Whether you're starting or expanding your business, there may come a point where you're unsure of your next steps. Having a business mentor will help diminish the doubts you may have regarding certain decisions.
At the end of the presentation, the big shots tell you to get with the person that invited you and join.Like most of us, who base decisions on emotion, you sign on the dotted line under your buddy Billy, (who only has a weeks worth of experience more than you) and has never owned a business in his life. You're all excited about your new business opportunity and are certain you'll be a millionaire in just a few months. You go out there clobbering all your friends and family over the head with your newfound business.
Then you talk to your up-line sponsor Billy, who really has no more of a clue than you do about approaching your warm market. He gives you some advice from a few notes he took the day he met the big wigs, and from his up-line leader.The problem is, Billy is no more plugged into the system and trainings than you are.Let's say that Billy does go to his sponsor for advice, (Shelly) who is also somewhat new. Shelly has gotten advice from her sponsor (Kevin) who has only been in the business for 6 months, (and Shelly is the only one Kevin has ever sponsored).
Kevin has gotten his training from a business mentor and leader, but he leaves out several key points when training Shelly, who in turn, leaves out a few points when training Billy. Who in turn, you guessed it, leaves out vital information when training you.Are you starting to see the problem with this scenario? Sound familiar at all?So, it starts out with Kevin who gets 100% of his info from his business mentor, but only passes on 50% to Shelly, who passes on only 25% to Billy, and by the time it gets to you, you've gotten about 10 to 12% of the information needed to correctly run your business. The big wigs that made the initial presentation aren't available to help, their usually too busy out promoting the business.
So how do you prevent this snowball effect of less and less vital information from happening? If you are serious about building a network marketing business then you need to search and seek out a business mentor of your own.Someone with a proven track record, has been in the business for a few years, and one that has sponsored many in his down-line. You need to be learning from a true leader, a 6 or 7 figure earner would be best.
Here are 4 strategies to finding a Business Mentor that are sure to work. Look to the top producers in your own company first.Many MLM companies send out a monthly email praising recent top income earners. Work you way down the list, it's quite possible one of them is already a business mentor and would be happy to help out.know someone they respect who is.There are hundreds if not thousands of online forums that you can hook up with. Do a Google search for MLM Forums and you will be surprised how many are available.A favorite place of mine is the BetterNetworker. Leaders from just about every MLM company belong to BetterNetworker. I am sure you can make a great connection here.Depending upon your circle of friends on FB & Twitter, you should be able to reach out and make a request by posting on your news feed or with a simple tweet. If you're not using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter in your marketing strategy, it's a great way to connect with a leader and business mentor.
Furthermore, due to the high demand of these coaches and consultants, you may find it challenging to secure a spot with them. Mentors, on the other hand, are readily available to share their expertise with you at no cost.Serve as a stepping stone to expand your network. As your relationship with your business mentor develops, you may have the opportunity to meet other business owners in his network.
At the end of the presentation, the big shots tell you to get with the person that invited you and join.Like most of us, who base decisions on emotion, you sign on the dotted line under your buddy Billy, (who only has a weeks worth of experience more than you) and has never owned a business in his life. You're all excited about your new business opportunity and are certain you'll be a millionaire in just a few months. You go out there clobbering all your friends and family over the head with your newfound business.
Then you talk to your up-line sponsor Billy, who really has no more of a clue than you do about approaching your warm market. He gives you some advice from a few notes he took the day he met the big wigs, and from his up-line leader.The problem is, Billy is no more plugged into the system and trainings than you are.Let's say that Billy does go to his sponsor for advice, (Shelly) who is also somewhat new. Shelly has gotten advice from her sponsor (Kevin) who has only been in the business for 6 months, (and Shelly is the only one Kevin has ever sponsored).
Kevin has gotten his training from a business mentor and leader, but he leaves out several key points when training Shelly, who in turn, leaves out a few points when training Billy. Who in turn, you guessed it, leaves out vital information when training you.Are you starting to see the problem with this scenario? Sound familiar at all?So, it starts out with Kevin who gets 100% of his info from his business mentor, but only passes on 50% to Shelly, who passes on only 25% to Billy, and by the time it gets to you, you've gotten about 10 to 12% of the information needed to correctly run your business. The big wigs that made the initial presentation aren't available to help, their usually too busy out promoting the business.
So how do you prevent this snowball effect of less and less vital information from happening? If you are serious about building a network marketing business then you need to search and seek out a business mentor of your own.Someone with a proven track record, has been in the business for a few years, and one that has sponsored many in his down-line. You need to be learning from a true leader, a 6 or 7 figure earner would be best.
Here are 4 strategies to finding a Business Mentor that are sure to work. Look to the top producers in your own company first.Many MLM companies send out a monthly email praising recent top income earners. Work you way down the list, it's quite possible one of them is already a business mentor and would be happy to help out.know someone they respect who is.There are hundreds if not thousands of online forums that you can hook up with. Do a Google search for MLM Forums and you will be surprised how many are available.A favorite place of mine is the BetterNetworker. Leaders from just about every MLM company belong to BetterNetworker. I am sure you can make a great connection here.Depending upon your circle of friends on FB & Twitter, you should be able to reach out and make a request by posting on your news feed or with a simple tweet. If you're not using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter in your marketing strategy, it's a great way to connect with a leader and business mentor.
Furthermore, due to the high demand of these coaches and consultants, you may find it challenging to secure a spot with them. Mentors, on the other hand, are readily available to share their expertise with you at no cost.Serve as a stepping stone to expand your network. As your relationship with your business mentor develops, you may have the opportunity to meet other business owners in his network.
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