Part of the guide: Network Marketing Lead Generation
My favorite speaker to listen to is Jim Rohn. The timeless wealth philosophies of Jim Rohn are easy to understand, and anyone can implement them. One of my friends introduced me to him about two years ago, and I’m forever grateful for that.
One of the key insights from Mr. Rohn is, “Profits are better than wages. Wages make you a living, but profits make you a fortune.” Just to add to that, it’s important to know that most people on the Forbes 400 list are individuals who either earned their wealth through a profit system or inherited it from someone who did. Essentially, very few people get rich through the wage system. A “JOB” often stands for Just Over Broke. While there may be exceptions, such as lottery winners or extremely talented individuals, they are rare cases.
There is hope for the rest of us though. Even if you don’t have the money to start your own franchise or create a company like Google, you can still start a network marketing business. Think about it: the risk is low, and if you keep at it and don’t quit, you can build a huge network and wealth simultaneously. As Jim Rohn said, “I’m working part-time on my fortune and full-time on my job, but soon I’ll be working full-time on my fortune.” That’s the mindset of a serious networker and entrepreneur.
The first thing you should accept is that you are in sales. Now, you don’t have to be a greedy salesperson, but the truth is that if you can’t persuade someone to do something, then you won’t make money in this business. It took me a while to realize that I was essentially a sales representative for the company, but once I did, I could focus my efforts where they were needed most.
Another key lesson is that you’re always teaching. If you’re talking to a stranger at the mall about your business, that person assumes they will have to do the same if they join. And if that’s the marketing method you were taught, then that’s what you will pass on to others. In network marketing, whatever you were taught will transmit to whoever you sign up.
Jim Rohn used to tell his warm market, “It doesn’t matter if you listen, I don’t care if you buy, and I don’t need you to sign up. I just need ten people to show up at the meeting to get three to join. If you’re one of the seven, great; if you’re one of the three, great. I just need ten to get three.” He understood the law of averages, and he used it to minimize the pressure on potential recruits.
Rohn also taught that “it’s not the money that builds your fortune, it’s the skills.” Likewise, “it’s not the money that makes you rich; it’s people that make you rich.” If you’re starting a home-based business, you should invest time and money in developing leadership skills. People won’t follow you unless you’re a strong leader. “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job,” and you’ll be far ahead of someone who knows everything about the product or company.
The most important thing is to take action. You can learn all the money-making philosophies you want, but you must put what you’ve learned into consistent action to achieve success.
In Prosperity,
Eric & Lauren Kalberer
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Comments
Tanisha
“Profits are better than wages…wages are easy to make but profits are more rewarding but take a lot of work…great blog!”
Isabella
This is such an inspiring post! I’ve been struggling with the concept of working for wages, but your explanation of profits making a fortune really resonated with me. Thank you for sharing!
Michael
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I’m a bit skeptical. Is there any data or evidence that shows network marketing can lead to real, sustainable wealth? It seems like a tough path for the average person. Do you have any examples of people who succeeded?
Oliver
I’m new to network marketing and found your insights incredibly helpful. Can you elaborate on the best ways to approach potential recruits without coming across as too pushy?
Samantha
I have to say, I’m not convinced. It sounds a bit like a sales pitch for MLM, and I think some of the risks are understated. What do you think about the high dropout rate in network marketing?
Henry
Hey Eric, it’s been a while! I loved this post—it really took me back to when we first talked about entrepreneurship. Let’s catch up soon. Maybe over coffee?
Sophia
I had a similar experience when I started my business. At first, I thought it was all about sales, but eventually, I learned that leadership and relationship-building are the keys to long-term success. This post really hit home for me.
Ethan
I recently discovered a platform called SuccessNow that offers great training for leadership development, similar to what you discussed. You might want to check it out!
Ava
Thank you so much for this post! It helped me understand how to focus more on developing myself rather than just the product. I’m excited to apply these ideas to my network marketing efforts.
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‘If you can’t persuade someone to do something, you won’t make money in this business’ — that framing assumes persuasion has to happen face to face or on the phone. I built an audience entirely in writing and never once talked anyone into anything in real time. The post treats sales ability as inseparable from social confrontation, and for some of us it simply isn’t.
Anneke, that’s a fair correction and worth sitting with — persuasion through writing is still persuasion, just slower and with no pressure on either side.
I should say I spent years on the company side of a large direct-sales business, so I have a professional stake in this kind of framing landing well. What I’ll say honestly is that ‘it’s not the money, it’s the skills’ is true as far as it goes, but companies lean on that line hardest exactly when the compensation structure is the thing people should be questioning. Rohn’s philosophy and a company’s use of Rohn’s philosophy aren’t always doing the same job.
The Rohn quote about needing ten people to get three to a meeting is the part that actually landed for me, mostly because it’s the opposite of how I operate — I’d want to prepare the perfect pitch before talking to anyone, which usually means I talk to no one. Not saying I’m about to start cold-approaching people this week. Just noticing his whole approach only works if you’re willing to be one of the seven who says no, and I’ve built four separate unlaunched projects around never letting anyone get the chance to.
Davey, the ‘ten to get three’ math is older than Rohn, older than this blog, probably older than both of us. Every generation of direct sales rediscovers the law of averages and names it like it’s new. What’s true now, same as it was decades back, is that the ratio only helps you once you’ve actually approached the ten.