7 Network Marketing Tips for Success

Network marketing has been around since the early 1990’s. It is a profession that's not hard to get into, but we often make it harder than it has to be. Anyone who is determined, teachable, and consistent can build a strong, profitable business.

Does success come overnight? No it doesn't. There are some who have built their empires within a few short months but, to be realistic, you can expect to work 3 to 5 years to reach a 7 figure income. That may seem like a lot of time but, where else can you build that kind of income  and live your dream life in only five years?

So, what do you need to be successful in network marketing? The first step is to get started. From there, doing several small things consistently will help you move towards success.

Here are some tips to help you succeed…

#1.  Do something each day to grow your business. 
Decide how much time you can devote to your business everyday and create a business plan. Set a goal for each day. This can be talking to 5 people a day or writing one blog post or article a day. When I first started, my goal was to write one post a day but that turned out to be too much for the time I have to devote to my blog. Now, that goal is a more manageable 1 to 2 posts a week. Find your ideal number and be consistent with it until you reach your goal.

#2 Think Positive
If you think something is not going to work, chances are that it won’t. Being positive will draw people to you because they will feed off your positive energy. A college education or a background in sales is not required to be successful in network marketing, you simply need a positive attitude and the determination to set your goals and meet them.

#3. Learn everything you can about marketing. 
Study marketing like you are pursuing a degree in it. Listen to podcasts, attend events and conference calls, attend webinars. Listen to and read EVERYTHING. Stay in contact with your upline and ask questions about tools and training your company provides. Don’t forget to learn as much as you can about the product(s) your company offers.

#4. Understand what you want to accomplish. 
Whatever your goal is, whether it is a bigger house or savings in the bank, you must define what you want and completely define it in detail. Set benchmarks so you can measure your progress.

#5. Set goals to move forward. 
Once you have your goals written down, break them into smaller steps. These can be daily, weekly, or even monthly steps that will get you moving forward toward your dream life. Let’s say you want to make a certain income in a month. Ask yourself, what steps you will have to take each day to make your target income.

#6. Work on personal development everyday. 
If you stop growing, your business will stop too. Learn to be a leader. Listen to audios, watch videos, and read books to help you improve your personal and professional skills. Youtube offers many videos and audiobooks by personal development authors.

#7. Don’t take rejection personally. 
Marketing isn’t for everybody. Some people don’t believe they can make it work for them. But remember, every no you get brings you closer to the person who will say yes. The trick is to get past the nos  to reach the yeses. Do keep those who say no on a list to revisit in the future. Situations change and those who weren’t interested before may now be ready to join your company.

Following these 7 network marketing tips will help you reach your goals and grow a solid business.

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