Picking the Right Network Marketing Company for You -- Do's and Don'ts

If you’re thinking about joining a network marketing company, you may have several different opportunities that you’re considering. How do you know which one will be right for you?

Here are just a few basic "Do's and Don'ts" to get you started in your decision-making process.

Do – Get very clear about why you want to start a business. Make a list of all your reasons. Then figure out the two or three most important. Your list could include making more money (exactly how much and what you will do with it), being able to stay home with your kids, doing something more challenging or personally rewarding, getting off the corporate rat race, being your own boss, enjoying a flexible schedule, or just having fun. Keep these reasons in mind as you evaluate each network marketing company.

Don’t – Jump into the first opportunity that comes along just because someone you know is in it. It might not be the best fit for YOU. 

Do – Pick a product or service that you can completely get behind. It’s soooo much easier to sell something you’re excited about. Keep in mind that you’ll be using your company’s products or services yourself. It’s always a good idea to try them out before you sign on the dotted line. 

Do– Find out what kind of upline support will be available to you.  It may be that the person sponsoring you is nearly as new at this as you are (which is okay, we all have to start somewhere), so be sure to see who's above them. Will you be getting the same blind-leading-the-blind advice from your upline leaders, or do they actually know how to be successful in this industry?

Don’t – Believe anyone who says they'll do everything for you.  If you don't have to do anything, what do they need you for?  Smells like a scam to me.

Don’t – Believe anyone who says there's no selling involved.  If they're telling you this, you better find out EXACTLY how it is that you're going to be making money.  There's a very good chance that they're lying to you since every network marketing company is in the business of moving products or services – in other words, SELLING.

But there's a lot more you need to know before you can make a good decision. I've put together two more short reports to help you evaluate both the company and the compensation plan.

"Investigate Before You Invest"
"Compensation Plans -- Cutting Through the Confusion"

Remember as you do your research that you are selecting an opportunity you're going to be investing your time and energy into for hopefully years to come.  Choose wisely!

Best of luck in your new business!

Oh, and one more thing! 

I agree you definitely need to investigate any new network marketing company you're considering joining.  However, the best company in the world with the same-old same-old, tried-and-failed, mlm approach isn't going to give you the results you're hoping for. 

YOU are the key factor in the equation. When prospects start calling you out of the blue and begging to join your team, it will be because they want to work with YOU. 

It will be because you have taken steps to build their trust by offering them solutions to their most pressing problems. It will be because they look up to you as something of an expert.

How do you accomplish this? 

May I suggest that you take a look at my Basic Training course, if you haven't already done so. (The link is in the menu on the left.) It will give you a really good start in learning this exciting new approach I've been talking about.