Archive for June, 2010
Your Why in MLM
Posted by: | CommentsEveryone who joins an MLM network marketing business does so for a particular reason. My reason was very clear. I call it my WHY. Sure, most people join an mlm to make money. But, the real reason why always goes farther than that.
One of the first things I ask a new business partner to do is to give serious thought to exactly why they joined me in the business. I want them to understand that it’s not just for the money. What are they really looking for the business to do for them? What will the money provide?
Maybe it’s to be home with the kids. Maybe it’s for the new house they’ve been dreaming of. Perhaps it’s the freedom to come and go as they like without answering to a boss. It might be to create a secure retirement.
I ask them to put their Why in writing, tape a copy to their desk where they can see it regularly, and email a copy to me.
Here’s why understanding your Why is so important. You are going to have ups and downs in any business. We all do. I have tough days. And I have easy days. It’s all just part of network marketing.
Some appointments will not show up. People will quit. A new business partner you had high hopes for will turn out to be a whiner and excuse-maker. Products will be on back order. Leads will give bad phone numbers. All kinds of challenges will come your way.
When I have a tough day, I just think about my Why…and it keeps me pushing ahead. Knowing my business partner’s Why, lets me better understand and help them, too. Over the years, I’ve found that those in MLM network marketing who are very successful, always have a very strong Why!
If you haven’t done so yet, give serious thought to your Why. Write it down and share it with your sponsor. When challenges do come up, think of your Why. You’ll find it has a dramatic impact on your success!
Check out my Why in this YouTube video.
To your success,
Joe Barclay
Online MLM Mentor
How To Live Dream Lifestyle
Posted by: | CommentsHere’s a sad trend I’ve seen increasing, especially over the last couple of years. More and more people do not live their dream lifestyle! They just never seem to have the time and the money to do the things they really want to do.
For most people, working a traditional job will never get them to where they want to be.
Job security is a thing of the past. More good people than ever are facing cut-backs, lay offs, and unsuccessful job searches. Retirees are worried about their retirement funds. Income from savings has bottomed out. Many families are struggling just to survive.
If you are serious about being able to live a dream lifestyle, look into starting your own home based business. Choose the right one, and you can build a successful, lucrative business in just a few spare hours per week. You can use it to supplement or even replace the income from a traditional job. I haven’t had a real “job” in over 8 years now, and it’s awesome!
In choosing a home based business, I highly recommend mlm or network marketing. It’s a business concept that works better today than it ever has, thanks to the Internet and automated business-building systems.
In MLM or network marketing you can leverage the efforts of others by building a team. There is no better way to build long-term residual income. In fact, you can make a lot of money in a short period of time with the right company and system.
Here are the 3 keys to choosing the right mlm network marketing business. Pick a business with a high demand product that sells itself. Look for something with a low start-up cost so the business appeals to the masses. And most importantly, find a successful mentor and system to follow.
Look into starting your own home business today. Do your research carefully. Pick the right opportunity and get to work. It’s easier than you think…you too can live a dream lifestyle!
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To your success,
Joe Barclay
Online MLM Mentor
Dominate Search Engines For Free MLM Leads
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the key factors to success in online mlm is the ability to dominate the search engines. When you receive the right training in search engine domination, you will be able to generate an endless supply of your own mlm leads for free.
One of the biggest lies in internet marketing is the idea that all you have to do is put up a website or landing page. Thousands of people have found this out the hard way. Unfortunately, putting up the website is the easy part. The difficult part, and the real challenge is getting massive traffic to that website.
Only a few internet marketers really know the secrets to successfully dominate the search engines. Before you join any team and mentor who claim to be able to dominate Google, have them show you proof. Ask to see several relevant, frequently searched keyword phrases where they have top listings.
When you learn to dominate the search engines, the rewards can be huge. One of the toughest challenges in network marketing is always having enough good prospects looking at your business each day. The old-school solution to the challenge was to purchase mlm leads. That can be very frustrating and expensive.
