Network marketing success = out with the old in with the new

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Why the Internet is Perfect for your Network Marketing business

If you are a network marketer and are at a place where:

• you have tried everything your upline has told you to including prospecting in grocery lines, on airplanes, etc..., taking part in fairs, home meetings, hotel meetings. These have not served you well but you are not ready to throw in the towel
• you have talked to everyone you know about your product and/or opportunity
• you really don't have enough time in your day to add yet one more networking activity
• you have spent lots of cash on cold leads without much success 
• you neither have the cash nor the training to invest in cold calling
• you want to build your business using real marketing strategies

If any of the above scenarios describe you then I really have good news for you. Network Marketing is entering a new era - Internet network marketing.

How often are you using the Internet to search for solutions to problems you have? If you are like me, the answer to that question is multiple times per day.

This is true for the majority of people! By tapping in to this fact, this is levelling the playing field for network marketing businesses. By using countless number of ways to generate leads using the Internet, you will be able to burn your 200 names list, give up the 3 foot rule etc...

With Internet marketing, you'll face far less rejection than with the old methods of network marketing. Using various tools such as lead capture pages, autoresponders etc. you'll attract prospects to you and get them pre-qualified before you get to them 24/7. WOW! Like a real business!

The best news is that Internet network marketing is a wide open field. This means that there is room for everyone!

The Internet is very fertile ground for multi-level marketers. The prospects are there, numbering in the millions. And guess what? They are looking for the product or opportunity that you represent. Learn how to harness the technology of the Internet and explode your business like never before!

My Network Marketing Story

I have been involved in a wellness network marketing business for five years. I was able to grow a significant organization rather quickly because I had a large warm market and am a health professional. My health background really added to my credibility.

Just to give you an idea of the size of my warm market - I belong to a swim team, a running and triathalon club. I was also involved in a Woman's Entrepreneurial Organization. And I am closely involved in my daughter's activities which have included soccer and running. We also belong to a church and have many connections as members.

It took me 4 years but I had reached a point where I was running out of warm market. I really did not have the time to join yet another group or team...Luckily, my company released a new awesome paraben free skincare line. It was very unique and women were ecstatic about it. So I was getting lots of word of mouth referrals.

My organization was growing rapidly and I was fully expecting to reach Presidential director (the highest leadership level in my company) with all the momentum my organization was experiencing.

Then the unthinkable happened.The manufacturer could not keep up with the demand. Sounds like a good problem to have right? WRONG! One thing led to another and the product was unavailable for several months.

In addition, my MLM company ran into legal problems with the Attorney General's office that threatened to close it down. I felt like I had been hit over the head with a bat!

You guessed it! My momentum came to a screeching halt. For a brief moment I considered going back to the w... word. The thought quickly vanished when I realized I would be a slave in some one else's business!

I couldn't do it! The word quit was not a part of my vocabulary. I had to learn how to use the power of the Internet. But How? I had very limited skills both on the computer and in marketing. I had attended just about every training my company offered but...not one was about real marketing.

Then, a solution presented itself.

Usher in Mike Klingler and Mike Dillard. MLM Traffic Formula taught me the nuts and bolts of internet network marketing. But because I was new to the computer world I needed something that would walk me through setting up my presence on the Internet. Because there are so many choices I was overwhelmed.

Mike Klingler through Renegade University helped me do just that. Since he had done Internet marketing for a long time he had taken the time to explore many different options.

Renegade University makes use of the best, most cost effective and user friendly tools available on the Internet. I learned through a series of tutorials how to blog, write effective articles, create videos, SEO, etc...everything to build a presence on the Internet.

Now instead of always being on the hunt for new prospects, I have prospects coming to me. Now that is a welcome change! Join me at Renegade University, you'll never look back!

Why 'You, Inc.'?

Have you thought about what you would do if your network marketing company went out of business tomorrow, or if there was a threat it would be shut down by the Attorney General's office or....? The truth is network marketing businesses come and go all the time. The highest risk for network marketing companies closing down is in the first few years but other things can happen that affect your business.

Where would you be if the unthinkable happened? Out of business without the possibility of unemployment insurance? OUCH! All that work gone and having to start over again!

So how do you make yourself immune to an unexpected crisis in your MLM business?

If you make yourself the centerpiece of your business you will insulate yourself from these possibilities. This was real hard for me to grasp at first. I believed that my products were the end all and be all of my business. But then, through the teachings of Mike Dillard and Mike Klingler I realized that I was the backbone of my business and could offer a ton of value to my customers.

So what does providing value look like in your business?

1. Being a solutions provider for your potential prospect. That's right, even before they are your customer! Since this is different from how most people conduct their businesses, you'll shine like the brightest star on a very dark night. People will flock to you instead of you chasing them! You'll be able to give up cold calling, buying leads, prospecting your warm market, etc.
2. Giving without expecting something in return.
3. Continue to increase your value to others with continued education and training.
4. Learn internet marketing strategies and reach masses of people who are looking for what you have to offer. Identify your niche market which may not be your warm market.

If you are a newcomer to the internet and are wanting to learn the basics of internet network marketing Renegade University will teach you all the skills you need to be successful. The time is now. Visit for your free tour.

Are you commitment phobic with your network marketing business?

One of the biggest mistakes I have witnessed with some of my leaders in my network marketing business is their reluctance to make a 100% commitment. Consequently, as a result, if the going gets tough it is very easy to QUIT! Many treat their network marketing business like a hobby.

So exactly what does commitment look like in your network marketing business?

Let me tell you a little about my story that illustrates the concept of commitment well!

When I started in my network marketing company, I was very excited and decided I was willing to do whatever it took to achieve my financial independence goals. I was prepared to invest in my business because I realized I had very little business experience and thus was needing training and maybe even outsourcing for the lack of some of the skills I knew were needed.

These were some of the things that I did:

• Set up a home office that was conducive to allow me to work at home. My husband and I purchased a custom built desk that allowed the two of us to work in the office with two computers and seperate working areas. This allowed each of us to work together without bumping into each other, having to decide who would use the computer, etc.
• We hired an attorney. The attorney  filed  the necessary papers to make my business a legitimate entity. He helped us determine which option between setting up a LLC (Limited Liability Company), C Corporation or an S Corporation would be best for us. This gives you important legal protection.
• We hired a CPA to file our quarterly and federal income taxes. Trust me, this can get very complicated since the tax laws change yearly. Avoiding a tax audit will be worth this investment!
• I set up  a work schedule because one of the biggest challenges working from home is the
  disruptions that you'll face. Check out this article on effective time management for tips on how to deal with distractions.
• I committed to training in the areas that I felt were missing for me especially marketing. I enrolled in Renegade University which is very helpful in teaching all of the skills that are necessary to build an internet network marketing business. It is also very effective at teaching lead generation methods and attraction marketing principles.
• I applied for a business credit card and checking account to seperate our personal finances from my business' finances. This makes it easier for bookkeeping and tax documentation.

My network marketing company ran into some significant product distibution problems around a new preservative free skin care line. At about the same time, there were some legal issues with the attorney general's office that threatened to close it down. As you can imagine there was a large exodus of associates from the company in spite of the high quality products produced by this company and it's purpose driven mission.

I had done a significant amount of research before joining this company. It met all the criteria for being my best network marketing company. This along with the fact that I had alot invested in my business eliminated the choice of throwing in the towel.

Make the commitment NOW to invest in your business. Undoubtedly when you experience difficult times you will persevere and see your dreams fulfilled.