You’ll Never Guess Where These Success Secrets Came From!

• October 22, 2019

In the early 2000’s I was fortunate to discover network marketing. Little did I know that the MLM (multi-level-marketing) industry would teach me how to start, run, and succeed in a business of my own. This is an unknown benefit of network marketing. Outsiders only see the product or service provided. There is more to what happens when representatives gather.

Also known as direct sales, the latest figures show the industry did $35.4 billion in retail sales for 2018. According to the Direct Selling Association, there are over 6 million representatives in the U.S.

The company that I represented dealt with travel. I love traveling so it was a perfect fit for me. They have one of the best training programs to teach the skills needed to run a business. What I learned from them is more than how to travel like a king at a pauper’s price.

Some of the skills I mastered were how to approach people without fear. I can walk up to anyone and start a conversation. This helped me conquer something I dreaded doing. Another ability I acquired was how to run a business. Network marketing is not about getting rich quick. It’s about building your own business equipped with tools so you react quickly, handle problems, set your goals and stay on target. I gained the wisdom and confidence I needed to be successful.

Then there are the people. When you join a network marketing group you join a family. At your disposal are experts in the field who have also gone on to create their own companies. They work alongside you, helping you realize your dreams; whether it is starting a brick and mortar store, be a professional speaker, teacher, or whatever your dream. Mine was to write a book and become a professional blogger and speaker. Being surrounded by creative people activates your creative juices, flowing with a never-ending source of ideas.

In direct sales, the focus is to help each other. It’s the polar opposite from corporate America where you claw and crawl over others to get to the top. The way to the top is not by putting others down; it’s by building people up. Network Marketing knows that working together is crucial, and that perspective allows everyone to grow. It’s this mindset that provided the tools I needed for myself and my business.

The MLM I belonged to is worldwide. What is interesting to watch is how other countries do network marketing. Two of the successful countries are Hong Kong and Greece. These countries don’t have the same work mentality as the U.S. in that they don’t function with such cut-throat actions.  They have a teamwork mentality, knowing that collectively they will achieve their goals. This attitude has made network marketing successful in their countries.

Why doesn’t the U.S. operate this way? It is hard to teach old dogs’ new tricks, but change can happen. It takes realizing there is a problem with the way corporate America operates today. As we educate leaders and employees about how working together will create more business and improve work skills, employees will be open to achieving more. No longer will we allow bad tactics like cheating, lying, and condemning others operate in our companies. We show employees that working together is more rewarding for them financially.

As far as joining a network marketing company, there are two essentials you should consider. Number One: find a product or service you love, love, love. You must believe in what you represent. Number Two: Make sure the company has an excellent training program where you are able to learn success skills. It’s about obtaining the knowledge that will help you in any area of your life; all while making a little extra money.

Network marketing allowed me to work on myself, which led to my book. Since then I discovered my love of writing and words, and I have built my expertise around that. What is it you want to accomplish and what skills do you need to get there? Being part of a direct marketing company, where building each other up, and working together is the backbone of the organization, making it possible to achieve your wildest dreams.