Review of TLC or NOSS
June 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Cash Gifting Programs
Review: NOSS/TLC is one of the more popular 1UP style gifting programs out there and has been around for over 8 years. The program has been promoted as having over 40,000 members worldwide in 16+ countries. I don’t think there’s any way to really verify this, but based on the popularity of NOSS, it’s possible. NOSS appeals to many people because it has 3 levels of participation: $500, $1,500 and $3,500. Leaders within the program also conduct several live overview calls each week as well as a daily training call which is primarily motivational. It’s professionally administered using a 3rd party tracking software system that keeps track of referrals and gifts received, etc.
The Pros: With the lowest entry level being only $500, it’s accessible to the masses. The weekly conference calls to invite prospects are well scripted and professional. There seems to be a genuine sense of community and support with NOSS and their system is simple and simple to follow for duplication.
Best Feature: Low entry fee of $500 makes this program accessible to many people and the daily calls are conducted by industry leaders.
The Cons: If you join NOSS, you better be prepared to do some serious phone work and be able to handle rejection well, because participants are taught to promote the activity using an outdated antiquated method that focuses on buying lead lists, and COLD-CALLING strangers, or running ads and following up with people to invite them to the daily calls, etc. You’re instructed to invite them to the daily calls using a simple 2 minute script, then follow up with them.
Biggest Flaw: Not internet-based. They have strict policies about how you can actually market the program and will delete you from the system if you violate their terms. One of the things they forbid is internet marketing. Why? I don’t know, but it probably has to do with some of the founders just liking to stick with old-school prospecting methods. Most people with little to no selling, or direct telemarketing skills should pass on this activity. There are other highly automated activities available and most people will have a better chance of success with leverage and automation.
Admin Fees: The tracking software runs about $120 per year.
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