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The MPM "One Thing" Program

Answering Your Questions

The quotes in the gray boxes are from MPM 10+ CLUB Members:

Does this mean My Power Mall isn't Free anymore?

Absolutely not. My Power Mall is FREE and it will always be FREE. I will never charge anyone to have their Mall and I will never charge a monthly fee. They are being given an opportunity to create financial freedom but they do have to take responsibility for that opportunity by doing the "One Thing" that will ensure their success. You do not want them in your business if they are not going to the the one thing that will generate income. We will continue to advertise My Power Mall as a FREE opportunity because that is exactly what it is.

What about "No Qualifying for Income?"

We have changed the advertising to say, No crazy qualifying games. That to me is one of the things that make My Power Mall so different. We aren’t playing the crazy qualifying games. They don't have to have X amount of people on their team generating X amount of income. We’re not asking them to qualify for income – we’re asking them to do one thing to ensure they keep their business. We’re not asking them for money every month to keep their business; we just want them to go buy their toothpaste, one gift, or something else they’re going to buy anyway that month on their Mall.

What about "No Catches?"

What does this really mean? We give everyone a FREE business. We give FREE tools. We provide daily information and Updates. We give people travel certificates worth hundreds and thousands just for shopping. We don't make you play crazy qualifying games. Is it a "Catch" to ask someone to use their Mall to buy just "One Thing" a month? Is it a "Catch" to ask them to do the "One Thing" that will ensure their success? I don't believe so. We may have lower signup numbers but if those lower numbers of people are actually SHOPPING then the smaller number of people will actually mean much more to you.

Will this alienate people?

It is possible this could happen. When I made this decision I had to weigh the pros and cons. While I hate to alienate anyone and cause bad feelings or bad publicity, I also had to ask myself - won't we be alienating only those who aren’t shopping? Won't we be alienating people who don’t share the vision of My Power Mall and are just joining a free opportunity and hoping others will build income for them? And, while 90,000 members is a large number it is nothing compared to the millions who will be joining us in the years to come. Is it not better to do something like this now?

Alienating people because we require new members to make just one purchase is much better than alienating people because they have worked hard to build a large team of people who aren't shopping! We're not asking them to buy something they don't need or want. We're simply asking everyone to USE their Mall to buy things they are going to buy anyway. Alienating people because I didn't make a decision that a few people had a hard time with would be something I couldn't live with.

Will Current Members drop out?

I'm sure some of them will. But since there are over 80,000 people who have never made a purchase what are we really losing? Folks, how many people you have on your team means nothing. The only number that is important is how many people are using their Mall and SHOPPING!

I believe that the majority of you who are building your business and working for your financial success will realize the power of the "One Thing" program and will be motivated to go out and build even more bigger teams because you know the people you sign up realize they have to buy just "One Thing" a month!

What about International Members who have a harder time shopping?

I spent a lot of time making sure everything we need is in place for our International members.

1 - The most important thing was to have the Debit Card in place for every member. It is!

2 - The next thing was to make sure the International members can benefit from the Local Merchant Program. When we launch it in early 2008 they will be able to bring in merchants all over the world, making sure there are local merchants in their country.

3 - We have identified close to 100 stores in the Mall that International members can either buy digital downloads (with no shipping) or stores that have great value for them, even with the shipping costs.

Here's the bottom line, though; it does no good to make My Power Mall available to International members if the members they are bringing in aren't shopping and generating income. Every single person, no matter where they live in the world, needs to make a commitment to their business and their financial success by doing the "One Thing" that will create what they are working for!

What about people who are broke?

Let me use the example of a single Mom who is working to create income - not wanting to go shopping. The "One Thing" Program is the only way this single mom will succeed. Don't you see?? The only way she can build her business and create financial freedom is if the people she gives a Mall to actually SHOP. Since there is no mandatory purchase amount, everyone will be able to buy something. Might they have to sacrifice to buy something? Possibly. But if everyone who joins My Power Mall doesn't come in with the mindset to take responsibility for their business and SHOP, they will never change their financial reality. There is a price to pay for financial freedom.

For people who are "starting from broke" the price can sometimes be a little harder to pay but, on the other hand, they are finally being given a real opportunity to change their lives. I can give them a FREE Mall. I can give them FREE tools. I can give them constant encouragement through the Updates. I can give them a whole section in the Training Manual about "Starting From Broke". I can give them the "One Thing" Program to make sure the people they bring in realize they have to shop. What I can't do is make them want it enough for themselves to do what it will take to succeed. That will have to be up to them.

