Marketing the Opportunity and Your Fear of the Phone

Afraid of the Phone?

Afraid to Talk to People?

Afraid of Success?

Bodybydoug-  

     You believe in your Product, you believe in the Opportunity, you believe in the Compensation Plan, and in your upline.

 So this new fear arises in your life and its the fear of picking up the phone.

 The same feelings occur when its a bill collector on the other end. 

The simply answer would be to pick up the phone and do it afraid. 

That's probably not going to cut it so lets dig a little deeper.

     One suggestion is to sit down for an hour and run some conversations through your head saying it aloud.

 In front of a mirror is a good start and smile, noticing also your tonality.

 Most of you have a script, rehearse it.

 An amateur rehearses a script so they can't get it wrong, but a professional rehearses a script until he just can't get it wrong.

     Second suggestion focuses on placing value into someones life. 

Are you valuing how you look to yourself and to others above the opportunity to change someones life.

 You're playing small with a big opportunity and this borders on changing your mindset.

 Check out "Think Big, Think Marketing, Think Rich", for some tips on changing the mindset.


     Third suggestion and this will require self evaluation. 

Are you afraid to succeed. 

With an ever growing downline you may be afraid of the responsibility of leading. 

It can be overwhelming to start coaching people that have spend money to buy into an opportunity.

 Take a look and also talk to your upline about how they are handling their downline. 

Online marketing isn't about going it alone. 


     Start today to choose the possibilities.

 Start today to play big.

 Remember there will always be more of them, then there are of us. 

The opportunity you hold can change a life, you can make a new friend, you can choose to be a leader.

 Open your mouth.

 Some will laugh, some will say no, some will say yes, but  regardless you  need to move forward.


Will you dump the fear and play big today?????

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Network Marketing and Blogging

Multiple Tips on All Things Blogging

Streamlining Content

Peaking the Readers Interest and the Must Read Article

New Content Week In, Week Out

Getting Your Message Out

Blogging and Business-

     Content Creation-

 Do the Resource....Write Several Posts at a Time.....Always have a Backup.

Eliminate distractions....Shut off the TV, Radio,{laughing}, The Kids and time Yourself.

Have an Outline.

Have an idea for a Blog Post?..Write it Down and Store it.

Set a Schedule and Keep it.

Be Creative, but at the Same time Stick to what Works.

     Peaking Interest and Keep Them coming for More-

Not a lot of readers are interested in a constant sales pitch. Create and continue to create content that is saying something relevant to your followers. The constant sales pitch will leave your blog very lonely. They have the same mentality that you have,"what's in it for me".

Get out of your own head and see your post as the reader sees it.

A Good vibe is Contagious. Write when you're on a High.

Determine the Purpose of your Blog. {Health, Fitness, Travel}.

Don't go just for Clicks. Chase your Customers. Content that Matters.

Stay true to your Base, even if Other or Put Off

Study the Layout of Success Bloggers. Those that Have Been posting for Some time.

Do the Research need, Have a Strong Opinion,Be the Authority.

Give Knowledge away for Free, Add as much Value as Possible.

Give examples, Quote the Experts, Show Studies, Show up with Quality Postings.

     Week In Week Out-

Stop, Think, and ask Questions that Raise Curiosity.

In the Main body of your Post ask a Question or two.

Lay yourself Bare so Readers Know you, Create Shocking Subtitles,

Be Unique creating your own Vibe.

 Give the Reader Something More to Think about, after your Post, Sprinkle your Post with Valuable tips.

     Getting Your Message Out-

Occasionally have a Guest Blogger.

Learn and use SEO.

Use an Autoresponder For New and Loyal Followers.

{Never Send Unsolicited Emails}

Where available Post on Social Media.

     Blogging and Business-

Be True to Who you are and Don't be afraid to be different. If Readers like Your Content and your Edge, they will Keep come back for More. If they're Coming back for More, then they will eventually Check out what you are Selling. 

Value and Patience.

