The Answers You Are Seeking In MLM Are Within YOU
I would like to share with you a story that happened today and I will change the name of the parties involved and not mention the name of the company.
I had a phone call today from someone I talked to about a month and a half ago about Mentoring For Free
( yes I said it ) , she loves her company and the products because the company is “ Green” , hmm, that may give it away, we’ll see. Lacy ( not her real name) has since discovered that the products are not totally “Green”, environmentally that is. And that there have been some lawsuits place against some of the distributors. Still she has questions. I don’t blame her. Just as you do not want to jump into a Company based on emotion and the bells and whistles you also do not want to abandon one based on a few bad eggs.
Lacy’s enthusiasm is astounding for her company and for her being so new to the whole realm of network marketing ,she has great courage for approaching the public. However, upon talking with her today for several hours, I could hear the frustration very clearly in her voice that she was not happy. Just the fact that she called me after all that time was clear indication that she was looking for some answers. Sadly , I cannot supply them. I can give her understanding, I can give her direction, I can give her information. I can not give her answers. This she must do herself.
For only when we discover the answer for ourselves, are we truly ready to hear them. We have to be ready to take the blinders off, step back , be open minded and allow ourselves to become a sponge to absorb the information need to make a life changing decision . But no one can GIVE you the answers.
There are many free books and information on how to evaluate companies and based on personal experience I recommend you read some.
When joining an MLM Company far too many ( and I use to include myself ) make the mistake of not realizing what needs to be involved in researching the Company, reading the Policies & Procedures and doing some investigating on the products or service they will be providing. It is not as hard as it sounds and can be a real life and frustration saver.
When evaluating a Company look for these 5 key things:
1. Does the Company Management have personal experience building their own networking organization? And have they done it with INTEGRITY
2.Has the company passed the “ early failure” time line? Are the products timed with a massive trend of customer demand?
3.Does the company have a remarkable product at a reasonable price?
4. Does the Compensation Plan pay the Part Timers?
5.Does you Sponsor offer a System for Success that will work for you?
I won’t give you answers, but what I will give you is the same thing I gave Lacy. My time. My understanding. My experience and direction. YOU must learn the answers . But I will be there with you.
So…You’ve Come this far…now go find the answers
All The Best
Zelphina Pierson
A Mentor with a Servants Heart
580-229-3629 (anytime)
zelphinapierson@gmail.com
Skype ID - zelphina
About the Author: Zelphina Pierson
Member Since: 01/13/2010
Company: MLM Success Heroes
Industry: MLM
Primary Web Site: http://zelphinapierson.successin10steps.com


A heart tugging story
The Network Marketing World needs these truths! Education is an essential ingredient to thinking critically when choosing a company. Thank you Zelphina, for the real life story. I can sense your heart that wants to help those that really want it.
From what I have observed...
...you have summed up the essence of Mentoring for Free (yes, I said it too)! In my experience, we humans learn best when we "noodle stuff out" on our own. So the very best mentor/teacher is the one who points us in the right direction and lets us know when we're "getting warmer." :-D
For only when we discover the answer for ourselves, are we truly
Zephina, great article. I love the fact, that you listened to her frustrations. You listened, were compassionate and understood, but your right, she had to discover the answers herself. Great Article Zephina. Listen!!!!
Your Support Says it All
You're building a solid relationship, giving without want, and not trying to tear her company down. For this she'll always respect and trust you. I like how you said it, "I can give her understanding, I can give her direction, I can give her information. I can not give her answers. This she must do herself." So true, we have to take responsibility for our own happiness and success!
Guidence
Thanks so much for writing this. It is helping me to remember that I can't make the decision. I can only share the information and let the individual absorb the information at their pace. Providing guidance and support is the best way to help, very much like being a parent to teenagers. You gradually have to learn to let go and let "life" provide lessons.
this is what Makes the world go round
Teach a little and Let the Person Decide what is right for them.
YOur friend for life Juanita Waterman
Nice and Touching and from the Heart!
Excellent points about how
Excellent points about how to evaluate a company.
Sad for your friend. Nothing harder on the soul of a Network Marketer than to find out that their product is not what they thought it was.
A table won't stand on one leg
Great products are a given, without the other 4 legs your table will wobble or fall. Thanks for sharing Zelphina!