MLM Network Marketing Home Business Training
MLM Home business training for network marketing on How to Instantly Relate to your Prospect when prospecting. This will help you in your home business and mlm recruiting.
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blessings…doug firebaugh
(c) 2011 all rights reserved
mlm discouragement
In any home based business, it is easy to get discouraged. It is easy to walk away.
Yes this is a simple business, but maybe not easy at times. Everyone goes through the stages of doubt and not sure this is for you.
Been there and done that.
But the question today needs to be asked:
Feel Like Giving UP?
As a Leader in your home business company, you are going to find there are times that you and your folks can get a little discouraged, or in some instances, a lot discouraged, and that requires what we at DFTI call “Discouragement Management”.
You MUST be able to get your team and people as well as yourself back on track and out of the slack.
How do you do that?
It starts with an understanding of what discouragement really is, and what creates it, and then what to do to get rid of it, and ALL Leaders need to know this.
First off, discouragement is simply an emotion that replaces courage, or the will to continue.
And just like the words displace, distrust, or dislike, this emotion creates the opposite of what once was..it is the Silent, Deadly Thief in a Distributors life, and you must know how to handle it in your home business.
There are basically 5 things that create discouragement in this business, and all else revolves around them:
1) Questioning yourself.
All discouragement starts with questioning yourself, consciously, or subconsciously..those deadly words -”Can I really Do this?” and it echoes in their heart.
2) Lack of Results.
This is a biggie. You can eject yourself from this business with no results. And this starts with questioning you, which sabotages your actions, which cripples your results.
3) Expectations too high.
This is done almost daily in this home business profession.The new person does not yet have the skill set to build a million dollar business, but expects to, and when it does not happen quickly, they think they cannot do this business.
4) Listening to the Wrong People.
This can discourage quickly, as people that the new distributor knows becomes negative and the distributor is not
inoculated to fend off the arrows. (This is a Must!)
5) Loss of a Vision OnFire.
People do this home business professions to Increase, Empower, or Improve something in their life. All Leaders know this. After you have been in a while, you can lose the Fire for your Vision, because slowly, silently, Doubt has crept in, created by distractions, or Lack of Focus, or lack of Empowering Relationships…growing into a Discouragement Tumor, then Cancer.
ok….What can we do to battle this?
1) First off, understand that most Discouragement is caused by Set Backs in the Distributors Heart.
What can create these Set Backs? We have found that most of these in home business are caused by one thing:
Communication Errors.
We get paid to do one thing –Communicate with people! And when Set Backs happen, most can be traced to the communication power (or lack of it) in the new person’s effort.
Sit down with the new person, (or your upline if you are down and out), and walk through the Prospecting with them to see if they have enough folks to talk to.
Go through how they are contacting people and listen live as they do it to see where the breakdown is. Take notes. Listen to their Presentation, and see where the breakdown is, as well as the Getting the Decision, and handling objections.
Somewhere in there, you will find the problem, I promise. Whether it is too weak communication, non-conviction communication, lack of enough communication, too much communication, or too strong communication, you will find the glitch.
And do not forget the “inner communication” within ourselves as we speak to others…If that is negative, so goes the appointment.
2) Have Home Office call the Down Distributor (someone of notoriety) and chat with the distributor to encourage them.
A little ‘Special Attention” has refired many down folks into SuccessInfernos! Also have a Top Earner call them as well and tell the Distributor about their own hard times and challenges..
3) Micro-Event a day.
What is that? Sit down with the new distributor, and make a list of easy, small actions you KNOW will be successful ( 5 phone calls, 5 letters out, 5 new prospects, etc) and celebrate their efforts and small successes. They MUST get back to
expecting Success, no matter how small, through micro-events.
4) Say the 4 Power Words.
Over and Over and Over, say the Most Powerful Words In Downline Building..
I BELIEVE IN YOU! (Do you know how long it has been for most people since they have heard those words? Usually it has been YEARS!
This is what we call home business “Battered Heart First Aid”.
WARNING: Some folks will become discouraged and when you try to help, will become almost co-dependent.
Always say ‘I cannot and will not do this Business For You, for that would cripple you. So I need to find out what is wrong, and correct it..so you can do this in a more Powerful Way..”
So In Summary — Special Attention, Focus on the Process, and Ignite their Hearts with the 4 Power Words.
Discouragement Managementis Imperative in this Business, as all Entrepreneurial Ventures. Take the time to ReEmpower the individual, and to ReFire them for Success with the above Suggestions.
