Empower Network - 5 Reasons Why I'm NOT Joining the Masses [Unbiased Review]

I want to believe that you have heard a LOT about Empower Network... .

..unless you have been living under a rock.

Everyone seems to think that it is the best thing since sliced bread.

Let's get one thing straight, I'm not here to try and get you to join this platform. This is a different review. Very different.

You see, since this system came on to the scene, I have been pitched a thousand times - I'm not kidding!

I keep receiving endless messages everywhere (emails, Skype, social media, you name it!). It's driving me nuts!

The painful reality is, this is a common problem. I've heard from a few people that they also get bombarded with unending spammy messages about Empower Network.

Attraction Marketing

Attraction Marketing is the most powerful concept that you can use in your business to attract laser-targeted prospects to you, without pushing your opportunity down their throats.

I understand that the training in Empower Network is top-notch and the products are second to none. Now, how come most of the members don't know how to promote this system using the right attraction marketing strategies?

Moving on...

In this article, I'm going to share exactly why I'm not joining Empower Network.

1. Personal Branding

I have spent the last couple of years, working on building my own brand and I don't think I have done badly. What do you think?

I have created my blog to build my own brand. There is only one me and I’m using my blog to set me apart and to allow people to connect with me as a real person.

Personal branding is critical when you’re building your business online. People always buy YOU first, then your products or services. I have built a strong online presence - just google my name! I'm everywhere, literally.

Yes, I'm not a "guru" like David Wood, but people know who I am and keep coming back to my blog to learn more and share with their followers.

I have nothing against David, he is an amazing leader - his incredible results say it all. However, I'm not going to start promoting his brand like everyone is doing right now. He currently has thousands of people promoting his brand and growing his online presence more than ever before!

When you visit any Empower Network blog, you get welcomed by a picture of David (half-naked) in the header and the prominent opt-in form featuring his story. Then, you suddenly realise that someone else (affiliate/member) wrote the posts (not David), as you read the author box.There's a disconnect!

Would the visitors be interested in/connected with the author (affiliate/member) or David?

See what I mean?

If you're promoting Empower Network right now, you're promoting David Wood, not you. You're creating a buzz around his name, not yours. He is going to be HUGE more than he is at present... What about you?

As a marketer, your goal should be to build Your Inc. And, this is one of the things that Mike Dillard teaches in his revolutionary marketing course, Magnetic Sponsoring.

If you don't own a copy of this course, then you're NOT serious about growing your business. If you do, I advise you to read it again. I did recently.

When you have your brand in place, no one will take it away from you - it's ALL yours. If your company goes bust or something, you still have your own brand - very powerful!

So, I'd rather keep doing what I'm doing now - that is, promoting my own brand and growing my online presence, no matter what it takes. I'm not going to abandon it or dilute it with someone else's.

2. Staying Focused

The huge mistake that marketers usually make is to do everything all at once.

The worst thing that you can do to your business is to try EVERY new marketing tool, product, system that comes out, jump ships or even get involved with multiple opportunities at the same time.

Don't fall a victim of the "Shiny Object Syndrome", chasing the latest and the greatest shiny objects. How on earth will you focus on your business? This is definitely the fastest way to KILL your business! You'll get nowhere.

When I share my content in the Facebook groups, I always see the walls there covered with the new programmes, new systems, new products and new companies, DAILY. You know, things like "turn $2 into $20,000 in 30 days", "turn $10 into $10,000 over and over again" etc.

I never take a look at them. Why? I have everything I need to build my business. Focus is so key.

  I have transformed my blog from zero to where it is today, without a paid blogging system (I don't need one)! I have developed my own perpetual marketing system that I use to blast my blog into hyperspace and pump endless traffic on a daily basis.

I'll keep doing what I'm doing because my strategies work and I teach others how to blog so they can duplicate my success too.

Additionally, I have found a cutting-edge online marketing system that works and get my team members to plug in to get the results.

Remember F.O.C.U.S. = Follow One Course Until Successful.

3. Be Different

We all know that almost everyone is promoting Empower Network right now. And, David is a very happy man. Very happy. He has a LOT of people getting his brand out there.

Here's the thing, when everyone is running in one direction, you run in the opposite or you stay where you are. When they come running back, you're the one they come back to.  

They will know that you're solid and serious about building your own brand and business.

Don't go with the flow. Stand your ground and be focused on what's already working for you.

You gotta ask yourself: "Is what everyone jumping on, future-proof?", "Are you standing out from the crowd?"

  A few days ago, while sharing content in various Facebook groups, I stumbled upon 3 links to blog posts on the same topic, on the different individual Empower Network blogs. I'm guessing even more members used the very same topic/post.

Those articles are not unique. They are not original.

I'm not sure how this fits in with Google’s way of rewarding blogs containing high quality, well-researched, unique content that offers value to visitors searching for real information.

• How to Beat the Changes to Organic Traffic Generation Rules

When it comes to building a successful blog or online business, you need to be original. Don’t do things like everyone else does. Dare to be different and you'll stand out and attract more traffic, leads and sales.

People are searching high and low for an element of personality that stands out from the crowd – you need to give it to them, by promoting your own brand and grounding your content in who you are. 

4. High Expectations

In my honest opinion, I think Empower Network is too hypey. People are made to believe that they only need to create content and they will start generating traffic, leads and sales.

Well, I beg to differ. Successful blogging takes a lot more than that. I'm talking from experience here. It's not surprising hearing about members who have no idea how to run their blogs to get the results they are after.

I have also seen a thread on Facebook, people asking about what to write about. They have obviously hit writer's block and need help with blog post ideas.

Granted, there are top marketers who have made thousands of dollars since the inception of Empower Network. Why? They have an advantage as they are experienced, they know how to market and recruit in their sleep and have a huge following already.

Sadly, it's being promoted as the solution for the masses. People need to know that it's going to take hard work, time and effort to get the results. Let's take a look at the biggest hype of all time...

5. 100% Commissions

What's really attracting the masses to Empower Network is the claim that you can make 100% commissions by just blogging.

Now, from what I have learned, it turns out that you have to pass up some sales and forfeit 100% commissions on your second, fourth and sixth sales.

So, you only make 100% commissions on your first, third and fifth sales! Huh?! I definitely don't want to be passing up 50% of my commissions whilst working on growing my team so I get pass-ups as well.

I honestly thought 100% commissions meant 100% all the way, until I heard otherwise. The small print is on the actual contract, while their adverts and promotions are leading with 100% commissions.

So, this claim is misleading, if you ask me.

Want to know how I make 100% commissions every single day, without fail? I create and sell my own products. This is the ONE skill that will make ALL the difference in your business. Period.

• How I Generate Instant Cash While Promoting My OWN Brand

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And, when you sell your own products, you actually "kill many birds with one stone" - promoting your brand, generating traffic, pulling money from the sky (real 100% commissions)...

See more benefits:

• 21 Reasons Why You Should Be Creating Your Own Products

Empower Network Key Takeaway

It's not my place to tell you whether to join or to leave Empower Network. It's your choice. It's your business.

I'm only sharing my thoughts and the reasons why I haven't jumped on to the bandwagon, like the masses have.

Some people have said to me, "Mavis, you're missing out. With your blogging experience, you'll do very well with Empower Network".

  Hopefully, this post will shed some light and help them see what my priorities are and how I choose to run my blog and business.

Your Turn

• What do you think of Empower Network?
• If you're a member, how's it working for you?

Let's get the discussion going below :)

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