6/19/2010

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Multi level Internet Marketing

Before I start this post, I would like to give special thanks to my good friend and great Mentoring For Free  Mentor Darlene Mills for giving me the idea and skills of understanding to write this particular post.

Ok, that being said many of you out there who have a home network marketing business may have been doing it for years as where many of you are just getting started.  What ever the case may be you all have to grow with the ever-changing multi level marketing business world. You cannot rely on old ideas and marketing skills that are out dated or have gathered dust on the shelves as to the thinking patterns of every one you speak too being a perfect prospect for what you are marketing. You must always be sharp and ahead of the curve as to whom and what others are offering.

THE GOOD:
In multi level marketing, you can create a residual life long income if you are in a company that supports the five-pillar system. A company that does business with integrity and has a history of always being up on the competition as to creating life long friendships with their clients
understanding the needs of those, they choose to build their business with. Marketing is not the business of selling, as many believe. However, it is the business of building Life long partnerships.

THE BAD:
In building partnerships, we must always understand that not everyone we do business with is all in or will be a good business partner to build your business with. Many people make the mistake of thinking just because someone may show interest in what you are doing does not mean they will remain interested or join your business. In truth many potential clients start out strong with enthusiasm and a can do attitude. However once they realize that there is true work involved they seem to drop off or opt out very quickly.

True five-pillar company does require your time and effort. The fact is you must maintain and grow into your skill level. If you truly want a lifetime of success out of your multi level marketing business.

It is this reason that many fail because they simply lack the skills or know how to get the training they need in network marketing. The facts are clear, the system is geared to have high turn over’s. It is not the individual’s fault as to why many in multi level marketing business’s fail. It is the fault of the individual companies out there who are fly by night here today gone tomorrow masters at the game. Offering the world to their prospective clients
while at the same time, knowing fully what they are offering is limited. That will have nothing to do with lifetime success or building partnerships that can create residual income.

THE UGLY:
Most multi level marketing businesses have a bad reputation because there are thousands of people who nether know anything as to true marketing or have the skills to promote true opportunities.

That being said what they do know and are very good at is understanding the mind set of most people who are looking to make money. They are masters at web site building and wording their policies and procedures. Web sites that draw in the type of people who are not looking for a long term solution to their problems. However a quick pay out or a fast cash dash as I like to call them. Hundreds of splash pages that announce they have the fastest viral program on the internet that can not only make overnight millionaires but in fact require no work on the  part of the individual who is signing up. Why because they claim all the work has been done for you. The fact is each one of these plans have one thing that a true company does not have, they have a statement that they retain the right to change their claims and procedures and policies at any time.

Now the ugly part is that many times if those that are in the companies make money or a commission  check and that company is having a down turn. Well they simply can rewrite there policies and take your earned commission check. Many people who join these companies are so excited at the prospect of landing the whale pay out  that the normal novice would neither understand or realize that the company has nothing but themselves in mind as to compensations.

This why in marketing you must read everything and realize the traps that can cost you. If it sounds to good to be true it probably is. If you truly want to make your multi level marketing business a success then take the time to do the research necessary. Remember all multi level marketing companies will promise you they are the best and have many testimonials as to their legitimacy. However it is up to you to follow up on their claims.

In mentoring for free we are a volunteer group of people who are here to help you understand and gain the skills you need to create a successful internet business.
We can help you with your biggest struggles and give you the tools and confidence to developed your skill level understanding true marketing and the five pillar system.

Tammy and Mark Cowell

Working for your success now and for the future.
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Thank you

6/07/2010

What If I Told You It’s Not Your Fault.

What if I could tell you that it’s not your fault that you failing in your MLM.

You are probably telling yourself that you are just not working hard enough making cold calls, or you haven’t made a big enough list of friends and family, or you just don’t know what to do next.

The problem with some MLM companies and affiliate programs all they want is that you recruit, recruit, recruit.  They could care less on what your needs are or even how to help you once you get started.

My husband and I were in a company that all we did was sign up then recruit, recruit, recruit and also told to lie to anyone that asked us how our business was doing which was lousy.  In the three months we were in the company we made a whopping $3.00 for the 3 people we signed up and didn’t receive any of it because we needed $20 or $25 to get a check.  But they were right there to collect their monthly membership fee.

If it wasn’t for our friends Dave  and Darlene Mills letting us know about the free e-book Success in 10 Steps written by a now good friend and mentor Michael Dlouhy.  This book opened my eyes to why I had failed.  The first thing was that I didn’t read my contract for the company. 

You may be asking the question just were is my contract.  They will be your policies and procedures.  Always, always read them they can tell you how hard you will have to work and whether your company has the right not to renew your contract.  Since then I have found a great team Bob and Anna Bassett.  They have a website that can teach you  how and  what to look for in a contract.  The site  www.togethertothetop.com along with the e-book and getting me in touch with the Mentoring For Free system we have learned so much that we will not make that some mistakes and now we are the mentors helping you by teaching you the tools and skills to find, learn, and teach the same system.   It’s called duplication.

This is another reason for failure.  Some up lines try to duplicate themselves.  It is easier to duplicate a proven system than a person.  We are told all the time it takes a team to build your business.  Be part of the team you are not alone.  We can help get your business going in the right direction and new heights.

Contact us we are ready to help you and your success.  The link to the book is in the sidebar to the right.

Mark and Tammy Cowell

We are here for you.

6/02/2010

A Long Term MLM Business or a Short Term Pain in the Neck.

Many people have no clue as to what they are doing when starting an MLM home business. That’s right many people start a MLM with one thing on their minds.

What is that?

To make money lots of money and they do not read or understand the policies or procedures before they sign up as a member.

