"I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy"
Madame Marie Curie
It amazes me to this day, how many people enter into the network marketing industry thinking it is a get-rich-quick and easy scheme. This thinking could not be further from the truth. And yet, many new recruits maintain this mindset which ultimately leads them to leave the industry prematurely.
I have always maintained, and continue to stress to my team and potential leads, that success for your network marketing business is a 2 to 5 year game plan. If you are not willing to work your business for that time frame, then do not get involved. Granted, one can have, and have had success prior to that time span, but that result is certainly not the norm.
If you are providing people with false promises and hopes, then you are sending them and anyone who they may recruit, to an early network marketing grave. It is imperative that you openly advise your recruits and leads of the time and energy that it takes to succeed in the network marketing industry. It is not fair to anyone to offer false expectations.
In addition to the time span, many new representatives are given the wrong impression that building your network marketing business is easy. This statement also could not be further from the truth. It is true that anyone can can do this business and reach a high level of success without education or business savvy. But, this success is only reached with a high degree of effort and energy.
Although the network marketing industry is not physically demanding, one must put forth the necessary time and effort to build your organization. I stress to all my new recruits that if you are not able to devote, at the start, at least 6 to 10 hours a week, then it may not be the best time to get involved. I say this at the detriment of losing that lead. But, I would rather be upfront at the outset instead of having that person later realize that they were under the misconception that it would not take much time to succeed.
It is imperative that you are honest with anyone who has desires to enter the network marketing industry. Let them know exactly how much time and effort it will take to become successful. If you lose that person, then move onto the next. But, if you don't, and that person stays with you, they will be grateful and thankful to you for not providing them with false expectations.
Vince A. Giorno
www.residualincome4you.acnrep.com
(416) 937-1335
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Network Marketers: What Happens When Your Downline Attacks?
Obviously I do not mean the above title litterally. If that were the case you would have a lot more serious issues. What I am referring to with the title is when a member of your team attacks your character, your credibility, your ability, your availability or any other imporatant characteristic about yourself. What do you do?
This exact situation happened to me this past week. A member of my team decided to speak with representatives in my upline and voice his displeasure with the lack of support he was receiving, not only from me, but from my sponsor.
I was first shocked at what he had done. How could he say such things when they could not be further from the truth. Myself and my sponsor always made ourselves available to this person and were in constant communication with him. At no point did he ever indicate any dissatisfaction with us.
Once the shock wore off, I became angry. I wanted to immediately approach this person and confront him with the allegations he had made about me. The day I became aware of this incident, both he and myself were in attendence at a training session. My sponsor brought the situation to my attention that day. I could have easily approached the person and confronted him about it then and there.
I decided not to. After I had some time to cool off and discuss the matter with my sponsor, I decided not to say anything at that time. I began to think, that he had every right to do what he did whether I felt it was right, unjust or unfounded. It is his network marketing business and he can choose to operate it in any fashion he desires.
I felt that if he believed that he was not receiving the support he wanted, then he had every right to speak to others whom he felt would assist him to his liking. I had no right to deprive him of what he felt was the right thing to do.
On that same day, I decided to bite my lip and actually assisted him in a matter that involved a person he had recently sponsored. The issue at hand was never discussed and I did not alloow it to interfere with the member of my team who needed assistance.
I have not yet addressed the matter with my team member but will very soon. I feel that it is important that he know that I am aware of what he did. I do not want to confront him with this as a means of embarrassing him or placing him in an awkward position. I simply want to let him know that he has every right to do what he did, but I want to remind him that i am there to assist him if he needs it.
At the end of the day, the most important thing is that someone help this person. he obviously wants to succeed or else he would have simply left the business. So it really does not matter from where he receives this guidance, as long as he applies it to his business and continues to grow.
So I think that if a similar situation were to arise in your organization, you must not take the matter personally. If you do, it will have a ripple affect which could seriously hinder the success of your team. The main thing to remember is that netwrok marketing is a team business. When working with a team, we all have to assist each other. We all have to set our egos aside and do what is the best for the team.
In a case such as this, the best thing to do is to simply let that person know that what he did was okay and that you will be there for them in the future.
Vince A. Giorno
www.residualincome4you,acnrep.com
This exact situation happened to me this past week. A member of my team decided to speak with representatives in my upline and voice his displeasure with the lack of support he was receiving, not only from me, but from my sponsor.
I was first shocked at what he had done. How could he say such things when they could not be further from the truth. Myself and my sponsor always made ourselves available to this person and were in constant communication with him. At no point did he ever indicate any dissatisfaction with us.
