Network Marketing Tips

[malcolan]

Occasionally, people in this forum attempt to recruit people into their network marketing business. Some of these businesses are sound, and others are just scams.

If you are thinking about trying to work from home, what follows are some posts for you to chew on.

The first one, I will call..."Easy versus Difficult".

[malcolan]

It is almost too simple to understand what is required, work your business aggressively for a couple of years, maybe put a little bit of money into it for advertising purposes to move it along faster (optional), and then come out the other end with a solid income and the freedom to enjoy life too.

But there's a catch.

Yep, there's always a catch, right? I can see you thinking to yourself "aha, I knew there was a catch".

Notice that I said it's SIMPLE to develop a plan for your home business, to work that plan and build your business from home.

It's SIMPLE, But it's not EASY.

Easy is giving up without a fight.

Easy is letting other people do your thinking for you - instead of using the brains and common sense that God gave you.

Easy is throwing money at the wall, and hoping one of your "get in now, get rich now" deals will stick.

Easy is expecting that just because you joined the program and made the effort to think of a creative agent ID and click the "submit" button, the world owes you a living.

Easy is sleeping in on Saturday.

Easy is watching TV all weekend.

Easy is not having to chance "rejection" since you're not talking to anybody.

Easy is the ability to complain about your lot in life and the fact that you don't have as much money as you wish you had to enjoy life but not taking the necessary steps to do anything about it.

See, all that stuff is EASY to do. It might not be fun, but it's easy.

On the other hand.....

Sticking with one program for longer than a few months is DIFFICULT.

Dealing with rejection is DIFFICULT.

Spending money on advertising when you haven't made a nickel yet is DIFFICULT.

Investing effective time and effort into your business is DIFFICULT.

Sticking with a plan, even when everybody else tells you that you are an idiot is DIFFICULT.

Putting in the time, effort, and energy into a plan to improve your life and your financial picture is DIFFICULT.

All this stuff is DIFFICULT.

At least, they are difficult in the BEGINNING.

But, see, there's another catch here. But this time, it's a good one.

The catch is that if you just hunker down and go to work on improving YOURSELF - your drive, your work ethic, the way you spend your free time, your motivations, your goals and milestones...

...all the stuff I just mentioned becomes as EASY as the other stuff I mentioned before was easy.

Contact your sponsor, contact your upline, and ask for help to develop a plan if you need help. Help is available for the asking, but the ball is in your court to ask for the help if you need it. Participate in some of the conference/training calls and listen to what is going on, learn about some of the products you can offer and who the customers are that would be interested in those products.

Just submitting your web sites to the search engines is not going to get you where you want to be. Only talking with 2 or 3 people per year is not going to get you where you want to be. Hanging a single flyer in the grocery store or the bulletin board at the laundromat is not going to get you where you want to be. Take charge of your life, take charge of your future, and make a significant change for the positive. What happened in the past is of insignificant detail. What is important is where you decide to go from the here and now. The future is within your own hands and you have both the ability and responsibility to mold that future to one that you want to have.

In the words of Harry Truman, "The Buck Stops Here". Don't blame other people or circumstances for where you are right now. If you don't like where you are, you can change it, starting today. Nobody can do it for you or want it for you -- you need to want it enough for yourself to make the necessary change.
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[malcolan]

Here is another tip for the people trying to recruit others into their business.

Remeber this...

"I don't care if you join".

That's what my prospects probably hear as much as anything else.

Oh, I rarely say it out loud. But, I have.

Instead, it's more of a mindset. I really just don't care what people choose to do.

This is their decision about their life, freedom and bank account.
I already made mine.
And I can't tell them what their decision should be.

I CAN tell them what I decided when I was in their situation.
And I CAN tell them what my decision was.
And what it did for me.

But, their choice is their choice.
I don't care what they choose.

See, the moment you quit having so much emotional attachment to what people do or don't do...you'll start becoming irresistably attractive to your prospects. The trick is that you really have to not care. Just acting like you don't care won't do it. You can't fake it.

See, here's the trick:

The reason you care so much is because you have bought the lie that it's hard to enroll people.
The reason you care so much is because you don't have enough prospects to talk to. You're in lead poverty.
The reason you care is because you're looking at the dollars...not at the decision.

The reason you care is because you have closed the valve of prosperity in your life and you think an enrollment will open it.
It's really the other way around. Open the valve and the enrollments will flow in.

