Here are 9 quick things I’ve learned in Network Marketing. There are more, but this is enough for now. Yes, you will recognize many of them – continue doing them. If you haven’t yet, then start. 🙂
Here ya go:
I’ve been involved with online network marketing for two years now. I’ve listened to guru’s teach to do this, that, and the other thing. I’ve read time & time again that you must be positive in order to succeed and negativity will ruin you. They say that the only one holding you back is yourself. If you don’t succeed it’s because you didn’t work hard enough or long enough or do everything outlined for you – it couldn’t be due to lack of training or support and increased confusion. Nah, it can’t be any of those – It’s always YOU. The list of things taught is nearly endless. Guru’s say all sorts of things.
Here are some things that I’ve learned.
1 – Follow your intuition.
I hear what the guru’s say but I’ve learned to follow my own intuition within me. That is the still quiet voice of God directing me to do this or that. The guru’s are regurgitating things they have heard and some have been successful using those techniques. It’s cool to listen and hear what has worked for others but you have to discern if those techniques fit you. One size fits all does not apply in life.
That still, quiet voice within you is your personal Guide. Listen to it. It knows you better than you know yourself. To me, It is God or the Holy Spirit. My personal internal Compass. Your personal internal Compass.
I have acquired many skills these past two years simply by watching, listening, and above all else – listening to my Inner Guide – my God.
2 – Limit time spent on non-money-making activities.
I’ve learned that engaging with others daily is time-consuming and oftentimes falls into the category of non-money-making activities. So you have to limit the time you spend doing this activity. Be purposeful and genuine when you like/comment on people’s stuff. Don’t just do it simply to increase your visibility. Sure, visibility is important but being genuine is better.
3 – Sharing can sometimes not be caring.
Sharing can be overrated. Share posts only if they touch you in some way. Don’t share just to be seen. People get tired of people who “talk too much’.
4 – Don’t over advertise.
Stop vomiting your business ads all over your timeline. When you do this, you turn your timeline into a huge commercial or a form of the shopping network. Post business ads here & there. People want to know you, not your products & company. Stop shoving that stuff down folks’ throats.
5 – Proofread what you’ve written. It is important.
Proofread your spelling and grammar. When people see that you have constant typo’s and misuse words, they form an opinion of you that either 1- you don’t care, or 2- you’re not that smart. Spelling and grammar matter – at least a little bit.
6 – Positivity all the time. (Are you robotic or real?)
Positivity: Yes, you must be positive but you cannot be sunshine & sparkles all the time. That is just not practical. If something has set you back or saddened you, it’s OK to share some of that. I’m not saying put your personal or business drama on social media. I am saying, “be human”. Let people get to know you. Let them see that you have a heart. Let them see that you are a real person and not some unicorn human. 😛
7 – Stop being fearful of being YOU.
Stop being fearful. If you believe in God, tell people. This is your timeline. you get to post what you like. Sure, if someone doesn’t believe in God they may unfriend or unfollow. That’s OK. Not everyone is going to like and follow you, so why not be truthful and genuine?
I wasn’t posting much about my God or politics because I didn’t want to upset anyone. In my mind, God knows my heart whether I post about Him or not and people don’t need to know my political beliefs. Now I’ve discovered that (in Facebook) every time you like or comment on something, your friends are potentially notified of this action, so they know more about you than you realize. So why hide it?
Again, I am not saying to post nasty name-calling things on your timeline. you can but you will only attract people with that mentality. you want to appeal to a wide range of personalities but you don’t want the loons. The best way to do this is to be authentic. Be genuine. Be you.
When you are authentic you will attract folks with similar mindsets and beliefs along with some opposing folks, but if you’re kind they will continue following. Some of my closest friends online have differing political views but we are loving, so it’s not an issue.
8 – Don’t spam folks with your links.
People do not want unsolicited infomercials. They don’t. So stop it. If you are chatting with someone and they ask for some info about your business or whatever, give them a 30-second commercial, not your link. Give them a few lines to pique their interest based on things you’ve discussed. People DO NOT have 5, 10, 22 minutes to watch your business video. In most cases, you are not the only person they are engaging with. If everyone sent everyone they talk with their 10-minute business video, can you imagine how many videos a person would have sitting in their inbox? Crazy. Stop it.
9 – LISTEN to people.
When folks say, “no”, it’s not necessarily ‘never’. It’s just ‘not now.’ If appropriate, ask 1-2 more qualifying questions to see if you can move them past this objection or get to a deeper meaning. If you cannot and they offer real reasons why they are saying “no”…respect that. You don’t know what’s going on in their lives. You don’t know if they are in a position to start something or buy what you’re selling. You don’t know if they’re absolutely scared to bits. Don’t take it personally. Go back, reread what you discussed and find ways to improve, then move forward. Follow up in a few days/weeks/months. You may even want to get permission to follow-up, too.
The most important thing here:
The most important thing to note here is to follow your heart – your inner voice. When you do that, you will never go wrong. “If it feels right, do it” wasn’t necessarily implying sexual stuff. It is referring to things of the heart/mind/soul. If it feels right in your heart, then chances are it will be well-received by others. Post your realness.
PEACE
Pamtastic
PS
I proofread this thing a few times, so if there are any typos I humbly apologize.
