SDI Entrepreneurs Need To Know The Truth

By Tom J. Kennedy

The SDI (Self Directed Income) entrepreneurs love the “home office” of the selected SDI company (or companies) in their SDI Portfolio. 

Unfortunately, the SDI industry - otherwise known as (a) multi-level marketing or (b) network marketing still suffers an imperfect image in the eyes of journalists, editors and publishers in the mainstream media - whether electronic or print.

The SDI industry has been highly successful and SDI entrepreneurs are fairly compensated for effectively marketing and distributing quality products and/or services to consumers. The truth is that the SDI industry has created more millionaires than any other business model since its birth in the mid-20th Century.

Why then does the mainstream media ignore or avoid any positive coverage of this popular and ever-expanding business model?

Could it be that many of the “home office” companies within the SDI industry are debt-free - and therefore evade monthly usury payments to the major banking corporations? Just wondering!

The SDI industry has been evolving since it was birthed approximately 70 years ago. According to the Network Marketing Business Journal (NMBJ), SDI companies are operating in 144 countries and estimates are that 80+ million distributorships in the SDI industry are currently active.

The SDI industry is a sub-group within the Direct Selling Industry and both continue to grow domestically and internationally. According to the World Federation of Direct Selling Association, the annual, global, retail sales for the Direct Selling Industry reached $154 billion in 2011 and $139 billion of that amount was marketed by SDI entrepreneurs.

The future does look bright for the SDI industry and when a couple of other newsworthy items are improved, the mainstream media might be motivated to give the SDI industry the positive coverage it deserves.

Statistics indicate that 50% of new (start-up) companies fold or file for bankruptcy within the first five years.

The attrition rate within the SDI industry remains critically high. The Direct Selling Association (DSA) reports that the distributor retention rate is estimated to be approximately 10% over time - or otherwise stated, statistics show that the attrition rate within the SDI industry has a history of being in the range of approximately 90%.

Many of the people who enrol as SDI entrepreneurs lack the entrepreneurial mind-set that is required to succeed. Instead, they maintain the “employee mentality” that is commonplace for salaried or wage earning employees. Since formal education teaches little or nothing about entrepreneurism in general, nor about the SDI industry in particular, what is needed is an SDI University.

Even the McDonald’s corporation was astute enough to design and launch “Hamburger University” in Elk Grove Village, Illinois in 1961 to professionally train its staff. Ray Kroc is quoted as saying: “If we are going anywhere, we’ve got to have talent. And, I’m going to put my money in talent.”

Indeed, the SDI industry needs an SDI University for new enrollees. A wide variety of learning techniques can be utilized to prepare prospective SDI entrepreneurs for their newly chosen sales careers.

Though many SDI entrepreneurs seem to be more aware and awake about issues relating to the media, politics, and economics, too many are still ignorant of the ‘truth’ about modern money creation and how the design flaw of usury is the killer machine that directly and/or indirectly causes (a) start-up SDI companies to go bankrupt and (b) the high attrition rate within the SDI industry.

With some relevant re-education through the SDI University (or otherwise) to share the facts re: the lies, deceits and deceptions being foisted upon the unsuspecting public re: media, political and economic issues’ I daresay that SDI industry would blossom and the mainstream media would be forced to report the positive news.

In an article titled “The Real Truth” in the October 2012 issue of Network Marketing Business Journal, Keith B. Laggos writes: “Six families control the mainstream media. This includes all of the main television networks, including FOX, which is used to satisfy the conservatives. It also includes radios and most of the mainstream newspapers and many news magazines. Associated Press (AP) provides the majority of the edited content for all of it, except local news such as fires, crimes and sports. Reuters filters the news and provides much of the news to AP. Reuters is owned by the Rothschild family and are members of the elite group called the Bilderbergs.”

On the topic of banking, Keith B. Laggos writes: “The Central Bank or Federal Reserve is privately owned by seven families including the Rothschilds. The Central Banks of most of the countries in Europe and many around the world are owned by those seven and a couple of more, making about nine different families total. All of these families are members of the Bilderberg Group. They print money, Federal Reserve Notes, and loan it to the government who in turn pays them interest."- (which ought to be correctly called usury.)

