Networker Coach

The online resource, Wikipedia, defines the State of the Union Address as:

...an annual address presented by the President of the United States to the United States Congress. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation but also allows the president to outline his agenda and national priorities to Congress.

As I write today, I wonder if many of those in Network Marketing would be able to present their own State of the Union address to those in their downlines or to prospects?  Those that can are almost always different than those that can't in one major way - they treat their business like a business and not like a hobby.

One of the greatest pieces of advice I've gotten in Network Marketing came from my personal enroller (one of the top 10 of our company).  He said:

Treat your business like a business and not like a hobby.  Hobbies cost money... Businesses make money.

This is what I would like to encourage you to do today - treat your business like a business!  When you begin to do that, giving a "State of the Union Address" becomes a part of your daily routine.  You are able to say at the drop of a hat:

• Were has your company been (How did you get started / What's your story)? 
• What is the state of your company now (How much business did you do this week)? 
• Where is your company going (What are you planning on doing TODAY to grow your business)?

If you will begin to treat your business like a business, I am confident you will see growth.  Understanding that all companies have good months and bad months, you will be able to ride the undulating tide of "No's" as you sort people out for your company.  You won't take offense when people don't want to join you in your venture or when they don't see the "Big Picture" like you do.  Why?  Because it's just business!

Take time today to evaluate your business; have your own "State of the Union Address".  And let today be the beginning of a great transition from having a hobby to owning a business!

Applauding You,
Networker Coach

Seth Godin is an expert on this question.  I encourage you to take a look at not your MLM company but rather yourself today.  In a world where people are being bombarded with advertisements by the thousands, what is going to make them stop and listen to your opportunity or product?  What makes you different from all the other MLM reps out there?  If you don't have an answer to that question, you need to watch this video!

Learn why even doing everything your upline tells you to do may never bring you the success it has brought them.  Here's a hint - they have figured out a way to stand out.

 

I wanted to share a quick tip on getting some free traffic to your
site (given to me by my friend, Dave Dutton). It is free and anyone can use this strategy.

Step 1: Go to http://www.google.com/alerts

Step 2: Type in a keyword or phrase that you are trying to rank for like
"porch swings" or "dog training". Whatever your niche is.

Step 3: Click "Comprehensive" for type so you can get ALL the news around that
keyword.

Step 4: Decide how often you want to receive it. I usually choose "once per day"
but sometimes "as it happens" so I can go involved right then.

Step 5: When you get an alert, click on the sites and if they are blogs, you can
comment on the blog. The key here is NOT to spam the blog. Write something
good.

If I were you, I would end with a question so you can start a dialogue with
the owner of that blog.You already know it is targeted to your niche due to
the alert.

The person that owns this blog surely has other people reading it as well so you
want to establish a relationship with them so can maybe write a guest post or even
advertise on the site.Who knows.

This technique does not cost ANY money and it actually works.I look at my traffic
stats and I am getting traffic from blogs I posted on months ago.

Thanks Dave - great advice!