Network marketing- just like being a mother, Simple, but easy?

There is nothing simpler than being a mother, all a woman has to do is get pregnant and have a baby- presto, you are a mother!.

But easy to be a mother? Having raised 5 kids, I would be lying if I said yes. Middle of the night feeding, sick children, homework, fighting among sibling, there are lots of challenges to be a mother.

It's similar with network marketing. Network marketing is simple- Use product, recommend products to people, and sponsor people. But is it really that easy?

Use the product – that's easy. All I have to do is buy the product and use it. But did I remember to buy the product, or (oops) did I finish my stock and not order some in my next home delivery?

Use it- Do I remember to take my vitamins, or am I in a rush and forget to take my vitamins? Do I remember to use my skin care system, or am I too tired to use them? Do I know the proper proportions to dilute the energy concentrate for best results?

Recommend products- are you embarrassed to recommend products to friends? You have received benefit from the product, why aren't you sharing the benefits with them. They have two choices, buy product from you or not. Don't get caught up in the outcome. When they see you healthier, with more energy, they will want some too.

You would recommend a good dentist to your friends? If you would own a shoe store wouldn't you tell your friends about the great new shoes that you have in stock and encourage them to buy from you? Would you get offended if they prefer to go to Wal-Mart and spend  $1.99 on a pair of flip flops? Don't get caught up in the outcome.

Sponsor people- only take the volunteers. Don’t run after people who aren’t interested in what you have to offer. If they are a friend/relative that sees you often, they will notice the positive change in you, they will notice that you are happier, are looking different, or maybe even buying fancy things. They will either be envious and jealous of your success or they will want to join up and do what you are doing to get the same results.

Sorry to say, but there are some people who enjoy being miserable, it makes them get noticed, it gets them attention. These are the types of people who aren't interested in improving their lives or themselves and will discourage you from anything that will help you grow (and get away from them).

Inform, don't convince- when you are telling family and friends about your business opportunity/products, you are informing them about its availability. If you have to convince them to join, you will also have to convince them to work. If they see other people using your company's product they will remember that you also talked to them about the products/company and will come to YOU for more information because they are comfortable with you.

So what's going to be easier, taking the volunteers or forcing people kicking and screaming? The secret is have fun in the process. The choice is yours.

Lots of love- Judy