Network Marketing Articles

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 8:54 AM

Network marketing is the largest growing industry on the Internet today. In fact, many experts claim it's virtually recession-proof. Those are welcome words in today's economy. Network marketing, however, is familiar, and usually not in a good way. I remember when I was a kid. For a brief time, my dad tried selling Amway. Of course, back then network marketing meant calling up every human being you've ever had any contact with and pitching your products and/or opportun... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By John Meatte @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 6:54 AM

Any professional who is in "the zone" of exceptional performance is actually in a state of contemplation. When asked how they do what they do, they snap out of the zone because observation is the antithesis of contemplation. To get to the zone, successful professionals are taught to pay keen attention to the basics of the business. When concentration becomes very intense, contemplation takes over. The professional is no longer aware of what they are doing, their behavior i... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By John Meatte @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 6:53 AM

First of all, this isn't about you chasing the perfect business, it's about helping you create one, from the inside out. It all begins with you, with your dreams, with your vision of what you already know is possible for yourself. At some level of consciousness, you know there's an entrepreneur inside just waiting to be discovered. How do you go about finding them and nourishing them? Everything starts with an idea, a dream or an aspiration. How astounding that the ideas th... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By John Meatte @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 5:42 AM

Conventional wisdom tells you that "you can't have your cake and eat it too." That may have been true in the past, but not anymore. What good is that if you do not enjoy life outside your business? One of the many "secrets" of successful entrepreneurs is; pay yourself first. They pay themselves first for several reasons. The primary reason is because they understand they must enjoy life to continue to enjoy entrepreneurship. Many "gurus" will tell you that the... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By John Meatte @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 5:32 AM

When analyzing the traditional methods of network marketing in America, used for the last three decades, it's clear it's time for a change. Statistics show that a staggering 97 percent of people are failing at network marketing and unfortunately that percentage seems to be worsening. Network marketing isn't as difficult as it may sound. Let's examine today's basics in home-based business: * One choice includes bugging your friends and family, attending meet... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 9:51 PM

The dollar decreases in value every single day. This means that everything, from soap and shampoo to gasoline and food costs us more. To even make it in today's world, our income needs to continually grow as well. What are your options? Well, you can work harder and longer at your job. That's certainly the route the majority of us take. You've got to stop and wonder about this insanity at some point. You need to ask yourself, "Why do I work my butt off to make som... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Sunday, 30th November 2008 @ 7:55 PM

There are literally thousands of network marketing companies out there. A simple Google search on "network marketing" bears this out. A search like this will likely yield claims of "Make $2500 a Week In Just 30 Days!", or some such. Before you write network marketing off as a scam, however, keep in mind that a lot of people have become quite wealthy in network marketing companies. And, contrary to what the popular line is, it's not only the ones at the top who beco... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Sunday, 30th November 2008 @ 7:39 PM

It's been said that there are two reasons people become successful in network marketing. Everything else is just icing on the cake. I would disagree. There is only one. The two reasons most people give are a) That you have a marketing system in place, and b) That you are perceived as a leader. This is somewhat redundant, as I'll explain. You will not be perceived as a leader unless you truly are a leader. It's a quality that cannot be faked. And if you are inde... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Sunday, 30th November 2008 @ 2:38 PM

Normally I'm not one to state the obvious, but the network marketing industry is booming. I guess in these uncertain economic times, people are looking to exercise more control over their future than a job can provide. Unfortunately, many companies and individuals prey on others who are looking for serious ways to make money. These companies make it seem like money will just flow to you, once you join their organization. Everywhere these days I see claims of "Easy Money!" ... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Saturday, 29th November 2008 @ 9:27 PM

As a network marketer, I do about 99.9% of all my marketing online. With the Internet, it's just a no-brainer. Network marketing is a people business, and where can you reach more people than the Internet? Offline marketing is just so time consuming. I remember the hours spent on the phone calling numbers from a list I'd purchased. If I did get through to the person I was trying to reach, which happened about 3% of the time, they were usually rude, said they hadn't requ... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Saturday, 29th November 2008 @ 9:23 PM

