Successor Club of Network, MLM & Affiliate Marketing                  

It is said that perception is reality. This is true to the person who has the perception. Those involved in Network Marketing know the truth about the brilliance of the compensation plans they believe in, but too many times even with the best of intentions Network Marketers shoot themselves in the foot with what they say or how they describe this truly genius marketing plan.

"I've never participated in MLM programs, because I don't want to be under somebody having to get more people under me." This was an actual response from someone I talked to about Network Marketing. Why does he feel this way about MLMs? Just look at what he said and how he said it. Take special note to his choice of words. "I don't want to be UNDER somebody". This perception has to go.

Why is it there in the first place? There are a number of reasons. I would submit to you, though, that the Network Marketing industry and the people in it perpetuate this unfortunate misconception. How?

Mostly by the terminology that is used when people are showing their business plans. Also, by the illustrations that have been shown for years like the drawing of circles one underneath the other underneath the other and so on.

For this particular prospect, it is his perception that he is "under" someone, as if he is a subordinate to the person above him. Nothing could be further from the truth! It's interesting to note that he has no problem being a subordinate to his boss at his job. Those of us that understand the brilliance of the Network Marketing compensation plan know that in reality, MLMs are truly the most level playing field available for anyone who gets involved compared to any other business structure out there.

Prospecting is looking for gold. That is a good definition of MLM Prospecting, as you always want to strike gold in your business. Just like gold, MLM Success runs in veins in your group, and you must mine the veins continually. If you really think about it, Network Marketing prospecting is simply the tactics and strategies of finding people to talk to about your business. Plain and simple. It is not rocket science. Talking to people is what we get paid for, and what we do for a living. Talking to people is imperative, so you must find folks to share your story with.

Each job has its own specific "work Personality"... the traits that will cause a person to
naturally like or dislike the job. Would you want to put an energetic, outgoing, people-oriented
person behind a bookkeeping desk eight hours a day? Matching people to the right job promotes
happier, contented and productive employees. If the personality of the employee does not match
the work personality of the job... then that employee will likely be discontented, unfulfilled and
stressed. Stress is a major cause of turnover and health expenses.