The Chicago Cubs and Network Marketing. What do they have in common?

Written by Timothy Burns on Apr 14, 2009 1:35 pm

Read More: Leadership | Personal Development

The Chicago Cubs are one of the oldest teams in baseball. They are also one of the most loved teams in baseball, maybe all of sports. I grew up in Chicago and watched the Cubs play on TV every afternoon or during the summer I would go with my brother and friends and see the game live. Wrigley Field is the Best! I remember the Summer of 1969. What a heart breaker! But I still love my Cubs. Always will!

Network marketing and the Cubs, how are they alike you may ask? The Cubs are in a 100 year drought. They have not won the World Series for 100 years! That is a long time! How long have you been building your business? I know, not 100 years, but sometimes does it feel like 100 years? Well here are some points that many people have found to be beneficial in building a strong and profitable business.

The Cubs have gone through several Management changes over the years. But each time they hire a new manager the powers that be check him out completely. What has he done in the past? Is he a person of integrity? And they interview him a few times to see if they like him and he likes them. So far for the Cubs this hasn’t put them over the top yet, but I have faith they are doing the right things to succeed. Have you checked out your prospective business or your business, as diligently? Did you research the Management experience and integrity? Do they stand up to intense scrutiny?

The Cubs have had many players throughout the years. Some were and are very good and some not so very good. Management and coaching can overcome some deficiencies for a while but not for a prolonged length of time. Some were paid fairly and some were grossly overpaid! Are your products priced fairly? Are they great products? Will they stand the test of time?

Different teams have different systems they employ to win. One Cub team was a hit and run team, while another is a long ball hitting team. Some teams have great pitching and others have fantastic fielders. I love the Cubs, but do not know enough about baseball to tell you all the strategies that are employed by each coach and team. But they do have strategies and they use them everyday. Are you using a system in your business? Do you use it everyday? Is it focused? Are you? Is it something that a beginner in your business can learn quickly and easily?

Now you may say why compare network marketing to the Cubs. You may be very successful and prefer to be compared to the New York Yankees. Ok. But 97 % of networkers have a hard time making any money. My beloved team has a hard time getting over the top also. I do not have the answer for the Cubs, but I do believe that I can help you. If you would like to have help researching a company you are looking at I am available to help you. If you would like an easy to learn and simple to teach System that will help you grow your business, then I have one for you. Download this Free and Easy to read book. After you read it I will be happy to help you build YOUR, not mine, business. One last thing, before you go to bed at night, say a Prayer for the Cubs!

Good Luck and God Bless You!

Timothy C Burns

847-912-2354 anytime

www.TimothyCBurns.com