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Marketing Income@Home with a Blog

Blogging the Home Business

Income@Home for the Entrepreneurial Spirit

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     For those into Online Marketing, Network Marketing, an MLM, or Affiliate Marketing there are those out in Internet land looking for your expertise on whatever product or platform you are selling.

 One of the best ways to get that information to them is through blogging.

 It's not the fastest form of advertising, but if you plan on marketing your product or service, the blog can product results for years to come.

 If you haven't started a blog by now, a year from now you will wish you had.

.....One of the first things you will want to do is establish a Keyword Phrase that the SEO of google will be able to recognize and send traffic to. 

Using random titles will just get your blog lost in the billions of searches everyday.

 I write several blogs on different topics, but for every article I write 9 out of 10 have the same Keyword Phrase in them. 

If your product it for example a Weight-Loss product you can go to "Keyword Shitter", put in Weight-Loss and see what you're up against.

 The list is endless but you can modify it, lets say "extreme rapid weight-loss".

 You can mix in related Keyword Phrases, but don't overdo it, making the post you are writing look silly.

 Also try out Buzzsumo.com

.....Linking to a site that ranks higher than your own site can be adventitious.

 You're not copying articles, but linking to a good post by a higher ranking blog for the Keyword you are gunning for can actually help you.

.....I have both Explore and Firefox on my computer, so in Firefox you can go to SEO Doctor and have a diagnosis run on any page you visit.

 I seldom use it but its still another tool.

.....Consider having more than just a call to action statement at the end of your blog.

 Something like"Oh by the way" or "Have you considered" and have a link to another product or service.

.....Give your blog the personal touch with personal pictures or a video. You can use Canva or Wofoo to add text to any picture.

.....Start or join in a blogging community where you can comment on one another's blogs.

 Helping each other out so the comment section of your blog doesn't look bare.

.....Use Webmaster Tools,"Google, Bing,etc.".

 If you notice an old post ranking high in google etc. link the new blog post with a related Keyword to it.

 Along with this post your blog in as many places as possible, example "Better Networker etc.".

 I do have a list that I will dig up and link to here.

.....Does your MLM have video testimonials, if so then use them. If you get testimonials you can have them transcribed at Rev.com.

.....Use techniques to get visitors to scroll your whole blog. 

Google actually monitors this stuff.

 Can you say,"get a cookie".

.....Use your "About Me" page for more than just all about me. Draw people in and make them want to check out every aspect of the page. 

Video works great here.

.....Leave the Social Media buttons, and the "Connect with Me", buttons on your posts, but on your sales or product page have just the one option.....buy now. If you use the advice above about related material on your posts-than on Social sharing hide related content

.....Although branding and shares on Social Media are great, the number one purpose of your blog is to get Leads.

     

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Marketing-Making Your Day More Productive

A More Productive Day

Increasing Your Income through Routine

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     These days it doesn't seem to matter what job you're doing.

 One day runs into the next whether you're online marketing, working long hours at the office, driving a semi, working three jobs because no one will hire over 29 hours anymore. 

The same rings true and in most cases has always rang true for the entrepreneur. 

Some of the following tips might not work for the individual with the irregular hours of work, but for those with the entrepreneurial spirit and the online marketing dream, these tips should help with your daily routine.

.....get up early. Quiet time is not bad or wasted time.

 It can set the tone for the rest of the day.

 Whether pray time, reading time, affirmation time, its up to you, but it's your "me" time and enjoy the journey into the new day.

.....what did you do before the iphone? 

You got into the habit of grabbing the phone and checking messages and emails first thing in the morning and you can break that habit.

 Checking the phone first thing will put you in a reactionary mode, allowing others to dictate your priorities and destroy your "me" time. 

The day will still happen, relax.

.....make exercise a priority.

 I prefer to workout in the evening time, but with that being said morning is a great time to head to the gym. 

Get on an exercise bike for 20 minutes and then check your messages and emails.

 Fire up your day with motivational recordings or music and get ready for a productive day.

.....be grateful. Gratitude puts things into perspective.

 Say three or four positive things first thing in the morning. 