And all you need to say to radically change their paradigm, is say and throw the “Discouragement Grenade: “I believe in you, and I see Great things in you, you dont even know they are there. LEAN ON MY BELIEF while we go through this valley, and I promise you, we WILL get through this, because as a Leader, I believe in the A.D.I.T. Principle..”All Discouragement Is Temporary”…and you and I are in this For PERMANENT Results! Now this is what we are going to do First…”
These words alone will ignite a fire that will burn bright and not go out. And if discouragement comes again you know what you must say and do for Success in your mlm network marketing home business.
Create a Prospecting Hurrucane of leads by doing this!
blessings…doug firebaugh
(c) 2011 all rights reserved
Social Media and Network Marketing Together to Ignite your Business?
home business options
Home Business
Success Wisdom:
“Options in life are the Magnet to a home business.
Most people lack options for anything else except
what they are doing. Having a powerful OPTION
for more income alone can make you MAGNETIC.”
Doug Firebaugh
Talk OPTIONS with your home business.
Income options.
House options.
Car options.
Vacation options.
Career options.
Dream options.
Success options.
Revenue options.
Destiny options.
Life options.
Options are part of the GOLD of a powerful network marketing home business.
Simply ask what their options are if their income should stop or if they even have any.
“Just curious…what options have you planned for you and your family if your income should suddenly go away tomorrow?”
A “Security Option” for an income – is a powerful option to have and to bring up.
“Have you ever considered a Security Option your your Income?”
You can provide that security option with your mlm home business.
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blessings…doug firebaugh
(c) 2011 all rights reserved
mlm fear of rejection
Home business
training has plenty of fear-if you allow that to be a part of your business.
Fear of Rejection is one of the most powerful in MLM and even in social media and social networking. I have seen this for the last 25 years as well as the last 6 in social media.
There are many causes to the Fear of Rejection, but I have found that you really cannot conquer it until you know the SOURCE or REASON for the fear.
I am sure that you have felt that knot in your stomach when thinking about calling someone. I have felt it before and it is a VERY uncool feeling. I remember that feeling when one person in particular I called. I thought I was going to toss some cookies I was so nervous.
The Cause of the Fear of Rejection I have studied over time and have found through research that there are 7 main causes:
1 Not Being Approved of
This is the biggie. Many people in MLM and Home business want people to approve of what they are doing, and approve of them. This one is one that must be dealt with as “approval-itis” kills many a home business.
2) Feeling of Being Abandoned Again
Feeling of abandonment is another issue. Without getting into a psychological discussion, this cause can be crippling to someone calling people as they do not want to feel like the person is going to leave their business.
3) Doing something wrong – self conscious
Many distributors/consultants have what Icall the “No No” syndrome. many people ina home business think that they are doing something wrong. What happens when we are babies, we hear the word NO 80 times more than the word YES. We are programmed for that word, and mindset.
“NO NO! You will get burned if you touch that!”
“No NO you will fall down the stairs if you get too close!”
“NO NO you will get shocked if you put your fingers in that!”
NO = You are doing something WRONG.
And many people in network marketing still struggle with that syndrome.
4) Feeling inadequate Again
The feeling of inadequacy seems to be another big problem with folks. They feel they are “not enough” to succeed in a home business. So they never call anyone because if they do, then their “lacking” will be discovered. This is quite a strong issue with people who have done MLM before.
5) Reinforcement of Self Doubts
We live in a Doubt Focused world. That is just the way it is. But if you are going to succeed you must live in your own FAITH focused world. We doubt because of what has been spoken into us and over us by others. This makes us doubt ourselves when we call people, and thus, we do not.
6) Previous life experiences of rejection
Rejection through life is a biggie as well. I experienced this in life growing up, but was blessed to get beyond it my freshman year in college. What has happened in your life as far as rejection cannot be changed- but you CAN change how you respond to those memories. You can either control them, or let them control you.
7) The emotions and mental pictures you have to deal with.
We all have mental picture and emotions we deal with on a daily basis in a hone business. They are either pictures of Success or struggle. Your life always moves towards what you have pictured in your mind. If you see your business struggling, it will. If you see your business succeeding, you will. That is up to the movies that you play daily in your mental theater.
Fear of Rejection can be conquered, and easily, if you identify what is the ROOT CAUSE of it. This fear can stop you working social media. It can stop you working the phones. It can stop you working this business.
Define YOUR cause of fear of rejection if you struggle with that and in another post, I will give you some powerful ways to overcome that in your MLM and home business.
