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Joyce Penner · by **Joyce Penner** on Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:26 am

I didn't think it was. I had one upline in my network marketing business, one in the system I was using, another one in my mastermind group, lots of good solid advice from forums like Betternetworker. But I felt very alone. Nobody that knew or even cared about the whole package. Someone was always there to sell me something else. Friendly people, don't get me wrong, but none of them were focused on the BIG picture. The whole package in one: the MLM, marketing, masterminding, ME !

I found out I needed that whole package in one person. I searched for it. I found it and I can't tell you the difference it has made.

So does having ONE upline that knows and understands the whole package important?

YOU BET IT IS and it's worth moving out of your comfortable existence to get it.

Just ask my team. They'll tell you.
Joyce

Richard Bravo · by **Richard Bravo** on Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:52 am

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Leadership in my mind is the ability to cultivate a vision for the team, have the teams best interest in the forefront of your thoughts (which ultimately serves your best interest as well) and more than anything doesn't stand in the way of leadership raising from within the ranks and actually seeking to create more from within the team.

I have a saying...
"Beware a man called teacher with nothing left to learn"

A good leader is someone who can help produce results, inspire, empower and motivate, but also understands one person cannot do it all.

You have to let go of ego, put aside the god complex and open your mind (and your pride) to the idea that leadership in large part is as much about you leading the way as it is continuing to learn and grow with those walking with you and freely transferring that knowledge base onto your team; your experience and what you learn without candy coating the story for the sake of making yourself look good.

Making your team stronger and more stable by truly empowering their success, instead of keeping "secrets" locked up simply to maintain your appearance of an all knowing higher level person. That's not leadership, thats ego and low self esteem.

‎....at the same time, you have to realize that no one person is going to make you successful.

I love football analogies and think this one fits nicely:

One wide receiver, a lone gunman on the field, no matter how talented he may be, doesn't stand a chance against an entire well trained team; even a mediocre team.

The same way that the quarterback can only do so much.
While he may be the star of the show one day to the next in the eyes of the audience, the fans, he has to have motivated, skilled team mates on the field working together towards the same goal, using the same playbook, working in tandem for the success of the "team" not just individual glory. WIthout them he's just a guy running around the field ... a lone nut. :lol:

In contrast...
**Everyone gets super bowl rings when the team wins.**

But the team will ultimately lose if the plan is to bet it all on one person to win the game.

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Adam Taha · by **Adam Taha** on Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:05 pm

I have different people who are specialists in their field.

So, when I need PPC knowledge, I have someone who have succeeded in mainstream and mlm to show how. If I need specialist for development of content management system, which I am one, but sometimes, need insight on other things and always room to learn more - I have access to such a person.

And they do not come free and I stay away from free because there is a commitment I need from both sides, time, and lot of input - and it ain't going to happen by 'hey, wanna be friends, like my fan page!' Or...."free email newsletter. Free." Or "read lots on forums.

Nop, not when you want to get results and get a greater personal one to one knowledge, commitment and with someone who sees the bigger picture.

In MLM, there is a line of uplines, all successful, and at a very high level. So it depends on where one desires to be. That's why they say,

"Reach up if the upline is not there or not serving. Reach up until you get to find one you click with, successful and you work together for your success.."

However, looking at it from beginning - I focused on one mentor for 5 years, because of wanting to master a skill in an industry, which is sales, prospect to get concrete results. It paid off big time. And now, I use the specialists because I've grown to move forward on a deeper level to grow the business.

I'd advise, if someone wants to succeed, get a mentor, one mentor and stay focused on one until you grow and get results.

Adam Taha

Joyce Penner · by **Joyce Penner** on Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:47 pm

I'd advise, if someone wants to succeed, get a mentor, one mentor and stay focused on one until you grow and get results.

Adam. I love reading your stories which are so rich in life's wisdoms.

I love that advise with the caution that your mentor must be successful where YOU want to be successful. That takes focus and clarity on what YOU want.

Want more leads? Find someone who can teach you how to generate those leads.

But what are you going to do with them after you get them? That same leader you choose to teach you how to get leads should also be able to teach you how to successfully convert them into your network marketing business.

Thanks Adam !
Joyce

Adam Taha · by **Adam Taha** on Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:54 am

Yes, it's crucial that the mentor is someone who has achieved in what the person wants to achieve. That he or she is a leader who leads by example, and successful in applying what someone wants to learn. That's really common sense, but unfortunately common sense what I've seen all over so many industries isn't so common.

Having a mentor really helped me to stay focused on basics, stay focused on results e.g. sign up and sales.

I even later, hired him too as one of my workers later on, because I succeeded more in money wise, and I hired him for selfish reasons. So I get more time with him, and got him to learn as much as I could lol. It worked and it saved me from a lot of time, frustrations and made learning enjoyable because while learning, I was making results instantly, about a week.

I didn't want to get more leads but more on what to do with the leads. Attracting leads was easy for me because I'm a hard worker, have ethics, and knew principles of this part to get leads, but I needed more training on the other part which I invested in.

I think that's the part also many mess up in - knowing what to do when they get the leads, the follow through, which leads to sign ups and sales.

Great topic Joyce. Many need to hear this as often as possible.

Adam Taha

Mario Sanders · by **Mario Sanders** on Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:10 am

When I started in this business, I had one upline lead. We basically started together. We joined another group and learned with them. My upline moved to another state. I eventually moved across town and left connections with that neighboring group.
I seem to stay focused but not as much without a mentor to stay on track. I stay connected with the BN site to stay focused and learn as much as possible.

Chris Tryon · by **Chris Tryon** on Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:16 am

Joyce, it sounds like we have been doing the same thing. I had to take a break from networking because of health issues. I had to focus on getting well-physically, spiritually, and emotionally. I took some time to evaluate what I NEEDED in a company as well as the SUPPORT that I NEEDED from my upline. I agree with you.

I took a similar approach to what you mentioned. My husband and I had been involved with a company that WE LOVED. We LOVED the PRODUCT and the simplicity and the security that we found in the owners and the compensation plan. Then we went SHOPPING for an upline sponsor that would provide us with what we were looking for. We found it and are now at the beginning of what promises to be a very lucrative business helping people to succeed.

Stephen Meyer · by **Stephen Meyer** on Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:50 pm

I wanted the nitty gritty down and dirty info on cold market recruiting and while I know Richard has the experience I wanted the book. I joined Eric Worre's Go Pro because I know he is on track with Cold Market business and I know he gives you a Book Lol

Team Inc Pro has everything a person needs to build a solid business and is one of the top programs available for Network Marketing professionals. But, it never hurts to build your knowledge using different resources. I will use every resource and TRUE mentor available to gain as much knowledge as I can.

As far as Team Inc Pro, we have one mentor and he is terrific, one of the best. As time goes by we will have more and more mentors/teachers to lean on. Perhaps I might be one someday with my own area of expertise.

Richard Bravo · by **Richard Bravo** on Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:05 pm

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The goal of Team Inc Pro is to empower leadership to raise from within the team.
Part of the Team Inc Wealth System is a dedicated module to move you towards, if you desire, the role of Certified Team Inc Trainer.

You're on the right track Stephen... Keep Moving Forward!

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