The article “The Real Truth” by Dr. Keith B. Laggos ought to be compulsory reading for every active SDI entrepreneur and for every new enrollee in any SDI marketing program. SDI entrepreneurs need to know the facts about the media, economics and politics to have any chance of future success within the SDI industry.

I daresay, that the first SDI “home office” to launch a usuryfree time currency as an integral part of their infrastructure will have the marketing edge over all other SDI companies.

If and when an SDI company becomes the first SDI “home office” to create a “usuryfree corporate currency” within its infrastructure, that company will have a definite head start in serving people’s preferences, and others will beat a path to its door to ask: “What is your SDI company doing and how is it doing it?”

In any local community, the first SDI entrepreneur with knowledge of the “usuryfree currency” technology would have the first opportunity to pitch all local, prospective, free enterprisers. Whole new markets will be opened up by the first SDI “home office” that adopts this usuryfree technology (software) and invites other free enterprisers to connect with them.

For example, SDI entrepreneurs could accept an agreed on percentage of their rewards (commissions) in the “usuryfree corporate currency” - which could be called “SDI Wampum” or whatever. Our ongoing research indicates that to avoid interference from so-called “government authorities” we do NOT use the word “dollar” when recommending a name for any “usuryfree community currency.” Rather, a name like “wampum” is highly recommended as it has no affiliation with conventional “dollars.”

Likewise, any SDI “home office” could assure their networks of SDI entrepreneurs that the “home office” would accept a similar, agreed percentage of payment for “any and all quality products” in this same “usuryfree corporate currency” and a similar percentage would be paid out in monthly commissions to participating SDI entrepreneurs.

NOTE: More background information in this Generic Letter To Executives Of Any SDI Company

Why You Should Add "Offer Chat" To Your Website!

NOTE: Visitors to The SDI (Self Directed Income) Eye Opener may have noticed that recently I have added "offerchat" - an icon at the lower right corner of the blog. You should see a green rectangular box with a small minus sign and the words: "Contact Us - Got a question? We can help." You are invited to click on the minus sign, then enter your email and leave a message or comment or ask a relevant question.

If you have a website (or more than one website) and if you think a live help feature would be mutually beneficial for you and your visitors, then go to: http://www.offerchat.com 

Firstly, browse the page and learn about "offerchat" and then follow the instructions and add this unique FREE software to your website. When you communicate with the "offer chat" team, please tell them that you learned about "offer chat" at The SDI Eye Opener.

NOTE: If the "offerchat" icon does not show up on your browser when you visit The SDI Eye Opener - please let me know. The "offerchat" company is still working on improving the software for everyone who has been using it on the beta test, so any feedback is always helpful as I can pass it on to the development team.

This article "Why You Should Add Live Chat To Your Website" is originally posted at this website: http://blog.offerchat.com/why-you-should-add-live-chat-to-your-website-infographic

And there are numerous other relevant article posted at the above listed website offering more information about "offerchat."

by cheby

A live help feature on a website available for shoppers and visitors to use when they’re stuck and have trouble finding their way or if they have a simple question is kind of an unwritten rule for online retail website owners.

However, many are still in the dark and have not yet done so. Or they’re just doubtful on shelling out money for a feature that they don’t consider very important because, after all, they have a phone number and an email displayed on the site.

But in the present world where almost instant communication and engagement is pretty much the norm, a live chat widget on your site could just be the one thing that’s missing.

Here’s an infographic that explains the importance of live chat on websites and why skeptics might want to consider having it:

Designed by Offerchat

NOTE: Updated information for "Offerchat" users:

Inside Offerchat - A Better Online Live Chat Widget To Ring In 2013

The SDI Industry Offers A Fundraising Opportunity For The UsuryFree Network

The rising transaction costs of starting a conventional, retail store enterprise prohibits motivated, entrepreneurial-minded people from taking action.

More and more people of all ages, from all walks of life are choosing to launch part-time, home-based enterprises while maintaining an existing salaried or wage-earning job. We commonly refer to these people as SDI (Self Directed Income) entrepreneurs. Lots of relevant information at The SDI Eye Opener. 

The optimal business opportunity for this 21^st Century comes with a proven business model that guarantees monthly residual earnings – when and if business is conducted with dedication to service and ethics.

