subject: The Trump Network Review [print this page] Thanks for checking out my independent assessment of the Trump Network business opportunity. I say independent because I am not a representative or distributor of the Trump Network. I do have to admit that I am intrigued by the idea Donald Trump entering the network marketing arena. Naturally his becoming involved is generating a lot of excitementas well as cause people to take a second look at the multi-level marketingindustry. However, Donald Trump is neither the first, nor the last extremely wealthy person to tout the benefits of network marketing. Billionaires Warren Buffet and Richard Branson, along with multi-millionaire Robert Kiyosaki are also involved in the network marketing industry. Having the Trump name associated with this opportunity is a definite asset, but would this be a viable business opportunity without the clout that Donald Trump brings?
The Trump Network is not a new company created by Trump. Donald Trump acquired Ideal Health in August 2009 and brought it into the Trump empire. Ideal Health was established in Porstmouth, New Hampshire in 1997. Similar to most multi-level marketing companies around these days, the main focus of the Trump Network is nutrition. The flagship product is the Custom Essentials line of nutritional supplements, which are prescribed as a result of the testing done by the PrivaTest. The PrivaTest is a home testing kit that supposedly tells you exactly which nutritional supplements your body needs, so that you can customize the Custom Essentials package to deliver the nutrition that you need. The other two major products are a weight-loss system called Silhouette Solution and a line of dissolvable natural energy stimulants called QuikStik.
There are other products as well including a line of cosmetics called Bioce Cosmeceuticals and a line of snacks for children called Snazzle Snaxxs. But the focal points of the company are nutritional supplements, weight loss products and energy drinks. These three are all highly profitable markets. The products are all said to be high quality. And the PrivaTest/Custom Essentials line offers nutrition customized for each person that distinguishes it from most other Network Marketing companies. The product line appears to be a winner, but how does the income opportunity stack up?
The business opportunity is solid. I find the compensation plan to be comparable to many others in the industry. If you enter the business with the starter package, you receive a fast start bonus for every new person you enroll into the network. If you enroll five members, you bonuses will equal the price of your starter package. However, statistics show that the average networker only enrolls 2.7 people in their entire lifetime, so personally enrolling five people may be next to impossible for some. But if you're hard working and willing to learn the trade of network marketing, sponsoring five and more is definitely possible.
I admit that having the Trump name associated with an opportunity is a definite asset. I hear the Donald on the radio every day advertising The Trump Network. However, the Donald will not be building your business for you. You won't make any money unless you can retail the product and recruit new members. You will need to market the business yourself. While you're at it, you should also market and brand yourself. You will need to distinguish yourself from your competition, by positioning yourself so that when people look to join The Trump Network or purchase the product, they will look to do business with you. Remember, people don't join a company, they join you.
The Trump Network is a solid company with great products and an excellent business opportunity. But how well it will work for you will depend entirely on you, your ability and your efforts. It will definitely work for you if you consistently work hard, market effectively and don't quit.
