-02T07:10:49.929-07:002016-05-02T07:10:49.929-07:00That is an awful experience. Maybe they are havint...That is an awful experience. Maybe they are havintrouble atay afloat. If you are still looking have you checked out hippyskin.com ? They are based in Ogden and Bethany(owner) is really nice. Also there is Olioskin.com in SLC. I can't personally attest to their products because I use my own cleanser mask, rosewater, and serum formula. But their products are along the same lines of what I use and I figure they way we use products is as important as what products we use so everyone will have different favorite things. Good luck! Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770181354815484853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-47832177738604226182016-01-09T14:09:12.350-08:002016-01-09T14:09:12.350-08:00Beautifully written Tigan! You inspire me to be be...Beautifully written Tigan! You inspire me to be better!<br />Aunt JulieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101217433986871586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-79254255906232773462015-09-10T08:07:54.964-07:002015-09-10T08:07:54.964-07:00The spagetti costume was just a mop with some yarn...The spagetti costume was just a mop with some yarn pom poms for meatballs. There was some sewing involved as I stiched all the mop fibers onto a collar that could be button around his neck. The hat was made from the mop, felt and heavy interfacing. I attched it to a cream beanie which I made. Truthfully the masks were easier. 😂 Good LuckTigan Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296726581496746257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-53499868009777989752015-09-10T08:02:37.318-07:002015-09-10T08:02:37.318-07:00Hi Tammy, thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I d...Hi Tammy, thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I don't make the masks for sale. I'm not sure I'd even be confident enough in my handy work to do so. You might try etsy as they seem to be pretty crafty over there 😉Tigan Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296726581496746257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-18428916160641529962015-09-07T07:35:08.114-07:002015-09-07T07:35:08.114-07:00Perfect! How did you make the spaghetti costume? I...Perfect! How did you make the spaghetti costume? It's the greatest thing ever! :) I don't think I'm crafty enough to make the masks! You did an awesome job :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654055988961007265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-46108900159999029782015-09-06T08:04:36.881-07:002015-09-06T08:04:36.881-07:00Hi!
My daughter and I LOVE your Lady mask. She ha...Hi!<br /><br />My daughter and I LOVE your Lady mask. She has become a huge fan this past summer when my husband and I introduced her to some of the old disney movies we grew up with. Anyhow, she wants to be Lady for this Halloween and we are having a difficult time finding anything that looks like Lady. We found your website and she quickly fell in love with your mask. We just ordered the skirt that you provided a link to. I was wondering if you sell masks or are willing to make one for my 10 year old? If so, let me know how much? Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. I wish I was as crafty as you are. Thanks again.<br />-TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-54257622589347854072015-07-18T10:16:42.159-07:002015-07-18T10:16:42.159-07:00I have the same purple "tool box!" It&#...I have the same purple "tool box!" It's purpleness was what really got me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-65587511877976598432015-06-26T11:56:55.401-07:002015-06-26T11:56:55.401-07:00THIS IS WONDERFUL.I HAVE JUST DONE SOME REMODELING...THIS IS WONDERFUL.I HAVE JUST DONE SOME REMODELING AND HAVE AN OLD FILE CABINET THAT'S BROWN AND I COULD SHABBY CHIC IT UP BY DOING THIS.THANK YOU VERY PRETTYjude3944https://www.blogger.com/profile/04180848978293252679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-81427618427727302992015-02-01T02:55:57.612-08:002015-02-01T02:55:57.612-08:00So that's how you create this particular desig...So that's how you create this particular design / style for bedding / duvet. Thanks! Always love learning from DIYers.Beddings Centerhttp://www.beddingscenter.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-70462184941584507352015-01-17T11:01:34.074-08:002015-01-17T11:01:34.074-08:00Oh my gosh. the cutest thing ever! So creative!Oh my gosh. the cutest thing ever! So creative!nonihttp://www.noniswonderlust.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-69732716416774565802014-08-19T16:03:36.330-07:002014-08-19T16:03:36.330-07:00Very nicely stated Tigan. I forgot that we share ...Very nicely stated Tigan. I forgot that we share the same anniversary. We are celebrating our 36thAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-89393186962986324402014-08-19T11:14:03.949-07:002014-08-19T11:14:03.949-07:00Awesome!Awesome!Thttp://findingmyinnerathlete.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-69997490108916210382014-04-15T14:23:48.185-07:002014-04-15T14:23:48.185-07:00This turned out gorgeous - great job! I bought the...This turned out gorgeous - great job! I bought the same one from West Elm and the exact same thing happened to me - not to mention that I don't think the seamstresses of the duvet took into account that when they did the pintuck, it made the overall size smaller (because mine was just a little shorter than how I would like it to hang. Like the previous poster, I too would like to make a crib blanket like yours for my soon to arrive little girl. Thank you for the tutorial!! ~ JenniferAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682848721015419904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-16072394183949121532014-04-04T18:32:07.418-07:002014-04-04T18:32:07.418-07:00Congratulations Tigan! Yay! So happy for you!Congratulations Tigan! Yay! So happy for you!vdg familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418857013284954321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-35702153365084478812013-11-30T09:20:04.681-08:002013-11-30T09:20:04.681-08:00Congratulations! Such great news! Babies are gre...Congratulations! Such great news! Babies are great! I'm sure you guys will be great parents :)Darwin + Kiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715531334039601023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578073044100852441.post-23230098925191861242013-10-29T21:42:27.380-07:002013-10-29T21:42:27.380-07:00TIGAN!!!!! I love this so much!!!!!! Yahoo! Hang o...TIGAN!!!!! I love this so much!!!!!! Yahoo! Hang on to your hats... ;) (It's really the best. Ever.) I love your momma!Sarahn, Cade, Memphis, and Dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596464527682877578noreply@blogger.com