However, I also believe that everyone can purchase something from the Mall. It's a choice - a chance to invest in their dreams of financial freedom.

What about people who want to have multiple Malls for a Foundation, their children or grandchildren?

Everyone who is currently a member is "grandfathered in" so there is no issue here. For new people coming in, they just need to be strategic as they build. Let's say a family joins - husband, wife & 3 kids. Things are really tight in the beginning and they know they can only afford to commit to a purchase in just one Mall. Okay. Work hard to build that one business. Then, as the money starts to flow and they can afford to make a purchase in more than one Mall, open another Biz Center directly under them that belongs to their partner or child, and begin to build that one. Continue to build until you have a business for everyone in your family. The great thing is that doing it this way will ensure the business centers actually make money - meaning what you are working so hard to build will actually return income to you!

It might take them a little longer but where else will they get a FREE opportunity like My Power Mall to change their lives and the lives of their children and grandchildren as well?

Won't it be difficult to keep track of purchases in more than one Mall?

I guess it depends on how organized someone is. How difficult is it to tape a piece of paper on the wall above your computer and keep track of making at least one purchase in each Mall? Is the added effort worth it to have a $500,000 system for FREE that gives you and everyone in your family a chance at Financial Freedom? Remember, part of doing this is an effort to make everyone take responsibility for their own business, future, and financial freedom. Anyone who wants to be a success will have to work for it. I just don't think keeping track of purchases is a big deal. :)

Will you send Warning Letters?

Definitely! We'll remind people in every Update and then make sure the last 10 emails in the month have a reminder to "Do the One Thing that will enable you to keep your My Power Mall!" We'll also remind them to check their Back Office to make sure their sale(s) have shown up. If they are part of the 1% that have a problem, all they have to do is contact us.

Remember, when someone joins they have until the end of their first full month to make a purchase. If they join on December 20th, they have until the end of January to make a purchase. If they join on January 15th, they have until the end of February. At that point, they have to have a purchase by the end of each following month.

What happens when a Mall is deactivated?

The member's My Power Mall is simply gone. They will lose the team they have built to date. If they want to come back in, they will have to start over. There have to be consequences to motivate people to do the "One Thing" that will keep their Mall. Sometimes you have to give people "motivation" to take responsibility for their business and their future.

The Deactivated Mall will become a TWCCTW Foundation Mall - with 100% of the income going to make a difference around the world. My initial thought was to just give that deactivated Mall to their Sponsor but then I was presented with the potential for abuse. Here's the scenario...

Someone signs up and then puts several Biz Malls under them before they begin to build. They deliberately don't make a purchase in those additional Biz centers because they know they will be deactivated and "Given" to them. Now, when the people beneath those centers shop, they will be paid twice - in the deactivated Mall and in their own Mall (the only one they are shopping for). It is not fair to the team above them and it starts a whole flow of events that will harm the company and all of you. To keep that from happening, every Deactivated Mall will become a TWCCTW Foundation Mall - with 100% of the income going to make a difference in the world!

I also had people asking if their team would compress and "roll up". The answer is, "No", because it would not be best for you. Let's say you had someone on your 2nd level that had put 10 people on your 3rd level before they were deactivated. If we were to roll them up to your 2nd level you would now only receive 14% of the rebate amount from them, instead of the 29% you would make from them on the 3rd level. There will be no compression - it will just become a TWCCTW Foundation Mall.

Continue to build wide, giving as many Malls away as you can!

Will you reactivate a Mall if someone makes a purchase?

With the exception of extenuating circumstances (defined below) the answer is, "No". Think about it; how fair would it be for someone to not build their business but not shop? We deactivate their Mall but their team continues to grow because of the efforts of people below them. They finally wake up, decide enough money has been generated, go make a purchase, and then want their Mall reactivated. No. They have to be willing to be a "Team Player" and take responsibility for their business from the beginning. I am committed to fairness, and this is the only fair way for everyone.

What happens if someone's sale doesn't show up? Will you deactivate their Mall?

Simply put, we would never do that. First of all, we’re working hard to solve the missing sales problem. We’ve made great strides and the number of missing sales is dropping dramatically. We’ve taken certain stores from the Mall and are working with other ones to correct the problems so we can bring them back on.