Powerful Training Resource to move you ahead of your fears and your Doubts- Getting ready for W.A.R. (Between Your Ears)
blesings…doug firebaugh
(c) 2011 all rights reserved
home business social media
Home Business Social Media is:
If you understand social media in home business, you will know that Conversation is the FOCUS and BULLS EYE of social media. Many people think that there are other more important things in home business social media.
Like sales and grabbing for their wallets.
That is why still companies struggle with the arena of social networking. They still are stuck on traditional communication in marketing, not understanding today it is about Conversation and using Magnetic Words that will PULL people into your network amd community.
Conversation- NOT Presentaiton. That does not work today in social media for your MLM home business.
Yep- that is what the core focus is in Home Business Social Media.
Ok- let’s get REAL. If Social Media marketing is about conversation, then should there not be words that fit in to what the culture of social media is all about? Should not you paint a picture with your words? Should your words not elicit feelings and emotions?
Of course they should.
Words are a home business marketer’s tool box. Here are 11 you need
1) “YOU.”
There is nothing more powerful to a person reading a message or conversation that has the word YOU in it, over and over. Many people have an “I” mentality, and in mlm social media, you are not the deal. The other person or side of the conversation is.
There are 2 forms of conversation in social media::
a) “Contribution” and b) “Distribution.”
” Contribution conversations” contribute to the whole, and add Value to the conversation. “Distribution conversation” distributes the message/agenda you want- and has little inclusion of someone else. Contribution words use YOU many times. Distribution words use “I” or ‘Me” many times. Use the word YOU and become a Contribution Agent in social media, not a distribution rookie.
2) “A Person’s Name.”
Duh. There is nothing more beautiful to a person than their name. This is a given. I am surprised how many tweets, notes, and messages I get and also read that do not say the person’s name. Use their name at least once in every communication and message as it adds to the conversation.
And also, a person will retain almost 70% more of what a message says, if their name is within the first 3 words. Chris Brogan is a master at this. I have seen and studied him, and every time he tweets or sends a message- usually the name is the first word.
Smart. VERY smart. we all should follow that lead.
3) “Connection.”
This word is an indication that you want to connect and start a relationship of some kind and create an ongoing conversation. Many folks use the phrase “get together” or “meet up” or “network.” These words are good- but CONNECT has a power within the word.
Electricity us usable when you connect to it. Same thing as a battery in a car which powers the car. And idea is only powerful when you CONNECT to it. The Power is in the Connection-when 2 things come together. It is the same in new relationships- it is all about CONNECTION.
4) “Tribes.’
This is an interesting word. Seth Godin has a cool book called “Tribes.” I suggest that you read it. But as far as a word for the social media arena, it is a word that helps define that you are within the culture and understand the community aspects of what social media is about.
In tribes around the world, it is all about community and belonging to that community. It is the same in social media. Recently I described the community we are building within a project as an “empowered tribe” and some people got it- and well, others did not.
Make sure if they do not understand the concept of tribes, then you explain it.
5) “Transparent.”
In home business social media, being REAL is critical. And part of being REAL is being open and transparent. I love it when I read statements like “full disclosure” and people are disclosing that they have an interest or are on some board of a company they are talking about. THAT is so rocking hot. It shows that they are being transparent and nothing to hide and telling the truth.
And that is what social media is about in many respects- TRUTH about you- and what you are and do. THAT is transparency. Use that word when talking about the truth. Just being “transparent” – that says a lot in one word about you.
6) “Strategy.”
MLM Social media without a strategy for it, is like building a house without a blueprint. You need to develop, plan, start, and execute a strategy for your social media success. We call it a “Social Media Path.” What PATH do you plan on developing for your business, and how will that fit into your current model of business? What will be your Primary social media Platform, and what will be your secondary platforms?
PATH stands for “Purpose- Actions-Tracking-How.” what is your PURPOSE for integrating social media into your home business? Marketing? Prospecting? Client communication? Customer service? What ACTIONS will it take? Videos? Blogs? Podcasts? Social Networking? What TRACKING system will you use to keep the platforms at maximum pace? And HOW are you going to Execute the Actions? Through employees? Through outsourcing? Through a combination? Learn more information about live chat outsourcing philippines to help you increase sales.
Strategy is a word that you just talk about. You need one. And so do others that you know as well.
7) “Branding.”
This word has been around for a while. But you still need it in your focus and communication. Branding is a word that you need to utilize not only in your messages, but your focus as well.
YOU are the Brand is a popular way to discuss social media marketplace image making. But that is not totally true. The PERCEPTION of you is the brand you are building- good or not so good. So make sure that if you use this word in social media this year, you realize that PERCEPTION Rules in Branding.