By learning to dominate the search engines, you can have an ongoing supply of top quality prospects looking at your business. And these prospects are far better than the ones you purchase. Many will end up calling you, asking to join your business.
However, the best part of search engine domination is that you can create this huge supply of mlm leads for free. It’s really easy once you know how.
Learn to dominate the search engines. It’s the smart way to grow your mlm business.
Allow me to mentor YOU to massive success. When you join our team, I will mentor you personally. I will teach you how to dominate the search engines like I do…the TOP listings on Google for SEVERAL hot keyword searches!
Want proof? Call me anytime.
To your success,
Joe Barclay
518-636-4116
Online MLM Mentor
MLM Mentors – How To Pick A Good Mentor
Posted by: | CommentsA good MLM mentor can make the difference between failure, success, and huge success for most people involved in network marketing. Choosing the right mentor may be the most important decision a new networker makes. I have taught networkers for years that the choice of a mentor is even more important than the choice of which particular company to join!
Sadly, many people in network marketing do not have a good mentor. And there seem to be several reasons for it.
One of the major reasons is that most people who are new to mlm just don’t realize how important their choice of a mentor is. Another is that many network marketers don’t take the time to choose wisely. Maybe they get caught up in the hype and excitement of the business. Maybe they are in too big of a hurry to get started. But, the most common reason is that the majority of networkers don’t know exactly what to look for in a good mlm mentor.
Here are the key qualities of a good mentor.
Your mentor must have experience in the industry. You will want help building your business both offline and online. Ask exactly how you will be coached to work your business. What is the system you will follow. If they tell you they have an exclusive hot lead source, that’s a red flag. Find someone who can demonstrate they have mastered the Internet.
Your mentor must be accessible. You need someone you can get in touch with day or night. When you have a hot prospect to do a 3-way call with during the day and your mentor is at his/her job then, that’s not much help. Join someone who is a full-time networker. Call your prospective mentor’s office at 10am. If they don’t answer live, see how long it takes them to get back to you.
Your mentor must have a likable personality and leadership qualities. You are going to spend a lot of time working together over the coming years. Take a few minutes to get to know him/her. They must have good communication skills, be well-organized, and know how to treat others with respect.
Your network marketing success depends on it. Take your time and partner with a good mlm mentor.
If you are in the process of selecting (or re-selecting) a mentor, let’s talk. I’ll be glad to share with you the details on what’s working so well for us and our team, and how it can do the same for you.
To your success,
Joe Barclay
518-636-4116
Online MLM Mentor
MLM Mentors – Characteristics Of A Week Mentor
Posted by: | CommentsA good mlm mentor is an important key to success in our industry.
For years, I have been teaching others that the mentor you work with will usually have more to do with your success than your company’s compensation plan, the product or products you market, or even the particular mlm company you join. A good mentor is that important!
As a full-time networker, I talk to many others in our industry each week. I am always amazed at how many people have a lousy mentor. I am the first to acknowledge that ultimately we are all responsible for our own success or failure. However, for a large number of networkers, just working with the right mentor could make the difference between success and failure.
Unfortunately, many times people do not do realize what kind of mentor they really have until after they are in a business. Spend a few minutes thinking about your mentor. Here are some clear indicators of a poor mentor. See if any of these fit.
Always too busy to help you right now.
Not good about returning your phone calls in a timely manner, or not returning them at all.
Doesn’t seem to know how to help you build your business.
Does not have a system for you to follow.
Trying to make money off their downline by selling them tools, training materials, or leads.
Their answer to your lack of progress is always buy more leads, work harder, or similar vague answers.
Failing to follow through on promises.
Making false representations.
When you Google their name, others have reported bad experiences.
Their personality is not that of a leader.
If you are already in a business and find that your mentor is not what you deserve, you have an important decision to make. If you continue to follow the path you are already on, your odds of huge success will not be good in most cases.