Once the shock wore off, I became angry. I wanted to immediately approach this person and confront him with the allegations he had made about me. The day I became aware of this incident, both he and myself were in attendence at a training session. My sponsor brought the situation to my attention that day. I could have easily approached the person and confronted him about it then and there.
I decided not to. After I had some time to cool off and discuss the matter with my sponsor, I decided not to say anything at that time. I began to think, that he had every right to do what he did whether I felt it was right, unjust or unfounded. It is his network marketing business and he can choose to operate it in any fashion he desires.
I felt that if he believed that he was not receiving the support he wanted, then he had every right to speak to others whom he felt would assist him to his liking. I had no right to deprive him of what he felt was the right thing to do.
On that same day, I decided to bite my lip and actually assisted him in a matter that involved a person he had recently sponsored. The issue at hand was never discussed and I did not alloow it to interfere with the member of my team who needed assistance.
I have not yet addressed the matter with my team member but will very soon. I feel that it is important that he know that I am aware of what he did. I do not want to confront him with this as a means of embarrassing him or placing him in an awkward position. I simply want to let him know that he has every right to do what he did, but I want to remind him that i am there to assist him if he needs it.
At the end of the day, the most important thing is that someone help this person. he obviously wants to succeed or else he would have simply left the business. So it really does not matter from where he receives this guidance, as long as he applies it to his business and continues to grow.
So I think that if a similar situation were to arise in your organization, you must not take the matter personally. If you do, it will have a ripple affect which could seriously hinder the success of your team. The main thing to remember is that netwrok marketing is a team business. When working with a team, we all have to assist each other. We all have to set our egos aside and do what is the best for the team.
In a case such as this, the best thing to do is to simply let that person know that what he did was okay and that you will be there for them in the future.
Vince A. Giorno
www.residualincome4you,acnrep.com
Monday, June 7, 2010
Network Marketers: Great Article on Being a Leader
For all you Netwrok Marketers, this is a great article if you are truly looking to become a leader and lead your team to success!
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Network Marketing Quote and Comment of the Week
"Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential." Winston Churchill
We all have potential. No matter what our background, education, culture or religion. Potential is within each and every one of us. The key question is how do we cultivate that potential within us.
In Network Marketing, we all have the potential to succeed; to reach unlimited income. We all start out at the same level. What sets us apart is the effort that one is willing to put forth to reach that unlimited income.
You do not need to be smart. In fact, the less smart you are, the better. I say that in jest, but in a way it is true. If you are too smart, or think that you are too smart, then you may think that you are better than everyone else and that will not allow you to nurture relationships.
I prefer to have on my team, people who are willing to put out the effort that is necessary to succeed in the network marketing industry. This industry is about effort and work. You must be able to make a concerted effort each and every day in order to be successful.
I am so confident that if you work hard and put 100% effort on a daily basis, you will become successful in network marketing. It will just be about time thereafter. What is the effort? Learn about your company; study the compensation plan; attend training sessions; read books about the industry; listen to audio tapes; research; get advice; talk to your up line; and most important, talk to people.
You must do the above every day and never give up. Do not give up on your dreams or on yourself. You have the potential within you. Put out the effort required and you will reach your goals and dreams.
Vince A. Giorno
www.residualincome4you.acnrep.com
We all have potential. No matter what our background, education, culture or religion. Potential is within each and every one of us. The key question is how do we cultivate that potential within us.
In Network Marketing, we all have the potential to succeed; to reach unlimited income. We all start out at the same level. What sets us apart is the effort that one is willing to put forth to reach that unlimited income.
You do not need to be smart. In fact, the less smart you are, the better. I say that in jest, but in a way it is true. If you are too smart, or think that you are too smart, then you may think that you are better than everyone else and that will not allow you to nurture relationships.
I prefer to have on my team, people who are willing to put out the effort that is necessary to succeed in the network marketing industry. This industry is about effort and work. You must be able to make a concerted effort each and every day in order to be successful.
I am so confident that if you work hard and put 100% effort on a daily basis, you will become successful in network marketing. It will just be about time thereafter. What is the effort? Learn about your company; study the compensation plan; attend training sessions; read books about the industry; listen to audio tapes; research; get advice; talk to your up line; and most important, talk to people.
You must do the above every day and never give up. Do not give up on your dreams or on yourself. You have the potential within you. Put out the effort required and you will reach your goals and dreams.
