What Do You Really Want From Your Network Marketing Business in 2009?
December 27, 2008
Before you get too deep into goal setting, you need to have a good understanding of what you really want from your network marketing and MLM business.
Why? Because knowing what you want gives you defined results that you can visualize and aim for. If your reasons for doing your business are vague, it’s like shooting an arrow at a target in the fog.
Having a clear vision of your purpose also helps you develop the enthusiasm and drive you’ll need to succeed. Network marketing is a simple business, to be sure, but building up a substantial residual income takes plenty of work. You’ll want the best possible reasons and motivation to do it.
A lot of people get into network marketing with the idea of “making some money” and perhaps becoming financially independent. While this is an EXCELLENT reason to start a home business, the objective is just too vague.
- how much money do you want to make?
- why do you want this money?
- are you looking to quit your job or just supplement your income?
- if you’re wanting to quit your job and work from home, why?
- what specific things would you do if you had this money?
- how much would it take to pay off your bills and become financially free?
- are you willing to commit the necessary time and resources to make this happen?
It would be very helpful if you consult with your upline leaders (or the leaders in your future upline if you haven’t signed up yet) and discuss why you really want to build a network marketing business. The leaders are the ones making money, and they know what it takes.
I can’t stress this enough – get with your upline leaders. If your sponsor is also new to the business, definitely develop a relationship and work together. Just don’t neglect going upline to get help from the established leaders as well.
The bottom line is this – before you can set realistic goals that will inspire you to action, you have to know what you want and what it will take to get there. The picture needs to be clear and defined.
The person who sponsored me into the Network Marketing company I have joined asked me to write out what you describe here before I joined the company. This laid the foundation for a trusting and profitable relationship and set me on the right course. I have done the same, requiring people I sponsor to write their “WHY” before they join. It makes a bit difference. Great post.