eldub, I'm in the business of building businesses. Coffee is just a vessel for me. I never denied anything.
You probably call it "scheme" or a "scam" because you have had a bad experience, or perhaps know someone that has. Still, that doesn't reflect the entire profession.
I didn't serve 8+ years as a United States Marine honorably, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant so I can get involved with a scheme. I'm about as red-blooded American as they come. Everything I do is legal and done with honor.
There is nothing about Network Marketing, that is a scheme. I am a Network Marketing Professional and a Home Based Business Consultant. In many countries they are considered equals to lawyers and doctors, because it is a proven profession, and if the work is down according to a proper plan and proven methods, business will grow. Network Marketing is a $167 billion+ industry. My sponsor/Father came from 20+ years of owning Real Estate/Mortgage business and franchises. Made tons of money and then found Network Marketing. 10+ years full time, he's completely left the Real Estate/Mortgage industry. If you know what kind of money people make in Real Estate/Mortgage, especially as a CEO/Bosses like he has for over 20 years, that should show the potential this profession has.
In America people tend to frown upon it because they look at MLM as a "lottery ticket" (like their business will build automatically, not the case, obviously), or Americans think of it as ONLY direct selling. Not always the case, when you're a Network Marketing Professional. Like any business, it takes hard work. No work put in, no pay out. Of course, you're entitled to your own opinion, I'm also not here to convince anyone of anything. I am merely networking and marketing a product.
tazzadiluna No problem at all! Like I had said above, I'm not trying to convince anyone. Someone either likes it or they don't and are looking for an opportunity or not. Like any business, it's a volume business. Whether it be customers or distributors, volume is volume.
We don't offer whole beans at this time, but I can always send you a free sample of our instant black, if you'd like. Our 12oz bag is $26 wholesale, FYI.