If you have a significant business built and are earning good money in spite of things, search upline for someone to work with. Keep contacting people upline from you until you find the right mentor. One of the great things about network marketing is that teamwork is rewarded. Leaders in your upline have a financial interest in your success.
If you have not built a significant business yet, it may be best to cut your losses and start over with a new mentor in a new company. Learn from your experiences with this mentor. You will know better what to look for next time.
A good mentor can impact your success more than anything else. Choose your MLM mentor carefully.
If you are absolutely serious about reaching your goals – whatever they are – and looking for someone to show you how, call me anytime. I’ll be glad to share with you the details on what’s working so well for us and our team, and how it can do the same for you.
To your success,
Joe Barclay
518-636-4116
Online MLM Mentor
Building An MLM Is Like Going To The Gym
Posted by: | CommentsI joined a gym the other day. It’s not that I’m out of shape for a 50 something guy. In fact, I still ski 6 days a week in the winter. But, I knew I wanted better health and fitness and I made the decision to do something about it. At that time, I had no idea how going to the gym would be so similar to building my mlm business!
I started by doing some research. I studied gyms and health clubs in the area. I decided to take a closer look at a fitness center a few miles from home. They gave me a tour of their facilities and explained the benefits of each machine. They outlined the training system that I would follow and the results to expect. I met the lady who would be my personal mentor. I was sold. I signed up and paid the membership fee.
Signing up was the easy part! My training would start at 6am the next day. Looking back, the whole process was very similar to the business presentation I do every day in my mlm business.
I showed up at 6 the next morning ready to take on the world. My mentor was there. She’s about my age and obviously very fit. Together, we set clear goals and expectations and outlined the schedule I would keep. She coached me through my routine on each machine. I followed her training exactly. It was hard work. But I was committed. I knew I could do it.
The next day was a little easier and I could feel results. The day after that, even easier yet and the results were more evident. It was obvious their system works. That’s when it really struck me. Building an mlm is just like going to the gym!
Pick a good company and mentor. Follow the training system. Be coachable. Then work your tail off. Just like going to the gym, if you do all of the right things, you will get the results you want in your mlm business.
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To your success,
Joe Barclay
Online MLM Mentor
How To Succeed At MLM Part Time
Posted by: | CommentsWhile I have enrolled many full-time networkers over the years, the majority of new people start out part time in mlm network marketing. Most people are looking for something they can do around the time constraints of a career, school, or raising a family. Many times, new team members do have the goal of replacing their job and going full time in the business when they reach a certain income goal.
One of the most common questions prospects ask me is how much time it takes to be successful in my network marketing business.
I have helped many new networkers build their mlm business on a very part-time basis. Here are the four keys to part time success in mlm with the goals of making money the first week and quickly growing from there. With consistent effort, success can be achieved in as little as 5 to 7 hours per week. Of course, committing additional time to the business can produce even greater results.
Company. You must join a company with a high-demand product that requires no explaining or selling. The company’s compensation plan must provide for substantial immediate income. It must be a true online business for maximum time-efficiency.
Sponsor. You need to choose your sponsor carefully. This has more bearing on your success than anything else…even your choice of the company! You need an experienced, full-time sponsor with a proven system, training, and tools to automate the business-building process. Find a sponsor who will close your prospects for you.
Goals. You must have clear goals and a strong reason why you are in your home business. This will keep you focused and in the game even on days you don’t feel like working your business.
You. You must be 100% committed to your business. You must be coachable and willing to follow a system. Even though you are only working a few hours per week, you need to lock in a work schedule. If you have a family, they must be supportive. You need to learn to devote your time to only the tasks that produce results.
In conclusion, if you have the right company, sponsor, and goals and you apply diligent efficient effort, you can be very successful in mlm network marketing on a very part-time basis.
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To your success,
Joe Barclay
Online MLM Mentor