Vince A. Giorno
www.residualincome4you.acnrep.com
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Network Marketers: It's Okay To take a Little Break
For the last month or so, I have been somewhat removed from the daily grindstone of network marketing. It has been a very chaotic time on a personal level.
For the majority of this time, my family has been looking for a new home. I could not believe the amount of time it took to find a residence. The day to day viewing of homes and the emotional roller coaster of having to deal with multiple offers three times.
Needless to say, we finally were able to find a beautiful bungalow on a 400 foot lot. This home was definitely worth the wait.
During this time, my mind was so absorbed with the minutia of real estate that I was not able to focus much on my network marketing business. I still communicated and mentored my team, but the recruitment process had to take a back seat.
This situation got me to thinking if whether or not it was a negative issue that I took a short break from my business. I don't think that it was.
I am not condoning that a network marketer should randomly take time off here and there for frivolous reasons. By doing this, you are showing a lack of dedication and commitment which is needed to succeed in the MLM industry. Additionally, one should not take time off during the first few months in business as this is the key time for you to build momentum.
That being said, from my perspective, I felt that I needed time to focus on a personal situation that needed my utmost attention. Failing to do so would have been remiss in my responsibility as a husband and father.
So when is it okay to take a break from your business? The answer to that question obviously depends on the situation at hand and your ability to immediately refocus yourself once you return from the hiatus.
The main point is to not let anyone pressure you to feel that you must work your networking marketing business 24-7 and to forget your obligations in your personal life. I have heard comments made in training sessions where it was said that one must make sacrifices when starting your business. This I agree with but the extent of said sacrifices is the issue.
This particular trainer wanted to emphasize the necessity to attend a specific training session on a particular day of the week without fail. These attendances were to be at the expense of any family related matters including spending time with your children.
I think we all have to draw the line somewhere as to when a business is taking up too much of our time and when it would be okay to disrupt your personal schedule. Any business venture requires hard work, dedication, commitment and sacrifices, but definitely not at the expense of your family.
If there is a situation in your life that needs your attention then by all means do so. Do not be afraid that in doing this, your network marketing business will suffer irreparable damage. It will not. But bear in mind, you can't afford to lose any momentum that you had acquired. Make sure that you have the mindset that you can get back into the action right away after the issue has been addressed.
I feel that with any business venture and/or job, we all need a time to refocus and to reset our priorities. It is okay to do that and I think that your business will benefit from it in the long run.
For the majority of this time, my family has been looking for a new home. I could not believe the amount of time it took to find a residence. The day to day viewing of homes and the emotional roller coaster of having to deal with multiple offers three times.
Needless to say, we finally were able to find a beautiful bungalow on a 400 foot lot. This home was definitely worth the wait.
During this time, my mind was so absorbed with the minutia of real estate that I was not able to focus much on my network marketing business. I still communicated and mentored my team, but the recruitment process had to take a back seat.
This situation got me to thinking if whether or not it was a negative issue that I took a short break from my business. I don't think that it was.
I am not condoning that a network marketer should randomly take time off here and there for frivolous reasons. By doing this, you are showing a lack of dedication and commitment which is needed to succeed in the MLM industry. Additionally, one should not take time off during the first few months in business as this is the key time for you to build momentum.
That being said, from my perspective, I felt that I needed time to focus on a personal situation that needed my utmost attention. Failing to do so would have been remiss in my responsibility as a husband and father.
So when is it okay to take a break from your business? The answer to that question obviously depends on the situation at hand and your ability to immediately refocus yourself once you return from the hiatus.
The main point is to not let anyone pressure you to feel that you must work your networking marketing business 24-7 and to forget your obligations in your personal life. I have heard comments made in training sessions where it was said that one must make sacrifices when starting your business. This I agree with but the extent of said sacrifices is the issue.
This particular trainer wanted to emphasize the necessity to attend a specific training session on a particular day of the week without fail. These attendances were to be at the expense of any family related matters including spending time with your children.
I think we all have to draw the line somewhere as to when a business is taking up too much of our time and when it would be okay to disrupt your personal schedule. Any business venture requires hard work, dedication, commitment and sacrifices, but definitely not at the expense of your family.
If there is a situation in your life that needs your attention then by all means do so. Do not be afraid that in doing this, your network marketing business will suffer irreparable damage. It will not. But bear in mind, you can't afford to lose any momentum that you had acquired. Make sure that you have the mindset that you can get back into the action right away after the issue has been addressed.
I feel that with any business venture and/or job, we all need a time to refocus and to reset our priorities. It is okay to do that and I think that your business will benefit from it in the long run.
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