In my last post, I wrote about some of the network marketing businesses
I have been in. This post is a continuation.
I left off by telling you I knew I wanted to work online, but I didn’t know
where I was going to start. But one day while watching TV, I saw Jeff Paul 
Internet Marketing Secrets and ordered it. After reading the books, he called
and I paid for his coaching program. I didn’t learn that much, but I was so
eager to learn more.
I was online everyday, looking and searching for something. I was
approached by many different people, that’s when I joined Success University.
I loved Success University. It was all about personal development. I had already
started reading personal development books and this was the business for me.
When I found out that Success University was selling out to World Ventures,
a travel company, I was so disappointed. I quit.
You see, while I was in Success University, I joined two companies that promoted travel:
Your Travel Biz and Traverus. I realized early that I was not passionate about travel,
so I quit.
Prosperity Cast Network was like a dream come true. I found good people to work with,
and I was loving life. Val Smyth promised so much and I thought this would be the
business for me. I guess I don’t have to tell you, after investing a couple of grand
the business was gone. I couldn’t get into my back office. I couldn’t get my money
back or nothing. Try to contact Val Smyth by phone, email, and even tried to find his
address…no luck.
Val was also the creator of Mentors in Motion. This program was supposed to be like a
starter program into PCN, but of course Val disappeared and that business was gone too.
I lost lots of money trusting him. Words to the wise. Be careful if you are in business
with him. Google his name and talk to others that have been burned by him. That being
said…I think everyone deserves a second chance. He could have learned his lesson,
just be careful.
Global Domains International is a great business. When I joined, I wasn’t passionate 
about it either and I thought the internet was saturated with it. I have to say,
GDI is still around and that shows it is a good company, even though it is not for me.
Well the next company really took my money and ran…iLearning Global. I love the
concept of this company. It was a lot like Success University. I am all about personal
development. I just knew this was going to be my pathway to success.
I think I was in iLearning Global for about 2 months (just getting my feet wet) when
they decided to take the network marketing part of it away from it’s affiliates. I was
so disappointed. Here was another company that I was passionate about that truly let
me down.
I am going to stop here for now. I will continue in my next post. If I keep on you
will be like when is it going to end.
Anyway, I know some of you have been through similar experiences. I would love to
hear about them.






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Thank You Jaden
For sharing, I to have lost several thousands and believe or not I to got stuck by,Traverus.
But you live and learn and as you say research, before jumping in.
Thank You for an awesome post.
Best to you in 2012
Sharon
My you have had a tough time finding your niche with this business Jaden. I’m hoping in your next installment you’re going to share that you’ve finally found “the” opportunity for you!
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Hello Jaden,
I’m sorry you’ve had so many disappointments with different network marketing companies, but the bright side is that you’ve gained a lot of experience that will help you as you move forward. You know a lot more now about what to look for and what to be very cautious about. It’s just part of the process. I’ve been disappointed and let down by countless Internet marketing products & tools in the past, but the overall experience and education I got (in knowing what to watch out for and what works and what doesn’t) is priceless.
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Jaden,
I’m so glad to hear someone tell the truth about network marketing. I have my own story that would take too long to tell in here. I need to write a book! LOL
I look forward to reading the rest of your story!
Tom Burt
Hello! I have to admit that I have only been ever in one company.. I don’t make huge amounts of money with it. but I won’t change over.. I guess I can say that I was fortunate to start with one that I really believed in and was in my line of interest.. It has been a true learning experience and all the personal development along the way is something that I would never change! I am still working on me!! That journey in progress!!
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What kind of lessons did you learn by this journey you are sharing? Not all network marketing companies give you a bad rap. In fact the majority of them are good. But it is up to us to learn the right skills.
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Hey Jaden,
Lol! Excellent post my friend and thanks so much for sharing all of your experiences with your readers. Your Honesty, Integrity and your commitment to the pursuit of success and helping others achieve it shines through in every article that you write.
I look forward to reading your next article.
Kevin
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