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[Brian Williams Contribution Level: 2]

I want to share with you what I consider to be the most relevant tips to insure someone new to MLM success. One of the reasons that MLMers are not successful in there MLM business is they stop too early. Now do not misunderstand me it can be a tough business at the beginning. Training, selling, prospecting, it can seem like a tremendous learning curve of things to do and when you are not used to running your own business it can be easier to give up than continue. Below I have for you 11 MLM tips that will ensure you enjoy success with your new business, stay on the road to success and avoid potential pitfalls.

Be prepared for hearing the words "not interested". Who said that any kind of selling was going to be easy, right? But it all comes down to having the right kind of attitude. If you can understand that someone saying NO to the opportunity that you are so excited about is not a rejection of you personally, then you are on your way to success. "Not interested" must be interpreted as "next" and I am that much closer to a yes. This is easier said than done but its the price for wealth in this business.

Be true to yourself. All new MLM businesses take time to grow and develop. If you go into a MLM opportunity and raise your expectations to a an unrealistic level you cant reach you will soon become disappointed and frustrated. By the same token I never want to damper a persons excitement if they truly believe that they can achieve high numbers in a short time. However, many times unrealistic goals are set and frustration often follows. Be sure to look towards a leader or up line mentor for guidance when creating your goals. Would you jog around the block a few times and believe you could now run a 10k marathon and win? Then why expect your new MLM business to be up and running and earning you money within a few weeks? Be patient, this is a new born baby, it takes time to nurture and develop. The potential results are worth the initial bumps and challenges. If your interest in a MLM company was stirred by the sales page that mentioned the salaries of their top affiliates find those people and ask them how long it took them to build their business and how much money and time they had to put into it. This information will give you a clear vision of your own time line and realistic goals.

Focus on the long term. Once you find a good company be prepared to stay. As I said above building your business takes time and patience. The most successful people in MLM have gone through very difficult times but they stuck with it and left a legacy behind. It is said often that tough times do not last but tough people always do. The same is true for those looking to build a solid MLM income. You should commit yourself to at least 3 years before changing your focus. Yes! AT LEAST 3 years. Jumping from one opportunity to the next only shows a serious lack of decision and stability in your planning and you will never personally grow your business mindset beyond that point.

Listen to your up line coaches. Learn from the best that have figured it out and stick with what works. When you first join a MLM company it is really easy to criticize the way things are done. Perhaps you do see a better way to do something. Well before you rush off and try it, see if the top earner have already done it. If it ain't broke then do not try to correct it. I can assure you the people making it in the business have been there and tried it before. Be a student for your first year. Just listen, learn and do. After you are more experienced you can always pick up on your idea and if you still think it is a good one with the knowledge and experience you gained over the past year you can put it in place. Being in a new MLM company has a big enough learning curve for anyone, don't complicate things by trying to do things your way.

Empower your downline immediately. Leveraging other peoples time and skills is the powerful business model that makes MLM so profitable. Leading and teaching is an important part of momentum and a strong team but some marketers make the mistake of doing too much for their down line members. This often backfires, however, because the down line members become lazy and depend too much on their up line they develop the work ethic to build their own teams. So it is important that you train your down line and encourage them to take the plunge towards getting going as quickly as possible. Avoid doing too much for them, or making them rely on you for every little thing. Best to show them to the company material that answers the questions when possible so they don't rely on you every time there is an obstacle and they will be learning a duplication system for there down lines questions.

Time management is so important as you grow your business. By arranging group calls you can save a lot of time. Whenever possible arrange to talk to many people at once rather than focus on talking to everyone individually, which will leave you with no time to build your business. Most MLM companies will already have group presentations that you can invite people to attend and the newer companies now offer live webcasts several times a week, but you may also want to consider running your own calls or webinars. Other things to try include setting up a toll free number with a recorded message that invites callers to leave a message so that you can return the call.

Look for people that have strong desire. I have made a lot of money in MLM by finding people that are already in business and in need of extra revenue to help with cash flow problems. If they offer services they may also be interested in adding a business that provides passive income - with what they already offer. This is powerful because you are targeting people who are already successful and know what it takes to run a successful business. These individuals will also have a strong circle of influence from their businesses and therefore may be in a position of influence. Professionals that come in contact with a large number of people are already great network marketers and also make good distributors. The more business minded your leads the more likely they will join your business.

Create a detailed Business Plan with a time table. As an Online Entrepreneur and business coach I understand the importance of writing goals down as a way of reaching my goals in a timely manner. We are more likely to commit to something that is tangible, plus you can hang it up within your sight like on the mirror or in your car. This will remind you of what you are working towards when you are in need of an extra push. Every business owner should have a daily task that is the most important task for the day. If you aim for nothing you are likely to get nothing. If your plan is to get to a residual income of $20,000 per month then you should set smaller more attainable goals to reach that end desire.

Always be improving your network marketing skills. It is important to become a very good listener if you want to become a successful network marketer. It is even more important to improve your ability to befriend and bond with people. In essence, Network Marketing is really about making strong friendships in business founded on mutual trust. If you do not like meeting new people and being straight forward and honest then this is not for you. You are always going to be in contact with new people in MLM so you should brush up on your people skills. One of those skills that you will need to perfect is being a good listener. One of the most common downfalls of MLMers is that they ramble too much and do not listen to details. This applies to many salespeople as well. You have to always take time to listen to the new lead because, if you do they will tell you exactly what they are looking for!

