Social Networking... Your Way to Success

Written by Dr. F. Gianmichael Salvato on Oct 23, 2008 11:03 am

Read More: Prospecting | Sponsoring and Recruiting

One of the things I recall my mentor, Jim Rohn, telling us years ago was that good people are found, not changed. He told us about a newspaper advertisement, which read:

“We don’t teach our people to be nice. We hire nice people.”

Wow! What a clever shortcut!

Social Networking represents that same kind of shortcut for you and me.

There are hundreds of thousands of “nice people” — serious, aspiring entrepreneurs, business executives, stay-at-home-moms, retired individuals and students out there, using such successful social networks as MySpace, FaceBook and Multiply. Instead of viewing these folks as your “competition” — a mediocre view, at best — see them as your peers.

Why not invite those who are out there, making an effort to better themselves, to become part of your free social network for entrepreneurs and aspiring wealthbuilders?

Jim Rohn also reminded us frequently, “If you share a good idea long enough, it will eventually fall on good people.”

I know that there are people out there, right now, who could use the support, training and encouragement I offer my downline organisation… but they may be involved in a different company or business. So what?

The Law of Equivalent Exchange says that in order to receive something of value, something of equal or greater value must be “given up”. That’s why I have never had to “ask” anyone to join my business… because I am willing to help folks with whatever it is they are doing, and that will always attract those who are actively looking for an opportunity to come ask me about our business. The other folks… well, if they are happy with their companies, and making money, ought to get the same kind of encouragement and support I give my folks. And so I do!

Leadership is the challenge to become something more than average.

Invite five to ten people you know to become part of your “success network” — without the expectation of them joining your company, or you joining theirs. Just find ten people you’d like to network with, and “connect”.

Don't Try Recruiting Folks...

Nine out of every ten people who contact me on one of the four major social networking sites we use, and immediately start pitching me on whatever program with which they are involved. Even more often, these folks will start a new "group" every few days or weeks, just for the purpose of promoting their deal of the week.

They are walking examples of ineffective marketing strategies, and even better examples of what happens when someone doesn't have proper upline support and training.

Don't try to use social networking sites to spam folks or "hit 'em up" to join your program. The simple fact is that no entrepreneur on sites such as FaceBook, BetterNetworker, Z*enZuu, 6DGR or any other social network is going to be as interested in your opportunity as you are. They are usually there for the same reason you are... hoping to build their businesses.

If you don't really care about others... don't even bother trying...

Unless you genuinely want help others achieve success, you are wasting your time on social networking sites. Consider the possibility, however, of becoming part of something "bigger" than our companies and opportunities... becoming part of a global network of professionals, supporting, encouraging and assisting one another to better ourselves and our industry. Help others with no expectation for personal gain. Give from the heart.

In fact, because I believe that real leadership says, “Let’s do it!” rather than “Go do it…”, I am going to extend that invitation to everyone who reads this bulletin as well… and will cross-post it on my blogs elsewhere.

…so if you’re reading this, and would like to network with me, please accept my invitation to join our free social network for entrepreneurs (there are actually four of them we’re using).

For the referral link, email me directly at:
successcoach@prosperityreinvented.com

– Gianmichael

Dr. F. Gianmichael Salvato, M.Sc., P.A.
Prosperity Reinvented®