The Power to SUCCEED

So why do some people fail and others succeed in network marketing?

We all know a successful Tupperware or Mary Kay lady, who works a couple of nights a week, and has a large enough income to support their families. We all know someone who has been selling Avon for years, or is making a living doing Candle parties or selling nutritional supplements. Some of us know people who are bringing in HUGE incomes and living the life they (and others) only dreamed about just a few short years after getting into Ambit, Excel, or Quixtar.

So what did they do or have that those who failed did not?

The number one thing that those people who succeed did differently than the people who failed is that they did NOT give up, EVER, even when it seemed fruitless and like they were going nowhere. They had a WHY that kept them going, a reason big enough to see them through the often difficult start up period (or the lull after a great start up period). They knew they could do it, they KNEW it was POSSIBLE. And they knew WHY they wanted to work hard to get things off the ground.

Combined with that are a solid belief in themselves, in the company they represent, and in the products or services they are marketing. If you believe in the validity, value, and worth of the product you are selling; if you believe in the integrity and foundation of the company you are representing, and if you believe in yourself--you can be extremely successful in the world of Network Marketing, and truly can bring your dreams to fulfilment.

If you are new to Network Marketing or a veteran who has not found your niche, you should consider carefully what products or services YOU believe in and would be very happy to market to others. If you LOVE candles, and have dabbled in aromatherapy or candle work for self improvement, then looking into the options available for candle network marketing would be the first step. If you are concerned about the price of energy and how much you, your friends and neighbors are paying and want to help change the energy issues in the country, looking into retail energy companies who do network marketing like Ambit Energy would be a good place for you. If you like having a wide array of products looking into Amway, Quixtar or other multi product companies would be the best start for you. Whether it is skin care, cosmetics, food storage containers, candles, scrap booking, lingerie, pajamas, energy, communication, coffee, etc... whatever your interests, there are many companies out there using network marketing, and always seeking motivated consultants. Choose something that YOU can get EXCITED about, as it is hard to market something you do not care about.

The second thing you want to look at is the company itself. What complaints have been made? Are the complaints valid (sometimes competitors will badmouth others via the web, other times the complaints are due to the person not understanding how things work, so do careful research)? Do you understand their pay structure? Are they clear about how you advance? What is their ethics and integrity statement? Do you agree with it? Are they a company that seems to have a well thought out foundation and plan to sustain them through numerous years, or do they seem to be out to make a quick buck? Are they a company you can trust?
If YOU do not feel confident in your company, it is very hard to effectively market their products and services to others, or to bring other people into your team so that you can build a downline. You MUST believe in your company.

The third thing you need to do is believe in YOURSELF! This is hard for some people as they may have lived with depression or feelings of failure. They may have been conditioned to think that they are not capable of achieving big goals. Like me, they may believe that even though they see the wisdom and power of network marketing, that they are not strong enough to be successful at it. To that I say, if you are reading this YOU ARE READY. You may have some blockages that slow your progress, as you learn to believe in yourself, but there are ways to overcome those emotional blocks and lifelong messages that sabotage your desire to be FREE and live the LIFE you have always DREAMED of.

The first thing that I would recommend is to check out some of the great self improvement gurus out there like Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup Series), Wayne Dyer (Manifest your Destiny), etc... David Rilkan of www.selfgrowth.com has compiled a book of the greatest self improvement techniques from some of the greatest authors, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and spiritualist of all time. (there is a link on the side of this blog that explains his book). I would start even at www.selfgrowth.com as there is a great deal of information there about everything from successful marketing techniques to addressing and overcoming emotional challenges.

A second thing I would recommend to help you believe in yourself is to watch the documentary movie "The Secret" (which can be rented through Netflix or even watched online at www.thesecret.tv). Then look into techniques such as EFT, Vision boards, goal setting (very important), and other doable and fun self help methods to help increase your confidence in your own abilities. You are capable, but life, other people, and culture may have locked you from seeing your own incredible abilities.

If you believe in yourself, believe in your company, and believe in your product or service you CAN be very SUCCESSFUL with network marketing. So once you are ready, how do you get started? That is the topic I will cover in my next post...check back soon!