Continually learning entrepreneurial skills will take you to becoming a top income earner in anything you do. Be an expert and stay at the top of your game at all times by knowing what is going on in your industry. As Donald Trump says "You must be an expert to become rich." Join at least one mastermind group with other like minded people. Attend your company's webinars and meetings so you can connect with those higher up so that you can be one of the first to learn about new opportunities/changes and pass this on to your team.

Make your own online promotional material, take the lead. If you really want to be known as an expert and leader in your field then you must seriously consider producing your own promotional material, especially for online recruiting. The more opportunity you provide people to see you as someone who knows a lot about what is happening in the company the more you are known as a leader. People join leaders! Blogs, Video, audios, and Articles can all be created to enhance your credibility and unlike the brochure that everyone in your company uses, this is exclusive to you. Combine these online materials with the proper online marketing know how and you have a powerful residual recruiting tool for you and your team. Ok now- I have just provided you with 11 MLM tips that will ensure your business stays on the right path to success. Below I have provided links for the network marketing tools to help you implement these tips today. If you have not done this already I encourage you to stop reading and start writing down what your goals are for your business over the next 12 months. Also look for ways to continue your entrepreneurial education, continue to grow on a regular bases so you develop that powerful entrepreneurial mindset. Stay focused, know your direction, get help from mentors and/or your sponsor and make sure you continually support those you recruit. Do these things and you will soon find yourself running a very profitable MLM organization and looking out over the beach everyday- like I am right now. So I leave you with my very best wishes to you and your success my friend!

What are some tips you would give someone new to MLM?

[Doug Bowers Company: Qivana Contribution Level: 2]

Wow! Well said. That pretty much sums up the issues problems and solutions to make the MLM world a reality. Of course doing all of that as part of your daily life takes discipline. People entering into Network marteting have to realize that it is a job, not a get rich quick plan. Certain people do and will make large amounts of money in short periods of time but for the majority it is a long term project.

So pay attention all you Newbies - stay with it - listen to the words of wisdom and you will do fine

Doug Bowers

www.tenmlmsuccesstips.com

[Matthew Phillips Contribution Level: 1]

Hi Brain,

I'm from Myrtle Beach too, I found you on myspace a while ago.. Nice to see you again

First thanks for the advice, I liked the time management tip and am happy to have realized, you need to be an expert AND DON'T FORGET YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS!!!

My advice is to a new entreprenuer is find a business that you LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! I don't think you should be sold on the idea of MLM, I think you should be sold by the team running the ship, and the product or service. What do they have to offer you, and of course other people, and are you willing to try and share that with the world keeping in mind what Brian said, YOU ARE GOING TO BE TOLD NO!!! From my experience, 5% is a greeeeat number. WORK HARD! cheers

[Matthew Phillips Contribution Level: 1]

Hi Brain,

I'm from Myrtle Beach too, I found you on myspace a while ago.. Nice to see you again

First thanks for the advice, I liked the time management tip and am happy to have realized, you need to be an expert AND DON'T FORGET YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS!!!

My advice is to a new entreprenuer is find a business that you LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! I don't think you should be sold on the idea of MLM, I think you should be sold by the team running the ship, and the product or service. What do they have to offer you, and of course other people, and are you willing to try and share that with the world keeping in mind what Brian said, YOU ARE GOING TO BE TOLD NO!!! From my experience, 5% is a greeeeat number. WORK HARD! cheers

[Matthew Phillips Contribution Level: 1]

Hi Brain,

I'm from Myrtle Beach too, I found you on myspace a while ago.. Nice to see you again

First thanks for the advice, I liked the time management tip and am happy to have realized, you need to be an expert AND DON'T FORGET YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS!!!

My advice is to a new entreprenuer is find a business that you LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! I don't think you should be sold on the idea of MLM, I think you should be sold by the team running the ship, and the product or service. What do they have to offer you, and of course other people, and are you willing to try and share that with the world keeping in mind what Brian said, YOU ARE GOING TO BE TOLD NO!!! From my experience, 5% is a greeeeat number. WORK HARD! cheers

[Lynn Bayless Company: Numis Network Contribution Level: 1]

Hi ,

Thank you for this, it's very helpful.
Good Day!
Lynn

Wow. . .Fantastic

Was great to read


Andy Medlam
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Learn Internet Marketing Skill's & Minset For Success All Under One Roof @ http://www.bwealthy.co.uk

[Verniel Cutar Company: Global Domains International, Inc Contribution Level: 3]

Hi brian. Thanks for this valuable post. Many networkers should read this. I'm sure you put a lot of effort on this thread.

You were right about "taking the lead" by creating your own promotional material. Some people find it convenient to use their upline's ads (or the guru's ads) and just use a swipe file for their promotional material. While it's not bad if you have permission to do so, at some point you have to think about creating your own promotional material and having a unique sales proposition.

Again, great post.