5 Top Reasons to Not be a Jack of all Trades in Network Marketing
Over at the JasonBetter blog they recently talked about information overload and eleven ways to deal with it in a network marketing business.
One that really hit home with me was divorcing the “Jack of all Trades” mentality from my old habits.
We see a lot of network marketers finding themselves in this predicament.
They are given so much to do from prospecting and recruiting to training, that they soon find themselves carrying the entire load of their business.
And this is all despite it NOT being their expertise.
Contrary to belief, being a Jack of all Trades actually hurts a home business owners success.
Because while you’re learning how to be, say a marketing expert, you are unable to concentrate on your key area of expertise.
Think of any area in the business and we would quickly see there’s some room for improvement.
Here is how we approach this within Maverick Business Builders…
5 Top Reasons to Not be a Jack of all Trades in Network Marketing
#1 – Requires concentration in all areas.
Jack of all trades, master of none really requires you to concentrate and specialize in all areas of a business. The amount of time it takes to learn all of the different skill-sets takes you away from your primary areas you are really proficient in.
#2 – Knowing all facets of a network marketing business leads to unsatisfactory conditions.
By not knowing all that is required for one particular skill, it leaves the network marketer with an unfulfilled sense they haven’t given it their all.
#3 – Too much leads to confusion.
Having to know all that it is required to have a thriving home business, a network marketer soon finds themselves with having to determine which information they need to process and apply in their business.
#4 – Don’t want to be a know it all.
If running a home business isn’t enough to carry on their shoulders, the last thing a network marketer wants to be classified as is a cocky know it all. Having a broad knowledge is one thing, but having to be well versed in all areas is quite cumbersome and not necessary or productive use of time.
#5 – Less of all and more of one.
Like a CEO would be for their company, they would understand the different departments and functionalities at a high level but they would particularly focus their time in their specialized expertise and that is being a CEO.
There you have it, five top reason why any network marketer should not specialize in being a jack of all trades, master of none.
Instead, they can put their emphasis into their specialized area of expertise, doing what they do best, moving their business forward.
This is the quickest way to having a successful home business. Hands Down!!!
Are you a Jack of all Trades?
How have you been able to divorce this bad habit in your business?
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Jerome Ratliff is the creator of Maverick Business Builders where his passion is to make a difference for struggling network marketers. You can get more training and learn about what Jerome is up to by visiting him at his blog...
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Call Me Jack
Ahhh, you got me Jerome.
I study every area of marketing together. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed I forget to put on pants before leaving the house. Just kidding, but it really is almost that bad.
Thanks Jack, I mean Jerome!
Has to be a bit of Jack in each one of us, aye Jerome? Thanks for the awesome article!
less IS more
I love it Jerome.
These days, less really is more.
I don't have to tell you I have piles of books, courses, and everything else sitting around.
It's an occupational hazard.
Part of the game... but when you specialize... you make the game way easier.
Got me too...
Chris,
We've all been there before. Sometimes it's really hard to let go. Trust me, I used to be an A+ honor student of not letting go for what was holding me back. It was hard to change, but looking back, I'm thankful I did.
Jerome Ratliff
That's right...
Hi Paul,
Yeah, there will always be a hint of "Jack" within us. Maybe Jack Daniels for some. :)
You know...When we see the different responsibilities that are holding us back, then it's time to let "Old Man Jack" go.
Jerome Ratliff
Ha ha, you're right
Funny you say that J.
I'm such an information junkie...at one time my office was like an obstacle course just get to my desk.
I had piles of books and courses on anything you can think of.
I really had to cut back and focus on what I was good at. We all have to do that at some point in our life/business if we really want take, this business I call a game, to the next level.
Jerome Ratliff
Great post Jerome,
This is something I definitely find myself struggling with at times, because I have such an inquisitive mind…
But you’re right, it’s really hard to excel when you try to do everything at once!
It is...
I know exactly what you mean Derek.
All of the leaders have gone through it and look where they are today.
Jerome Ratliff
True What You Say
Hey Jerome,
If you look at the top marketers online, most of them focussed their attention on one aspect and became expert, the go to guy (or gal). It's all too vast to become good at everything. Focus and specialize!