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One of the most detrimental activities I see going on in network marketing businesses today, is the process of downline cloning.

Here’s what I mean by that:

This means that certain individuals in network marketing organizations are basically trying to duplicate EVERYTHING certain upline or company leaders are doing. In doing so, they actually work to become the leader they are following and take on that leaders’ style, presentation, and marketing/prospecting methods.

Now, of course there is nothing wrong with wanting to achieve the success of those who have come before you or those who are currently getting successful results (especially when it comes to effective marketing). That’s what duplication is all about.

However, the danger comes in when an individual essentially puts aside his own personality, gifts, talents, passions, and abilities to take on the role of the leader whose results they are trying to imitate.

In essence, they ‘want to be just like Joe super recruiter leader’ and because they are taught to not re-invent the wheel or go outside the ’system’, they end up trying to transform themselves into that particular person in every way because they want the results that person is getting.

Like I said, this is a form duplication, but not always the kind that is the most beneficial.

Think about this: You don’t really want to BE that person you are following; you just want their RESULTS, right?

Well, I’ve got good news for you:

There are MANY ways to achieve great results in network marketing. There is no one particular way for success. Now, there are effective methods and not-so effective methods, but there is more than one way to get great results in network marketing.

If you were to study very successful people, you will quickly learn that no two people’s methods are the same, AND that each one typically tapped into their talents and passions to skyrocket their results.

Let me give you a few examples:

Michael Jordan - Sure, he could have joined an MLM business and maybe succeeded, but he loved basketball and he knew he had a talent and a passion for it; and because he chose that route, his success trumps most other ball players of his time.

Robert Kiyosaki - Yes, he admires network marketers and knows it’s a great way to create wealth; BUT he enjoyed his real estate businesses and has a passion for communicating financial education principles to others. (which he is very good at, and has become a professional in his own unique niche, and has earned a ton of money doing things differently.)

Mark Cuban - Billionaire - Sure, he could have stayed in the computer/software business and probably continued to do very well with it; BUT he loves sports and decided to have a business that he has a passion for and can relate to. He is having fun and has more open opportunities.

All of this relates directly to how you are currently building your network marketing business because if you strip out your own personality to become someone else who you admire, you are giving up your most precious business and success asset:

YOU!

You bring your own creativity, skills, knowledge, and personality to the business of networking.

You don’t bring networking to your personality. Network marketing (as well as your primary company) is a great vehicle for success, but it is just a vehicle.

It needs YOU (unique, talented, individual people) to make it a success.

In my opinion, and in my own experience, true success is defined when you tap into your own strenghts, passions, and unique abilities and use them in a leveraged vehichle (such as network marketing) to achieve the end result you want to get.

Your team and your company are blessed to have you, and I would encourage you to be yourself, and build your business by tapping into your own unique attributes and apply them to EFFECTIVE business building principles.

If you don’t enjoy what you do on a day to day basis in building your business, then get out of it or start working it the way you are meant to.

Remember, if we are all doing the same things, the same way, with the same personality - we are nothing more than sales robots for some MLM company.

Don’t be like that - Become the unique, independent successful marketer you were created to be, and watch your business take off!

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In previous articles I’ve discussed extensively the concept of a funded proposal for quality MLM lead generation. Many Network Marketers learn to generate leads and even produce sizable incomes from retail, but they complain that they are unable to enroll the leads they get.

Let’s consider first the 7 types of lead you should be encountering in your quest for quality MLM lead sources, and the respective problem-solution pair.

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Working from home is appealing to many people who have simply had enough of the 9-5 routine and all the rush hour traffic. Admittedly, I usually end up working harder in our own business than ever I did for a boss, but not to have to contend with that traffic at the end of the day, is something I will always be grateful for.

As for ideas for starting your own business, well perhaps the most popular choice is something that you are good at to begin with. Perhaps a skill or a hobby that you can turn into a profitable business. If this does not work out or appeal to you, there are many other types of business that you can do working from home.

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Here’s the first rule of making a presentation

“Your prospect doesn’t really care about you.”

All those people in the cars around you in the traffic… do you think they’re thinking about you? Not a chance! They’re totally focused on themselves and their own lives. They don’t even know you exist.

So don’t talk about yourself. Just give them the bare minimum introduction about yourself and why you’re there.

Something like:

“Hey, thanks for fitting me into your schedule. I know you’re busy. I’m really excited about what I’m going to show you tonight/today. It’s totally changing my financial future.”

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If affiliate marketing is so easy to do, why do some people did not get anything from it while some people got everything from it? What really separate people who get $ 10,000 or more per month with others who makes only a few cents or less a month. We called the successful Affiliate Marketer as a Super Affiliate. But how did they do it?

Super Affiliates actually do the very same thing with other affiliate marketer. They choose a product to promote, they prepare some materials to promote it and eventually they sell the product. It is something that any affiliate marketer will do.

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Lack of face to face contact is one of the major hurdles when speaking to a prospect over the phone about your network marketing opportunity. Overcome this hurdle by honing your phone skills and asking the right questions.

While in the presence of a prospect and speaking to them about your business, it is easy to read their body language. As they respond to your every word, you are able to gauge their interest or dis-interest by their body movement. Studies have shown that 55% of what we communicate is non-verbal. If there is something they don’t understand you can read the confusion on their face. In turn, if something you have said is enticing, you can see their delight. When prospecting by phone, you do not have that advantage.

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You just purchased some fresh home based business leads and it amazes you how many prospects are not there when you call. People aren’t calling back when you leave a voicemail message and you feel like you’ve wasted your time and money. Let me show you a foolproof voicemail message that makes prospects want to call you back right away.

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You know that most American workers, (80% according to the Wall Street Journal) would love to work at home, don’t you?

Imagine how wonderful it would be to:

• Be home with the kids instead of sending them away to day care
• Have the freedom and control of being your own boss
• Be able to control your income

I am sure you have the same dreams.

However, the fact that you are reading this article tells me you have moved beyond the dream stage.

You have decided you want to have a work at home business, if you could figure it out.

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Ask yourself what would be the perfect job for you. For many of the women I know it couldn’t get much better than being a professional shopper. You are being paid to shop till you drop. Does it get much better? This isn’t some made up dream job either. More and more people are making a career out of professional shopping.

The reason for it being a viable career is that, believe it or not, a growing demand for personal and corporate shoppers is growing. You don’t need an expensive education to break into this field, just a knack for finding the right shoes to go with the right dress.

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I have read and heard many people are taking advantage of the internet power to create good income through some legitimate program. Many claim they are making really good dollars every week. Such claims are almost everywhere on the net. Being able to make $300 to $500 per week and by spending only minimum hours at home using your pc to make that happen is very decent and attractive and tempting indeed. I am sure millions out there on this planet would love to be on board. Frankly, I am among one of them

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