Also, if someone checks their back office and finds a sale not showing up, all they will have to do is send us a receipt for proof-of-purchase to get credit for the purchase and keep their Mall activated. We don't ever WANT to deactivate someone's Mall so we will do everything we can to keep that from happening.

What about Extenuating Circumstances?

Again, please know the "One Thing" Program is not a "punishment". We would prefer to never deactivate a single person's Mall. If we deactivate a Mall and then find out that person was in the hospital, or dealing with a death, or something else, we will of course reactivate their Mall. Going on vacation doesn't count... It takes moments to make a purchase and even if you're on vacation for a month you can buy just "One Thing". Do you forget to pay your mortgage when you're on vacation? Do you expect the electric company to not care if you just don't pay your bill since you're on vacation? No, you take responsibility for the things in your life. My Power Mall is no different. In the other scenarios, you're just paying money out. Doing the "One Thing" with My Power Mall is your ticket to financial freedom - your vehicle to bring money IN!

Is it true that someone signing up and doing nothing hurts no one?

No, I don't believe that is true. I know there are many people who are very discouraged and ready to give up because they have built huge teams but have very few people shopping. Having 10,000 people on your team means nothing if they are not doing the "One Thing" that will generate income. Inactivity is harmful to members and the company as a whole. The other reality is that people won't shop, or will stop shopping, if they don't see people on their team shopping because they figure they're not going to make money anyway, so why bother? People who sacrifice to fulfill the "One Thing" commitment will be hurt if people aren't shopping.

Unfortunately, it is human nature to want to do things the easy way. Human nature says, "Hey, I'll just bring people in and build a big team. I'll let them do the shopping and make money for me." That kind of attitude does nothing buy hurt people in the long run. I want a company full of people who are eager to share the Mall AND eager to shop - taking responsibility and doing the "One Thing" that will generate success for the team above and below them!

Here's the reality. While My Power Mall has been growing explosively, it will begin to diminish if people find they can not create the projected income because people are not shopping. Signups will stagnate and begin to drop off. On-the-other-hand, the company will grow even more explosively if people actually see sales happening and realize they are making money from people SHOPPING!

Don't you think people will just start shopping in time?

The statistics say No. We've had a lot of people join but in 8 months we've had tens of thousands NEVER shop on their Mall. Too many people got excited about a FREE business, thinking that they could come in, let other people do the shopping and just rake in the money. Quite frankly, that is not the type of people I want in My Power Mall. Our whole compensation plan is built on SHOPPING. What I see is that we have way to many people with an MLM "Recruiting Mentality" - Bring enough of them in and maybe someone will do something! It's not working so I'm going to put the one thing in place that will make it work - requiring just one purchase a month!

Will "One Thing" be required of Personal Malls?

Yes. While people with Personal Malls are not building a business, they do have the privilege of earning 90% of the rebates - with 10% going to their sponsor. In exchange for that privilege we want them to make just one purchase per month - assuring that everyone benefits from their joining.

Will it really make much difference if people spend just $1 a month?

Of course not. But here's the reality... The purpose of the "One Thing" Program is to just get people into their Mall. Once they find out how much is there, just how easy it is to shop & save money, and how wonderful it is to have things delivered to their door they will continue to purchase. I will not put a mandatory amount in place, but I know the average purchase is $67, and that the average person shopping in their Mall spends about $116 a month. The purpose of "One Thing" is to change people's buying habits and empower them to do the "One Thing" that will ensure their success!

If someone is deactivated and then wants to come back in, will they be put under their original sponsor?

That will be totally up to the person who is coming back in. If you supported them as a Sponsor, then they will most likely come back on your team. It will be up to you to be the type of Sponsor they will want to be under? How much did you support them when they were still with MPM? Have you contacted them since they were deactivated to keep them abreast of what is going on so that when they want to they can come back on? If you continue to share the explosive growth of My Power Mall with them, they will eventually come back - and they will want to be with you!

What about Non-Profit Organizations?

All of you know I am totally committed to creating funding for NPO's. I also know the "One Thing" program is the only way I will be able to generate the funding I dream of for them. Here's the thing... every NPO needs Office Supplies or other items. Everyone of them have something they can purchase. If they truly understand the power of My Power Mall they will be happy to do it.

