The Business School for People Who Like Helping People [Paperback]

Robert Kiyosaki doesn't say he's never been INVOLVED with networking, he has. What he says is he didn't make his fortune from network marketing. There's a big difference. Remember that when reading other reviews.

Robert explains to the reader how his opinion of networking changed (pg. 24) when, in the early 1990's, a well-respected and financially successful friend told Robert he was involved in network marketing. With Roberts past disinterest in networking, Robert didn't understand why a man who just completed over a billion dollars in commercial real estate transaction would be involved in network marketing.

This friend, Bill, went on to explain to Robert exactly what value he found in networking. This was the beginning of the turn-around. Now a financial success, Robert was able to investigate network marketing and clearly see all the true value it has to the motivated individuals. This is why he claims to be "unbiased".

Is this book the only thing you should study if you're considering network marketing? No way! Robert does point out that not all companies are good and among the good ones, not all organizations are good. Take your time and investigate all you can. If someone says you NEED to get started right away, walk away! If it's critical for you to get in today, how will you succeed tomorrow? Take your time.

Another thing Robert mentions in this book is the need to investigate the educational system. Many people claim to have a great training program, but, in actuality it's nothing more than a recommended reading list. If they have conference calls, dial in. If they have seminars, attend one. If they have one on one training, test the waters.

As Robert points out in this book, networking isn't for everyone, but it is a great way to create a passive walk away income that will give you freedoms and options in other investments. That's probably the number one point he makes. You don't need to become a networking guru, but, you can create a secondary income of $1000, $3000, or even $10,000 a month and use that to move into the B and I quadrants.

Open your mind, think of the education, the support from fellow achievers, and the options you'll create. That's the meat of this book.

There is a great free video presentation (SecretsOfTheRich.com) that anyone can watch to learn more about how Roberts thinking fits into network marketing.

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Network marketing sometimes called MLM and only to the most naive referred to as illegal pyramiding may very well be the last great opportunity in America and the avergage persons best chance.

Personally, I doubt if Kiyosaki can write anything that wouldn't get criticized. In other books, Kiyosaki is typically attacked for pushing real estate. Of course the fact that real estate has made more millionaires than any other investment over the last 100 years is frequently overlooked.

In this book, Kiyosaki discusses the power of network marketing. But thing about it. Where is most of the money made in business. It's in networking of one sort or another like communications and so. Networking is a brilliant idea. In netwok marketing the avergae guy without much money can keep their day jobs and start their network marketing business part time.

Some sophisticated business people like to take cheap shots at network marketing and say it's not really a business. But how would a MBA know what a real business is when all they are is an employee---the E Quadrant.

Network marketing puts you on the B-Quadrant only without investing hundreds of thousands, having to buy or rent a building, pay employees etc.

In real estate you use leverage in the form of other peoples money. In network marketing, you use leverage in the form of other peoples contacts, other peoples energy.

When I used to be in the insurance business, I was impressed by managers who earned a high income based on over-rides they earned on all of the agents in their office. District managers earned over-rides on allo f the managers and their agents in their district. State managers earned an over-ride on allof the agents and managers in their entire state. Regional managers earned an over-ride on all of the agents and managers in their entire region and so on. With network marketing, you can do the same thing.

Kiyosaki was never in network marketing, but has succeeded in business. He has failed twice, never went bankrupt as has been falsely indicated by some, but has failed and also come back.

Kiyosaki was one of the first to warn about the high risk of investing in stocks and mutual funds. Looks like he was right after all. And network marketing offers a retirement plan that can far surpass the safety and income of any 401 (k)plan or investing in mutual funds. If you doubt this, take a look at the redemptions from certain mutual fund companies this past week (ending 11/7/2003)

I think network marketing scares some people. It scares your bosses who want to continue to maintain control over you. It scares people in the investment business who hope you will never read any of Kiyosaki's books and listen to their advice (while they participate in illegal investing techniques with your money)

Kiyosaki makes a strong case for network marketing. "In network marketing" Kiyosaki says, "they want you to get better. In the workplace, they don't want you to get better. It's a rat race."

Kiyosaki also says that network marketing is the perfect B-Business for somepeople but not everybody. It's all based on values. Some people are weak and need the security of a paycheck. Others who want freedom and are willing to develop themselves, will find network marketing the Perfect B-Business for them.

Thank you Robert for sharing this book and your ideas.