Former Quixtar Diamond Bo Short:

I have received countless calls from very kind people asking me about my leaving Quixtar. They have been very sincere regarding their desire to know my rationale for resigning. People have asked why I left, did I actually resign or did I sell my business, what were the particular issues that led me to this decision, etc. I will attempt to address as many of their questions/comments as possible.

Let me first say that most of the time I spent in that business was spent around wonderful people. The overwhelming numbers of IBO’s are good, hard-working people. My leaving is in no way a statement about them.

It is also important to point out that I own another company in the same industry. Out of respect to those reading this, I do not want to give its name because I do not want to use this forum for any other reason than the purpose I have stated above. I do believe however, that it is important to disclose this fact.

I am not a fan of many companies within this industry. I see too many people spend too much money only to be disappointed in their results. It is my opinion that many of the companies in the industry share the same flaws: compensation plans that reward the select few, products that are over-priced, a hierarchy of distributors, many which lack basic leadership skills and demand unearned loyalty, and a business of training that is oftentimes the prime moneymaker for the "success stories".

People need value. Not just quality, but value. The average person is looking for a real home-based business that they can build. They want to make more than they spend, move products that are fairly priced, and enjoy the experience. In a recent newspaper release I said, "…not everyone will succeed, but they should not lose either."

I understand the role that focus and passion play in building any business, especially this type. If someone had shared the following information with me during my "running" years I might have dismissed it as well. However, many of these issues were not apparent to me at the time. When I achieved the diamond level there were approximately 57 others that did so the same year. Sometimes success masks problems. It is not my desire to dash anyone’s hopes. If you are uncomfortable reading my opinions, then simply do not. I respect your decision.