Network Marketing Is a Tough Business... Or Not?Network marketing gives people a chance to improve and increase their income by working with others as part of a team in order to profit from a common enterprise. Each person on a team is not only one more physical body capable of sharing the workload, but us also a collection of skills and talents ready to be exploited in the most prodigious manner. As the saying goes, united we stand, divided we fall but employing a team is not just financially rewarding. Being part of a team means that you are able to have the benefit of a variety of different experiences, perspectives and talents, allowing you to grow as a person whilst constantly being challenged. I. The first step in establishing a successful team is to identify potential team members in reference to the skills and talents you require, as well as any other relevant personal characteristics. However, do not fall into the trap of simply assuming that you know best, and be too quick to dismiss people who don’t immediately appeal to you. II. If you want people to actually join your team, you have to sell it to them! You have to be enthusiastic and excited about your plans, and clearly convey all the great benefits they will be able to enjoy if they do indeed join your team. Explain to them how and how much they will be paid, as well as any other perks that may come their way. Make sure you make them feel valued and appreciated. III. Remember that recruiting someone to your team is a two way process, you have to feel comfortable around them, and be willing to have them working with you, and they too must feel comfortable and secure as well. - Make sure that with all potential team candidates, you clearly answer any and all questions that they may have in a fair, direct and truthful way. - Clearly explain any potential pitfalls and problems that may arise, if you simply gloss over them, then they will be much less likely to be inclined to help you, if you can’t be entirely honest with them for the interview, how can they rely on you in a professional capacity? - It may sound rather redundant, but make sure that not only you thank the candidate for their time, but also make sure you actually ask them for a commitment to join. Being directly asked to join is a powerful motivator for people, and will certainly give them something to mull over. - Be as quick as possible when it comes to the follow up after the initial interview, the sooner you follow up, the easier you will be able to capitalise on the initial success and enthusiasm of the original interview. Note that a “no” may actually end up meaning “not right now”, so make sure to clarify with the person their precise circumstances, they might want to work with you sometime in the future.
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