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Am I Normal, Building an Internet Business? Published on 17/03/2008

It's 3:00AM and instead of sleeping, I'm trying to figure out how to get listed near the top of the search engines. Am I normal? Am I normal? I pondered that question this morning while I quickly checked email one last time before shuffling the kids in the car and off to school. Am I normal? It crossed my mind again while racing back toward my home office as I watched a group of moms head...

Approach Your MLM Business As An Apprentice Published on 11/03/2008

Have you considered becoming an apprentice in your network marketing Business? Imagine how differently you might feel about moving forward if you looked at it from this perspective. Have you ever hesitated to talk to someone about your business because you didn't know exactly the right thing to say? Did you make the decision not to take any steps in your business until you know everything...

MLM WAHMS, Building a Successful Business With Your Children Published on 07/03/2008

If you are a MLM WAHM (or even a dad!) building an MLM business and wondering how to keep balance and sanity in your life, then this MLM training segment was written just for you. So, let's chat - mom to mom; MLM WAHM to MLM WAHM. First, let me share a little of my story so you'll know that I've "been there, done that" and am not talking some MLM theory. I've built my business through baby...

MLM Leads, Avoiding Discouragement and Understanding the Process Published on 03/03/2008

Working with leads for your MLM business is a great way to get solid training on your business and how to work it effectively; as well as sponsoring people into your business. It can also be a very discouraging activity. Here are a few key things to keep in mind as you work through the process. This will help you avoid those feeling of despair and help you understand your prospects better. ...

Are You "Minding" Your MLM Business Published on 28/02/2008

The "art" of running a business requires some business basics, some common sense and more than ANYTHING, the right mental mindset. All too often, especially in Network Marketing, excited new distributors get bogged down in the "how-to's" of Network Marketing. They focus on the right script, the right Email Campaign, the right answers to all of the questions, the right ad to run, etc. Too...

5 Success Tips for Your MLM Business Published on 28/02/2008

Success in MLM doesn't involve secrets. It involves persistence; a dedicated plan of action; and a few unwavering commitments, no matter what. Here are those 5 commitments and success tips. Success Tip # 1 - Change Your Thinking Always maintain a positive attitude. Many years ago, a large American shoe manufacturer sent two sales reps out to different parts of the Australian outback...

What Generation Y Can Teach Us About MLM Published on 28/02/2008

Generation Y. They have lots of labels. And many of them are anti-label, so be careful how you use them. The Millennials . The Echo Boom. The Mega Generation. Whatever name you choose to call them, get ready because they are sharp. They are re-defining the "rules" and are going to find their place on their own terms. They communicate well and have a short attention span (not necessarily a...

Buying People Into Your MLM Business Published on 27/02/2008

Have you even considered fronting the money to get someone signed up in your business? Or giving them a bunch of freebies to entice them to get started? I highly encourage you to resist this temptation and build a solid business with likeminded business partners. Recently, an email landed in my box from a prospect that I had interacted with for the last 6 months or so. I sent out my monthly...

Motivating Your MLM Downline Published on 27/02/2008

You've started your MLM Business; you've sponsored enough people to get to your first promotion; and no one is doing anything. Does this sound familiar? How do you motivate your MLM Downline? I am often asked the "Motivation" question. It's a tough one because there are no easy answers. Motivation is an internal process. Here are my answers to these questions. First, I don't...