Let's say this is a NPO you put under you to help them. If they are unwilling or unable to make a purchase, yet you really want to help them and you're building their business for them, can't you go the extra mile and make just one purchase in their Mall for them?

Steve and I are in complete agreement with you on your business decision about MPM. We have 81 in our downline, and comparing that to other online businesses we have been in this is the biggest downline we have ever had. The problem is that only a few of them have even answered our e-mails or made any attempt to communicate, let alone shop. Thankfully some of our members are very actively recruiting members and are shopping also. So what good does it do to have a huge downline, if people are not interested in MPM's main focus, shopping to build your financial freedom?

If people make a fuss about having to make one purchase each month, then this probably isn't the business they belong in.

We are glad that you have decided to make the necessary changes, and we support you all the way!

Requiring people to make one purchase a month from their mall does not seem to us to take away from the mall being free. They are still not paying for the mall and all the back up systems. They will be receiving an item they want or need, setting an example and helping to fund the malls. If no one shops what good is their free mall anyway? It's nice to look at but that's about it. People who just need to change their habits may become aware of what they have been missing and get on the old shopping wagon.

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Please allow me to say thank you for giving me the privilege of participating in such an important policy decision. I agree with you wholeheartedly that it is time to start weeding out the deadwood. Set some guidelines for the privilege of owning a FREE MALL and USING IT! Preserve the policy of keeping MPM FREE, and give those who are serious about owning a business a chance to give it their all and attain their goals of financial freedom, and help others at the same time.

Not establishing a set price for maintaining one's account is in keeping with your original plan to have a FREE MALL policy. No doubt their will be many dissenters. Better to do it now, and have a more solid base to launch a company which is going to set the tone for ONLINE SHOPPING for years and years to come.

It's so weird how human nature is. Even though you're giving us all the chance of a lifetime, and a gift horse on a silver platter, most folks just can't see it. And, God forbid, have to work for it. I hope you won't portray this to the membership with in an apologetic tone. It's a must. There's nothing to apologize for. Do we want this to work for all of us or don't we? You're doing whatever it takes to succeed. Isn't that EXACTLY what we want?! It sure SHOULD BE!

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This has by far been one of my sore spots (lack of shopping). It is second only to those who join and recruit zero people. I thank you again for involving all of us and I think this is a very necessary and wise step to take. It will really pick things up in a very significant way!!!

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I think it's a really good idea, yes you will get some people that don't like it but in the end we will be doing what we set out to do and that's make money.

Let's say the membership is up in arms. Good. It's time to rattle some cages and let the serious ones of us rise to the top. It may be a difficult transition, but I'm thinkin'it won't be nearly as tough as you, or others, may think. It will likely inject some massive energy and meaning into many members' efforts. I think the chances of a positive outcome are far, FAR greater than any negativity we may have to face. The only thing certain in this life is CHANGE. And, in the business world, it's often "Change or Die."

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This is a very good idea. I spent a lot of money promoting my mall but haven't even purchased since that first month or so. This will be good for me to start buying. I think this is something that needs to be done.

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I think you're on the right track from a business stand point. If our members are inactive why do we need them? I know myself I have felt like why should I continue to line someone elses pockets when mine remain empty. I can usually find good buys right here at home in local stores. But I'd rather buy from my mall for the greater good of all, me included. But I know I have reached a lull in bringing in new members and its became discouraging to say the least. But if you do change things here for the overall good, new members coming in will know from the beginning without begging ppl to shop. They will know they must make purchases to retain their status. I say go for it!

I think you have done everything in your power to make this the most powerful program anywhere. I am very proud to be a member.

As in any program you are going to have dead wood laying around that does not appreciate a good thing when they have it.

I have been in many programs in the past and have had a lot of people sign up and then do absolutely nothing to further the program. These are the people I don't want in my downline anyway.

I currently have 102 people in my organization with MyPowerMall and am very proud of the efforts they are putting forth to build it.

If you change the things you are talking about it might make my downline considerably smaller but that is fine with me because you will be cleaning out all the dead wood I don't need anyway. So I am in totally agreement with you and think that you should put these requirements in place as soon as possible.

I will always support you and believe that you are an honest person that only has everyones best at heart.

Thank you for everything you have done and will do in the future.