Brand yourself in the marketplace. But make sure that you focus on the VIEW and FEELINGS people have of you and experience when they think of you and what you do- and not just some catchy slogan or icon.
8) “Trust.”
You need to be an Agent of Trust. Chris Brogan has written a book called “Trust Agents.” It is a rocking hot book. What about you? Are you an Agent of Trust? Just like a Real Estate Agent markets real estate, you market Trust in all you do. That is the real estate of the heart.
I like to get that word out there quickly-as I believe that people i do not know, that is on their mind. “Can I trust this guy?” And I usually message something like, “Our company helps build leaders and businesses through concepts and ideas that people can trust and feel good about.”
THAT is using the word Trust- to build trust.
9) “Family.”
Some people use “network.” Some use “team.” Some use the word “community.” Some use the word “friends.” I like the word “Family.” it is personal, powerful, and paints a picture of what home business social media really is building- a family that can help, be there for each other, educate, equip, and empower for greater good.
One thing that I do- and again- just an idea, I welcome everyone on Facebook or twitter or YouTube or any other social connection with “Welcome to the family!” This says so much more than “thanks for following me” or “appreciate the connection.” We ARE family- and I hope and pray it stays that way.
10) “Value.”
It is ALL about Value. It is all about the VALUE that YOU bring to the table. It is all about the VALUE of your conversations and contributions.
And it is ALL about the VALUE that you help others see within themselves. Edify. Encourage. Empower. And become a “Carrier of Value” to everyone you meet in social media and GIVE some Value to them.
11) “GIVE.”
This is the MOST important word. GIVE. Why? In social media, it is not the same ol business methodology. It is Biblical- if you will. “Give first- and what you give- you reap.” Giving is the culture of Social Media. Why do you think that people give so much rocking hot info on their blogs?
Giving is a Power. It is something that not only is part of the evolving culture of social media, but also the CATALYST of much of what social media has already become. if you are a marketer, New Marketing can be almost threatening to you as it flies in the face of traditional marketing- or does it?
No- not really. It is simply marketing that puts PEOPLE FIRST- not profits. It put RELATIONSHIPS FIRST- not results. And it puts GIVING FIRST- not grabbing for their checkbook.
These are the 11 Critical words that I believe should be included in your:
1) Social Media Philosophy.
2) Social Media Conversations.
3) Social Media Marketing Actions.
4) Social Media Core.
If you do, your Success should be rapid in home business social media marketing.
If you are looking for a social media home business training to ACCELERATE your results and Success Dramatically:
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blessings…doug firebaugh
(c) 2011 all rights reserved
Especially today as the economy is still struggling and appears to be headed nowhere. Network Marketing MLM is one of the more popular options for bringing in additional income to the household.
Network Marketing MLM actually is a type of distribution of products that allows a network of inindependent distributors to sell and market products. They are entrepreneurs and own their own business. They purchase product s wholesale and sell them retail to the masses. This is known as Direct Sales or Consumer Direct sales.
But Network Marketing MLM is different as it has a twist to it beyond just selling and marketing product. Just like a Real Estate broker, who goes out and recruits real estate agents and gets an override off of their agent’s real estate sales, so goes MLM. The distributor, like the Real Estate broker, can go out, recruit a team of “distribution agents” and then get overrides off of the volume of sales that their team produces.
That is why it is called Network Marketing MLM.
It is a Network of Marketers that are recruited and built that eventually have multiple levels that the distributor leader can override and earn commissions on their product volume. It is a hybrid between Real Estate and traditional corporate America.
You get the opportunity to recruit a team of “agents” but yet you can build a hierarchy of reps that can go 5 to 500 levels deep much like a traditional corporation with sales people.
Network Marketing MLM also is a great way to move product to the masses inexpensively. It cuts out the middle man as well as requires not advertising . The form of advertising used for Network Marketing MLM is “word of mouth” advertising.
People telling people telling people telling people about you and your products. And through this network of conversations about your products, Network Marketing MLM thrives as a distribution channel for the market.
There is some controversy with MLM as some people just like any other type of entrepreneurial venture, can attract the wrong people. Although the number of bad apples in the profession is microscopic, they still show up on occasion and can create some negative vibes and results.
But today, most Network Marketing MLM companies are getting rid of these types of rogue distributors and tightening up their policies and procedures to disallow that type of unacceptable business practice. Most Network Marketing companies today will terminate anyone who violates their rules willingly with no questions asked.
