No Fear Network Marketing

Happy Halloween! It's the Start of the Holiday Season and a Great Time To Build Your Network Marketing Business

It is Halloween!  Have a wonder-filled day!

Also, know that this is a great time to build your network marketing business...  Why?

Because it's the end of the year.  Let me ask you a question...Have you reached all your goals this year?  Probably not.

Guess what?  Neither has 99.9% of the population.

What does that mean for you?  Well, it means that your friends, family and acquaintances are feeling just like you are.  They are wondering why they didn't do more of whatever they had "planned" or whatever they said in their New Year Resolution 10 months ago.

This is the ideal time to tell people about your networking business and to encourage them  to not let 2008 slip by like 2007 did.  They can (YOU can) get a jump start on Success in 2008!

Use your company's prospecting system to introduce your prospects to your company.  Remember, WE  have what people are looking for.... Everyone wants to earn extra income, especially just before the major gift giving season!

Yes, I agree, it can be difficult to get some people to watch your presentation, or to make the buying decision once they do.  I've included a link to my web site where you'll find scripts with suggestions of things to say to those folks that might get them to look...

Also remember, though, that we aren't looking for everyone.  We are looking for the top of the heap, the upper 10%, the folks who CAN believe they deserve more than they have (Or have had all their lives so far!).  You are looking for YOU.  You "get" it, and you know the future's so bright ya gotta wear shades.

Enjoy the Halloween holiday..

Success in 2008 is our mantra for the next several weeks

Here we go.....

For scripts and ideas to help build your network marketing business go to http://www.nofearnetworkmarketing.com

Have you considered a NETWORK MARKETING COACH to help kick our business into higher gear?  Take a look at my web site and read bios of coaches affiliated with http://www.nofearnetworkmarketing.com

Want To Buiild A Big Team? Stay in Touch!

I've heard very successful network marketers say that they only spend time with those people who call them.  I guess that works, or they wouldn't be very successful, but here's what I'm wondering.

When someone is brand new in your business, especially those who are brand new to this industry, do you think they understand that it's OK to call their upline?  At this stage in the game, they probably think of upline as "bosses".   You don't just pick up the phone and call your boss, do you? 

In the "real work-a-day world" is it looked upon favorably to ask a co-worker for assistance in doing your job?  Not usually, is it?  And, in the real world, your co-worker isn't going to be very friendly about helping you out.  You don't just ask for help at the regular J.O.B.  because it's seen as a weakness or a fault, right?

In network marketing we look for those people who call us and we look for people who will rely on their team to help them get the job done.  But, I think to get to that point with a lot of people we need to call them.  We need to support them.  We need to stay in touch with them.

I call new business partners every day.  I 3-way new business partners into company conference calls and team calls.  I introduce the new person to several others on the team...make them feel welcome and let them know they are part of something bigger than themselves.  And, I do this for a week or two.

At the end of two weeks, the new business partner has heard several company calls, a couple of team calls, has met other team mates who have offered to answer questions and be available... and we've scheduled several business presentations.  I go to the presentations... will do the first few for the new person. 

The first couple of weeks are learning curve time. I stay in touch.

And, I expect the new person to begin picking up the ball.  I expect him/her to call me, to initiate questions and conversations... to ask about how our compensation program works, how does auto ship work, why we say what we do in business presentations.

Finally, it's time to turn the newbie loose... to fly on his own. 

And then I begin to spend my time with those who call me.

The cream always rises to the top.  Those who want to build their business big will call you every day.
That's what you're looking for...

So initially, you stay in touch with your new people.  Then it's their responsibility to stay in touch with you.  Makes sense, doesn't it??

Are you interested in learning how to build a big network marketing team?
Go to http://www.nofearnetworkmarketing.com  There is free information
and a network marketing forum available for you.

Be The Network Marketing Expert!

Dr. John C. Maxwell says not to strive to get better at those things you're not good at.  His theory, and I totally subscribe to it, is to work on getting better at those things you are already good at. 

BECOME AN EXPERT!

What does that mean in the network marketing industry?  It means that you must know this industry.  Not just your company.. THE INDUSTRY. 

Know why it benefits people to be a part of direct sales/network marketing.  Know the percentage of women, retired, handicapped people and others who are a part of network marketing.  Know who benefits by using your products and services. 

See what I mean?  Don't simply know about your specific products... make yourself an expert on our industry.

