How do I set myself apart from the MLM crowd? I tell the TRUTH! Truth #1: Network marketing is all about YOU! It is NOT about products, comp plans, selling, recruiting, etcetera ... it is is about YOU!
Tom "Big Al" Schreiter is a specialist in MLM made easy. Having a name synonymous with tips & tricks of the industry, if there's a resource that will help improve your skills & recruiting results, then chances are Tom knows it.
Recently I had a one-on-one session with Al & he told me there are many things he just doesn't know much about, like setting up a web site. When I asked how he got his many sites up he said, "I just have Cheryl (his assistant) do it".
So one thing the big guy does to keep it simple is he draws on the knowledge of others.
Where does Al go for new ideas to help keep his edge on things like prospecting, leadership, & more? Find out here.
MLM made easy is all about harnessing the knowledge of those who know things we don't. It's the slight edge that helps keep big dogs like Mr. Schreiter at the front of the pack. If professional insights on cutting edge techniques for building your business are important to you, then you'll want to check out NMM today.
Last Sunday night I attended a Tom "Big Al" Schreiter workshop. I expected a room full of people eager to learn what Tom had to teach them. Instead, I was the croud..
Predictably, after 30 minutes of chit chat we were disappointed when noe one else showed. Then when the head chef came in to explain that Al's seminar had been mistakenly scheduled for earlier that morning I thought, "Uh oh, here come fire works."
Not from Big Al though. He really took it like a professional. He calmly accepted what had happened & then invited me to join him for dinner. What a sport!
I've been following & gaining insight from the "Big Al" Report & telephone trainings for some time now. So naturally I anticipated picking his brain for valuable tips. Here's what happened instead.
While we waited for our order Mr. Schreiter asked me many questions about how my business was going, how I came to meet my wife, & several other topics of interest to me.
After shaking hands, saying goodbye, & walking away with a hand-full of training CDs I reflected on what took place. Here's what I found.
Tom subtly & smoothly focused on what is important to me. I was his center of attention. I was made to feel valued & interesting.
The lesson Tom "Big Al" Schreiter taught me is, no matter what happens, never lose sight of who & what is important to your business success. Your team or prospects, no matter how few, are number one.
Most of us have run into those occasions where there's just no time to build a relationship, but there's a prospect at hand … what to do? The best business presentation is the one that answers the prospects most burning question …
"How will this solve my problem?"
Most people move right into "pitch & close mode. The thinking is, "Oh my gosh, I gotta spit out what I know fast … maybe I'll hit on something they like."
Let's see how that works for Bob the network marketer.
Bob is referred to Janice. Bob knows he doesn't have enough time to build a relationship with Janice so he immediately starts telling her all about his company CEO, the comp plan, & all the amazing products.
In very short order Janice gets that "deer in the head lights look" & seizes the first escape route that presents itself.
The result is …
• Janice is gone, probably for good. • Bob is left wondering what went wrong. • Janice has lots of friends, so now Bob's reputation begins a fiery toboggan ride to destruction.
Here's how Bob could have converted Janice from a prospect to a team member …
1. Talk about how his opportunity could give Janice extra income to pay her bills. 2. Tell her how it could help her get that new car she needs. 3. Show her how it can help her get her kids out of daycare so she can watch them grow up.
Everyone knows relationship building breeds trust, & people who trust us will buy. The whole point though is it helps us get to know what problems our prospects want to solve.
Without this information it's all a crap shoot.
When it comes to an opportunity, whether from a leads list or a referral, the last thing on a prospect's mind is the CEO, product features, & the comp plan. The one thing they want to know is, "Will it solve my problem?"
The best business presentation to make when time is short is the one that recognizes the value of our prospect. If we keep in mind that prospects buy things that solve their problems, then we won't experience the frustrations Bob did.
Lately it seems everything is going up in price daily, while our incomes stay the same. Sharks are everywhere waiting to eat the unsuspecting who just want to make additional money from home. That's why you need to learn to spot those creeps so you don't get scammed.
What you need to know:
1. Why "Gifting" programs are rat holes. 2. The definition of a "Pyramid Scheme" & why there's no future in them. 3. What a legitimate opportunity looks like. 4. What you can do to find one.
3. MLM Watchdog> - Your source for legal Network Marketing, updates on who's in trouble with the feds, & more.
4. Federal Trade Commission - offers the legal definitions of illegal businesses as well as past & current litigation actions.
5. Better Business Bureau - a place where folks can post complaints about bad companies & read up on scam alerts.
The key to your success Is knowing when a biz op is both good & legitimate. The resources listed above will start you in the right direction so you don't get scammed. I appreciate you,
I live in a small rural community with the love of my life Charlotte.
I am passionate about our life together, being the best role model for our children & grandchildren, & treating everyone I meet with honor, dignity, & respect.
I have little patience for bullies, liars, quibblers, & cheets.
I live by the law of reciprocity. In other words, "OK, so I did the right thing ... but can I do more?
That's why I love MLM. I get to bring good things to good people & save them the hassle of dealing with the stinkin' thinkin' of the 9 to 5 world.
One of the most successful network marketers in the industry, my good friend & mentor Richard Dennis, says it best, "MLM is a personal development program with a compensation plan attached."