The power of owning a home business in network marketing today is incredible. You can start your own business for less than 500.00 usually, and most compnaies have some form of guarantee. Most home business owners who choose Network Marketing MLM focus on selling of the products. That is smart at the beginnign as it will create some immediate income as the new distributor learns the ropes of the business.
Most Network Marketing MLM companies consist of 4 Things:
1. A Corporate Leadership Team with Experience.
2. In Demand Products that will sell.
3. A Compensation Plan that allows commissions to be earned by everyone.
4. Training and Education that will equip and empower the new represenative.
These 4 things are critical for any successful company. If you are looking at an MLM company, I would suggest checking for these 4 things to make sure it is a legiitimate home based business company.
There are many different types of Network Marketing companies:
Skin Care.
Travel.
Weight Loss.
Nutrition.
Make up.
Internet Sales.
Fitness focused.
Clothes.
Niche companies.
Children’s Toys.
Green Products.
Plsu MUCH MORE in product availability.
And most of the Network Marketing profession, according to most estimates, consists of 70% women and 30% men. Women do very well with Network Marketing MLM as they are natural networkers and nuture people. Many women today, as well as men, have become millionaires because of the potential this profession offers.
In summary, Network Marketing MLM is a business that is run by a network of independent contractors who market products for companies, and also can build teams of “agents” who go out and do the same thing. The leader who recruited the team is allowed to override the team volume and get a commission on every sale made. The potential for wealth in the Network Marketing profession can be staggering if done correctly.
After 25 years in this great Home Business MLM profession, if you are considering a home business I would recommend you do your due diligence and consider strongly a business in Network Marketing MLM.
For a powerful Step by Step Resource on MLM that will explode your Success: A HOT Start:The First 14 Days in MLM
blessings…doug firebaugh
(c) 2011 all rights reserved
mlm home business
Home business
in MLM has a hidden power that most are unaware of to help people.
It can be a Change Agent for your life if you let it. Many people think that the MLM or Home Business or Network Marketing profession are for those people that cannot find jobs.
LOL
That is such a myth.
Many professionals from other professions are coming into network marketing because of this hidden power that many home based business professionals use but use unknowingly.
Gravity is such a power. You are influenced by Gravity everyday, but yet you never really are that much aware of it. You really do not spend that much time thinking about it.
It just happens and keeps you from floating away.
It is the same with the Hidden Power of an MLM Home Business.
The other day I was on a three way coaching call and saw this in action and it was really rocking hot to see. I quietly listened taking notes and then when the hidden power was unleashed- wow. It was a game changer.
There are many different “powers” to owning a home business but this one is the one that really helps you along to recruit and to sponsor a lot of folks.
Ok…enough of the babble. What hidden power am I talking about that influences people to enroll in your business?
DISGUST.
Many people are disgusted with what is going on in their life. They are disgusted with their income. They are disgusted with their job. They are disgusted with their recent raise or lack of one. They are disgusted with who they work with. They are disgusted with the lack of power and options they have to change it.
They are disgusted because they think they are POWERLESS to do anything.
That is where you come in.
You are the knight (or princess) in shining armor that is going to do 3 things:
1. Expose the pain.
2. Enlarge the pain.
3. Relieve the pain,
How?
Create a conversation that finds out and Exposes what they are really not happy about in their life.
“What is the one thing you would give anything to change in your life?”
Then Enlarge the pain by observing that the way their life is going, it probably will only get worse.
“Wow. I am so sorry. Do you see much change happening there or maybe it getting worse?”
Then Relieve the pain by offering them a solution to their disgust with options with your business and products.
“I have an idea that I am not sure that it would be for you, but would like to run it past you. It has helped a lot of people move out of the position you seem to be in. Let me explain…”
You have with a Home Business the hidden power of what I call “Disgust Busters!”You can help people get past the disgust with where they are in life with simply a little conversation and bringing in that DB power in 3 simple steps.
If you do that, you will help a lot of people with your MLM Home Business.
If you are looking for a POWERFUL Training that will speed up your MLM results overnight, check out this training resource:
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blessings…doug firebaugh
(c) 2011 all rights reserved
home business social media
Network Marketing Home business social media is getting popular.
And with the number of people onfacebook and twitter, there seems to be no end to the amazing growth of participants to the socialmedia arena in MLM I have seen amazing things happen with people’s downlines and have dropped my jaw at some of their recruiting results online througb network marketing social media.