Do not feel bad you are not alone if you fell for a quick trip down pain in the neck MLM business.

My wife has talked to many people who are so jaded at the idea of finding a real MLM home business. Many saw the fancy cars the big mansions and the guy or women holding huge wads of cash. With testimonials saying there first week they were pulling away with 3 grand a week. It’s automated you can make hundreds a day. I know you all have heard that or come across adds that claim this.

Many of you are so angry at being duped that you get bull headed and stay with a bad MLM company just to prove to yourself that you did not make a mistake. Determined that you will make something out of nothing work. We in the business of training people call this pride and ego. You are so angry knowing that you have been shined on by the glitz and glamour that your pride and ego will not let you go. You convince yourself that the next few bucks you put in to the company will be your golden egg. Your golden ticket to life time happiness and wealth. You say if that guy on the paper can do it well why can’t I after all what does he have I don’t.

Well first the guy has a lot of your money and other peoples money.
Second he or she probably could care less who they burn along the way.  My wife has heard many heart wrenching stories of people staying in no where MLM Businesses for years. Not one of them can say they made more money than they put out.

One women stated she was in a MLM Business that she was paying $50 dollars a month to be a member.  When my wife asked how much she had gotten back out of this company. The women said she made ten dollars. Ten Dollars out of months of paying in to her membership of $50.

WOW!

When asked why she was still with the company she said that they had promised her a free down line. My wife asked her how many people would she need in her down line to brake even with the $50 bucks she was spending. The women said she was only earning $1.00 dollar a person. Meaning she would need to have in her down line 50 people at all times just to brake even that’s before she actually made a profit by getting over fifty people and her profit would still be nothing she could bank on. Because people in her MLM business have a high rate of dropping out. Lets see, can you say at those odds GO figure. I would not even play the slots in Las Vegas for those odds because the house would always win.

Now think of this can you even imagine how many people this MLM company was scamming.

Hell of course they could afford to pay out 10 bucks to their lower members when their profit was $40 right off the top. The fact is people are not smart they are foolish.

You may find this offensive to hear however if we are going to start to help you change your life around and see the light. You must face the fact that you did a bone head thing by getting involved with a MLM company without first understanding the skills you need to make your business a life time success rather than a short time pain in the neck.

Now I will say to you as I say to everyone it’s not your fault. I will say it again it’s not your fault.

I was a non thinking idea’s man myself. I want you to know that my wife and I were exactly where you may be right now just a few short months back we were involved in a MLM home business. Expecting to gain money to help support our lives because we were at the point of utter desperation as many of you are. My wife was laid off and I have not worked for quit some time because I have bad back problems.

That being said we did not know anything about MLM we had heard it was a way to make money and make good money. I remember saying these words well if it’s that easy we should look in to it.

My wife and I found out several things when we started out.

  • One fools rush in.
  • Two a fool and his money are soon parted.
  • Three people do not like people they like money and they are sharks swimming around every one looking for a life line to save them selves from drowning debt.

What you have to remember is that when these sharks smile and say come join me over here. Look at their teeth first they are not there for show and tell these MLM companies have all the tricks and tools to draw you in and eat your bank accounts up then spit out what’s left of you. Leaving you hating life and a real pain in the neck.

The fact is for as many sharks that are out there. There are just as many life boats and you have to swim for them to succeed. The life boats that ask for money to pluck you out of your drowning debt  are not what you need. Remember there are Pirates out there as well and many are just as bad offering great opportunities with little to no pay out for all your hard earned work to stay financially  afloat.

One person asked how do you know which MLM business is the right one.

Well first as Tammy and I thru the grace of god discovered before we got in to deep and had lead weights we could not support pulling us down like so many others. We found a free E-Book on line called Success in 10 steps by Michael Dlouhy that explained why so many people get suckered in to pain in the neck short term MLM business and why once they are in them end up staying rooted to them or just quite altogether. Believing there are no true safe MLM business to get involved with.

The free E-Book Success in 10 Steps then lead us to wonderful people that are now our mentors helping us every step of the way with our MLM home business. Teaching us all the skills we need to be a life time success. Skills that we would love to pass on to many of you if you are ready to get rid of that pain in your neck.

We do not want any money or have any hidden agenda. Your success as we grow is our success. We are not looking to promise you thousands of dollars weekly or monthly that’s not what we are about. Our mission is to help you find the MLM skills that will save you thousands of dollars.

We want to pull you out of debt the right way in a way that you can grow your business and become a success that lasts a life time bringing you free training in ways you never knew were out there. Just remember not to quit your 9to5 just yet you will need that money to keep you going while you are building your business.

All we ask is that you check out the free E-book and then give us a call so we can get you started on a path that works best for you.

We realize that many have very busy lives and are very reluctant when they her the words free. They want to know the catch as to what’s in it for us. Simply put the joy of helping others not to make the same huge mistakes we made along the way.

What’s in it for you  the joy of saving yourself years of failure and frustration.

What the catch?

Taking the time out for your self to get the skills you need to become a success.

Is there work involved.

Yes, you have to work on being all in and changing your life for the better. What do we ask of you personally. To take 30 days  of your life to remove all negatives and blames as to why you have not succeeded out of your mind and to replace it with a can do positive frame of mind.

How will I do this you ask?

By first downloading the free E-book success in 10 steps by Michael Dlouhy and reading it then give my wife Tammy or I a call and we can guide forward step by step to your desire of having a successful MLM business that is a life time investment in yourself and your loved ones.In today’s world what could be better than having this piece of mind.

Tammy and Mark Cowell
Looking forward to hearing from you when your ready so we can get started on your life long success
Thank you.