You and I both know of my wonderful run-in’s with people thinking that I was a “scam.” At first, I took it personally. But now, I use it to my benefit

I really can’t wrap my head around the fact that people constantly think what we do is a “scam.” After my second summer, I would get somewhat defensive when my friends/friends of friends would bring it up. But now, I appreciate the people that think what we do is a “scam.”

Agreeing with the other comments, people are just afraid. FEAR. It all goes back to fear.

I can’t thank you enough for what you do, Trey. You have helped so many people throughout the years and I know that we all appreciate the heck out of you!

Not everyone has to be a fan of Southwestern Company and the summer sales program, but they should respect it as a stepping stone to achieving goals. it is just one way of many to reach your full potential through doing, not hearing about it.

Similar to the rest of the comments, it is a shame that some can be so closed minded to an opportunity that has proven it’s success year after year. I believe a lot of the resistance we (SW) feel, comes straight from the fear of the individual’s unwillingness to put themselves out there. They are comfortable with staying “safe” or maintaining whatever routine has worked in the past. No doubt it’s a leap to participate, but I can’t imagine these people are taking many other risks in other areas of life.

The main reason I have stayed in this program and company for the last 5 years is because I am forming a habit of appreciating the challenge it presents me and those who I work with day after day. One thing I believe we can all appreciate about individuals like the “hanger upper” is that it just further pushes us to do our jobs the right way and defy the stereotype.

And kudos to all that work with us… Nothing is more rewarding then finding those students who love a challenging opportunity to prove what they’re made of. The other people are just motivation to keep working hard to find the right people to build our company with.

With people like this caller, you have to firstly, just laugh because the truth of the matter is that he was not calling to be filled in on what the facts are about our business, but other direct selling companies, he wanted to feel as though he was making a statement by hanging up the phone. By doing that I don’t think he got anything accomplished because he is still unclear as to what happens with our interhship and now he has lost the chance to get to know what a great opportunity this is. We know that this internship is not for everyone, but it is really annoying when someone with the sole intent to hurt someone else. I feel sorry for this caller because he may have a tough time stepping outside his comfort zone and do what it takes to be successful in his career which means he will probably be just like the other 50% of the graduating class of last year; working in jobs that do not require their college degrees because they took jobs because they needed something; that something is usually security. I think people shouldn’t be scared of something that is different just spend the time to understand what it is so that you can at least be knowledgable and not purport non-facts.