Multiple millions of people are choosing to become active entrepreneurs in the SDI (Self Directed Income) industry – formerly referred to as multi-level marketing or network marketing.  We have changed the language to avoid and leave behind the negative reputation associated with multi-level marketing and/or network marketing during the latter years of the 20^th Century – when too many charlatans pursued greed rather than ethical service to loyal customers.

These SDI entrepreneurs are enjoying being their own boss as they diligently work to secure a solid financial future for themselves and their families.

In May 2006, a report was released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wherein it is written: “The reason why millions of Americans are empowered to participate in alternative work arrangements, start small businesses or strike out on their own, is because our economy is free and flexible and resilient. It rewards those who work hard, take risks, create innovations and embrace change.”

Another relevant article is titled: “The Role of Independent Contractors in the U. S. Economy.”

Thomas J. Donahue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce since 1997, is quoted as saying about 21^st Century entrepreneurs: “It is clear that millions of Americans are seeking viable business opportunities in order to secure their financial futures, be their own bosses and better balance the responsibilities of career and family.”

Now in 2012, more and more youth are rejecting traditional employee roles while favouring the role of an SDI entrepreneur as a better way to invest their time, energy and small amounts of money, while balancing the responsibilities of building a home-based enterprise while growing a young family. They are realizing that as active SDI entrepreneurs, they are better positioned to create and manage their financial destiny by selectively investing their most valuable commodity – time.

While the SDI industry is becoming ever more popular, indications are that the employee-mentality of working for major, trans-national corporations, or conventional institutions is on steady decline. One only has to take notice of the massive layoffs and the ever-increasing unemployment statistics in recent years. 

It seems that the youth are quickly becoming aware that they can expect no loyalty from the top of the pyramid within the respective corporations and/or institutions. Neither is there any loyalty from the employees and/or salaried workers at the fringe of these pyramids.

It is a fact, that in the name of profit for the shareholders, and because of the design flaw of usury in our orthodox, economic system of debt money, the majority of these trans-national corporations are choosing to outsource contracts to workers in third-world countries – where labour is cheaper – and often exploited.

It is noteworthy however, that more and more youthful workers in these third-world countries (such as the Philippines) are finding creative ways to finance and launch part-time, SDI enterprises to acquire additional earnings to supplement their meager monthly income(s).

The SDI industry proudly boasts of annual record sales to be approaching $120. billion at the global level.  Of the hundreds of active companies in the SDI industry, it is noteworthy that two of the pioneers still hold the lead in annual sales. Based on 2009 statistics, Avon was the leader at that time with $10.7 billion and Alticor (Amway) was in second place with $8.2 billion in annual wholesale corporate revenue.

As we progress into this 21^st Century, with continuing, downward trends in the economy, it is becoming clear that the conventional career as an employee for a corporation or an institution is being abandoned in favour of becoming and entrepreneur in the SDI industry. It is anticipated that the SDI industry will become the sales and marketing career of choice. 

During this 8^th Annual UsuryFree Week (November 13 – 19, 2012) we are officially launching a beta fundraising project for The UsuryFree Network.

The idea was presented to The UsuryFree Network in late October, 2012 by Gary Jones, an active usuryfree creative with a successful career as an SDI entrepreneur. Gary offered his expertise and experience as an SDI entrepreneneur with the company ‘MaxInternational” – which offers a selection of quality glutathione-supporting, health and wellness products and an accompanying line of cosmetics.

More details are shared in these articles:

1. A Fundraising OpportunityFor The UsuryFree Network

2. A Phenomenal Elixir WithIts Cocktail of Nutrients Glutathione (Max GXL)

A Phenomenal Elixir With its Cocktail of Nutrients - Glutathione (MaxGXL)

By Tom J. Kennedy

Here is what Dr. John C. Nelson has to say about this product and its inventor. "This product in my opinion, this product (MaxGXL), represents the single most important breakthrough in health that I will witness in my life time. I believe it will revolutionize, change, and transform the practice of medicine world-wide and make Dr Robert Keller more famous than Jonas Salk who created the polio vaccine."

Dr. Robert Keller is a world-renowned immunologist with an international health mission to make a difference in the world by making it his vocation to help people – whether ravaged by HIV- AIDS or whether they are simply seeking to build and maintain a healthy immune system.

