It Takes A Village To Grow A Network Marketing Business

I’ve heard that it takes a village to raise a child.  As long as you keep the government out of the village, I am okay with that.  Obviously, we have to take personal responsibility for our lives, however, there are times when we’re called to help each other out.

And if you bring that same responsibility to your network marketing business, you are on the road to success.  The network marketing business model commands that you involve your village to ensure its success.  Are you okay with that?

I received the following in an email.  I cannot vouch for its authenticity, but I absolutely love the message:

“This text is from a county emergency manager in Minot, North Dakota

WEATHER BULLETIN

Up here in the Northern part of North Dakota we just recovered from a Historic event — may I even say a “Weather Event” of “Biblical Proportions” — with a historic blizzard of up to 25′ of snow and winds to 50 MPH that broke trees in half, knocked down utility poles, stranded hundreds of motorists in lethal snow banks, closed ALL roads, isolated scores of communities and cut power to 10 ‘ s of thousands.
FYI:
Obama did not come.
FEMA did nothing.
No one howled for the government.
No one blamed the government.
No one even uttered an expletive on TV.
Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton did not visit.
Our Mayors did not blame Obama or anyone else.
Our Governor did not blame Obama or anyone else either.
CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC did not visit – or even report on this category 5 snow storm.
Nobody demanded $2,000 debit cards.
No one asked for a FEMA Trailer House.
No one looted.
Nobody – I mean Nobody demanded the government do something.
Nobody expected the government to do anything either.
No Larry King, No Bill O ‘ Reilly, No Oprah, No Chris Mathews and No Geraldo Rivera.
No Shaun Penn, No Barbara Streisand, No Brad Pitts, No Hollywood types to be found.
Nope, we just melted the snow for water.
Sent out caravans of SUV ‘s to pluck people out of snow engulfed cars.
The truck drivers pulled people out of snow banks and didn’t ‘ t ask for a penny.
Local restaurants made food, and the police and fire departments delivered it to the snow bound families..
Families took in the stranded people – total strangers.
We fired up wood stoves, broke out coal oil lanterns or Coleman lanterns.
We put on an extra layers of clothes because up here it is “Work or Die”.
We did not wait for some affirmative action government to get us out of a mess created by being immobilized by a welfare program that trades votes for ‘ sitting at home ‘ checks.
Even though a Category 5 blizzard of this scale is not usual, we know it can happen and how to deal with it ourselves.
I hope this gets passed on.
Maybe ……
SOME people will get the message ……
The world does Not owe you a living.
12/29/10″

If the Government is the answer, we’re asking the wrong question!!!

It’s time each of took responsibility for our business – AND help each other reach our goals.  It’s true that the world do not owe us a living, but there is tremendous abundance for anyone willing to work for it.

Your thoughts?

Enjoy!

Are You Almost Doing Enough To Win?

I remember hearing a long time ago that you will become what you think about all day long.   The underlying message was that your subconscious would go to work for you every day and night to help you become what you think about all day long. But this message left out a critical part.

It never said that you needed to do anything other than think about it. The missing piece is taking action.  As Art says in this classic speech is that the smart people are always trying to figure out a better way to do things.  We spend way too much time thinking about it and not enough time ‘doing it’.

Decide today to take action – every day. Take some action everyday that will move your business forward.  Determine what productive actions you will do everyday – without fail.

You already know enough for you to be successful in your business.  You don’t need another course telling you how to do something.  This business was designed for you to build by ‘doing’. The time has come to stop alphabetizing your prospect list and start talking to them. If your prospects have a desire for something more out of life and your business might be a solution, then invite them to learn more – today!

Learn the missing piece in becoming a success in your enterprise.

Take some action today. Enjoy!

Dan McMonigle
Online Cash Flow Expert
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Does Anyone Really Know What Network Marketing Is All About?

Do you remember in the ‘old days’ when you were doing your research papers for school?  Part of writing your term paper was researching your subject from credible sources.  Nowadays, I wonder what happened to the credible sources!

MLM Myths
Network marketing (also known as multi-level marketing or MLM) is one of those topics that everyone seems to have an opinion about, whether have personal experience with it or not.  In Pamela Slim’s book, ‘Escape from Cubicle Nation’, she provides hope for the entrepreneur to strike out on their own.  Most of the book makes sense.  But when she breaks down the various business models, she feels compelled to share one of her blog reader’s personal story about ‘empty promises and Amway dreams’.