When marketing online, two questions beg to be answered immediately. They are generally self-explanatory, yet I've seen so many marketers ignore one or the other. The first question is this: Who are you going to market to? This is what we call your target market. Are you targeting stay at home moms, lower income people, or previously successful entrepreneurs? How you answer this question is crucial to your success. In network marketing, there is only one group of people I... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Saturday, 29th November 2008 @ 9:02 PM

Everywhere we look these days we hear about networking. It's been said that networking is all we can do to prepare for the economic train wreck up ahead. In the corporate world we now see positions with titles like Chief Networking Officer (CNO). The ability to build alliances, negotiate, and communicate effectively is a primary prerequisite for most top level government jobs. So, what exactly is networking, and should you be doing it? Why do so many people think it'... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Saturday, 29th November 2008 @ 4:37 PM

If you've looked around the Internet at all, you know that the time couldn't be more perfect to start an online network marketing business. Why do I say this? Well, with Internet traffic at an all time high, and people looking for alternative ways to make a living, especially in the current economy, many are seeking out online businesses to start. An online network marketing business is the ideal model in this case. What makes owning your own network marketing busines... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Friday, 28th November 2008 @ 12:19 PM

Contrary to all the sensational claims, all the ads screaming, "Easy Money, Just Click Here!", and all the smooth talking videos, network marketing is hard. There, I said it. Anybody who's tried it already knows this. If it's not hard, then why do upwards of 95% of the people who try it fail? So what makes it so hard? Mostly, the companies themselves are to blame. Most company training that I've been a part of has been positively atrocious. They ... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Dean Caporella @ Friday, 28th November 2008 @ 3:22 AM

There comes a time when you have to stop reading inter-network marketing reviews and actually start implementing some of the tips you learn. While you may be excited about the prospect of using the power of the internet to attract more targeted prospects into your business, unless you're actually doing the practical, then no amount of theory will help you grow your business. One of the reasons why people get stuck in theory mode is because of the overwhelm factor. That is, reading to... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 2:36 PM

Job insecurity is a fact in today's economy. Still, people are reluctant to own a home-based business. Why is this? Many are addicted to the paycheck mentality. They'd rather look for a job that pays them steadily, if somewhat dismally, than take a chance on a much bigger, brighter future. Any self-made millionaire will tell you that the key to wealth is leverage. Leverage is simply making more money by doing less work. This is impossible as an employee, regardless of your... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Gregory McGuire @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 12:44 PM

I remember how terrified I was the first time I tried to cold call from a leads list. The first time a very rude woman told me to take her name off my list and never call back, I thought I'd never recover. The truth is, most network marketers fear prospecting because of the rejection factor. And even though I eventually overcame my fear, I know many marketers who didn't, and subsequently quit the business because of it. Now for the good news: The old ways are dead. Ye... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Lou Casali @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 8:18 AM

Will a bubble burst? When you blow more air than it can tolerate it will definitely burst. Is the banyan tree branching method another networking bubble? A bubble is a sphere! Do you think the shape of the banyan tree is spherical? Well, jokes apart! I know that the bubble burst thing and the market saturation is something that is commonly criticized of any kind of mlm system. Everyone that listens to mlm is alarmed and concerned about this concept. Before actually getti... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Dean Caporella @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 3:39 AM

One of the best inter-network marketing tips you can get is to work within a system or a plan. Without a plan, your results will be spasmodic at best and there will be inconsistent growth in your business. Look at the top MLMers out there. You can bet that the majority of them started with a plan or a system and stuck to it. They know what their tasks are each day and implement them. In other words, they are not confronted with a "what do I do today" scenario when they wake up in ... more...

Business » Network Marketing | By Dean Caporella @ Monday, 24th November 2008 @ 11:18 PM

In internet network marketing, picking up on ideas you have for promotion is extremely important. It's got to do with getting an edge over your competition and staying ahead of the curve. One of the simplest ways to make sure those ideas don't come and go is to just carry around an MLM business journal. Does that mean you carry around a large manual so you can write ideas in it. No, not at all. All you need is a small pocket notebook that fits neatly into your pocket. Doe... more...