The Quixtar Revolution: Discover the New High-Tech, High-Touch World of Marketing

by Coy Barefoot

With the launch of the Internet-based Quixtar, Amway is changing the face of network marketing. This new online commerce site, which may rival the likes of ebay.com and amazon.com, opens up cyberspace... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761523383
• ISBN13: 9780761523383
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Prima Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Respected People Respect Amway ( & Quixtar)

The Coy Barefoot book, "The Quixtar Revolution" is excellent on a number of levels - History of Commerce, (beginning through current e-commerce), and the Quixtar Business Opportunity.As for the naysayers that have come here to badmouth Amway/Quixtar:Q: What do the following people all have in common? Thomas Donahue, President - United States Chamber of Commerce Sam Jadallah, Vice President, Enterprise Sales - Microsoft Stephen Covey, Author - "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" Richard Karlgaard, Publisher - Forbes Jolene Sykes, Publisher - Fortune Wayne Huyard, President - Mass Markets -MCI World Com Hyrum Smith, Co-Chairman of the Board - Franklin Covey Wolfgang Schmitt, Chairman - Rubbermaid R. Craig Hoenshell, Chairman, CEO - AVIS Jack Haire, Publisher - Time Stuart Silver, Co Designer - Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Dr. Noel Brown, President - Friends of the United Nations Brian Segal, Publisher - Macleans Carolyn Wall, Publisher - Newsweek John Engler, Governor - State of Michigan Gary Player, Professional Golfer A: They are all, (in order of appearance), in the video "Respected People Respect Amway"Think of what these people have put on the line by appearing on this video: The combined credibility and integrity of United States Chamber of Commerce, Microsoft, Forbes, Fortune, MCI World Com, Franklin Covey, Rubbermaid, AVIS, Time, Macleans, Newsweek, and more. Think about this: People who are opposed to Amway/Quixtar oppose the views of ALL of the above "Respected People". One would have to be arrogant or intelligent beyond belief to hold a 'business' view in opposition to ALL of those people. More likely, a difference of opinion would be on an emotional level.

Research it then Do it

Reading this book is only the first step in researching whether the Quixtar business opportunity is for you or not. Don't bother reading the reviews of those that attack the business - rather read the reviews of the book itself. The book is enthralling - I read it in less than 3 days and reading is not my favourite hobby. It is obviously biased but what would you expect from a book titled "The Quixtar Revolution" ? (think!) The style of the book is very easy to read and easy to understand. Mr Barefoot mixes in his many interviews with prominent Quixtar business leaders while still giving a historical account of how the Internet and e-commerce have come into being and where the opportunities lie in the future. According to his previous writings he is quite an authority on the subject and worth listening to. After reading the book and getting my questions answered by people who were successful at this business who also claimed they would help me, I decided to do it. For YOUR sake, read this book, research this business opportunity, make a decision to get involved, then ignore the naysayers. See you in the traffic or on the beach. Your choice...

QUIXTAR REVOLUTION, this book tells it as it is!

Read this book and check out the web site!This is my advice to people reading the `reviews` by all those proffessional Amway hate merchants. If you take the trouble to do this, you will see for yourself that what Coy Barefoot says is no hype! Amway products are a tiny pecentage of the thousands of brand named products offered at discounted prices by the partner stores on Quixtar.40 million hits per day, over 20 thousand pages at the last count, 19 servers,this has to be one of the best e-com. sites in the world.It`s certainly the only one that offers such a fantastic business opportunity. How can anyone loose money by buying their goods at discounted prices and then showing others how they can do the same? Read the book,then find out for yourself!

even for the computer illiterate....this book makes sense!

a very honest viewpoint of how we can be part of e-commerceLike many people, I have read and heard about the new e-commerce revolution and the way it is going to affect our lives however becoming a part of it and making an income from e-commerce seemed a world away and only available to those lucky one's with technical knowlege, major funds and willing to take the risk. This book shows quite clearly how the public can tap into the new industrial revolution of the 21st century, without having to invest money in stock or a shopping website, yet potentially build a full time income or choose to just save money..without having to give up one's career. The book gives a very balanced viewpoint, making it clear this is not a 'get rich' opportunity, yet showing by trends etc. that everyone can benefit in some way. The fact that buying trends are changing and people are fed up with the 'rat race' puts Quixtar in the right place at the right time, for people to build their own on line e-commerce business. The book also shows how Quixtar allows the housewife, budding executive, single person or whoever to be a major part of the e-commerce revolution and amazingly build a worldwide business. Like everything the proof of the pudding is always in the eating and since reading the book I have checked the site out and found it to be very impressive and popular....already 5th in the hit charts (I believe). I found it quite amazing that over $100 million dollars has been spent on this site to give the public the best, plus the abilty to joint venture with known brand, giving the book's viewpoints instant credibility.I have since registered for the price of a pair of shoes and have not been disappointed at the amazing site, which even includes a virtual office. I live in the UK so hope this comes over as an unbiased viewpoint as the opportunity is only available in the USA and Canada. IF any one wants to e-mail about my actual experiences or for advice, please do .....excellent book! excellent opportunity.

Very Well Done! Highly Recommend to E-Thinkers !

Don't be mislead by people who just "Don't Get" what is going on with E-Commerce. Quixtar is not just about "selling" Amway Products. There are 50 stores on Quixtar right now and that is just the beginning. IBM, Office Max, Hardware.com and many more. More stores will be added on a regular basis. Jay Van Andle and Rich DeVos are billionaire entrepeneurs who own several companies. They own Artistry Cosmetics, Nutrilite Vitamins, Hotels, Fleet of Jets, The Orlando Magics and more. They also own Quixtar.com. Of course since they own Quixtar they wanted to include the products from the other companies they own. That is just a tiny percentage of what is offered on Quixtar. There are 15,000 to 20,000 pages on this site and 50 stores and 200 or so Catalog stores. Everything you need in life is there somewhere or will be soon. It's a great book and a great opportunity. Microsoft Corporation, IBM Corporation, Fry Multimedia, the Tadah Group and others put it together. They are the Big Boys in the industry and I think we should respect their opinion and their expertise. Unlike other E-commerce sites, this one will make money for Quixtar and for those who choose to refer others to it. The compensation plan is fantastic! Anyone who seizes this opportunity and runs with it can become very wealthy. Those that get involved and don't do anything of course won't. It's just like everything else in life. There is no free lunch. YOu actually have to Do SOMTHING, make an effort and be consistent in referring the site to others and it will pay off. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in getting in on the E-Commerce Wave and wants to ride with it to the top. My husband and I are Quixtar IBO's and found the book to be very informative.