Business vs. Hobby
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I have gotten one particular compliment several times which I am very proud of -- it has been commented that the business terms and concepts in this blog are simple and easy to understand...I have achieved my goal!!
I set out to create a blog to outline basic principles of network marketing and to show that the industry is at it's core, simple and easy to understand! There are plenty of people out there who try to complicate a system, only bringing about more confusion for themselves and their downline. However, it does not have to be that way!
Network marketing is the Great Equalizer in today's business world. You do NOT need a business and marketing degree to be a success in MLM, you do NOT need to come from a certain background or have a certain amount of capital to start up (as you would in opening a traditional business). However, I often think that a low start up cost can be both a strength and a weakness.
Many are able to get involved easily because of the low investment (they view it as low risk) involved with network marketing. However, this can often be someone's downfall. Some of these individuals may not try very hard to even work the business and are able to almost justify to themselves, 'if it doesn't work, I didn't waste too much money.' So, they have essentially given up before they even started!
Treat your business in the same manner you would if you had invested $500,000 into it -- you can bet that if you had invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into starting your own business, you would take the initiative to go to whatever trainings, briefings or events that would be productive and educational for you as a business owner. You would also be anxiously getting the word out about your business, instead of cowering in shame and fear of admitting you are even in this business (yes, some actually do this because of the unfortunate and unfounded reputation network marketing can often get in the mainstream).
Stand tall and be proud of the company that you represent - you are sharing information on a valuable product/service and opportunity, there is no shame in that!
Work your business and treat it like a business NOT a hobby --
A hobby is "I can do it whenever I want and still get the same results." Business is "I need to work this as much as possible and commit to consistency to get positive results."
I have gotten one particular compliment several times which I am very proud of -- it has been commented that the business terms and concepts in this blog are simple and easy to understand...I have achieved my goal!!
I set out to create a blog to outline basic principles of network marketing and to show that the industry is at it's core, simple and easy to understand! There are plenty of people out there who try to complicate a system, only bringing about more confusion for themselves and their downline. However, it does not have to be that way!
Network marketing is the Great Equalizer in today's business world. You do NOT need a business and marketing degree to be a success in MLM, you do NOT need to come from a certain background or have a certain amount of capital to start up (as you would in opening a traditional business). However, I often think that a low start up cost can be both a strength and a weakness.
Many are able to get involved easily because of the low investment (they view it as low risk) involved with network marketing. However, this can often be someone's downfall. Some of these individuals may not try very hard to even work the business and are able to almost justify to themselves, 'if it doesn't work, I didn't waste too much money.' So, they have essentially given up before they even started!
Treat your business in the same manner you would if you had invested $500,000 into it -- you can bet that if you had invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into starting your own business, you would take the initiative to go to whatever trainings, briefings or events that would be productive and educational for you as a business owner. You would also be anxiously getting the word out about your business, instead of cowering in shame and fear of admitting you are even in this business (yes, some actually do this because of the unfortunate and unfounded reputation network marketing can often get in the mainstream).
Stand tall and be proud of the company that you represent - you are sharing information on a valuable product/service and opportunity, there is no shame in that!
Work your business and treat it like a business NOT a hobby --
A hobby is "I can do it whenever I want and still get the same results." Business is "I need to work this as much as possible and commit to consistency to get positive results."
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