Why is this important?  So that you will speak with authority.  So that you will present yourself as a leader...and you will attract other leaders.

Experts command higher salaries, don't they?  Most people listen to... Experts, right?  Who is interviewed on television and radio?  Experts!  Who do you go to for advice about how to grow your business?  Experts.  Get the picture?

Be THE network marketing expert!

Could A Network Marketing Coach Help You?

Boy, everywhere you turn there are "coaches" these days.

Oprah features life success coaches and health coaches.  Business executives hire coaches and so do major corporations... and small corporations. 

What is a coach? 

A coach is a person who is in your corner at all times.  Your coach will see great aspects of your personality and your abilities that you don't see... and those assets will be pointed out to you.  Your coach will also make you aware of those things that are holding you back from meeting your goals.

A coach is NOT a therapist.  A coach is NOT a counselor.  A coach helps clients identify where they are and where they want to go... and then creates baby steps to get your feet moving. 

A coach is direct with observations.  One day my coach said to me "Mickie, you aren't going to like what I'm going to ask... What is your investment in being a victim in this situation?"  She was right. I didn't like what she said.  What was MY INVESTMENT in being a VICTIM??? I thought she was nuts, and I was angry....at first. 

After some conversation and soul searching I realized she was correct. Without realizing it, I had slipped into a victim mode.  YUCK!  Thank goodness, I had a coach who was not afraid to say what she saw.  We worked through the situation together and my business moved to a new level.  WOOO-HOOO!

If you've never experienced coaching, contact me.  Or, go to http://www.nofearnetworkmarketing.com
I offer a free 30 minute coaching session so you will get the first hand experience of having someone in your corner. What have you got to lose.... except excuses??

 

"Stories Sell" in the Network Marketing Industry

In building your network marketing business, do you rely on your business partners to help grow your business?

It goes against "traditional" theory to ask others (especially those you are not paying!) to help you build your business.  But, guess what?  In the network marketing/direct sales arena, that is exactly what you should do if you want to grow it fast.

Why?  Because you are new... or you aren't real financially successful yet... or you haven't had a whole lot of experience with the product or service that you're marketing.  In this industry you are able to rely on the experiences of others to help YOU grow YOUR business.  How cool is that??

Be sure you have a telephone with 3-way and conference calling capability.  Then learn how to use the feature.

Now, get one of your upline leaders on the phone with you and TOGETHER you call your prospects.  Simply tell your prospect that you have some information about your company you'd like to share and that you have Jane Doe on the phone with you.  Jane has been with your company longer than you have and she's been extremely successful.  Mr. Prospect, this is Jane Doe... then turn the call over to Jane.

She will tell your prospect how your company has benefited/improved her lifestyle and will recommend that your prospect schedule a time for you to show him your business presentation.  PRESTO!  You have a good new business partner lined up to sign up.  Easy, huh?

Your friends don't know you as a benefit package...make up...vitamin...travel... sales person.  They know you by your "regular J.O.B."  When you ask one of your downline to "tell their story", your credibility grows.  See how that works?

Remember, facts tell, stories sell.  Apply this philosophy to your business and watch it grow!

Want to learn more about growing your network marketing business? 
Go to http://www.nofearnetworkmarketing.com

The Joy Of Success in Network Marketing

Zig Ziglar said it best: "You can only get what you want by helping enough other people get what they want."

In my opinion, therein lies the beauty and strength of the network marketing industry.

We are in the people helping business.  That, to me, is the joy of success in the network marketing industry.

In this industry we build teams of people.  Each one helps the other become successful.  The company and the entire leadership is dedicated to training new business partners.  No one who is ethical gets fired...EVER.  There is no downsizing, or pay cuts, or elimination of positions.  Network marketing is not the "real" work-a-day world, is it?

The joy of success in network marketing is that you will be paid what you are worth... and your worth is, in part, determined by your ability to build teams.  It's not just about you.  It's about your teams.

The joy of success in network marketing is that we are in the people building business.  And, you can only grow others to the extent that you have grown yourself.  Want a strong, solid, dedicated, cash-flowing team?  Then read personal growth books, attend seminars provided by your company and other leaders in the personal growth field, listen to the Cd's, listen to every conference and team call provided by your company.  When you are plugged in, your team will be plugged in.

