To Join or Not to Join Network Marketing

Benefits of Multi-Level Marketing Beyond Monetary Gain

Oct 27, 2009 Jule Rizzardo

Many people enter network marketing to earn additional income and are surprised by the social and emotional benefits of becoming part of the organization.

Multi-level marketing is not a new concept, but the latest ventures in network marketing are gaining attention by offering more than selling lawn-care products. New marketing opportunities involve well-tested lines of health, wellness and anti-aging products. But the benefits of this type of marketing network certainly go beyond the financial gains. Let's explore all of the benefits.

Network Marketing's Social Benefits

Network marketing offers social networking at its finest- an opportunity to grow a business and nurture new relationships. Many people enter network marketing to create multiple streams of income, and realize they have found a great group of new friends. The most supportive type of friends who are genuinely interested in the team's growth and in providing training and support to new marketers. After all, the success of the group is co-dependent on all of the members of the network.

Building any new business requires time and cooperation. Network marketers quickly learn the following social benefits:

• Working across social barriers to achieve team goals
• Developing conversational skills
• Overcoming social anxiety or public speaking fear

Network Marketing's Emotional Benefits

Selling a business proposition or a product involves skill and practice. No doubt the road to success can be full of challenges. The amount of confidence people can build by participating as part of a network marketing team is sure to carry over into all aspects of life, including happiness. Everyone has heard it over and over. Money does not create happiness. But having a larger purpose in life and a nurturing structure to grow and thrive does.

Network Marketing's Business Benefits

Committing to network marketing to generate additional income may be the most inexpensive business training available. Entrepreneurs who want to build businesses outside of the mainstream MLM will learn the following skills, which apply to all aspects of building an effective business:

• Developing a Customer Base
• Retaining Customers
• Explaining Benefits of Goods and Services
• Recognizing co-branding opportunities
• Adaptive Management Strategies
• Internet Based Marketing Strategies
• Presentation Skills

What better training ground for entrepreneurs to learn by doing and sharpen business skills at the same time?

Taking the Plunge Into Network Marketing

The decision to become involved in network marketing is very individual and personal one. Consider the company and existing marketing line carefully. Ask lots of questions before committing.

Consider the multiple benefits network marketing offers beyond income replacement or income generation. The benefits to any entrepreneur to develop business skills are obvious. Not so obvious may be the social and emotional benefits, which is the impetus for true happiness in life.

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Nov 8, 2009 7:20 AM

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Hi, my name is Ken Dorey. I am a business professional and I would consider myself a MLM success story. I got involved with the Trump Network almost 2 months ago, I was fortunate enough to be recruited by a very unique team that conducts the business in a very different way to what I would have expected. Then beauty of the Trump Network, is that the company is still in pre launch, and for anyone who knows anything about network marketing, the first 30-60,000 marketers recruited are the ones who stand to be the most successful. At this point there are approximately 11,000 marketers so the opportunity is ripe. For example there were many many multi-millionaires developed from the first 30,000 Amway recruits. The secret is it takes work, these programs are not designed to simply make money for you while you sit back and do nothing to help your business grow. if you treat it like a hobby, you will make a hobby income. But, if you treat it like a successful business………
My last job was as Vice President of an international design and marketing company. I was making a very good living, but I was also working 7 day weeks, often upwards of 60-70 hours, and quite simply I got burnt out. I held this position for 11+ years.
I left my career for the sake of my health and family and decided to take a few months off to recuperate, and find a new career path that was not likely to take such a huge toll on my well being and family life. I chose at this point to go back to school and get my masters degree, and during my job search I was recruited into the Trump Network, after being called by a platinum director who had read my resume online.
Almost two months in, and this has become my new career, but it does take work. I would recommend this business to ANYONE who understand the value of hard work, and is able to mentor and train new recruits. This is not the type of opportunity where you make quick sales and move on to the next potential buyer. You benefit most from mentoring and coaching your recruits, and being available at all times to ensure THEIR success and the success of their recruits. This opportunity is best suited for personable leaders concerned with the success of others.
My phone never stops, and I receive hundreds of e-mails a day, but that is a great problem to have when you are making a comfortable living working from home!

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