I am 100% behind your idea to get people to purchase at least one thing a month to keep their power mall business going. You have provided an amazing opportunity for people to earn from home but as you said sales are pretty low compared to the amount of members. I have to admit that I have lost some of the enthusiasm I had when I first joined. The video presentation of what you could earn here was quite impressive but in actuality the earnings received are nowhere near what I expected.

You are asking people to change their buying habits and that isn't always an easy task. If they know they would have to purchase at least one item to keep their business I believe this would get them to spend a little each month. With all that the mall has to offer it is so easy to find something that you were going to buy anyhow. This would also bring in much more revenue, members would earn more commissions, and it would program people to do more of what the mall was intended to do in the first place, spend and earn!!!

I believe that excuse of not having any money is a copout to not do what you are preaching. I live on an extremely tight budget and don’t shop unless I absolutely need to but I can come up with something every month that I need. This will be my future as the industry that I currently work in is in jeopardy so I would like to know that I have a team of people that are committed to the same things I am.

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What about people who have nothing?That's me!I live in Canada's poorest area code(v6a 1n1)Vancouver's downtown east side.All I did was visit my nearest Money Mart Outlet and purchased a secured Master card. I loaded it up with some money and the first thing I purchased was a domain name from Godaddy.com,it cost $10.16. Then I loaded it up again yesterday and purchased a dvd player through my On line Mall at Sears.If I can do it ,then there is no excuse for anyone else!

Well what if they don't have the money to load their secured debit card (that they can get anywhere)? Go pick up cans and recycle them! Tough Love can work on some people. Ginny I also spend my extra time at our library(free computer usage) when it comes to advertising MPM. I usually advertise on craigslist for free as well. Like I said,no excuses if someone really wants to build this business.So there you have it, my input. Again, Thank-you for keeping us informed. Mpm is a company that I want to be associated with for many,many years!

I very much like your idea of requiring everyone to make at least one purchase a month on the mall for a number of reasons. First, we are here to create income for ourselves and each other. The way that's done is through shopping. Secondly, people are just learning to shop online, this will help them learn to use their malls and adapt to the system. Thirdly, it will allow them to see that the system can work and can build income when people are shopping and make those first checks come faster. I have been anxiously awaiting my first check because I believe that when I tell my team about it, it will change everything. However, as they shop less, my first check gets further and further away. Last, but not least, it will give large non-profits hope that this system can actually work for them because only those who are contributing each month will be part of their system. So I say, "Go For It!"

I want to emphasize that you don't make $4000-$5000 a month right away and that it takes time to build the business, but that it can be done. With your suggestion that everyone has to shop, that goal can become reasonable, but with all the dead wood, it's not. People work to bring members on to their teams and then nothing happens, no commissions come and they are discouraged. I think that your plan is a great plan--it's always been implied anyway that you need to shop!

I happen to be one of these people. I have my Mall. I have 3 Foundation Malls and I have my son’s (he thinks I am crazy to do this) and my grandson’s. I would have to make purchases in all of them to keep them activated. So be it. Isn’t that a small price to pay to have a FREE business for the things I believe in, and for my children?

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I think this would be a good change for MPM. Most people will need the motivation to make the change to online shopping at the 1,000+ stores. I am all for it and truthfully need the motivation myself. I suggest by all means to make the change. I agree on all points you mentioned. Thank You and I'm willing to spend more for the success of all members.

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First, I believe that it makes a lot of sense to enforce the 1 sale per month idea since ANYBODY can purchase at least 1 item. Certainly, I'm guilty myself of promoting the business for the last month without making a purchase as I intended to do a lot of my christmas shopping through MPM. Nevertheless, I would be happy with a rule enforcing this since it will encourage a lot of procrastinators to 'ante up'. In other words, it would encourage the people who have every intention of 'getting around to a purchase' but never quite do so.

You may not remember me from the email I sent yesterday, but I've been thinking more about your idea of making malls purchase every month to stay in business. I had mixed feelings yesterday when I sent you my first email, and the more I think of it, I think it's the best idea to help all of us serious about My Power Mall and wanting to make a business of it. It's probably better to make these changes sooner than later, so all the new members that join MPM, join with the intention of purchasing through their mall, which is exactly how I thought when I joined.

You're not asking much with the purchasing requirement. I think it's sad that you even have to ask that of MPM members, but I guess you never really know the mentality of those who join. It's taken me two days of thinking things over, but I'm behind you on this.

