Beachbody coaches, I will not be 'friending' any more of you
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I agree. It really drives me up the wall. Even on facebook the other day, one of my friends posted how she was drinking Shakeology, and I wrote something like, "I don't know how anyone can afford that. No way I'm paying for that." and a BB coach I've never heard of friended me seriously 2 SECONDS after I submitted that comment. It pissed me off. It's like, "really? you really think I'm going to accept your friend request when you are blatantly only friending me to harrass me to buy Shakeology?!" Besides, I ALREADY SAID I WASN'T INTERESTED!0
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I did get a msg once because I mentioned p90x. When I said I was "borrowing" the dvd's, she said if I was interested in anything, let her know. Very friendly and not pushy at all.
But it's PATENTLY against the rules of this site to send those "message me for more info" messages, or to post it on the forums, or to post it on your profile, or to post it on other people's profiles. It IS using MFP as a free advertising site and it is NOT allowed.
From Mike: "Specifically, you may not post anything from which you might financially benefit, i.e. talking about a product and asking people to visit your website to learn more, "message me for more info", "I can get you free samples", etc. "
And from the Forum Rules:
"1) No advertising or self-promotion. You may not post advertisements for other services, websites, etc. which intend to sell products or services for monetary gain. Any such links will be removed at moderator discretion without warning and could result in your posting privileges being revoked. You also may not make any posts from which you might financially benefit, i.e. "message me for more info", "I can get you free samples", "visit my site for more info", etc.
2) Posts intended to promote potentially unsafe or controversial weight loss products or procedures, including non-medically prescribed supplements or MLM products, are considered inappropriate and will be removed without warning. This rule has been created to protect members from multi-level marketing schemes or other hidden sales tactics which are strictly prohibited on this site. "
Whether or not these BB coaches are "friendly" is not the issue. :grumble:
Wow, I never really thought about it, never realized that was against the rules. I cannot count how many BB coaches have done this to me.0 -
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Never heard of it. Nobody ever approached me about anything. I guess I am not much of a conversationalist unless it involves, food, sex or motorcycles. OR some freaky combination of all three.0
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Never heard of it. Nobody ever approached me about anything. I guess I am not much of a conversationalist unless it involves, food, sex or motorcycles. OR some freaky combination of all three.
OMG, nearly choked myself on that one! hahaha0 -
Pyramid schemes, strictly speaking, offer no real good or service. It's simply a promis of a payoff depending on how many people you can get to sign up.It isn't a pyramid scheme, but it's almost borderline pyramid scheme.
Really? I thought Ponzi / Pyramid schemes were illegal in the States? They want to be careful....
It's MLM (multilevel marketing) which is basically a legal pyramid.
MLM (in this case Beachbody) is offering a legit good which has value. They simply use incentivized word of mouth marketing to move their product.
Now, I understand trying to dis a MLM company by calling them a pyramid scheme, but they are definitely different animals.0 -
Pyramid schemes, strictly speaking, offer no real good or service. It's simply a promis of a payoff depending on how many people you can get to sign up.
MLM (in this case Beachbody) is offering a legit good which has value. They simply use incentivized word of mouth marketing to move their product.
Now, I understand trying to dis a MLM company by calling them a pyramid scheme, but they are definitely different animals.
Agreed. But MLM companies are usually jokes in my book.
Amway or BeachBody. I'm not buying it.0 -
Wow. I am seriously awaiting the day when I'm approached. X-D I will get your contact information, make you think I want to buy your wares, and proceed to put you on EVERY calling/mailing list I can find! :-D0
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Don't get me wrong, I despise MLMs. Some are better than others, as far as products go, and Beachbody I'd put above many I've seen in that regard. But, at the same time, Beachbody lost all of my respect when they started seriously pushing the MLM angle.
Pyramid schemes, strictly speaking, offer no real good or service. It's simply a promis of a payoff depending on how many people you can get to sign up.
MLM (in this case Beachbody) is offering a legit good which has value. They simply use incentivized word of mouth marketing to move their product.
Now, I understand trying to dis a MLM company by calling them a pyramid scheme, but they are definitely different animals.
Agreed. But MLM companies are usually jokes in my book.
Amway or BeachBody. I'm not buying it.0 -
Luckily, I've not been hounded by any of these people. Does one become a "coach" simply by signing up the sell the product?0
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I have someone like that on facebook but its mary kay and not beach body.But thats mostly all she talks about0
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I have someone like that on facebook but its mary kay and not beach body.But thats mostly all she talks about
OMG!! Dont get me started about the "pink ladies" i went to one of those thing all it was were women just praising themselves an fake jewelry alround it was like being with pods it was sad .one women had the nerve to tell me "well if you cant hang" i was like um no i dont were your sh** so why would i sell it??????????????? and yes i said it like that i can be a smart one too to when need to be of course im always lady like about it.0 -
I have bought P90, and P90x.
The video's are great. I never had anybody send me any sales pitches.
I've also involved in an MLM company - There are benefits to a proper MLM setup.
MLM is like most businesses if you think about it.
Someone from China makes a product and cost $0.25 to make.
It gets bought and sold by 2-3 companies before the end user( a retail customer )purchases the product for $5.00.
Each person "in that upline" made a % profit.
