Check this out: http://peterkaye.freewaytosuccess.net/
Pete Kryzyaniak introduced us to this as a way of funding a new “on-line” based church or making more money for The Garage, which we probably will do, but for now, I joined and am looking for 5 people to be on the level below me. It costs $5 a month (plus a yearly $10 administrative fee), and once you get 5 people under you, paying $5 a month each, you get your $5 back every month. Doesn’t seem too hard to break even. Then your membership gets all sorts of other benefits like a pharmacy card and coupons to restaurants (about 60% off) and other things. As they say, it isn’t a get rich quick scheme, but it could bring in significant money each month if you stick with it. And all you have to do is tell other people and have them tell other people. Pretty simple concept. And the thing is that these things are most effective if you get in them early. This has only been around 3 years, so it isn’t well known yet.
I’m wary to jump into things where I have to find other people to join under me–just because I dread having to convince others… and while the fee would be waived after getting 5 more, I think I would end up being too lazy or nervous to work at even getting 5 people and then I’ll end up paying every month. I don’t mean to come across negatively–who am I to say it’s not a good idea?–but it’s not for us right now. I would be interested to know exactly what coupons and restaurant deals they offer. The website is a little vague.