There are many people in the world that have it far worse than you.

.....#eatclean.

 Nourish the body properly and it will perform for you.

 Without your health, you have nothing. 

It's a cleshay, but like most cleshay's, they are a cleshay because they're true.

.....say your goals out loud.

 "Faith come by hearing and hearing by the Word of God".

 It may be biblical, but there's a physiological principle here. 

Hearing your goals aloud places them in your spirit allowing you to bring them to fruition.

 Corny, but it works.

     Making time for yourself in the morning will sharpen your marketing skills and lead you into a more productive day.

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Marketing-Weight-Loss-How Not to Gain Weight at Work.

Sparing the Spare Tire-

Weight-Loss-

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     We're sitting too much.

 Whether you're in the office setting or sitting around marketing online, sitting will eventually lead to problems.

 Even those of us who exercise on a regular basis are still at risk. 

Studies,{if you believe them}, say that even those who exercise but sit too long during the day, share the same risk factors.

 Sitting for prolonged periods of time leads to health problems with a higher risk of obesity and cardiovascular problems.  

It seems that sitting too much has a tendency to clot the blood in the legs.

 Never a good thing. 

Those who drive long hours are including in this scenario. In order to keep the weight down and help the heart......follow these tips.

.....If possible stand for so part of the day at your work station. Imparted health leads to imparted work.

.....A no brainer.

 Avoid the vending machines or anywhere that sugar induced, calorie rich snacks live.

 No amount of exercise can overcome a poor diet.

.....Walking to a restaurant seems like a good idea, but you cannot control how your food is prepared. Bring a lunch.

.....Get up and move every 60 to 90 minutes. Stretch, walk around the office or your home or find some stairs.

.....Take care in what you're drinking. 

Those of us who consume a large amount of calories from what we drink....will end up overweight.

.....Take the opportunity to walk more. 

Park farther from the office, at the far end of a truck stop, a mall. 

Walk to the end of the street and back. 

Take the stairs, { but a cautionary tale to the women, when taking the stairs make sure your building is secure or take a friend}.

.....Send less text an emails within the office setting. Get up and take the opportunity to walk around and  talk to coworkers.

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Marketing-Working The Home Business

Working the Home Business-

Are you In?

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     You've inquired and now you'll really thinking about starting that home business.

 Just imagine you're the boss, the glitz, the glamour, you set your own hours, setting your own schedule. 

Before you go into full rocket mode though you should also be thinking about the discipline, the amount of work, the financial aspects.

 Together we'll look at the drawbacks and the benefits of working from home.


     The pros and cons really depend quite a bit on your own personally. 

There's no boss of co-workers messing up your day. The amount of work depends on your focus, your hustle, and your ability to pick up the phone and connect with recruits, clients, etc.

 Failure or success are all on you.


     I love the solitude and if that's not a problem for you than the task comes down to focus. 

I'm an MLM'er that blogs.

 A lot of time can dissipated with the full on production of a blog post everyday or at least several times a week, plus all the other aspects of Online Marketing.

 Checking out Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or other Social Media's every ten minutes is a distraction that will have to be avoided.

 Set your priorities and set a schedule.


     Although some flexibility in your schedule is ok,{ that's one of the main reason to be at home},you will need to keep interruptions to a minimum.

 Sometimes it's good to stop and ask yourself if the activity you are currently involved in is going to generate any eventual wealth.


     This one is pretty easy, if you're into Online Marketing and you're afraid to pick up the phone and talk to customers or recruits, might I suggest a different type of income@home.

 This is a serious job no matter what others think and could turn into a 6 or 7 figure income. 

Treat it with that kind of respect.


     There is the tax advantage.

 Keep it real because the tax agency will. 

Deductions need to be valid, a certain amount of the Internet bill, a certain amount of the phone bill, etc. and if like me you are in Canada if you are claiming an amount for office space they will want proof,{a photo, etc.}.


     You are responsible for what gets done but you can take some short cuts.