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I support you 100% on this. I have over 4000 on my Team (tiers 1-9) and earned $31.00 this last month having spent #371.00 on my own mall. Most off what I buy is things we need at home and I save money on all my purchases. Others can certainly do that. When some in my downline have complained about not having money I just share what I am personally doing; asking that they only make purchases that save them money.

You are doing the right thing, Ginny!

I wanted to let you know I will make a 100% effort to find products within the mall that are not only a good deal,but don't wipe out that rebate by hitting me with a big shipping charge. I eagerly await international stores to come onboard - this will enable me,and fellow global MPM'ers to fully utilise our malls the way US members can :) What you say makes total sense-even if it smarts us to hear us.

Sometimes tough love is needed,and reality needs to kick in. The income won't float out of thin air,nor is it fair to expect other people to do all the work without putting in a little graft ourselves. I do believe we have to sacrifice and get out of our comfort zones in order to reach our goals and dreams.

Nobody ever said it was all plain sailing and fun(well it is fun most of the time:) What is crucial is our reaction-lie down,give up and invariably never attain those dreams we have. Or push ourselves,do what is needed,however small to get to that goal.

We all have a chance to acheive something incredible here. I will do whatever it takes. I have never fully believed in a company and its integrity as much before :) I will not give up,it isn't in my character! I know we will get there,some will leave,but those who share the same feelings will do whatever it takes.

I am realistic enough to know that something needs to be put in place to get things moving in all places.

Thank You for the idea you've presented to encourage people to shop their own Mall. I am 100% behind You on this issue.

There are almost 1100 members in my team and the total sales are close to $10,000.00. I don't think I have shopped much on my mall, but, my total is over $1100.00. I could make a lot of excuses for my poor shopping record ( the most difficult is trying to get my wife to shop the mall as she does most of the household shopping ), plus, I am on the road hauling freight most of the time. However, if the rest of the team did only 10% as much as I have the total team sales would be over $100,000.00.

I know that my efforts to convert my wife to online shopping will be a serious improvement, plus, I will, as soon as I can afford to get a laptop to carry with me on the road, so that I will make more purchases myself.

A lot of people are uncomfortable giving their credit card info online ( my wife is one ). However, that challenge will fade when the debit card program is in place.

But, for the present, I believe that Your solution is a great idea and I look forward to the positive impact this will have on everyones business. As You stated the people who may be adversely affected probably won't know it because they are not much interested anyway.

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It's a mindset. If people come in expecting to SHOP it will be no big deal. It will fuel income and excitement as they see people on their teams buying. Do it, Ginny!

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I agree with you 100% about including a requirement for members to make a minimum of one purchase per month, even if only a $1.00 item. Once they step through that MPM door and feel comfortable with ordering from their mall, I'd expect larger purchases to take place naturally over time. Once the habitual MPM purchases begin to take place then an increase in commissions will automatically motivate others in the team to market MPM much more then they are now.

I think having one purchase a month is reasonable...all the way around....explained the way you did. It will filter out those who are willing to do something small and different with their finances in order to go somewhere large and fantastic with their finances. I think it is smart business and that is what it takes to succeed.

Humans seem to be lazy to change ( most of them anyway...if they are not you and me, that is hee hee hee) although eager to make a difference. I know it took me several months to get around to shopping on the MAll ..b/c it seemed EASIER to me to go shopping...b/c I like to walk and look and shop. It is often a social outlet for me and family actually..... and I usually don't want to wait on delivery...For me that is also a catch....delivery to Bowie takes longer than delivery to even a mid sized town. I can go to Wichita and be home with what I need today....A way of thinking I am changing.... However, now I 1st stop by MPM and see if what I need is available and weigh out my time and benefit to ordering.......I agree the search engine could be more detailed in the results BUT it is better than the first engine and is more than adequate for most things.

All in all, I would support the change.

I personally am working hard to be able to give up my J.O.B. and replace it with MPM income. I feel it is a great idea to make a requirement that people shop and buy at least 1 thing on their mall because there are too many peoplej ust sitting on malls not shopping, and this is a SHOPPING BUSINESS! If they luck up, and get a couple of hard workers, they end up getting paid for just signing up, and that is not fair to those hard workers who helped to build their business.