Also, she characterizes multi-level marketing as a marketing and distribution structure (true) where people at the top sell to those below them (?), and the higher up you are the more money you make (?).  She goes on to say that the majority of the people at the bottom spend money and time and end up losing whatever they put in(?).

Is this the network marketing or multi-level marketing that we know and love?  As in any true business model, we get paid for the value we bring to our customers.  Our products are shipped directly from our company (we don’t buy from the people ‘above us’).  We get paid based on how well we communicate and lead our business partners, and ultimately on the volume of products that are sold throughout our organization.  I know there are many people in my primary business that have created greater income than those who are ‘above them’ and have been with the company longer.

Consider the Source
So, when you are doing your research on network marketing, consider the source.  Do they know the subject intimately or are they just passing along stories.  On his website (firstclassmlm.com)Tim Sales warns those researching multi-level marketing to know that there are three types of sources to gather information from.  Number one, those people that have never done what they’re writing (or talking) about.  Number two, those who have failed at what they are writing (or talking) about.  And number three, those that have succeeded at what they are writing (or talking) about.

Which source has the most credibility with you?  Are you more interested in stories and opinions?  Or are you searching for someone who has achieved the results that you are looking for?  Now, I’m not saying that you should completely ignore those that have failed.  It would make sense to dig a little and ask some questions.  After all, wisdom is learning from other people mistakes.  Here is where you will learn what NOT to do!

Success Coach
Then, I would strongly suggest that you find a successful mentor or coach who is successful in the industry that you are looking to achieve success in.  Here’s what Tim says about who you should listen to:  “If you want to fail, take advice from someone who has failed; if you want to succeed, take the advice of those who have been successful.”  Make sense?

Network marketing is not for everyone.  It is not for those not willing to do the work.  It is not for those who are expecting the dollars to roll in the minute they start their enterprise.  It is not for those who are unable or unwilling to learn communication and leadership skills.  To achieve success in network marketing (or in any legitimate business), there is a price to pay.  It’s up to each of us to determine if we are willing to pay that price.

When you are doing your research, consider the source.

Enjoy!

Dan McMonigle
Online Cash Flow Expert
Tel: 719.357.7575
http://BrilliantMasterMind.com

http://mlmcashflows.com

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Brilliant MasterMind for Network Marketers

BrilliantMasterMind.com is a place where internetwork marketers can find information on building a successful network marketing business online. Learn what’s needed to make a master mind group valuable to you as you grow your business.

To learn more about plugging into a network marketing mastermind team, click here.

Jim Rohn – King of the Entrepreneurs

Jim Rohn touched many peoples lives through sharing his success philosophies and business principles.  He taught simple and effective personal development and business philosophies.

Dan McMonigle
Online Cash Flow Expert
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http://BrilliantMasterMind.com

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MLM Basics – The Keys to Success

Master the basics and take the first steps toward success in your network marketing business.  Take some time to research your network marketing opportunity.  If you need help choosing the right home based business, then watch “Brilliant Compensation”.

Once you find the right business, the next step is to know in your heart that you can do this.  And just from the fact that you are searching and learning, I know that you do have what it takes to make your home business a success.  You CAN do this!

The last step is to make sure that you are working with a mentor that can guide you through the minefields and accelerate you on your path to the lifestyle of your dreams.

Let me know what questions you have.  I’m happy to help.

To Your Massive Success,

Dan McMonigle
Online Cash Flow Expert
Tel: 719.357.7575
dan@brilliantmastermind.com
http://mlmcashflows.com 

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Three Keys To Network Marketing Success

Lousy skills get lousy results. You can learn it now – or learn it later. Are you ready to become a professional in your online network marketing business? You are quite literally three skills from gold. Learn the three critical keys that allow professionals to enjoy phenomenal results in their MLM business.

To Your Financial Health.

Dan McMonigle
719-357-7575
dan@BrilliantMasterMind.com

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Network Marketing and Sales Mastery

What do network marketing companies pay you for?  Can you do for your company what celebrities do for traditional companies?  Have you ever noticed that the only time you get paid is when you sell something?  You get paid to sell your company’s products. 