 For those tasks that burden you down freelance them out. Web design, landing pages, a virtual assistant, have someone write articles for you or create an ebook.


 Escape the daily grind freelance.


     If children are part of the picture don't despair.

 Seeing you work hard to achieve an end goal can greatly influence their development and their own future work habits.

 Don't take this part lightly the benefit here on your family and their future can be huge.


     When first contacted you were probably asked to put in 10 to 15 hours a week. 

You have since found out that more hours will be required if you want to hit that 5 to 6 figure monthly income.

 If the work is there and its the weekend you are going to have to come to terms that the work may not be able to wait. 

You will have to limit some of your own flexibility.


     Invest in yourself, learn the lessons necessary to move forward in your home based business, teach what you know, and don't let anyone steal your dreams.

 Develop that thick outer layer when it comes to building your dream, for both yourself and your family. It will be worth it!!!!!

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    Make the Commitment. 

    Set a Goal and then work for it.

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Marketing Through Cold Calling

Marketing Through Cold Calling

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     I've taken so many courses on this subject I could write a book, so I'll try to keep it brief.

If you're going to be an online marketer a couple things are required a computer, a phone and a script.

The last one can be twitched, but you will need the phone and if you want to move your neck again you'll need a good head set.

Most people burn out their warm market, {friends and family}, before their know what they're doing so that leaves reaching out to strangers.

Here's a cold calling fact. You can expect to close about 5% of the people you talk to and with practice that can improve.

If you're reaching out by phone ....here are some well earned tips.

.....I took a course from Tracy Monteforte called,"Dialing for Dollars", and she does a weekly webinar where she calls prospects. Can't even count the number of time she has been hung up on.

The moral of the story here is....don't let toxic people destroy your dreams....you will be hung up on, cursed and yelled at, but hold your posture, you are a professional business owner.

Remember you don't know who has been pitching to them prior to you calling them or what kind of day they are having. Always smile and be polite.

Develop a thick skin...don't be so easily offended and if need be move on.

.....Go for the quick NO...as opposed to the long drawn out NO....you are busy and you need to talk to as many people about your opportunity as possible.

.....Manage the conversation...being polite but firm...example...we are looking for a few sharp people not just anyone if you know what I mean....again example...the prospect-I don't think I can do this..your response...you are probably right I'm looking for serious people who want to generate income right away.

.....What you lack in knowledge make up for with numbers..you will get better...just start and pick up the phone.

.....If someone is being negative, ask for a referral....sounds to me like this isn't a fit for you right now do you know anyone who wants to generate income right away.

They will hung up, say no, change their tune, or maybe give you a referral.

.....Towards the end of the conversation...check and repeat their email, put a rush on them watch your video....set a time for the second call...AND....assure them that you will keep the appt. time for the second call.....tell them you are a professional and can you expect the same from them.

.....Visualize the yes before picking up the phone.

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Marketing Strategies for Team Building

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10 Network Marketing Tips for Team Building

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1)-People join Home based business opportunities under an emotional cloud, because this is and emotional business.

 Never assume someone is going to work as hard as you do.

 The best you can hope for and should insist upon is that they at least use the product or service your MLM provides. 

They will move at their own pace.

2)- Giving unsolicited advice can be a big NO NO.

 Again it's an emotionally based industry and bossing someone around, especially without knowing their desires or what goals they have set for themselves, will only lead to hurt feelings and resentment.

 Hopefully before signing them into the "opportunity" you inquired as to whether they were coachable or not.

3)-Acknowledge everyone's achievements within the group.

 A great way to do this is to set up a private Facebook group only for your downline. 

I know it's hard to believe, but some people join MLM's for the group atmosphere and companionship.

 Besides leveraged income works best with the whole downline happy.

4)- Although motivation is a great word, leave it behind.

 Stop trying to motivate your downline and instead inspire them by setting an example.

 Show them how the system works by rank advancing and winning awards.

 Believe me they will get the message.

5)-Try pulling the right questions out of your team instead of being pushy. 

What are they hoping to gain? 

Why did you join?

