So many network marketers make the mistake of looking for the perfect business. The one business out there with the best compensation plan, best products, easy to market, etc. The truth is... there is NO perfect business. I have learned this through experience. Here's a short history of my businesses that I have joined and failed. My network marketing experiences consist of Avon, Mary Kay, Arbonne, Vitamark, and OneX. These have been within a 3 year period. The reason I didn't achieve success wasn't because they aren't great companies... it was me.
In the beginning (Avon and Mary Kay) I had no clue how to market online. When I joined Arbonne I started to learning marketing. But I didn't realize how much actual work it really takes. Therefore, I quit.
Being a stay at home mom I knew I had to do something to supplement our family income. So I started searching online again. I found Mentoring For Free and Vitamark. Great system! I was actually for the first time generating online leads and learning how to get my name noticed. But I still wasn't moving product and bringing in an income.
I began looking for a marketing system. Something I could use to learn how to market and make some money at the same time. I was still in Vitamark but wanted to REALLY learn how to market online. I was on Facebook making the mistake of posting my opportunity on friend's walls and pitching my opportunity in a private message.
April Marie Tucker (now my mentor) brought this to my attention in a reply to one of my private messages. She was actually quite blunt and at the time I thought rude. But it raised my curiosity. So I started checking out her blog and what she was successful at and how she was doing it. I filled out a form on her website (www.aprilmarietucker.com) for a blueprint on how to succeed. That's when I was introduced to MyLeadSystemPro.
WOW, I learned so much. And there was 19 different strings of income available! I dove right in and in a short time had over 100 leads and made April's "Team Member of the Month." Then, due to lack of consistency with my marketing the leads stopped as did the sign ups and sales. So... I decided apparently this isn't for me. Now what?
Well, another partner of mine, Amber Jones, told me about a new opportunity due to launch in a month but you could start building your team now. And it's only $5! I said awesome I'm in! This is OneX. It's an awesome feeder program and a way to make some extra cash. I have 45 in my direct downline and it's still growing. But I recently noticed even with learning safe list marketing it had slowed down a bit.
I spent some time recently thinking about all the opportunities I've been involved in and thought about what helped me the most. MyLeadSystemPro taught me how to brand myself online. I had forgot the fact the people join people, not companies. I needed to get my name out there again. So I have recently rejoined the best lead generation, affiliate marketing, and coaching program that I have found and I have regained my focus and found a new energy toward my business.
If you want to avoid losing momentum and being the network marketing "grasshopper" like I have done here's some tips on what not to do...
1. DON'T try to find the perfect business
2. DON'T get discouraged if you're not generating lots of money within 6 months
3. DON'T spam! In emails, facebook, or otherwise
If you want to achieve success on the Internet... here's what you should do...
1. DO find a company and product that interests you
2. DO follow your mentor's advice and tips
3. DO set realistic goals
4. DO build relationships with people in a tactful way and offer value
5. DO learn how to do all of this and more with My Lead System Pro
With that said... I wish you all the best in your networking marketing adventures! Please feel free to leave a comment or contact me if you'd like a free coaching session!
Committed To Your Success,
Margaret Wilson