But, understand what I'm saying here....

I'm not saying "I don't care if they join" in some kind of personal development kind of way.
I'm not saying "I don't care if they join" as some kind of mindset coaching.

I'm saying I...really...don't...care....

What they choose to do with the information is entirely up to them.
Once they've got the information, I've forgotten about them.
I'm probably playing Nintendo and entertaining my new daughter.
Or shopping for our trip to Cancun next week.

Why don't I care?

Because there are so many people who are READY to start making money and who are willing to get started today....that if this person doesn't sign up, who cares?

The next one probably will.

And they do.

It's as simple as that.

When you stop NEEDING the enrollments....you'll start GETTING enrollments.

Interesting, isn't it?

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[dstrevel]

I understand what you are sharing. You do get tired of people that whine alot, that cannot make a "list", then die out and blame others for their lack of decision / resolve.

I built one of the largest groups in telecommunications anywhere in the world from here in Las Vegas. I have an active organisation on every continent. (I am moving back to Memphis soon, ...I am so excited!)

You should always look for face to face ways to build your business. NEVER rely on just the internet and someone stumbling over your page. They will have no loyaty to you, even less to your product or service.

Work face to face, sign them up for the services over the internet, but build a wall of people around them. "Lock them in" and icreae your customer base at the same time.

I wrote an indepth e-book on developing a HUGE international TEAM! Use the subject Cognigen E-Book s o my email filters will handel it properly. You need to have a HUGE orgnisation, a moving organisation that absolutely kicks butt!! Drop me an email at
strevel at gmail.com (anyone with Cognigen) and I will send you the brief synopsis. The brief synopsis is free and under no obligation. I think you will see why what you feel is good and normal, you will also see where it can be destructive.

I wish you the best with a great compny, ...Cognigen.

[malcolan]

Thanks for the comments and congratulations on getting your sales force set up!

Here are some more insights to think about from my friend Tony Rush...

What is really stopping you from prosperity?

Are you familiar with the concept that you can never earn more money than your mindset will allow? It's true.

For instance, if you've got a $50,000 mindset and you're in a MILLION dollar opportunity.....

...well, you'll just take that million dollar opportunity and go make
$50,000 with it.

Read that again and you'll find the clue. What's the hidden block that's keeping you from earning the full potential of that business?

You.

That's all. It's not the company. It's not the pay plan. It's not the leads. It's not the system. It's not your sponsor. It's you.

Here's the fact: your best thinking has put you exactly where you are right now. Your current lifestyle is nothing more than an outward reflection of how you think. So, if you don't like where you are and what your thinking has produced, it's time to realize that you can change your situation in a heartbeat. It starts with a simple decision to be open to more prosperity in your life and being willing to tap into the thinking of successful people.

The hidden block to your success?

You!

How soon can you change your thinking?

[SKAFER1]

I often try to recruit, not on this site because I am new to it, but on others. I do not know any place to find leads or to recruit people who are serious about making money, so any advice would be good. With that being said, let me give you advice about the scams out there. Look for companies that have been around for a while such as AMWAY or my company. Do not jump into a business that has been around for a year or two. Also, everyone must remember, they ask for money up front as an investment to you, just like a franchise would, so people should not get discouraged about that. If you are serious about working from home and making big dollars, what is a very small investment? Just thought I would throw those thoughts out there.

[malcolan]

I don't recruit on this site either. As far as leads go, I have more than I can handle. I've noticed lately that some people are trying to recruit on this site so I thought I would give out a little advice.

I agree with what you said about doing some due diligence and finding a company that's right for you. It appears that you are a PPL affiliate. That's great. It's not a fit for me, but I know a lot of people who are doing well with that company.

Here is the trick to working with leads. You only want to spend you time talking to people who are SERIOUS. I get my leads to contact me. If they are not willing to spend 3 or 4 minutes on the phone, then they aren't worth my time. There are too many "tire kickers" out there, so, don't waste your time with them.

I talk to people who understand that this is a business, not a job. A real business with real business expenses. If you treat it like a hobby, you will make a hobby income. If you treat it like a business, you'll make a business income.

It's simple, really.

When posting on forums, what you should do is have your business link in your signature. If you look on my signature, you will notice that it's not a link to my business, but direct links to some products I sell. This works better on a forum like this. On home-based business forums, though, I link my business instead.

I have never gotten any good leads from this site, but I have sold some products from here, so that's why I think it's better. You could do something similiar by just promoting the prepaid legal aspect of your business...not the business itself. I make pretty good money from the direct sales approach.

Here is a system that I use which is giving me some pretty good results. It's free to join...just follow the system. Don't try and re-invent the wheel. If you follow the sytem you won't even recognize your business in the next 30 to 60 days.

http://www.payitforward4profits.com/start

Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with.

[DreamBuilder]

Great insight Malcolan & I agree with you whole-heartedly about adopting the attitude "I don't care if you join" .... When speaking with people DO NOT have an agenda.

Jeff Olson wrote a great book called "The Slight Edge" which is a MUST read for anyone in business for themselves.

Mindset is very important in moving ahead. It's also been written that your income will average your 5 closest friends earnings! So, if you want to become a millionaire start hanging out with actual millionaires and learn from them.

However I don't quite agree with you about it being entirely the person's fault if the cards are stacked against them & they don't know it... see my post at: http://forums.backpage.com/showthread.php?t=10817 (http://forums.backpage.com/showthread.php?t=10817)

At Mentoring For Free (http://robdora.bigmlmlies.com/?mad=6022) we offer FREE daily training to ANYONE in ANY company. Use this generic system to train your organization. Amongst many other topics, when you participate you will learn how to become a critical thinker - How to think NOT what to think! In order to earn more you HAVE to BECOME more. We show you how, step by step. Start by READING Success in 10 Steps (http://robdora.bigmlmlies.com/?mad=6022). It WILL save you years of failure & frustration.

Besides everything else that I've written so far in this forum, what I've found to be crucial to my success is that I found a workout partner who WILL keep me accountable.... & besides, it makes it more fun!

When you have a Dream NOTHING gets in your Way
When you don't have a Dream EVERYTHING gets in your Way!!

We can ONLY have 2 Things in Life - Reasons or Results... & Reasons don't Count!

[ZiamiFashions]

Thank you for your invaluable posts. I am a 56 years old and new to network marketing although not unfamiliar with the concept. Up to recently I did not think much of it, though. About 3 months ago an old (not in years) business partner introduced me to his current endeavour that he and his partner developed in 2003 in Germany. They are very successfully selling custom-tailored, high-end fashion products via direct marketing with now more than 6,000 consultants in Germany alone. There are currently only 300 US consultants in the entire US since ZIAMI entered the US market 3 months ago and it was then that I realized the huge potential of being one of the very first US consultants. Trouble is, everyday I am still struggling with how to best build my organization. Any advice is more than welcome. I believe in this concept and I will succeed because I have a Millionaire's mind!

Thanks,
Bernard

[malcolan]

Bernard,

You say that you have a millionaire mind, but it appears to me that there are a few things that you need to work on with how you think.

One thing that you said in particular,

"everyday I am still struggling" needs to change ASAP.

If you believe that you are struggling then guess what...you are going to struggle.

You need to view this as a challenge, not a struggle.

I did a "language transformation" a few years ago and the results in my business (and income) were phenomenal. But it's amazing how easy it is to slip back into old habits. I found that I needed to "sharpen my saw".

Here are a few phrases that will get you on the right path.

Instead of I Feel, use I Know.
I believe becomes I'm confident
If becomes When
Suggest becomes Recommend
It's sort of becomes It is
Might becomes Will. Definitely.
Problem becomes Challenge
Worried becomes Concerned
Share becomes Discuss
I need becomes I require
Try becomes Will
Need becomes Deserve
Help becomes Assist
I'm going to becomes I will or I am
I need to becomes I choose to
I want to becomes I commit to
I want becomes I deserve
Probably becomes Will
Have To becomes Choose To
Maybe becomes Will
I hope becomes I Will

This may seem trivial but it is extremely important. If you want to become a millionaire, that you need to think like a millionaire.

Now, I don't want you to think that I have sidestepped your concern about building your network, because I haven't.

Lets discuss some of the challenging aspects and how they can be overcome. In the meantime, I'm going to post a follow up to the tips.

[malcolan]

One of the most common phrases you hear in Network Marketing is "this is an opportunity where the average person can create success".

Not true.

The truth is that "average" people never create great success. There's no such thing as a business where the "average person" can become wealthy. Or where the "average" person can become a massive achiever. It's never happened. Why? Because "average" people never do anything unusually good.

That's why they're called "average".

I think it's more accurate to say "We can show you how to become a very UN-average person." Because, only when someone becomes ABOVE-average....they're never going to have anything but average results.

So, now the more empowering question becomes: What does an ABOVE-average person look like? How do they think? What do they do? How do they behave? What are they engaged in?

Here's a list that I saw on another forum that I've paraphrased. I thought it was thought provoking.

I'm sure that the professional victims and the politically correct will disagree and that's ok.

They're usually the hardest to please anyway :)

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It's been said that your income will grow in the proportion to the degree that you grow as a person. NM is a personal development program with a pay plan attached to produce leaders, and the harder you work on yourself the bigger your pay check will become. Are you the charasmatic leader yet who will in turn attract other leaders to you?

Are you average or above average?

Average people stand in front of cash registers.
Above average people own the cash registers and collect the money.

Average people have to "see it to believe it" and thus, seldom move ahead on faith.
Above average people understand that you "have to believe it to see it" and make
decisions based on their confidence and faith in their abilities.

Average people complain about the weather.
Above average people carry their weather with them where ever they go. It's always "sunny"!

Average people work for a wage of $20,000 to $50,000 per year.
Above average people leverage other people, people's money and people's energy. And get rich.

Average people play "not to lose"
Above average people play to win.

Average people are pooped by five or six o'clock and hit the couch with a TV dinner.
Above average people get their second wind by three p.m. and go until they can't go any further.

Average people always ask, "how much will that cost me"?
Above average people always think, "what's the value to me?"

Average people say, "It costs HOW much to get started?"
Above average people say "How much money can I make in the first month?"

Average people avoid counseling with their sponsor.
Above average people have business intuition and savvy and leverage the leaders above them.

Average people will take anybody into their downlines and fight over people.
Above average people sometimes deny people access to their cause. They are selective.

Average people sleep 6-8 hours a night and wake up ornery.
Above average sleep just enough to get by. Maybe 4-6 hours per night. Too busy to sleep.

[malcolan]

However I don't quite agree with you about it being entirely the person's fault if the cards are stacked against them & they don't know it... see my post at: http://forums.backpage.com/showthread.php?t=10817 (http://forums.backpage.com/showthread.php?t=10817)



Then we can agree to disagree, although I think your post has more to do with performing due diligence than anything else.

My Point was...

...Personal responsibility is King.

Man, I wish more people got this.

But, it seems that nowadays -- in the world of political correctness and afternoon talk show whiners -- you get labeled as being insensitive if you suggest that someone's quality of life is their own responsibility.

It's more "warm and fuzzy" to just pat someone on the back and tell them what they want to hear. That it's not their fault and that their situation isn't under their control. They'd rather hear that their life is shaped by their circumstances. That, overall, no one has much control over how their life is at any given moment. "You just have to hang on tight and hope for the best."

That's BS. But, it makes some people feel a little better about the fact that they're not doing much with their lives. That way they can get on Oprah or Montel and talk about how their life sucks and all the other millions of sick, broke, stupid Americans can sit on their sofa, nod along and give themselves permission to keep living a mediocre life.

The truth is that your life looks the way it does right now because this is how you chose for it to look. People can disagree with that all day long....but the truth is that everyone in America is where they are because of their best choices, thoughts, habits, opinions, beliefs, decisions, actions and inactions. Period. End of story.

Let me give you an example from my own life....

My mother was in town recently and she was commenting on the change in our lifestyle over the years. We'd just gotten back from a Cruise and were telling her all about the trip and showing her the pictures. We were jazzed.

She laughed and said, "You've come a long way Baby!" (Remember the old Virginia Slims ads?) We laughed about how rough things were when we lived in a crappy old apartment and didn't have any heat in the winter (wouldn't pay the gas bill).

I told her stuff she never knew. I told her about how I used to get up before my wife so I could go to the kitchen and turn the oven on "BROIL" and then leave the door open so the oven could heat the kitchen. I found a Coleman cookstove at a garage sale and put it in the bathroom.

I had two space heaters running in the bedroom. They were old and I doubt either one of them were UL Listed. The plugs and cords would get so hot, I shudder to think what would've happened if we'd left one plugged up when we left the house.

And, in telling all this to my mother, some of it was pretty painful to remember because it didn't seem that long ago. It was embarassing to think about the condition I'd let my life slip into. Especially with a wife and aspiration for kids.

So, after telling her this, my mom looked at me and said, "Man, I never knew that. You were miserable weren't you?"

I said simply, "No."

She looked at me like I had two heads: "WHAT?? Of course you were miserable! You're not saying that you actually ENJOYED living that way?"

I said, "Yep, I did".

She said, "I don't believe that. That's not true."

So, I finally let her in on what I really meant....

"No, the truth is that I did NOT like how I was living. But, I was also not miserable enough to do anything about it. So, based on THAT... then I'd say that I must not have been as miserable as I claimed to be. If you look at the lack of effort I was putting into making a REAL change in my life (and not just putting a temporary Band-Aid on a gaping financial wound).....

.....well, I was more than content to sit there and blame the economy, my evil landlord, and everyone else for my lot in life. I was playing the victim."

The reason I say "playing" the victim is because I don't believe anyone is really a victim in life. We always have some measure of control over what our life is like. So, that's why I say I was "playing" the victim. It was a role that I was choosing to play.

Until one day I got tired of it.

And that's where alot of people never get to. I'm nothing special. I'm certainly not overly talented or extraordinarily lucky. I simply reached a point one day where I demanded more from myself than sitting in a crappy apartment and watching my life go down the drain. And I didn't reach that point by watching all the other victims on CNN and The Maury Povich Show. Or watching people talk about how the government and society isn't doing enough for them. That stuff will rot your brain and steal your soul.

The truth is that everyone is where they are because that's where they CHOSE to be....either through ACTION or INACTION. And the only way to get from where you ARE to where you truly DESERVE to be.....is through personal responsibility.

That's where the magic happens.

[ZiamiFashions]

You are right, Andy, I actually view this as a challenge rather than a struggle and I appreciate the other phrase adjustments you listed.

Bernard

[ZiamiFashions]

I am looking forward to your take on the challenging aspects of building one's network.

Bernard

[malcolan]

I am looking forward to your take on the challenging aspects of building one's network.


Let me know what some of your challenges are in this regard. Are you talking about adding distributors or customers? You need both in your network, but get a little more specific on what areas you find most challenging.

Here are some things that I learned from Dani Johnson about becoming a "people magnet".

1. Smile. Over 90 percent of communication is non verbal. Smiling is the easiest way to change your non-verbal communication with others. It shows confidence and builds curiosity. It relaxes others, and can immediately change the energy in a room. It will attract others to you and make them want what you have.

Make sure you smile while talking on the phone. This is so important. Smiling on the phone has raised people’s closing ratios by more than 50%. Smiling changes your posture and says, “I know where I’m going, even if you don’t.” It’s says, “I’m excited, I have energy! And I’m going with or without you!”

2. Be Yourself (not an amateur sales person). This is very important. When you are being yourself, then your guard is down, and guess what? So is the other person’s! You want to build a relationship with the person you are talking with and this is what we call, “friends first”. When I get on the phone and I’m being myself, the whole goal is to build a friendship with the person on the other end of the phone.

I start my conversation off in a very friendly way and that builds trust right away. If they trust you, they’re going to do business with you. If you’re being yourself, the prospect or client can tell.

3. Encourage sincerely. Develop the habit of sincerely encouraging your prospects, clients, friends and family members. When you first meet someone, find something to encourage them on. Be sincere, but don’t flatter. Most people go months without someone else showing any interest in them – be that person who encourages and appreciates them and you’ll have an instant friend who trusts you.

One of my goals that I built my business on is to be a positive and encouraging influence on every person I come in contact with. If your heart is in the right place this is simple and makes an impact on everyone around you. With a prospect, it begins that relationship that moves them from just a “short term sale” to a long term referring “client”. Big Difference.

4. Ask questions. Learn to become a good interviewer. Use the acronym F.O.R.M. to find a person’s needs, strengths and goals.

* Ask them about their family (F), where they live or grew up, if they have any kids, if they are married, etc.
* Ask about their occupation (O) or what they do for a living. Ask what they like about it and what they don’t like.
* Ask about what they do for fun or recreation (R).
* And finally, offer a message (M) or solution to their needs or goals.

You can use this formula to get to know someone and discover what motivates them as well as what they are dissatisfied with in their life.

Truly listen to people when you talk with them. Don’t just think about what you are going to say next. Make eye contact and repeat back to them their needs, strengths and goals. This works beautifully for problem solving, resolving personal issues and even discovering their personality to make sure you are maximizing their strengths.

5. Be a winner NOT a whiner. Don’t complain or talk about your problems, no one else really cares. All they care about is their problems and if you can help solve them! I used to complain, whine, murmur and blame. When I stopped nursing my problem, cursing my problem and rehearsing my problem – and I started looking for one good thing that I could focus on - I then took action and began my path to success.

So be a winner, not a whiner!

6. Offer a solution. When working with people, let them know what the next step is to get closer to their goal. If you can help others get what they want, you will always have what you want. That is what you are trying to do, give people what they want. So think in terms of what does my prospect, my client, my spouse, my kids, my boss, my employee want? Then figure out a way to make that happen.

7. Have faith. There is one thing I know beyond a shadow of a doubt: If you don’t fight the trial, the person, the circumstances, the issue, the pain, the suffering – and you just have faith & trust God and move forward – you will always come out better on the other side of the trial!

Don’t freak out the next time a bomb drops on your life…have faith and say, “Okay I know something good is going to come out of this one. What do I need to learn out of this so I can be better next time?”

The bombs are going to drop, that is for certain. But it’s how we deal with them that determine our success in every area of our lives.

8. Practice consistently. You may be saying, “But I already know this...nothing new, etc.” My question to you is, are you using it? Do you practice it consistently? If not, why? What is stopping you? For many people, the issue is a matter of the heart. You have to be willing to drop your ego and get over your own insecurities and issues to focus on others first.

The key to attracting people to you and positively influencing others is realizing that you are NOT the issue! If you want long term success and peace of mind, you must have a clean heart with pure motives. Anyone can learn some techniques and use them to manipulate people. But if your heart is pure and you truly have that other person’s best interest in mind, and you learn to be a servant first, then you are sowing good seed. Do that, and there is no level of success you cannot attain – and your influence with others will be positive and eternal!

[ZiamiFashions]

I am confident I will grow the number of customers. Ziami products basically sell themselves. I sold two shirts and made a measuring appointment for a third one before 9 this morning. Building my downline is what I find challenging.

Bernard

[malcolan]

I am confident I will grow the number of customers. Ziami products basically sell themselves. I sold two shirts and made a measuring appointment for a third one before 9 this morning. Building my downline is what I find challenging.

That's great Bernard! Don't forget to build relationships with your customers and ask them for referrals. You should make sure you are tracking their contact information so that you may inform them of specials, promotions, assist them with problems, etc.

Okay, so, the challenge you have is about networking.

Send me a PM with your email address and I will send you an ebook written by a friend of mine, Scott Allen (along with David Teten). It's called The Virtual Handshake: Opening Doors and Closing Deals Online.

An excellent resource.

Also, it's time that you started hanging out with other Network Marketers. This is not the place, but here are some places you may join for free. You can upgrade these sites if you wish, but I find that being a free member is quite suitable for my purposes. Begin building relationships now and they will become your business partners in the future.
http://www.ryze.com/go/malcolan
http://community.adlandpro.com/go/malcolan/welcome.aspx
http://www.linkedin.com/

Okay, now here is something that was written by another friend of mine, Tony Rush of Liberty League.
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If someone asked me EXACTLY what they needed to enroll someone in the next 24 hours, here's what I'd tell them they need:

-- A list of qualified prospects who are looking for a home business. You can generate these leads yourself or you can simply buy a list of fresh, qualified leads from any reputable lead broker.

-- A benefit-driven presentation (preferably one that don't have to do yourself which allows you to leverage someone else's time for YOUR profit.) The gold-standard for efficient presentations is either a live or recorded conference call presentation. It doesn't require people to drive across town and it offers huge leverage. With a single phone call, you can do a presentation for hundreds. No more one-on-one presentations or home parties for four couples.

-- A follow-up Q&A session that will clarify any remaining questions and assist them in determining if the business is right for them.

And, of course any one of those items can be detailed to the nth degree. (I hear some of you saying, "But, what if I don't have money for leads?" Or "Yes, but HOW do I answer their questions after the presentation...?"That's fodder for another conversation.

But, at the end of the day, this business all boils down to:

-- how many people did you speak with?
-- how many people agreed to look at your business?
-- how many actually looked?
-- how many did you follow up with after the presentation?
-- how many did you enroll?

Obviously no one can guarantee your results. You might be stupid. Or lazy. Or inflexible. Or a procrastinator.

But, on the other hand, if you're coachable and trainable and willing to master a few transitional phrases (learning WHAT to say, HOW to say it and WHEN to say it)...

....well, there's no reason in the world that you can't enroll someone in your home business anytime you want to. It's just not as hard as most network marketing gurus will have you believe.
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Hmm...couldn't have said it any better myself.

I am sure that this will get you going in the right direction, Bernard. Let me know if there is anything that I can do to assist you.

--Andy

[malcolan]

What I'm about to tell you is going to really hit home, and if you want to succeed on the Internet, you need to take this seriously.

If you have been in Network Marketing for more than 3 months and your activity rate in your business is less than 10%, you are failing. In fact, you're failing miserably. I am not trying to tell you that you are not good, I am telling you that you are not following the concept of Network Marketing.

I have seen many companies come and go within their first 12 months of business but worst of all, I have seen many marketers do the same with very poor tastes in their mouths as a result of support and direction. I am not saying I know it all but I have built teams that have over 90% participation, so I think I know a little bit.

This is the standard scenario of any business startup, correct me if I'm wrong:

First, they take your money to join their program, then they do this:

For your money, you get:

- your very own affiliate site (Wow...LOL)
- they give all the marketing materials to make you a success (heard that a million times)
- they tell you to take those materials and your affiliate site and plaster it everywhere on the internet so people will join (thats another good one)
- and lastly, they tell you that they are there to help you 24/7 (been waiting years for that one)

This is exactly what happens:

- they take your money for the product or service and then tell you to work with your upline (who, in most cases doesn't know what he/she is doing or they already quit)

Why do you think this is?

Well, I'll tell you.

The reason there is so much failure on the internet is because of "THE GREED FACTOR".

The GREED FACTOR is when you want to sign everyone through your own URL, promising spillover to your down line. Though that may be true, your down line does not immediately benefit causing them to be discouraged and quit.

So, what is Network Marketing then? Well let's take the 2 words and look at them separately.

Network: Successful networking occurs when there is an exchange of information or services among people with similar interests or concerns. Maintaining the network of connections provides a networking opportunity when one has new information to exchange with others in this group of individuals.

Marketing: Marketing is the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, services, organizations, and events to create and maintain relationships that will satisfy individual and organizational objectives.

Well that's a mouthful isn't it?

To break that down in 2 words it all boils down to this.

"Team Work"

If you want to build a successful business, whether it is online or offline, it requires teamwork. The problem today on the internet, is no one really uses that concept the way it should be done.

It's one thing to be a master recruiter and recruit hundreds of people a day/month/year or whatever, but to build a solid foundation is something no one in marketing nowadays tries to do. Another problem with master recruiters is that they can never stop. The attrition rate is too high (people drop out & quit).

The average network marketer has less than 100 people in their business with only 5-10% activity. In the real world of business, that's called bankruptcy.

We have come together into a little program clinic called the $7 Miracle matrix, we have over 800 people involved at present with 100% participation. We have utilized the concept of Network Marketing and that is why we are successful today.

I may be wrong, but if you were to talk to anyone involved in this program right now, you would not get one negative vibe. That's because teamwork at its best is at work today.

If you want to know how to turn your business around, we will be glad to show you for a mere $7, which supports the entire group. Every person in this group venture benefits from every new member and more importantly, they are learning the concept of Network Marketing the way if should have been taught to them in the first place.

[Gay Male]

Easy is watching TV all weekend.

I know someone that watches TV not all the weekend, but all the week. That’s what he does for a living since he has to report if there’s something illegal with some shows. I would say that easy is sleeping in early and waking up late. :rolleyes:

[Chino_E]

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[SoCalHomeBiz]

Hey there Malcolan,

You hit the nail on the head. One of the ones that I like is this,

well I don't want go to those meetings: My answer, and hang out with the succesful people, and can sure understand that !

I don't want to have to talk with anyone: My answer, of course not, you would rather it handed to you in your lap.

Here is the real world:

If you want success you have to work, I would rather go to a couple of meetings a week than 40-50 hours of work under someone else. I make my hours. And I do what the successful people before me do.

8 out of 10 people fail for 2 reasons, Picking a business out of greed
and 2, they don't work the business. There are MANY great business opportunities to choose from, If you Really want to be a success, PICK ONE, Stick With IT, And chooses one that is proven.

Thats my 2 cents, Have a Blessed Day :)