Part of the guide: Personal Brand
This question may be on your mind if you are on the outside looking at the Network Marketing Industry as a financial vehicle. Let me first say that many individuals who are in Network Marketing still don’t understand that the HYPE for the most part is DEAD in this industry…
One thing that I understand in 2011 is that people want REAL! I apologize on behalf of those individuals who haven’t received the memo yet and send this message to them: Put your pipes down ladies and gentlemen and Stop Blowing Smoke… These activities give our multi-billion dollar industry a bad name.
Okay now with that out of the way, let me break our industry down factually. My objective is to give you a crystal clear overview to help you toward making an educated business decision.
Here are some facts about our industry:
- Network Marketing has produced more millionaires than MOST industries that you know of.
- Network Marketing is a SIMPLE business, NOT an EASY business.
- With a STRONG work ethic, desire, and level of commitment you can live a lifestyle others only dream about.
- This is NOT an overnight microwave your way to SUCCESS industry. You will have to roll your sleeves up and GO TO WORK!
- Everyone can find success in Network Marketing, but everyone is NOT successful in Network Marketing.
You may be asking:
1. What do you mean when you say that network marketing is a simple business, not an easy one?
- The concept of network marketing is very simple; however, in this industry we’re dealing with people. Once you have a full understanding of people and their personality types, network marketing becomes easier.
2. If everyone can find success in Network Marketing, why isn’t everyone successful?
- That’s a great question, not everyone is hardwired to be an entrepreneur. You must approach this business with the right mindset. We find that many aspiring entrepreneurs and even those who are already successful in business approach this industry with the wrong mindset. I admit, I did that in the beginning, coming from Corporate America, and was unsuccessful until I shifted my mindset from employee to entrepreneur.
I’d be happy to recommend the books I read to condition my mind for success in this industry. Feel free to contact me by clicking this Contact Ulysses link.
I am happy to be among a group of professional entrepreneurs who pride themselves in what’s MOST important to our inner circle members:
- Setting the correct level of expectation for our new inner circle members.
- Giving them the tools required to be successful.
- Teaching them how to use the tools successfully.
- Teaching them to teach others how to use the tools successfully.
I personally think it’s boring to live on the beaches of the world alone, so it’s my job to help as many people get there with me.
Note: If you got this far in the article, it’s obvious that you’re either considering the industry as a financial vehicle or you’re already in network marketing.
It doesn’t matter which side of the road you’re on.
To your success,
Ulysses Spellman
Your Professional Network Marketing Coach
Comments
Susan Bailey, August 3, 2011, 12:45
I’ve been in network marketing for 10 years now, and I have to agree with everything you said. It’s not easy, but with the right mindset and tools, anyone can succeed. Thanks for sharing this, Ulysses!
Tom H., August 3, 2011, 13:30
Great post! I’m new to this industry, and it’s refreshing to see such honest advice. I’m definitely going to check out the books you mentioned.
Jessica Moore, August 5, 2011, 09:30
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I’ve always been skeptical about network marketing, but this post really opened my eyes. The idea that it’s simple but not easy makes a lot of sense. I think I need to shift my mindset if I want to explore this industry further. Thanks for the clarity, Ulysses!
Robert Jenkins, August 5, 2011, 10:20
It’s true that a lot of the hype around network marketing has died down, but I still see some people pushing unrealistic expectations. I appreciate your straightforward approach. What books would you recommend for someone just starting out in this business?
Amanda Stevens, August 5, 2011, 11:10
As someone who’s new to network marketing, I find it reassuring to hear that success is possible with the right mindset and work ethic. It’s refreshing to see someone in the industry promoting honesty and realistic expectations. How can I get started on the right foot?
David Harper, August 5, 2011, 12:00
This article really hits home for me. I’ve been involved in network marketing for a few years, and the biggest challenge has always been managing expectations—both mine and those of my team. Thanks for the reminder that hard work and commitment are key!
Sophia White, August 5, 2011, 12:50
I completely agree that network marketing is a simple concept but requires a lot of dedication. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, and I wish more people understood that. Ulysses, what’s your advice for staying motivated during tough times in this business?
James Miller, August 5, 2011, 13:40
It’s refreshing to see someone in network marketing who’s not just selling hype. I’ve been burned before, but I’m willing to give it another shot with a more realistic approach. Thanks for sharing your insights, Ulysses. What’s the first step you’d recommend for someone re-entering the industry?
Linda Carter, August 5, 2011, 14:30
Great post, Ulysses! It’s so important to set the right expectations from the start. I’ve seen too many people give up because they didn’t realize how much work it would take. How do you recommend finding a good mentor in network marketing?
Michael Thompson, August 5, 2011, 15:20
I appreciate the honesty in this article. Network marketing isn’t for everyone, but for those who are committed, it can be incredibly rewarding. I’d love to hear more about the tools you use to succeed in this business. Do you have any specific recommendations?
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A statistic like that, without its denominator, tells me nothing about whether starting now, at my age, is a sound decision or not.
Strongest case for the post’s framing: if network marketing genuinely is simple-but-not-easy the same way running any small business is, then the entrepreneur-versus-employee mindset point isn’t hype, it’s just standard business advice that happens to apply here too. I’m not sure I fully buy that the industry is uniquely equivalent to ‘any small business,’ given how compensation is structured around recruitment rather than only sales, but that’s the strongest version of the argument being made, and it deserves to be argued with on those terms rather than dismissed as hype outright.
Walt’s caveat about recruitment-based compensation is the load-bearing one, in my experience. I spent years in field development at a direct-sales company, and the honest answer is that the industry isn’t ‘like any small business’ structurally, because your income design usually depends on other people’s activity in a way a bakery’s doesn’t. I can’t speak to this specific company’s plan, that’s outside what I know, but the framing in this post glosses over that structural difference entirely, and it’s the difference that actually matters when someone’s deciding whether the mindset advice even applies to their situation.
Simple business, not an easy business. We had that exact phrase in the ’90s too. It costs the person saying it nothing — failure becomes a mindset problem instead of a market one.
Sorry if this is a basic question but if it’s simple but not easy and mindset is really the main variable like the post says, then how would anyone starting out actually tell the difference between their mindset being wrong and the specific opportunity being wrong, because it seems like whichever one it is, the advice always ends up being the same, work harder and believe more, and that can’t be right for every single situation, can it?