My opinion, this craziness from BB coaches started when they created Shakeology.0 -
pinkmoon,they have an older woman in my area who drives a pink Cadillac, looks like Dolly Pardons grandmother and has Mary Kay stickers all over her car...........bizarre.................Lloyd0
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I have a few friends who are Beachbody coaches and they are some of the nicest people i know. They never bug me about their stuff unless i ask for it.
Go Beachbody coaches!!!0 -
First I must say I was intrigued by this post because before reading it I had NO IDEA what "Beachbody" even was.
After reading the thread, I came to a distinct conclusion,
This thread has served to bring the products and company to the forefront and seems like a very ingenius way to market a product, while in the guise of NOT marketing the product.0 -
That would have been clever, but I don't think that's how it all went down.0
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Funny you mention this ... Im new here this week and was bombared (okay about 5 beachbody coaches) contacted me.
I thought they were being really nice at first, then the messages came about shakeology, so I googled.
Had no idea what it was until I looked it up and prompted deleted those pretending to be my FRIEND just to prey on people ...0 -
Funny you mention this ... Im new here this week and was bombared (okay about 5 beachbody coaches) contacted me.
I thought they were being really nice at first, then the messages came about shakeology, so I googled.
Had no idea what it was until I looked it up and prompted deleted those pretending to be my FRIEND just to prey on people ...
that's pretty insane actually
i have a few on my friends list and don't have any issues with them0 -
Funny you mention this ... Im new here this week and was bombared (okay about 5 beachbody coaches) contacted me.
I thought they were being really nice at first, then the messages came about shakeology, so I googled.
Had no idea what it was until I looked it up and prompted deleted those pretending to be my FRIEND just to prey on people ...
that's pretty insane actually
i have a few on my friends list and don't have any issues with them0 -
First I must say I was intrigued by this post because before reading it I had NO IDEA what "Beachbody" even was.
After reading the thread, I came to a distinct conclusion,
This thread has served to bring the products and company to the forefront and seems like a very ingenius way to market a product, while in the guise of NOT marketing the product.
My complaint was and still is with the blatant abuse of the rules of this site by a fairly large number of BeachBody coaches. I never said a word about the products themsleves. Other people decided to go there.
You can always report any post that you feel is 'advertising', and you should. Otherwise, this site will become unusable.0 -
Are there any benefits to anyone other than the product producer? From my experience (and I've seen a few. My wife is a sucker for a sales pitch), the downsides far outweigh any perceived benefit.I've also involved in an MLM company - There are benefits to a proper MLM setup.0 -
On a previous post, one of them was going on about having "progress photos of herself" that show that its worth the money and the product.. She implied that she had proof that it pays to have a coach and the products.....
I replied, and I still stand behind my post, that if you work out , eat sensibly and stay focused, you wont need to $pend the money to buy $hakeology, or what ever the name is
I ve lost 120 lbs working out, watching others who work with trainers ,and "using" their tips and information on what exerise to do. Im not the professional here, but I can see my results in the mirror. Most peope here dont have an extra 100 an hour for a trainer, or a beach coach, much less, all the money for the products
the proofs in the pudding
I do 3 hours of cardio a day, and 45 mins of medium strength training, ( my age is 56) got rid of my bronchiodialotor for exercise induced asthma, dont use ANY meds for blood pressure, and I did it all the old fashioned way.....Good healthy eating and working out......and I did it all in 14 months...........Im sure Ill get ragged on, but for the people who are trying to lose 50, 75 ,100 lbs, it can be done, without padding $omeone$ pocket........Lloyd0 -
Are there any benefits to anyone other than the product producer? From my experience (and I've seen a few. My wife is a sucker for a sales pitch), the downsides far outweigh any perceived benefit.I've also involved in an MLM company - There are benefits to a proper MLM setup.
Avon is a MLM...Tupperware and so many other "home based" companies.... everyone gets a cut, how small of the cut you get depends on how far down the food chain you are....
I do 3 hours of cardio a day, and 45 mins of medium strength training, ( my age is 56) got rid of my bronchiodialotor for exercise induced asthma, dont use ANY meds for blood pressure, and I did it all the old fashioned way.....Good healthy eating and working out......and I did it all in 14 months...........Im sure Ill get ragged on, but for the people who are trying to lose 50, 75 ,100 lbs, it can be done, without padding $omeone$ pocket........Lloyd
so very proud of you & happy for you!!0 -
pinkmoon,they have an older woman in my area who drives a pink Cadillac, looks like Dolly Pardons grandmother and has Mary Kay stickers all over her car...........bizarre.................Lloyd
there a older lady here too that drives one and her makeup look scary just plain scary. an she squirts her eyes like she looking for another sucker all the time. creepy..........................0 -
I can' t speak for all other types, but a usual set up is.
Are there any benefits to anyone other than the product producer? From my experience (and I've seen a few. My wife is a sucker for a sales pitch), the downsides far outweigh any perceived benefit.I've also involved in an MLM company - There are benefits to a proper MLM setup.
Person D is under Person C.. Person C under Person B - Person B under Person A.
If Person D sells something.
All 3 people A, B, C will get a %. Say for arguments sake C get's 5%, B gets 2% and A gets 1%
Compared to Person D buying something from a product producer which is already marked up 50-100%.
and then they try to do their own markup of another 50-100%.
They only make money from their sales, and the company makes the rest of the money.0 -
What is beachbody? I must be really unpopular as I haven't had anyone like that befriend me!0
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lol..give it a few minutes..after I read this post I got my first...."we can help buy shakeology" message.0
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