What kind of training do you get from your company?  Do they believe that you already have tremendous marketing skills and you know the best way to sell their products?  Do they teach you how to sell?  Do you believe that if you tell all of your friends and family about your awesome products that you will be able to make enough money to quit your job?  I don’t think so.

Does the Product Really Matter?

No, your product doesn’t really matter.  Of course, it should matter to you.  But in the big scheme of things, it doesn’t matter how tremendous your product is if you don’t tell anyone about it.  Your company won’t sell it for you.  That’s what they are paying you for.  You could have the greatest product in the world, but if you don’t know how to market and sell it, it doesn’t matter.

Kim Klaver wrote a book titled, ‘If My Product’s So Great, How Come I Can’t Sell It?’.  If you haven’t read it, then you should.  It will give you a proven system to offer your products for sale.  If you haven’t noticed, your products don’t sell themselves.  And while we’re at it, let’s identify several other common myths and misconceptions.

MLM Myths

Network marketing is so easy that anyone can do it.  Let’s be real – few people have what it takes to succeed when they start their network marketing business.  What makes our business model unique and powerful is that YOU get to CHOOSE if you will develop the necessary skills to succeed. 

It’s not selling, it’s sharing.  I don’t know about you, but I generally don’t ask for people’s credit cards when I’m ‘sharing’ something with them.  You are in a sales business.  Be proud that you are helping to solve people’s problems.  You are making people’s lives better!

It’s just like recommending a movie or a restaurant – only you get paid.  It’s ‘word of mouth’ advertising.  I believe the key here is whether your recommendation comes with no strings attached – a completely unbiased opinion.  Network marketing is NOT like telling your friends about a great movie you just saw.  If you knew your friend was getting paid for every new restaurant customer, then you would not put much credence in her review of the food.  However, if someone told you about a great new product with no ulterior motive, you will be more inclined to give it a try.  This is NOT what we do. 

Marketing and Sales Combo

You are part of the marketing and sales force for the company you represent. 

Marketing encompasses everything you will do to get customers for your company, and keep them.  Both you and your company will make money when you can attract clients that need and want what you are selling.  Network marketing is a real business.  You will have to determine how you are going to attract your customers. 

The common way for you to get started in your new enterprise is to make a list of everyone you know.  But what happens when you run out of your warm market?  Generally, you will need more than just your warm market to succeed in this business.  How are you going to promote your business?

Your job in marketing is to bring qualified prospects to your business.  Your job in sales is to close the deal and build on-going relationships with the best clients.  If you do a great job in marketing (bringing in qualified prospects), the sales process is much easier.  At this point, your job is to make it easy for your prospect to buy.  Learn these two skills and you’re on the way to the top.

Without marketing and sales any company is out of business.  You play a critical role in the success of your company.  Few people can market and sell well.  Those that can market and sell get rewarded handsomely.  Be proud of what you do and enjoy the financial rewards of a job well done.

To learn more about the marketing and sales and how to use these skills in your network marketing business, send me an email or give me a call.  Enjoy!

I would be interested in hearing your thoughts, so please leave me a comment down below with questions or feedback.  Enjoy!

Network Marketing – The Power of the Presentation

Presenting your products or business opportunity is one of the key income producing activities required for your network marketing business to become successful.  The purpose of the presentation is to provide your prospect with the necessary information for him or her to make an educated decision about your products or business.  You will need to decide what information you want to present, what format (DVD, CD, webinar, hotel meeting, 1-on-1, etc) to use, and who is going to present.

Deliver the Presentation

If you remember back to your speech class, the basic formula is to tell them what you are going to tell them; tell them; then tell them what you told them.  That is the basic idea, but let’s expand that just a bit.  It makes sense to start off with an overview of what you are going to talk about.  It also makes sense for you to tie your presentation into what your prospect needs, wants, or doesn’t want. Let them know from the start that you are interested in making their life better.

Now, as you are making your points, you will want to make sure they understand what you are talking about.  It’s easy to ask ‘Does that make sense?’  But, a more effective way is for you to ask your prospects to explain your point back to you in their own words.  That way you can make sure that you are both on the same page.  Move through each of the important points making sure that you have not lost them.