How will it effect your business if everyone on your team did exactly what YOU did today?  The joy of success in network marketing is that you are the leader...others look to you as the example.

You've heard it before:  Speed of the leader, speed of the team.  That's the joy of success in network marketing.  As you rock n' roll, so will your team!

Change Your Energy - Change Your Life

ENERGY

That little six-letter word has gained a lot of attention in the past couple of years.

Bob Proctor talks about it in the fabulous movie "The Secret".  Bob Proctor, by the way, is the Publisher of Networking Times, a leading industry magazine.

So, you may be wondering, what does ENERGY have to do with building my network marketing business?

I'll tell you:  It has EVERYTHING to do with building your network marketing business.  Well, it does if you want to be successful.

When you change your energy, you will change your life.  When your energy is high (positive) you will attract other high energy things, such as success, prosperity, abundance, good friends, solid business partners... do you get the picture?

When your energy is low (negative) you'll find that things just aren't going your way.  You don't have enough money to pay all your bills, your car might break down, no one you talk to about your business is interested or qualified... see what I mean?

Here's the clincher.  YOU control your energy.  YOU control the events in your life.

I agree that's a lot of responsibility.  I agree that we don't really, really, really want to believe we are totally responsible for the good or the not-so-good things that come our way.

I'm here to tell you that we are.

In a nutshell, here's my suggestion.  Before you make your next prospecting call get yourself into a really good feeling place.  SMILE and FEEEEL how great it will be when the next person you call is genuinely interested in learning more about your company.  SMILE and FEEEEL how fantastic it will be for you when you pay cash for that new car, move into your dream home, take your entire family on a 7 day cruise. SMILE and FEEEEL the excitement and pride of crossing the stage at your next pin level.  SMILE and FEEEEL how fantastic it is to be at your company's top pay plan.

Get the idea?  Smiling is the fastest and most efficient way to increase your positive energy.  Things won't change until you increase your energy and FEEEEL how great everything is.  Take yourself in your mind to where you intend to be.  SMILE and FEEEEL it!  Now, make your prospecting calls.  I guarantee your results will be much improved.

To get more information about the "Change Your Energy - Change Your Life" classes, email me at mickie@nofearnetworkmarketing.com

Will Your Network Marketing Business Change Your Life?

Yep, that's a trick question:  "Will your network marketing business change your life?"

Of course it will...

The Real Question is, will your life change for the better or for the worse?

Who is in charge of better/worse scenario?

Correct!   YOU are.

Jerry Clark said that the network marketing industry is a personal growth program disguised as a business.  Robert Kiyosaki calls network marketing "The Business School" because you learn and progress at your own pace... you learn to be a big business owner and an investor (the rich sides of his Cash Flow Quadrant!).  Donald Trump told Jay Leno (on national television) that if he had it to do all over again, he'd earn his fortune in network marketing instead of real estate.  WOW!

So, will your network marketing business change your life...for the better??  It will if you dedicate yourself to learning your company's system.  It will if you consistently talk to prospects every single day.  It will if you maintain positive energy behind what you say... SMILE when you're talking in person or on the phone.  It will if you just don't quit.

Who is in charge of the better/worse outcome?

Correct!  YOU are!

Do As I Say...not as I do

WOW!  For those of you who have been faithful to my blog, I apologize!

What is one of the business principles I consistently discuss?

CONSISTENCY!

You've heard me say and I've quote lots of other network marketing gurus on this blog:  consistency is the key to success.

Well, I know I've been in-consistent the past few months.

I'll tell you why...  energy!  I let my energy drop and when I did, my consistency went with it.  WOOPS!

Has that ever happened to YOU?  If you said no, you're not being honest with yourself.  Are you?

Here's the lesson I learned.  It is insight gained in large part from Lyn Grabhorn's book "Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waiting".  It is also insight gained from watching the movie "The Secret".  And, from a class called "Change Your Energy - Change Your Life" that I teach (Yes, you read that right... I learned from what I teach!).  Here's the lesson I learned:

When we live in fear.. when we allow those old tapes to play that say we aren't good enough, or smart enough or clever, pretty, handsome, you-fill-in-the-blank enough...then we don't attract all the good that is available to us.   And, we accept less than is really ours.  And, we stop being all we were sent here to be.  And, we stop posting on our blogs...  :)

I'm back now and I have a lot to share.  So, check back often.  We are on this journey together...thanks for being here now!