 If you're unwilling to finish the training and follow a proven system of generating wealth, then what steps are you going to take to Financial Freedom?

 By having them stop and think about the answers, you will illicit a better response.

6)- Teach your team how to get along without you.

 No, not that you are going anywhere, but you can't continue to be the only person answering all the questions.

 One of the best tricks of the trade is to make sure that the first thing new recruits have the phone number to tech. support and know your training steps so you can point them in the right direction.

7)- Number seven is one of my favorites, and it is the reason I qualify people on the first interview with them. I may be pretty but I'm not your momma!

 You have to protect your time.

 If you're giving advice but they are never taking or implementing it, then start giving out homework assigns to curve the problem.

 With a large team it will be impossible to keep giving one individual an hour every day.

8)-Educate yourself ! 

Constantly be taking course and training that will further both you and your team in this emotionally run industry.

 Social media and the various ways of using it are constantly changing and you as the team leader need to stay on top of the latest trends.

 I hope this goes without saying but share what you learn.

9)- See yourself as having a team and running a team, inspiring a team before you have a team. 

Change your thought patterns and behaviors as if the team already exist.

 It's not a delusion, you're just training your mind to move in a different direction.

10)- Train them up in the way they should go.

 Let other leaders within the group emerge and then be willing to share the spotlight.

 Keeping potential new leaders down will only cause them to take flight and move on to something else.

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Tips to Getting the Sign-Up

Tips to Getting the Sign-Up

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Let's just start by being real. When it comes to Network Marketing online or offline the phone is a necessity.

 Get over your fear of the phone and for all you phone haters out there, if the phone is the number 1 enemy then move on there are other ways to make money. Mastering your skills over the phone conversation is more valuable than learning lead generation or driving traffic. 

If you can't close the deal with conversions, then what are you left with?

 Answer- multiple phone conversations with strangers and that adds up to a negative bank account.


1)- A quick no is better than a long drawn out no.

 Get to the point you're busy, the person on the other end of the phone is busy.  Most people will realize a fake 20 minute pitch.


2)-Ask questions and ask the questions that will help lead you to an understanding of what they are looking for.

 You should not be the one dancing around questions, they should. If for some reason you have to dance, make sure you take the lead.


3)-If you've made an appointment and they fail to meet it, don't belittle them in a message.

 Kindness, manners and a professional attitude  works wonders, and in my particular MLM I have a back end offer. If I can't recruit them I would still like them as a customer.


4)-Going along with number three, if you are leaving a voicemail never include your pitch, never

. I use the three strikes you're out method.

 On the third message I simply state that I'm taking them off the list, {you would be surprised by how many people hate the thought of being taken off a list and return the call}.

 Still always be professional, after the third call if in two days I haven't heard from them I send an email with the back end offer.

 Hopefully they try the product and decide in time it's something they want to sell. Manners first.


5)-Move out of sales mode and talk about what the product does. Ingredients matter but most people aren't concerned with the amount of raspberry ketones in your product.

 Have THEM instead draw a picture of the future them at the family function down 50 lbs. Of course key it to your product.


6)-Be professional with your pitch and remember you are not a beggar. If they sign up you may be with them for a long time.


7)-If you're beginning the phone conversation remember the fact that they were not expecting your phone call.

 Manage your tonality with an upward pitch.

 This causes a bit of confusion with the prospective recruit and allows you to get into the conversation. 

On the opposite end if they're interested in your opportunity seal the close with a downward pitch.

"Sounds to me like you're ready to join".


8)- Always be learning new skills, but in the meantime what you lack in skills make up for in numbers. 

You will improve get your offer in front of as many people as possible.

9)-Don't be addicted to the outcome. More people are going to say no then yes.

 Remember that there are always more of them then there are of us. The numbers are on your side.


10)-Go to Staple and get a "that was easy button", hit it after every phone call including the hang ups and the one that curse you out.

 Psych yourself.

 Celebrate the wins.


11)- Enjoy the journey.

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Interested in a Home Based Business- Contact me

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