The Analogy Between MLK Jr.’s Speech and Network Marketing/MLM
On this historic day, which has been set aside to commemorate the life and works of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I want to give some similarities between the famous “I Have A Dream” speech that was given at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, and the network marketing/MLM industry, and how those of us in this industry can help keep his dream alive.
Martin Luther King, Jr. refers to the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and how it was a promise that all men, black and white, would be guaranteed the “unalienable Rights” of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Not only does a person seek this when it comes to equality in the workplace and employment, fairness in housing, obtaining lodging, obtaining consumer goods, education and healthcare, but also in obtaining wealth and a higher standard of living for his/her family to acheive the things never before thought possible. Our industry can, and has, provided this for so many people, regardless of race, creed, color, or educational background. Our industry has truly provided the “Pursuit Of Happiness” for the person who is willling to work hard and follow a system that is proven to work. More millionaires have recently been produced from our industry than any other industry. My company, alone, produces a new six-figure yearly earner every 12 days and a new, cummulative Millionare Club Member every 28 days.
Dr. King further comments that “America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked “insufficient funds.” One of the reasons I am so proud to be involved in this industry is the number of minorities I see achieving the top levels of their companies. I see no other company in this great country of ours produce the amount of six and even seven figure yearly income earners than from the network marketing arena. Not only are these significant incomes earned, but it is being done in record time instead of having to wait 20-30 years, as in corporate America. I personally see people earn a multiple six-figure income in this industry in 1-3 years while building a passive-residual income that they can pass down to their kids and grandkids.
Dr. King also speaks being a “victim of unspeakable horrors”, which was normally police brutality that Black people had to endure doing those times. For some people, the “unspeakable horror” of today is being a slave to the stereotypical 9-5 job. Not that police brutality doesn’t exist today, but far more people go to a job everyday that they don’t like than falling victim to police brutality. Our industry gives the potential time and financial freedom to live life on your own terms without a traditional job. What if you had the income you desired but worked the hours that you wanted instead of the hours that your boss dictated?
To sum it up, network marketing can make you like that old Negro Spiritual:
“Free at last! Free at last!
Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!
Scotty Wilson




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