So yes, I do feel they should have to make some kind of purchase monthly. I agree there should not be a set limit because of the folks who truly have financial problems, but even they need toilet paper, soap, toothpaste etc. I personally have a team that is not shopping, and I can't wait to jolt them out of complacency with this possiblility. The folks who were not serious any way, will just be deactivated. I don't care how strapped folks are, they can afford to spend $3-5 on their mall on something! Maybe we can even give some inexpensive ideas on things to buy to meet their requirement in the forums.

The first instinct was to look at the decision negatively, but we are creatures of habit and I am as guilty as the next person is, we will buy something either on the internet or at stores before even thinking about our mall. Shopping on our mall at least once a month will start the mental training of looking at our mall first when looking for products, placing the MPM tool bar on all my computers also help me as a constant reminder.

As I give away malls I will now inform everyone that everything is free, but to keep the mall active you need make a purchase at least once a month no matter the cost of the item.

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Being located in Norway, I haven't been shopping a lot, 'cause the products need to be shipped, and then they become more expensive than similar products at my local mall. But, as long as there not will be any mandatory amount, everyone will be able to purchase. You also get electronical sent products, so that shouldn't be a problem for foreign customers.

I also thought of the MPM being FREE aspect. Of course, some will then say that it's not actually FREE to become a member, allthough it requires that you spend some money each month. And, as all of us know, in all marketing the word FREE seems to be the magic wand!!

But I agree with you, the business itself is still free, so the marketing words stands.

Allthough it can be found both positive and negative effects here, I actually think that it's most positive. The ones that quit, we actually don't want on the team either!!

Thank you for sending me the letter about the upcoming changes and providing me the chance to share my feedback with you.

I think the idea of making every MPM member make at least ONE purchase from their mall per month in order to keep their Power Mall business is an EXCELLENT idea! Like you said, anyone can afford a $1.00 itune. Doing this may help get people to start browsing their malls so they can see all of the wonderful stores we have in there!

I have been a member now for 4 months and I STILL have not yet had a chance to look at every store...there are just SO MANY! And you can buy just about ANYTHING! I know it is so hard for some people to change their shopping habits, but I think after they make just one purchase from their mall and see how easy it can be and to have their item delivered right to their front door, it will help to get the ball rolling and get them to shop more in their malls.

Keep up the great work you are doing to help our business Ginny! I am so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful caring company! I am in this business forever and am never giving up on it!

Yes I believe that Power Mall owners should make at least one purchase per month in order to keep their Power Mall.

The point of this business is to buy through our Power Malls and our purchases help everyone who have Power Malls. People who do not buy do not need nor deserve a Power Mall. Not to buy defeats the purpose of the Power Malls. People who do not want to buy do not need a Power Mall.

I have 36 power malls under me and these people do nothing at all. Their Power Malls are of no value to them, nor to anyone else.

Please consider making it a requirement that Power Malls Owners must buy at least one thing per month through their power Malls.

I received your letter concerning the one purchase requirement. At first I wasn't to sure about this because I have 6 mall, 4 children a husband and mine. I can't always find things that I need to buy and justify the postage, when I can just go to Walmart or Shopko and get what I need. But I am very serious about making My Power Mall work for me and my family. But I also have people in my down line who have not done a thing. Since April when I joined I have still not qualified for a commission.

Ginny, I agree that it is time to put this in place. I think you are right about these people holding us down. I also, after hearing your bamboo story last night and reading the article you had in last week about looking at this as a long time business put things in a better perspective.

I for one think this is a great idea. I was already thinking about changing my advertising efforts to say something like “ If you are not an

on-line shopper then please don’t get a mall” or something along that line of thinking. I don’t have the “gift of gab” so I haven’t figured out

a way to email the members in my group to encourage them to shop. I feel like they are getting plenty of that with your newsletters. I mean short of shopping for them, what else can we do?

I love the idea that they have to make a purchase to keep their mall. It doesn’t do any of us any good to have a mall just sitting there and nothing happening. No one is making any money. When I need something that I can’t eat, I always try to search it out in my mall first. I don’t spend the $150.00 a month but I do the best I can and I try to get the members that I am in touch with to shop in their malls as well.

I just looked at my reports in my back office and see that I have grown to 47 members. My commission earned so far is a little over $2.00 and I thought to myself then if all 47 of those people were shopping in their malls, I bet my commission would be pretty good.

Thank you for allowing us to have some input in the decision making. It makes it even a better business to be in when you feel you are part of it other than just the shopping part.