Dr. Robert Keller's breakthrough advancements in achieving and maintaining optimal health and wellness are based on finding ways to increase the body's supply of a unique protein called glutathione – which is commonly referred to as the 'mother of all anti-oxidants.'

Glutathione is a critical and natural nutrient that is constantly circulating throughout your body. Glutathione is commonly considered to be an anti-inflammatory, dietary supplement which functions as an antioxidant and helps to protect the body from deteriorating conditions that often lead to many diseases. Medical texts refer to glutathione as a compound classified as a tripeptide – which is made up of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine.

The main function of glutathione is to neutralize free radicals and effectively remove environmental toxins and dangerous waste products from the body. A great side benefit is that glutathione increases the body's level of energy, thereby boosting the immune system and reducing the likelihood of minor illnesses which often lead to more serious sickness and disease. It is interesting to note that cigarette smoking decreases the body's levels of glutathione.

Glutathione levels in the body routinely decline with age. It is the lack of glutathione that leaves the body vulnerable to damage by free radicals, thereby speeding up the oxidation process that eventually wears down the body. Medical researchers have concluded that the body requires adequate amounts of glutathione to achieve and maintain optimal, 

intracellular health.

Since glutathione is found in highest amounts in uncooked meats and in moderate amounts in many fruits and vegetables, eating these raw not only provides glutathione for the body, but also stimulates the body to produce more glutathione. Glutathione is commonly found in: acorn, squash, asparagus, avocado, cantaloupe, grapefruit, okra, orange, peach, potato, spinach, strawberries, tomato, watermelon, and zucchini as well as in broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, and parsley.

Daily consumption of supplemental glutathione which is specially formulated to ensure maximum absorption is recommended. Backing this action up with regular blood tests commonly shows measured improvement at the cellular level according to Dr. Robert Keller.

The number of testimonials from satisfied, daily users of quality, glutathione supplements/accelerants suggests its effectiveness and verified testing supports these testimonial claims. There are common reports of increased and sustained energy levels supported by regular and sound sleep as well as greater mental focus.

One of the most popular glutathione accelerator products of this 21st Century is the life-changing, patented product called MaxGXL – which is manufactured and distributed by a direct sales company called Max International.

I have just purchased a one month’s supply of MaxGXL from The UsuryFree Network’s fundraising website for Max International” - http://www.max.com/401808

If anyone reading this document wishes to try this product which is described as a phenomenal elixir with its cocktail of nutrients please order from The UsuryFree Network’s fundraising website as listed above.

Or if you do not wish order from the website, then you can order a one month’s supply directly from The UsuryFree Network, P. O. Box 9333, Ottawa, Ontario  K1G 3V1 - Tel: 1.613.422-0339  Email: tom@cyberclass.net (Simply make a telephone call or send an email and arrangements will be made to ship you a one month’s supply of MaxGXL.)

NOTE: Max International has a selection of quality health and wellness products in addition to MaxGXL. (1) Cellgevity (2) Max One (3) MaxN Fuse (4) MaxATP (5) Visible Solutions. Read about each of these products at The UsuryFree Network’s fundraising website:  http://www.max.com/401808

NOTE: Readers are invited to read and share the article titled: “A Fundraising opportunity for The UsuryFree Network.”

A Fundraising opportunity for The UsuryFree Network

Home Office of Max International

Since fair and reasonable commissions can be earned on the sale of products and/or services in the SDI (Self Directed Income) industry, more and more groups or organizations are choosing an SDI opportunity as the optimal fundraising solution in this 21st Century.

Shortly after the Year of UsuryFree Living was posted at The UsuryFree Eye Opener, a usuryfree creative who doubles as a successful SDI entrepreneur suggested an innovative fundraising idea for The UsuryFree Network that could be tested during the forthcoming Year of UsuryFree Living scheduled from November 13th, 2012 until November 13th, 2013.

Knowing that the twinning of the SDI industry with the usuryfree community currency movement has been a long-time dream of supporters of The UsuryFree Network, it was suggested that the UsuryFree Network be enroled as an associate with a leading and successful health and wellness company in the SDI industry - Max International.

The advice of the active usuryfree creative who doubles as a successful SDI entrepreneur was accepted and The UsuryFree Network is now enroled as an associate with Max International.

