Network Marketing Business Opportunity: Does it Only Work in Theory?

I know that I'll probably get slammed with negative comments from die-hard network marketers, but some things just have to be said. I was just recently approached by a network marketing company for a chance to be involved with a "great business opportunity". I've been approached many times before, and over the years, my husband and I have been involved with at least five different network marketing companies. All produced the same result....money going out...little or no money coming in.

I can hear the criticism loud and clear....you must treat your network marketing business like a business... you have to talk to at least ten people a day...you must attend all weekly meetings...sit in on the phone conferences...go to all conventions...and the list goes on. Been there and done all that. It still amounted to more money going out, than money coming in.

Just for the record, I have owned a successful high-end candle and accessories gift store in a local mall for five years. I recently closed it after economic conditions in the area, sent more people to discount stores for gift buying. So, I do know how to run a business.

Also, I am not against network marketing. In theory network marketing it is a great concept. Everyone helps to facilitate the success of each other. Only I never really experienced that happening. What I've experienced was an excited close friend or business associate introducing me to a promising business opportunity. I, in turn, got all excited about the network marketing company and its business opportunity and approached people I knew. Some got excited, some told me to take a hike. The ones that got involved were never as involved as I was and eventually stopped participating.