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April 14, 2005
My Stupid Quixtar Vision
By QBlog in Quixtar
I have a vision that one day Quixtar will fully embrace the Web in the manner outlined by the cluetrain manifesto. Yes, that's a pretty stupid vision but it's mine nonetheless.
But my vision doesn't stop there, at the nebulous goal of achieving some corporate "cluetrain" nirvana. No, this vision also contains some specifics, details that may one day develop into reality — if we keep our fingers crossed.
In my vision, I see a day when Quixtar establishes a vibrant, online community and dutifully nurtures that community with diplomacy and a deference to the marketplace of ideas. A diverse community that welcomes IBOs, critics and everyone in between.
I also see a day when virtually all "official" communication is done over the Internet, relegating archaic message services like CommuniKate to the metaphorical trash bin of obsolescence. Emails, podcasts, message boards, blogs, streaming audio and instant messaging will replace 20 minute voicemails and boilerplate PR websites.
Of course, in my vision Quixtar succinctly and decisively ends all Google Bombing efforts and begins consulting with Google to ensure full compliance with their guidelines.
My vision also includes an aggressive marketing campaign produced by the Quixtar Corporation specifically aimed at educating its IBOs and the general public about the best way to promote an MLM business. This campaign would include Television, Radio, Internet and Periodical advertising conveying the message that "Mysterious Meetings" are bad and that self-consumption as a business model is illegal.
And one day, in my stupid vision, Quixtar will encourage every IBO to become an active participant on the Web and to get educated about the technology, culture and communities that make the Web a dynamic marketplace of ideas and commerce.
Finally, my vision ends with a new Quixtar rising from its Amway-scarred MLM ashes like a Pheonix and blazing a trail of honesty and integrity through the dark forest of modern network marketing.
I'm a visionary. A dreamer. An ideologist. And yes, I'm stupid too. Quixtar can't possibly make my vision a reality (can it?). Nor does the Quixtar leadership have any interest in anything remotely close to my vision. Why so cynical? Because Quxitar is run by men. Men with egos. Men with habits. Men with power. Men who are comfortable doing things the way that they've always done them. Men who's idea of "trying something new" is changing the color of their memo paper from white to eggshell.
These are the men (yes, men) at the helm of Quixtar. If you're an IBO, they are your leaders. And it's they who continue to stand in the way of progress. It is they who lack vision. They are the Dream Stealers... but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed.
Comments
That's quite a vision statement. QBlog's "I have a dream..." message, although loftier and less likely than MLK's, I think.
It is indeed a noble vision. However, the people who can make this vision a reality are not so noble.
What have you been smoking?! How could you even think a female robot could ever do any better; haven't you ever heard Betsy?! God forbid.
It will never happen. It would quickly expose them to what they are. Then they would have to change. Which means no more tools (wouldn't be necessary). What other internet based company would use books, CDs, and numerous 'motivational" meetings to "train" their people, when they can freely disseminate info, converse, and train over the internet? Why???? Because it takes away the tool money. No more tools mean no more money for the super rich who control Quixtar administration and the brainwashed masses of IBOs padding their pockets.
Your vision doesn't include anyway for these men to control the average IBO mind. If they don't control their minds, then the company or I should say the Diamonds would never be as successful as they are. Because after the typical lack of success the clear thinking individual would experience, he or she sitting at home in front of the computer screen would say, "you know, I don't think this is working for me, I'm going to try something different." No, no the kingpins would never allow that. They need the Quixtar zombies to keep forking over every last penny the IBO can beg, borrow, and steal.
yes, you can't drink the kool-aid over the internet! only in person, at the scaminars.
Qblog,
WTF?!?!?!
Didn't you just describe what Passport does? Is your entry the first part of a commercial for Passport? :)
The dream you have is, from what I can tell, a reality in at least one little corner of the MLM world.
Oh well, I can see it now..."Mr. Qblog, are you now or have you ever been in the employ of Mr. Bo Short or Ty Tribble?" Of course, I think you've already been asked that question. :)
I appreciate what passport does, although despite all the "Internet and Jazz" I know a lot more about Quixtar than passport. Sales, sales records, # of IBOs etc. etc.
However, their are some major flaws in MLM model. Can passport products compete Wal-mart? It probably won't. So I might pay higher $$ for a product not because of quality but because of inefficient distribution system.
Only way I agree to buy from an MLMer will be to support a friend. It's not a business then, it's cashing friendship.
How you guys get customers?
Should I say "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig."
Posted by: Imran Aziz | April 14, 2005 6:29 PM