 The Max International, fundraising website for The UsuryFree Network is: http://www.max.com/401808

Why choose Max International as a fundraising opportunity for The UsuryFree Network?

1. The UsuryFree Network requires funds (federal cash) during these transitory times - until all debtors are experiencing the reality of usuryfree living.

2. A successful SDI entrepreneur who earns a growing monthly income from his Max International, home-based enterprise suggested this fundraising idea.

3. Max International offers a variety of quality health and wellness products. Click on the "Product" icon at The UsuryFree Network's website: http://www.max.com/401808 for more details about the products.

4. Max International offers Loyalty Program pricing.

5. Max International offers a FREE sign up as a Preferred Customer - thereby qualifying for wholesale pricing.

6. Max International products are offered for sale in six countries - with an expectation that more countries will be added in the not-too-distant future. (Canada, United States, Singapore, Columbia, Philippines and New Zealand)

7. Max International invites prospective SDI entrepreneurs to enrol as an associate and purchase a starter kit and get a Max International website for one year.

8. Since there is a listed retail price and wholesale price for the products offered by Max International, usuryfree creatives who are participating with any usuryfree time currency or otherwise can accept federal cash for the wholesale portion of any privately negotiated sale and any usuryfree time currency or otherwise for the retail mark-up portion of the negotiated sale.

Usuryfree creatives and becoming usuryfree creatives as well as active SDI entrepreneurs and prospective SDI entrepreneurs - who wish to support the UsuryFree Network's mission to facilitate the ushering in of a new age of usuryfree living for everyone on planet earth are invited to learn about the selection of health and wellness products offered by Max International. Click on the "Product" icon at The UsuryFree Network's website: http://www.max.com/401808 for more details about the products.

Then make a commitment to become a customer for a minimum of three months and purchase one or more of the products. Hopefully, after the three month trial period, customers will make a commitment to buy products on a monthly basis during the Year of UsuryFree Living.

 Such a commitment will be mutually beneficial. Customers will reap the benefits of consuming quality health and wellness products. The UsuryFree Network will earn the much needed funds to grow and expand. Those who choose to become an associate with Max International will likewise earn funds for any personal or community goals. And finally, participants will learn how and why, we advocate negotiating trades or exchanges using a usuryfree time currency as the optimal trading currency of this 21st Century.

All participating SDI entrepreneurs will be invited to visit The UsuryFree Eye Opener often to become re-educated re: the 'truth" about modern money creation and learn how the usuryfree time currency movement is making great progress as the catalyst in helping to usher in this new age of usuryfree living for burdened debtors everywhere.

The first step is to (a) purchase products or (b) enrol with The UsuryFree Network's Max International team at this website: http://www.max.com/401808

Then I will share the contact information of the Max International enroler for The UsuryFree Network - a successful SDI entrepreneur who doubles as a usuryfree creative. He is willing to coach and provide sales and marketing guidance for anyone who is serious about earning a solid source of secondary income with the Max International, SDI opportunity.

NOTE: Ideas, comments, suggestions welcomed to maximize the mutual benefits of this fundraising project for The UsuryFree Network during the forthcoming Year of UsuryFree Living from November 13th, 2012 until November 13th, 2013.

Make My Passions Your Passions

By Tom J. Kennedy

During the past 30+ years, I have acquired a number of self-imposed, positive passions - others who know me sometimes refer to my passions as "obsessions." The Webster's Dictionary defines "obsession" as "a persistent. disturbing preoccupation with an idea."

Whether defined as "passions" or "obsessions" they are what keeps me reading, researching, viewing film documentaries and writing on a daily basis. In fact, it is these passions that motivate me to action while others worry, complain, stagnate and spin their wheels in a desperate effort to survive.

My key passion is learning new knowledge and sharing it with others. In this pursuit, I have learned that "every day I learn how little I know." 

Another passion is to challenge and expose our existing, orthodox institutions which are failing miserably. (eg. economics, religion, education, politics, pharmaceutical medicine, law enforcement, universal social programs etc.) Yet another passion is to live the "regeneration lifestyle" by consuming local, organic foods supplemented with herbal food concentrates and herbal beverages while seeking naturopathic advice - when and if needed.

Other passions are to expose the truth about "usury," "taxes," and "history" - though the truth is often unpopular.

