Parents teach kids from an early age to always tell the truth but have them join a Network Marketing business, put a mouse in their hand and a computer in front of them and that lesson goes right out the window.
Being honest is one of the biggest issues in the online marketing industry. Check out any forum or social networking site out there, they are full of lies!
I don’t think people don’t mean to be giant fibbers but they are mislead into believing that is the only way to get results in this industry.
Yes, you need to be a leader and yes, you need to show results to get results but they really do need to be proven.
If you are new to the industry or a business and don’t have your own results to show then be honest. Let the world know that you don’t have all the answers but what you do know is this… and talk about what you do know a lot about.
Another great way to show proof when you are new is to use someone else’s results.
Get to know someone who has success with whatever you are promoting and use their story. Record an interview with them as a video or audio and add it to your website, blog or capture page. Those interviews are a perfect giveaway for lead capture opt ins.
Give it a compelling title like…
“The 3 Secrets You Need to Know to Use XYZ Software to Get 60 Leads A Day”.
You look like a leader, you are able to promote a product or service and people will be more apt to join or buy because you have shown social proof that the service works and gave away a couple of tips on how to get the most out of it.
People aren’t looking for a perfect person. They don’t like perfect. No one does. They want to connect with someone who is real and has issues just like they do.
If you are honest, you will have a lot more success and a lot more credibility. Get caught in a lie and it could ruin your business and your reputation.
Heard a tall tale lately? Got a beef with MLM liars? Tell us all about it. Leave a comment below…
Make it a great day- honestly!!!
Erica Jones
February 17th, 2010 at 3:23 am
Another great article guys!
I’d like to vent a lil’, seeing that you asked
I got on a webinar last night as was all set to hear the “36 secrets to…” blah blah blah.
the guy and gal waxed on for a solid hour about how great his techniques were and that you could get his course for just over a grand! Never once giving any of the “secrets” he mentioned in his emails.
i’d like to thank that putz for wasting my evening…And go on the record as saying – I HATE MLM LIARS!
I’ve put a link to another one of YOUR posts that really hits home for me as far as the “liars” out there are concerned.
http://kennyanderica.com/mlm-marketing/db-tip-10/
thanks again, you rock!
February 27th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I like your stuff! Your suggestions on how to be a leader even if your a newbie, exxxxxxxxxtremely helpful. I’m on my way and the info you provide on this site has changed my business.
I love the “Are You A Network Marketing Douchebag” Vids too!!! They are spot on.
February 28th, 2010 at 5:13 am
keep after it tonik. you’ll be a seasoned veteran before you know it.
we’re thinking about an “Are you a network marketing douchebag” series 2! so watch this space! cuz there are plenty of them still out there.