Help me before I do something possibly stupid (i.e. Network Marketing)

[loeboy]

Hi guys,

I need some expert advice here...

A few days ago, I was aproached by one of the other Realtors that I work with about a new Network Marketing concept. I have NEVER participated in any of these programs, mainly due to the crappy products or services offered. But this service seems to be very promising.

Without getting too deep into the details, the company is basically offering people and businesses the ability to easily create and send "streaming video" emails. The same person who created the Hello Network, which licenses its technology to Sprint for their Picture Phones, has started this video email company. The big selling points are that there are no players to download, small email file sizes, and ease of use.

What pitfalls, or problems, can you foresee with this service from a consumer standpoint? What technical issues should I be aware of? Should I "tuck tail" and run, or give it a shot? I'm sure some of you have tried Network Marketing in the past; so what did you learn for those experiences? I've already signed up for the free distributor account, and have to admit that it all looks very good.

Thanks for your advice.

 

[FinalLastt]

If the product or service is not too bad..
then
the only advice I can give you is to stick by it.
I mean to make real nice money in Network Marketing takes time.
In the begining you will make enough to pay bills.
After awhile you can make very nice money.

Good luck.
It doesn't hurt to try anthing once.

BTW
If it doesn't work out.
Dont let it bother you
Network marketing is not for everyone.

If fact 8 out of 10 people hate it with a passion.

 

[MacBaine]

Hi guys,

I need some expert advice here...

That's about as far as most people will get

 

[everman]

What possible uses are there for small, low quality, short videos? If there are some good ones then it could be useful.

 

[Dacalo]

this is the wrong forum, you should go to the forum here

 

[loeboy]

Thanks for the input guys.

Dacalo, thanks for the site referral. I was posting here with hopes of getting some "technical" input on what issues to watch for.

everman, from what I understand about the service, the videos are scalable from Broadband to Dial-Up. I'm not sure if there will be different versions of the video depending upon what connection speed the user has. Or if it actually downsamples on the fly, which isn't likely due to processing power.

 

[amnesiac]

The thing is, there is no "sure thing" in the tech industry.

If all the cards are dealt and played right, you just might have something big. However, there have been plenty of times in recent memory where there has been a good product that fits a need, but due to bad timing, bad marketing, poor economic conditions, or just plain bad luck, that they have failed. Doing this is a gamble, and it's up to you to decide how much you want to risk on it.