Yet another couple of burning passions within all of these obsessions are (a) the usuryfree community currency movement which is becoming more popular with local shoppers who are committed to changing the way they spend their money and (b) the SDI (Self Directed Income) industry - otherwise referred to as the Network or Multi-Level Marketing industry. 

This unique and powerful concept of marketing has unlimited potential as we progress into this 21st Century. I daresay that when the SDI industry is twinned with the usuryfree time currency movement it will make a giant-sized contribution to the health, wealth and happiness of countless millions worldwide - since within this unique, marketing industry large databases can be easily connected and re-educated with the click of a mouse.

The truth about modern economics can potentially be networked rapidly to multiple millions through the vehicle of the SDI industry and debtors everywhere who are seeking freedom from the monthly "usury" payments being exacted on their loans and/or mortgages as well as credit cards. More and more debtors are motivated to escape from the failing Babylonian economic system of usury-based, debt money as they shift their consciousness in the hope of enjoying peace, prosperity and abundance.

It is reasonable to assume that most people either have children or grandchildren or at least nieces and/or nephews. Is it appropriate to suggest that all debtors would benefit from practical economic information as this current recession deepens to a Grand-daddy Depression of this 21st Century - whether for themselves or for others within their respective circles of influence.

Are you asking questions and questioning the answers of the formally educated financial experts? Are you anxious to share the "truth" about "usury" with your children, grand-children, nieces and/or nephews?

The UsuryFree Eye Opener is aimed precisely at those who are in a "learning mode" or perhaps in a "re-learning mode." The truth about "usury" can now be effectively shared with multiple millions given the abundance of printed and video resources - most of which are freely available online. (eg. The UsuryFree Eye Opener, The UsuryFree Network, Wayne Walton's UsuryFree Radio etc.)

What is needed to accelerate the learning curve is an innovative company to pioneer a simplified, marketing plan adapted from the proven and workable models within the SDI industry. The article "Twinning Triple Trends" offers some ideas in this regard.

Such an innovative SDI marketing plan would ensure that multiple millions of debtors could be re-educated very rapidly. The unique concept of twinning ideas from the SDI industry with ideas from the usuryfree community currency movement would be appreciated by multiple millions of willing participants. The reality of usuryfree living would proliferate and expand worldwide at a rapid rate.

Debtors must be re-educated with the truth about modern money creation. Willing learners must multiply and duplicate their newly acquired knowledge at a rapid rate for usury is playing a major role in the financial destruction of individuals, family units, local businesses, municipalities, provinces/states and entire countries.

For the sake of your children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews and indeed, debtors everywhere, I encourage readers to make some of my passions your passions during 2013 - the Year of UsuryFree Living.

1. Re-educate yourself on the truth about our (or should I say "their" - the bankers') faltering and failing, orthodox, economic system of usury-based, debt money.

2. Familiarize yourself with the SDI industry and make an effort to comprehend the mutual benefits to all who would choose to participate if and when and SDI company takes a leadership role to launch a software program that permits consumers to purchase products and/or services using a portion of a usuryfree time currency as a complement with federal cash.

Also, read, follow and share information posted at The SDI Eye Opener,The UsuryFree Eye Opener and The UsuryFree Network to keep yourself, your family and friends updated on the evolution of worthwhile economic alternatives as our orthodox economic system crumbles to oblivion.

3. Commit to buying local, organic products when possible. Embrace the shop local movement and know that many quality products are now being offered by SDI entrepreneurs in your neighbourhood who operate part-time and/or full time enterprise(s) from their homes.

4. Seek ways to immediately evade usury and avoid taxes. Yes, it is still legal to evade usury and it is legal to avoid taxes - though it is illegal to evade taxes. It is important to avoid taxes simply because the majority of tax dollars extracted from one's earnings goes directly to pay debt service for the various levels of government. Debt service is correctly defined as usury.

An example of a creative strategy to avoid taxes would be for every employee or salaried individual to launch a part-time, home-based enterprise within the SDI industry. As an active SDI entrepreneur, one qualifies to deduct legitimate business expenses, not commonly available to employees or salaried individuals and you get access to products at wholesale prices that you can re-sell to consumers and agree to accept a portion of any usuryfree community currency with a portion of federal cash. More relevant details in this article: "Tax Benefits of an SDI Enterprise."