Network Marketing Business, An Introverts Perspective

If you’re an introvert like me and you’re thinking of joining a Direct Sales or Network Marketing business , all I ask is that you hear me out before you sign up.

Now I’m not here to tell you about the evils of owning a network marketing business, I think it is an amazingly profitable way for someone who hasn’t developed their own products or services, to get started creating wealth leveraging someone else’s.

If you’ve read my story, my father was a network marketer for Amway when I was growing up and it was my first choice when I decided to take the leap to entrepreneurship.

The industry works, but not without hard work and some really thick skin.

Let me just say…Network marketing kicked my ass!

…and that’s just the truth.

At the time I dove in, I didn’t really understand how much my personality (being an introvert) was going to work against me. You might be a totally different type of introvert, since we are not a once- size- fits all- kinda of people, so this may not apply to you….

But for me, there was a myriad of roadblocks I came up against which was actually a good thing but… I digress…

So, what part of the MLM industry did I struggle with? Take your pic…

The approach… the multiple follow ups … cold calling strangers, spamming, meeting invites, online or offline. The team building, selling products…The close… The chase…

Should I go on??! Lol!

See, the MLM industry in its essence, is about selling a dream.

A very attainable dream but, difficult.

What’s the dream?

Think about what got you interested in your company…

Even as a kid going with my father to one of many Amway conferences, I was mesmerized by the idea of “Time and Financial freedom”. During some of the company events I attended, I got to meet some of the top dogs in the biz. They would display these delicious images of their lavish homes, awesome toys, and the picture of being free from the rule of corporate America.

They could go where ever they wanted to go, and whenever they wanted to do it! They had full control of every part of their lives! They answered to no one but their own internal nudging’s.

Who wouldn’t want that, right?

Exactly!

Because of that exposure, I yearned for that lifestyle all my life and felt the only way I could have it was by building a network marketing business. After struggling my first 6 mos. to a year in the business, I decided to go online to see if I could make things less painful…

More on that in a minute…

Now, am I saying that those wonderful perks of MLM success are impossible to be had?

No… No I’m not…

But what I am saying is, less than 3 percent of business hopefuls who enter the network marketing business really make the kind of money that allows for that kind of freedom.

Okay, before I really sound anti- network marketing business chick, let me share with you some personality traits I’ve noticed in the ones WHO ARE successful.

1. They had a degree of EXTROVERT QUALITIES in their personal make-up (felt very at ease talking to strangers OR pushed through the fear and did it anyway). Extroverts draw energy from the people around them while introverts get depleted very quickly around too many people at once. We get our energy from being alone.

2. They were able to muster up a considerable about of BELIEF in the PRODUCTS and the MLM system.

3. And lastly, they had a good grasp of ONLINE MARKETING and were able to use it to create excitement for what they were selling and tap into an endless fountain of leads.

Once again, I’m not saying there aren’t any successful introverted network marketers out there, I’m just saying at that time; I wasn’t one of ‘em. I had to learn it by facing my fears.

Out of the 3 qualities I noted, I only had one back then:

I knew online marketing. And I got so good at it I started making money as an affiliate marketer.

Had I really understood my own personality at the time, as well as some of the aspects of the biz I should have avoided, I may have fared better.

But, What- A- Ya- Gonna -Do?

It was the best learning experiences of my life and had I not gone down that road; I wouldn’t be, do or know what I know, be and do right now. =)

So because of my experience, my goal is to make this process easier for you on your MLM journey, so if you are an introvert or quiet type like me, here are a few things you should consider that might soften the experience for you before jumping in.

And before I forget, let me just say that talking to strangers was not my down fall or my biggest issue. I could get around that.

It was actually the lack of BELIEF in the products and the particular companies I had worked with that tripped me up.

No matter how hard I tried, I would always find holes that would cause me to doubt. I would always hear a little voice in my head saying,

“This shit is hard, who would really want to do this?”

Or, “these products are way too expensive!”

There was always something!

Watch out for those thoughts. Don’t ignore them. If you’re not completely confident in your company there are a whole lot more out there to choose from. It’s important to find the one that truly resonates with you.

Ok so, here are a few things you want to consider especially if you have an introvert or less bodacious personality…

Avoid Party Based Companies.

For obvious reasons these are extremely time consuming and can be very stressful if you’re not the party planning and promoting type.

Sometimes it’s easy to get people to come to these parties and even buy from you but, like I said, it’s time consuming and for an introvert can be really draining. I have clients that would actually do a party almost 4 times a week!! That’s a lot! Also realize that the purpose of those parties is not only to sell but, get those guests to do a party themselves and that part right there put a bad taste in my mouth.

If you feel weird about any of that, think about it before you jump into a party based company.

Beware of what leaders you team up with. Don’t be dependent on their marketing tools or for motivation. I mean there’s nothing wrong with following and learning from them just doesn’t get dependent on them for your business to move. I’ve made this mistake in my travels. These so called leaders are notorious for jumping companies that seem to offer more money for them.

They can be super motivating and get you all hyped up one minute and be M.I.A the next. Protect yourself and take these people with a grain of salt.

Invest in your own online marketing tools, not only is it worth it but, it can actually free up a lot of your time by automating your business.

Yes, that’s a real thing! 😉

Find a Company That Allows You to Market Online Without Restrictions.

When it comes to marketing your business online (which is the only way I do it now) Find a company that you are passion about, something that satisfies a need within you and allows you to build online. There are some companies that don’t like online marketing for valid reasons; It could get the company in trouble if it’s done wrong and most marketers do it very wrong on social media!

The trick is to create a brand around YOURSELF and not the network marketing business name. (I’m giving you the secret sauce here) When you do it right, it will make marketing your biz op so much easier.

And remember, even though you CAN leverage the internet to build your business, you may still want to approach your warm market if not just for practice. But, the good news is, once your warm market has dried up, there is a way to tap into an abundant source of leads online using the right strategies. And these leads will already be qualified and actually want to work with you!

So yeah… I sucked for a while trying to build my business offline but once I got online, it was a whole different story. An introverts paradise! Lol!

And I’ll tell you a secret…

I don’t have to prospect anymore!!

Yep, you heard right…

I never have to approach, beg, ask, chase or coerce anyone to join me or buy from me.

And guess what?

I share my secrets to building a business online without the need to prospect or feel like a pushy salesman in my private Facebook group.

And guess what else?

It’s free! =)

I know right?! =) It just keeps getting better!! 😉

So if you’re and introvert that is struggling to build your network marketing business and just don’t know how you’re going to make it happen…Join me in my private community.

Good luck in your network marketing business venture.

Til Next Time =)

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"As an introvert entrepreneur I don't particularly enjoy chasing strangers online, networking events, talking about myself on social media or anything else you can think of that involves selling! But, because I learned how to market online the right way, I don't have to do those things."

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