Brand U
Brand U
Copyright © Cheree Miller
http://www.WealthBuildersSite.com
What do you think of when you hear the name "Kodak?" What about "Coke?" Obviously, branding can be important for a company's long-term success. But, how and what do you brand?
Merriam Webster's dictionary defines branding as to mark with a brand or to impress indelibly; but, I think the Thesaurus gives us an even better definition: a device (as a word) identifying the maker of a piece. You see, you don't want to brand your product, or your merchandise, or your company, or your opportunity. What you really want to brand in network marketing, is you.
You may have the most sought after products in the world, and the best compensation plan around. You may represent the most established and most successful company out there. But, what it boils down to is, do your prospects want to work with you?
How do you present yourself to your prospects so that they want to work with you? You can have your prospects literally chase you down to ask you about your opportunity, what you did to become successful, and how they can follow in your footsteps.
One of the most important things you can do to place yourself as an expert in your field is to continue to learn. How much money do you spend on self-improvement every year? Stephen Covey calls this "Sharpening the Saw." You never want to stop learning. If you stop learning, you become stagnant. Yesterday's new wave of technology is tomorrow's ancient relic. If you don't subscribe to newsletters, blogs, and magazines that have to do with your specific industry, I can guarantee you that you will be left in the dust. You need to spend some time every day listening to other experts, reading books or magazines, and learning from the leaders in your field.
This one thing will set you above the vast majority of the other people in network marketing who are "giving it a try." In fact, if you are just going to try this business, take my advice and get out now. If you are going to succeed, you have to want this with every fiber of your being. You have to eat, walk, talk, sleep and dream network marketing. Otherwise you'll be one of the 90% that fail.
Zig Ziglar once said, "The best way to reach the top is to help someone else get there." In other words, the best way for you to be successful is to help others be successful. You'll never see me talk about "blowing away" your competition. You see, I believe there is a big enough market for everyone to have their share, and I honestly, sincerely want to help you get your piece of the pie.
There is a reason this industry is called "network marketing." You should have a network - not just of people in your own opportunity - but people in other opportunities as well. This is where the knowledge you gained in the last step will really come in handy. With your knowledge and experience, you'll be able to help those who are new to the business build a firm foundation so that they too can succeed. They may not be interested in your particular opportunity, and that's okay. What you will gain, is a friend, an ally, a potential partner in the future for a joint venture project, and good PR in the form of word of mouth. Your new friend may very well tell someone (or several others) about you who will be interested in your opportunity.
So, how do you network? Join some on-line communities. Subscribe to and participate in blogs. Attend network marketing seminars. Introduce yourself to everyone you come into contact with. Exchange emails. Be sure to have a business card on hand at all times.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when entering this industry is thinking that they will be an overnight success. I know you've seen the ads promising riches beyond your wildest dreams in 30 days. The truth is, for most people, it takes longer than 30 days to build up a network of people. But, the good news is, while it may start out slowly, your efforts will gradually pick up steam and have a snowball effect that will begin to create the wealth and lifestyle you long for.
About the Author:
Cheree Miller is a leader in internet based Network Marketing. She uses her wealth of experience in the business world to develop training and marketing programs that can be used in virtually any business.
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To find the best home based business ideas and
opportunities so you can work at home visit:
http://www.WealthBuildersSite.com
Copyright © Cheree Miller
http://www.WealthBuildersSite.com
What do you think of when you hear the name "Kodak?" What about "Coke?" Obviously, branding can be important for a company's long-term success. But, how and what do you brand?
Merriam Webster's dictionary defines branding as to mark with a brand or to impress indelibly; but, I think the Thesaurus gives us an even better definition: a device (as a word) identifying the maker of a piece. You see, you don't want to brand your product, or your merchandise, or your company, or your opportunity. What you really want to brand in network marketing, is you.
You may have the most sought after products in the world, and the best compensation plan around. You may represent the most established and most successful company out there. But, what it boils down to is, do your prospects want to work with you?
How do you present yourself to your prospects so that they want to work with you? You can have your prospects literally chase you down to ask you about your opportunity, what you did to become successful, and how they can follow in your footsteps.
One of the most important things you can do to place yourself as an expert in your field is to continue to learn. How much money do you spend on self-improvement every year? Stephen Covey calls this "Sharpening the Saw." You never want to stop learning. If you stop learning, you become stagnant. Yesterday's new wave of technology is tomorrow's ancient relic. If you don't subscribe to newsletters, blogs, and magazines that have to do with your specific industry, I can guarantee you that you will be left in the dust. You need to spend some time every day listening to other experts, reading books or magazines, and learning from the leaders in your field.
This one thing will set you above the vast majority of the other people in network marketing who are "giving it a try." In fact, if you are just going to try this business, take my advice and get out now. If you are going to succeed, you have to want this with every fiber of your being. You have to eat, walk, talk, sleep and dream network marketing. Otherwise you'll be one of the 90% that fail.
Zig Ziglar once said, "The best way to reach the top is to help someone else get there." In other words, the best way for you to be successful is to help others be successful. You'll never see me talk about "blowing away" your competition. You see, I believe there is a big enough market for everyone to have their share, and I honestly, sincerely want to help you get your piece of the pie.
There is a reason this industry is called "network marketing." You should have a network - not just of people in your own opportunity - but people in other opportunities as well. This is where the knowledge you gained in the last step will really come in handy. With your knowledge and experience, you'll be able to help those who are new to the business build a firm foundation so that they too can succeed. They may not be interested in your particular opportunity, and that's okay. What you will gain, is a friend, an ally, a potential partner in the future for a joint venture project, and good PR in the form of word of mouth. Your new friend may very well tell someone (or several others) about you who will be interested in your opportunity.
So, how do you network? Join some on-line communities. Subscribe to and participate in blogs. Attend network marketing seminars. Introduce yourself to everyone you come into contact with. Exchange emails. Be sure to have a business card on hand at all times.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when entering this industry is thinking that they will be an overnight success. I know you've seen the ads promising riches beyond your wildest dreams in 30 days. The truth is, for most people, it takes longer than 30 days to build up a network of people. But, the good news is, while it may start out slowly, your efforts will gradually pick up steam and have a snowball effect that will begin to create the wealth and lifestyle you long for.
About the Author:
Cheree Miller is a leader in internet based Network Marketing. She uses her wealth of experience in the business world to develop training and marketing programs that can be used in virtually any business.
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To find the best home based business ideas and
opportunities so you can work at home visit:
http://www.WealthBuildersSite.com
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