Do I Really Have to Start Somewhere?

You have joined that new business. You are very excited about this new adventure since you have never done anything like this before. You products arrive. You get the welcoming email from the company. Your website is up and running. You are ready for business! Then, the reality sets in. You have to actually DO something. The excitement is now replaced with fear. You worry about doing something wrong, telling someone the wrong thing, not knowing how to fill out order forms, not knowing the company well enough…pretty soon you decide that maybe you will start tomorrow.

One of the biggest mistakes that people in a new business make, particularly a new network marketing business, is to think they have to know everything before they can do anything. The truth is, you have to start somewhere and you don’t need to know much of anything to get started. Most companies will give you an idea of where to start, usually with telling your friends and family about your new business. Other companies have specific training programs that you can plug into to get the training you need to get started. Don’t wait until you are comfortable. There are people in network marketing who never get comfortable.  The business is complex and frequently changes. New products are introduced, the compensation plan changes, there are incentives, new areas open up for business, and others. You will also be in the process of learning something new.

The easiest way to get more comfortable, particular about talking to people about your business is to practice. Most of the time, the person that brought you into the business is more than happy to help you learn how to talk to people. They can listen to what you plan to say and give you advice. They are also willing to help you when do make a phone call by listening in if you want. The people that brought you into the business are also a great resource for questions. There is nothing wrong with telling someone that you are talking to that you don’t know the answer to their question, but that you can find out.

Just remember, everyone started somewhere. The top person in the organization had to start by talking to someone. The more you talk to people, the more comfortable you will become. So don’t let fear, insecurity, or an obsession for knowing absolutely everything about the company and/or the products stop you from building your business as big and as fast you want.