If you are going to work social media and social networking sites in your home based business, I believe you need to understand some foundational principles about social media and the thrust of it. There are many trainers in social media, and we all can learn from each other.
I suggest that you look at these “Ten Commandments of Social Media” as principles of Success in social networking and how to approach social media in your home business.
There are ten foundational understandings that you BEGIN WITH before engaging social media in your home business. There are a LOT of mistakes made in the online arena, and my goal id to help you reduce many of those possible hindrances.
NOTE: Social Media is NOT limited to the following 10 Concepts. But these are the 10 things that after researching, showed up stronger and more often in our data than any other concepts , ideas, or “Commandments” we found. These are what were talked about the most, focused on the most, and agreed on the most as critical for social media success for the average person.
Here they are:
1) Thou Shalt know that Social Media is not just about CONNECTION – but the Connection Network.
In Home Business Social Media, it is said to be all about CONNECTION- but in Social Media Marketing, it is more about what is CONNECTED to that Connection. It is called the Social Network. And that Network has proven to be Golden with many respects. This Social Network can open up doors and introductions for marketers, bloggers, and social participants to a vast group of people that were never available to them before. But of course, the quality of the Network is a factor as well.
It IS about CONNECTION- but more also about the MLM Social Network the person you are connecting to has behind them. Consider every Social Connection a potential doorway. It’s what lies behind the door that makes Social Media work. The True Value for Marketing is what lies behind that door.
That is what drives the enormous numbers behind Social Media- the Second Layer of Connection that exists with people.
2) Thou shalt know that Conversation is the platform that all social media rests upon.
Whether it is called “Cafe Conversations,” or “Capsule Conversations,” Conversations are critical in Social Media. And that includes Talking AND Listening. You talk to folks in many ways, including blogging, tweets, writing on walls, personal videos, direct messages, joining in a conversation on a micro blog like tumblr, as well as social email and social classified ads. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and LinkedIn, all report ongoing increases in video views and engagement. Then there’s YouTube – the second largest search engine and the second most visited site on the web. YouTube can help brands attract new audiences and boost their images – all with the power of video. You can keep reading for video production melbourne tips. Or, if you’re ready to get started, contact their managing director to discuss how they can help. They specialise in creating short, targeted content that is designed to engage viewers on social networks. They believe that social video must have a purpose. As well as capturing your audience’s attention, it needs to help generate leads, attract top talent, boost website conversions, or impress and inform viewers.
But you LISTEN as well. You do this with tools that are available with many Social sites. You can listen to twitter with “twitter search.” You can search what people are talking about with many applications, including Twhirl andTweetdeck. You can also use social search engines as well to Listen to what is being said. And you can also hire great companies that do that for you, like Radian6. But Conversation is about BOTH Talking and Listening. You MUST know what is being said out in the social sphere.
And here is a tip: Make the person GLAD THEY TALKED WITH YOU. Make them the star of your conversation- not your ego. There are way too many one sided conversations out in Social Media. Keep the conversation focused on who you are ‘talking” to and encourage them, as well as guide them to larger possibilities.
Change the Size of their Conversations and you will change their life.
3) Thou Shalt know that VALUE is the Magnet in Social media, and reigns supremely.
Value is King in Social Media. But not just average Value or expected Value. I am talking about Unexpected Surprising Value.Value that is so much that people talk about it and virally market it like crazy. This is how a new “buzz” starts. By creating a Huge Value with a blog post, free giveaways, new ideas, new software applications, discovery of little known information , news stories, and “how to’s” and the list is almost endless of the Value you can bring.
The amount of Value you bring to Home business Social Media will always equal the amount of Impact you have with people. And that Impact either moves people TOWARDS you, or keeps them where they are. Either they become your friend and “follow you,” or they do not see any reason to. That is up to the Value they perceive in what you send out as your message and intentions.
4) Thou Shalt Know the Three R’s of Social Media.
Social Media is pretty simple. It is mainly about 3 things:
Reaching Out. This is critical to Reach Out to people and let them know you want to Connect and befriend them.
Relationships. Once you have Reached Out, you start building a Relationship of Trust and Value.
Respect. Respect in Social Media is earned, not just given. And you earn that Respect with consistent and powerful content with Value, great conversations that move folks, Integrity and ethics above all, encouraging others, offering solutions, and helping people to larger and more powerful possibilities in their life and business.
5) Thou Shalt BRAND Your Message, Product, and Yourself Consistently, Visibly, and Uniquely.
Everyone talks Branding as that is a must to do in Social Media. But here is where it can get tricky. You brand multiple things all at once. YOU are the brand- sort of. The first thing you need to brand is your Image and who you are, and you do this with a picture or avatar of yourself that shows who you are on your profile. This can also include a corporate logo for a company as well. Chris Brogan has branded a picture of who he is on his blog. The second thing you need to brand is your Message.
This is what you want to become known for, and people think about when they think of you. Scott Monty has branded Ford Motors as part of his brand effectively and powerfully. The third thing you want to brand is your product and what Value it has that makes it UNIQUE and One of a kind. The product can be information that you market, actual products that are shipped out, services like consulting or accounting, or any other type of product that you have to market that people will see a need for.
All a Brand is, is Image + Message + Impact + Consistent Visibility = Perception.
Your Image is what people SEE in their minds, Message is what people HEAR in their memory, Impact is what people FEEL in their hearts, and Visibility is what reminds people that you are there. Perception then becomes your Brand.
And here is what we have taught for nearly 20 years:
Branding is not about just being remembered, or becoming known. It is about becoming totally UNFORGETTABLE. ™ THAT is a powerful brand.
6) Thou shalt Expand your Experience Through Social Site Applications.
Applications are developed software and are what Social Sites have available that make your experience more fun, useful, and productive. The most applications are generally found on the most active sites and usually are free. Twtter has over 150 applications, facebook has hundreds of applications, as well as many other Social sites out there. Many applications are very useful and written by outside people for the Social sites.
Learn what applications are available on each site that you are a part of, and choose the ones that you believe will work for you the best and increase your exposure, conversations, and productivity.
7) Thou Shalt GIVE freely, and be willing to Lose Control of your Information.
Giving is what Social Media is all about. Many folks are talking about ‘Influence” and what it takes to create it in Social Media. That one is simple: GIVE.
GIVE stands for “Gain Influence Very Easily.” And when you give, and then give some more, the power of Influence that develops is amazing.
And losing control of your information is part of it as well. Most folks want to CONTROL their information, their marketing strategies, as well as their results. That is part of traditional marketing. But what if you could blend traditional with the non- traditional? Let some of your information go. Give it away freely and let it be virally marketed by others.
Give a free ebook away. Give a free mp3 away. Give a free product away. Give a free download away. Give some of your best content away free. Control the rest. See what happens with both sides of the equation- controlled and Social Media. You will like what you find in the Social Media side.
The New Marketing Stars of tomorrow in Home Business Social Media will not come from those who are great marketers, but from those who have a LOT of people marketing FOR THEM- without asking them to. Would that be called Marketing Nirvana? That would be close to it. Be willing to Lose Control, and Gain a Massive Advantage.
8) Thou Shalt Build Relationships that are based on a Platform of TRUST.
Relationships are the building blocks of Social Media. Trust is the Concrete. You must build powerful relationships with people to market to them. But a wall that is built with bricks and no concrete will fall with the first strong wind.
Build TRUST and do it everyday. Be honest. Be a person of integrity. Be a person that people can feel good about and know you are there to help enlarge their life. Be a Leader that people are willing to follow. And build Trust in your message, actions, conversations, branding, videos, blog posts, and any other form of exposure that you take in Social Media.
The Rule of TRUST:Relationships are the tiles for the platform of Social Media. Trust is the glue.
9) Thou Shalt become Tribal, and enroll in groups, attend events, and empower the Community.
There is a reason it is called SOCIAL Media. being part of what is called a “tribe” or community is what Social Media is about. This is one of the CORE powers of web 2.0
Connecting, Relating, Reaching, and Conversations are ALL a part of building a Community in Social Media, as well as “Niche sites’ that can be that much more tribal. What you have in common with people helps build the Community.
What you bring to the table to grow that community is GOLD.
10) Thou Shalt Have a Host Mentality with a Permission Focus.
In Social Media, it is much like a party you hold in your living room. I did a post recently called “Social Media is your Living Room.” If you were in your living room, you would be playing HOST and inviting people in, talking with them, being social, making recommendations and giving advice, showing photographs off or watching videos, and introducing the crowd to each other. That is much what Social Media is about- HOSTING.
With a small twist. You need to ASK PERMISSION to give them advice and make recommendations, as well as introduce them to the others in your living room. That is not hard to do. And if you have permission to do this, it is much easier to get them Comfortable with you, Connected with you, holding a Conversation with you, if it feels like your Living Room.
Play the Host, and ask Permission. That is being Powerful and Polite at the same time.
These are the 10 Commandments for Social Media Marketing. Yes, there are more than these, but these are what came up with the hard data we had, and formed the basis of this post, to help you improve and understand more Home Business Social Media and Network Marketing Social Media.
home business recession proof
Home business owner–Which One are You?
There is much talk today about a “recession” and all that goes along with it. Just listen to the radio and watch TV, read the newspaper, and look on the internet.But then, I do not really pay that much attention to any of those, as I know where I stand with this so called “recession.” That is the reason for this home business training.
How about you?
Where do you stand?
How do you feel about it?
What are your plans for it?
If you think about it, there are certain people in the world that will thrive in the midst of all this economic “woe is me the sky is falling” talk.
How about you?
Are you buying into this lockstep economic fear talk?
I know.
You may think that I am crazy, and am not living in “reality.”
But I am. Very much so.
And I am hoping that you will join me after reading this. As you will see, there are options in the world that you may not realize.
I was on the computer this morning, and ran across a screaming new headline, ‘Recession deepens and the world economy is impacted.” Ok. tell me something POSITIVE that will move my life forward, and move my business upward. But alas, as the story went on, the world is coming to a financial crisis that I believe much of it is being manufactured and enlarged by the media.
Why?
Powerful, Super Negative news sell newspapers and broadcast airtime 100 to 1. You read that right. 100 to 1. Ultimately, the media is in BUSINESS to make a profit. And with the lack of profit today with newspapers and TV and radio, there seems to be a major move to SUPER NEGATIVE NEWS so that they can sell more papers and air time to hopefully create more profits.
You may think I am crazy?
Nope- that is the Truth.
So being that as it is, here is my question:
Are you falling for all this “the sky is falling” news? Yes, I known there is a challenge with the economy. I have not stuck my head in the sand. But I know something that may change your thinking about this whole thing – especially in Home Based Business Social Media.
In mlm marketing and home business training, it is called “Strategic Positioning.”
Let me explain.
There are only 2 types of people that are in the world concerning this so called ‘recession:”
1) Those who decide to PARTICIPATE in this “recession.”
2) Those who decide NOT TO PARTICIPATE in this “recession.”
Yes, we all have that choice or decision. But the real secret lies within the word “participate.”
One of the Greek root word definitions for “participate” means “to Position.” This means that you must choose a position – to either Join something- or NOT Join something. To Embrace something-or NOT Embrace something.
To Connect to something- or NOT to Connect to something. ALL those words- “join,” “embrace,”and “connect,” are part of the root word “participate.” All require personal CHOICE or DECISION.
YOU can refuse to participate in this “recession,” and move forward in social media, with a focus that will take your business and life to new heights.
How does that work?
Simple.
Here is an ancient truism; “What your mind focuses on intensely, has a tendency to move your life towards.”
No, this is not some new age psycho-babble. This is an ancient Success Rule- “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he…” Your mind has a tendency to move your life towards people, circumstances, and things that will help create that focus in your life. We do not know how it works, only God does.
But it works.
When you make a decision, it “shifts” something on the inside. People FEEL that shift and respond to it. They FEEL a direction that is more appealing to them than what they have been traveling many times.
Yes, there are the “victims” of the world and like complaining and moaning, but you do NOT have to be a victim. You are not CALLED to be. You are called in Home business Social Media to be on the cutting edge of thinking, and a higher level of belief. So that is where you need to step up to if you have not.
Are you aware there were more Millionaires created during the Great Depression than any other 7 year period in our nations’ history? READ THAT AGAIN.
And this recession will create, birth, spawn a LOT of new wealth – but only to those that SEE IT, RESPOND TO IT, and “GET IT.” It all depends on what you are focused on.
So…with that in mind, if you FOCUS ON this so called recession, your mind somehow will move you towards that focus to create that situation in your life.
If you REFUSE to participate in the recession , your mind will move your life towards something totally different, and lead you to that reality in your life.
How about YOU?
Are you going to participate in this recession?
You do NOT have to. Social Media I believe will develop a different response to this misery, a higher calling above the fray, and a more powerful approach to taking CONTROL of your life, and not BEING CONTROLLED but the media and other people’s opinions.
What are your plans for this recession in this social media world?
I am NOT going to participate in this recession. My goal is to help others create New Wealth during this time and it will be accelerated in the Social Media Zone and in Home business and MLM.
To help create a literal RECESSION PROOF Home Business, check this out: Billion Dollar Prospecting Course.
blessings… doug firebaugh
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"There are trainers and then there is Doug Firebaugh. If you haven't been trained by Doug, then you simply haven't been trained." Zig Ziglar and John P.
