When you start network marketing, it can be overwhelming. After all, you’re running two businesses. On the one hand, you are selling a product. On the other hand, you are recruiting others to sell the same product. Both areas deserve your full attention, and here are some tips to make sure you succeed with both.
Use online chats like Skype to connect with your downline and they can connect. Having a room that your people across the country can go to for advice and discussion is a great tool to help everyone to be on the same page. It can be a great motivating tool, as well, since people will share their successes.
As a network marketer working as a recruiter, you will have to show and prove the financial capabilities of what you’re doing. People cannot feel as if they’re being used to pad their personal bank accounts. Show them examples of people who’ve made money and how they can follow that path.
If you are into network marketing and are feeling stuck, make sure to ask for help. You may not know anyone personally doing this, but if you see someone that is successful, take the time to compliment them and ask them how they learned. People love to talk about their success, and you will find it very useful.
Cold calling is a great way to increase the number of leads you have for network marketing, but your list shouldn’t be TOO cold. Try to find people who already have an interest in the field you’re in, or who come recommended by others. Just calling out of the phone book is highly unlikely to gain you any leads.
Feel free to have a party during the holidays for your downline and colleagues! Reward them for a year of hard work with a little celebration. I recommend not providing too much alcohol, due to the risk of drunken antics, but do provide food and music, and a good time will be had by all!
Thorough knowledge of your products is a virtual requirement for network marketing success. Do not just try or use your products; spend time to learn everything you can about them. Be prepared to answer every possible question. Remember that having to admit your ignorance can hurt – even cripple – a potential sale.
Even though network marketing can be a challenge, if you know how to manage the two sides of your business you’ll be fine. Use the tips in this article to better help you manage both the sales and recruitment parts of your business. Stick with it and you’ll see positive results.