My journey into the world of multi level marketing (MLM) was very surprising. Everything in me said that I was going to be an overnight sensation. That I was going to be the story that everyone would tell to his or her new prospects. I said that I was going to be the exception to the rule. Then reality hit and I realized that I was in business and that if I wanted to make the impact that I dreamed of I was going to have to work for it, just as I have in my previous business ventures. That being said here is the message of the day:

A lot of time beginners in this great industry get overwhelmed. They are constantly seeking instruction on how to get started. In my personal opinion instruction comes from seasoned leaders in the industry. However in most instances this is not the case. In talking with people who are new to this industry, I find that they are being coached by someone lacks leadership and who knows nothing about what it takes to make a great impact in their business.

These so called leaders only want to get you signed up just so they can leave you and move on to the next person. Their idea of training you is to share blown out of proportion stories that they have heard in passing. They have never bothered to validate these stories but they use them to get you motivated. Here me when I tell you that. “THIS IS NOT TRAINING!

This business has some great potential but one thing that needs to be understood is that this business is a process. It takes time and dedication just like any other business. True, there are some businesses that take off right away. These businesses are the exception to the rule. In reality most businesses take at least three years to get established and at least three years before they can calculate a true profit. This is a hard lesson for many because everyone wants to be the exception to the rule.

Are you new to network marketing? Are you confused, lost or feeling like you have made the wrong decision? Believe me when I say, “I know how you feel.” Are you searching for the right answers to help you in your progression only to find that the information you are receiving comes from seasoned veterans who have already made a killing in this industry and all they want you to do is buy their products? Yes, I know this feeling as well.

If this is you, I have some really good news. Starting in September, I will be dedicating my Payneless Advice to my network marketing experiences. The series will be entitled “Are You New To Network Marketing?”

What makes what I have to say so different? For one I am not trying to sell you anything. There is no “For more information click here button” where I ask you to spend $599 for a CD of a seminar I did back in 1999.

No, I will be bringing a fresh perspective from a newbie’s point of view. Before you pull the plug on what I have to say because you believe I lack the experience, let me reassure you. As an author, speaker and social networking butterfly I have met or talked with many of the high end, high profile players in the industry. It was only recently that I discovered the reality of the multi level marketing potential that they have all told me about in the past.

During my short journey I have picked up some valuable lessons. I have discovered some very valuable tools and I have seen the reality of this great business. Hopefully I will be able to add value to you and your endeavors as I share my discoveries. Get ready because in just a few days the treasure chest will be wide open.

Being prepared is one of the best feelings in the world. I can recall all the frustration I suffered taking test that I never prepared for. I t was not until I took time to prepare that I felt comfortable taking those test. It was indeed a great feeling. That being said my question to you today is, are you prepared for the upcoming holidays? