| In traditional old school Network Marketing we | | | | wearing just one shoe? Is it fair for anyone to |
| hear statements like you're not coachable, you're | | | | expect a world class performance from him, |
| doing something wrong, don't quit, you have to | | | | without having an equal or fair start from the |
| stay focused, you're making excuses, you're | | | | beginning of the race? I don't think you should |
| talking too much to the prospects, talk to | | | | expect it, but the new recruit should not know |
| everybody you know, make a list, the one's you | | | | that. They should be given every tool,opportunity |
| think will won't, the ones you think won't will. Any | | | | and training support system available. As for |
| of these lines sound familiar or even funny? | | | | actual success, I personally know of many |
| Of course some of them aren't funny when | | | | success stories, but comparatively speaking we |
| you're first hearing them, but once you realize | | | | best not compare, because we have to admit |
| they're common phrases said to thousands across | | | | that his network will probably consist of people |
| the world in Network Marketing daily, you realize | | | | more like him. He's a man who's spent 10 years |
| it's just part of the program. In many cases | | | | washing dishes or carrying luggage for tips without |
| uplines don't realize that some of these | | | | making any adjustments that would change his |
| comments do much more harm than good, | | | | financial future. Does this make him lazy or a bad |
| especially when a new recruit is doing the best | | | | person? Of course not! Does this mean he has a |
| they can. However, the irony is that it may all be | | | | bad job? No, but clearly his mindset has him in a |
| true and unfortunately this is where the recruits | | | | mode of some sort of complacency which is ok if |
| fail themselves and uplines actually fail their | | | | he's truly, honestly happy with his life. |
| recruits without realizing it. Maybe this is why so | | | | It still doesn't change the fact of where his |
| many networkers now prefer the modern online | | | | mindset is. So lets say something does move him |
| technology. Many sponsors (Uplines) haven't found | | | | to get into your business opportunity, the first |
| the magical way of communicating to their new | | | | people he will contact on his list will be family, |
| recruits certain things without actually saying | | | | friends and co-workers who will most assuredly |
| them. I've seen leaders drop the ball at this point | | | | have the mindset he does. Of course there will be |
| with their recruits a thousand times! These days I | | | | some exceptions but in more cases than not, a |
| think many people feel it's easier to deal with | | | | person's surroundings will be their influence. Once |
| others indirectly in this kind of business. I guess | | | | he's exhausted his warm market what's next? |
| for them it keeps the emotional attachments and | | | | Basically he's put a few dollars into an upline's |
| personality conflicts that can arise in this business | | | | pocket while his own pocket is lined with |
| to a minimum. | | | | frustration, disappointment and a feeling of failure. |
| Let's talk a little about one of the most important | | | | Unfortunately this is an experience shared by |
| aspects of this industry. Let's talk about who you | | | | millions annually. If this is you, don't let it get you |
| know and how it plays into modern or traditional | | | | down! Where there's a will, there is certainly a |
| Network Marketing. Let's say you're a Network | | | | way! This article was written to provoke thought |
| Marketing expert with 10 years experience in | | | | regarding the options we have available to us |
| various opportunities with great success. In all | | | | today for doing business. Each individual has an |
| honesty would you say your network would have | | | | obligation to find out where they stand and what |
| a few go-getter's and self motivated progressive | | | | options can be most effective for them. Another |
| people? Of course it would. | | | | thing each person must do is get a solid |
| Typically those individuals who skyrocket to the | | | | fundamental understanding of the opportunity |
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| sort of solid network in place, whether it be in the | | | | that will satisfy your personal long term goals |
| same industry, or another industry with the same | | | | before getting involved. Remember, it's not |
| type of personalities in it. Now, are there success | | | | always about money, but integrity and structure |
| stories from people without these networks? | | | | as well. |
| Absolutely! However, if we look at the numbers | | | | When all is said and done, is there one right |
| and compare, we actually can't if we're being | | | | answer to the questions I've asked? I can't say, |
| honest. You don't have to take my word for it, | | | | but I think the best of both worlds is a good |
| investigate for yourself but remember, you must | | | | start! Meaning traditional Network Marketing in |
| not let what you discover deter you from | | | | conjunction with our now technologically advanced |
| becoming involved in an opportunity that has the | | | | marketing systems. If done correctly, a team |
| potential to change your life. That would be a | | | | leader can encourage team spirit, personal |
| mistake. Find other ways to improve your | | | | connection, camaraderie while still maintaining a |
| chances of obtaining solid leads who are looking | | | | business structure that is respected and |
| for what you have to offer. More importantly, | | | | duplicated. |
| find the right opportunity and mentor! | | | | With sound investigating a person can find |
| Question... Does a guy who's been a busboy or a | | | | incredible resources that can shift their business |
| bellman in a hotel for 13 years start with a level | | | | into another gear. You just have to be willing to |
| playing field in your opportunity using traditional | | | | face the fact that times have changed and so |
| methods. Would he have the same initial | | | | must our approach to business as long as we |
| momentum as would a top producer that you | | | | keep it all in perspective. Success using both |
| brought on board from another Network | | | | elements will require assertiveness and balance. |
| Marketing organization, or is he trying to run the | | | | Balance is key. |
| 100 meter hurdles with World Class athletes | | | | |