okay, you guys need to realize something: people who succeed in excel are naturally going to defend it. People who failed or never joined or have been victimized by Excel are going to criticize it. But here, hear the story from someone in Excel who will actually tell you BOTH sides of the story. Presenting the truth:
For customers, I believe Excel is a ripoff. I have advised my own customers to switch services because Excel's long distance, local, cell phones, internet just aren't worth it. My own customers have been overbilled for stupid reasons, and customer satisfaction is simply 0 out of 10.
For reps, the story goes two ways. If you are a ruthless business man who really don't mind "bending the truth" or manipulating your words to draw people into your network, then excel is for you. If you know in the back of your mind you are actually tricking a potential rep, but you're willing to say anything to yourself to justify the injustice that you are committing, then excel is for you. If you dont mind pissing off your family friends with outrageously high bills, then excel is for you. If you don't mind dragging your friends into this business who may potentially succeed, or fail miserably and blame it on you, then excel is for you. So i say again, if you are ruthless and you're not too analytical about yourself or your actions and you don't really have sensitve morals or principles, then excel is for you.
the other side of the story is: after you overcome all obstacles including the paragraph above, you will make a lot of money, potentially more than lawyers and doctors. what you're willing to sacrifice in between is up to you. I, myself, am still in excel, but i have found it easier to reach out to strangers instead of friends, to be my own customer instead of getting family and friends involved.
sorry to the reps out there, but i just think any1 who really wants to do excel should know the whole story before he joins, instead of finding out how excel works after he joins. I have seen little success in the beginning, but yes, it is possible to make money. good luck to all.
Jack
Pittsburg, California
U.S.A.