After you have completed all of your main points, come back around and summarize them.  You want to keep your presentation as simple as possible.  Now is not the time to dazzle your prospect with your brilliance.  You want them to believe that they can do what you just did.  Maybe not right away, but they need to have confidence that they can do it, too.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Have you ever done a presentation where you practiced on your audience?  How did that work out for you?  I don’t care how good you are, you would have been better if you practiced on your own, first.  Steve Jobs has a reputation for giving killer presentations.  Do you think it comes out perfect the first time?  No, he spends days – not hours – but days preparing his talks.

You practice long enough so that is doesn’t sound rehearsed.  That’s what Hollywood does, isn’t it?  Your favorite actor or actress gets paid millions of dollars to look natural.  This really is what separates the professionals from the amateurs.  Practice!

Handling Objections

Now, some people say they love objections because it means the prospect is actively in the game.  But is still makes people uncomfortable when their prospect is opposed to something that you said.  As part of your preparation, you should also rehearse your responses to the most common objections to our industry.  They’re not kept secret.

The top four objections are:

1.  MLM is a pyramid or scam;
2.  I don’t like sales;
3. I don’t have time; and
4.  I don’t have any money.

If you run into others, then start adding them to your list.  Do you think politicians have all of the answers off the top of their heads?  No.  They anticipate what questions might be asked and they prepare and rehearse their answers ahead of time.  You do the same.

The key is to rehearse how you would handle each objection.  Because you know what to expect and you have practiced your ‘script’, you will have the confidence and posture of a network marketing professional.

To learn more about the power of presentation and how to use in your network marketing business, send me an email or give me a call.  Enjoy!

So what did you think?  I always love hearing your comments, so please leave your questions, thoughts, or feedback down below.  Thanks!

Network Marketing – Does Attraction Marketing Really Work?

When you first learned of ‘Attraction Marketing’ was it music to your ears?  But then you got confused about how it really works and how it could work for you?  You could spend decades putting all of the pieces together.  When are you looking to make it happen?

Well, I’ve got great news for you.  Let me tell you about a system that literally walks you through the entire process.  I know, when you first think about all of different pieces necessary to finally attract quality prospects to your business, it can be overwhelming.  Let’s break it down into bite-sized pieces.

7 Lessons

The first place to start is with the ‘7 Lessons To Attract Prospects To You’.  This series of seven lessons provides a basic foundation to build your attraction model on.  It starts with identifying your target market.  Who is it that you are looking to attract?  I have written several articles about this, and the information in these lessons is spot on.  This really is the starting point, and the articles provide thought-provoking questions to help you sort through the answers for you and your business.

As you progress through the lessons, you will be asked to put yourself in your target market’s shoes.  The question that needs to be answered is ‘What do your prospects need, want or don’t want?’  What problem are they looking for a solution to?  Are you the solution?

These seven lessons provide a solid start to solving the two biggest problems network marketers face – finding qualified people to talk to about their business and developing sufficient cash flow to stay in the game long enough to win.

Renegade University

Once you have completed these seven lessons, you will want to continue your education on attraction marketing by enrolling in Renegade University.  At the University, everyone qualifies for a ‘full-ride’ scholarship.  There is no cost to continue on with your lessons.  As you walk your way through these ‘classes’, you will learn how to start generating your own qualified leads.  You will take introductory courses on content and social marketing.

What this means is that you will see first-hand how starting your own blog can start bringing prospects to you.  Video and article marketing are important pieces to the attraction marketing puzzle as well.  Don’t let all of this overwhelm you – or as Mike Klingler says, ‘Don’t over-think this’.  Take everything at your own pace and you will be surprised at what you can do.

Renegade Professional

Now, once you have completed the steps in Renegade University, the next logical progression is to upgrade to Renegade Professional.  The amount of information available to you in this community is staggering.  By this time you should have all of the components of your attraction marketing system in place.  Ideally, you will be making money to support your marketing efforts.

Not only will there be unbelievable information to continue your education, but there is a tremendous community to become part of as well.  Nothing is left to chance.  For those that are serious about attracting qualified prospects to their primary business, you would be hard pressed to find a more complete and thorough attraction marketing system than this one.  If you have struggled building your network marketing business, then this could be the answer that you are looking for.

To learn more about attraction marketing and how to use the Renegade System in your network marketing business, send me an email or give me a call.  Enjoy!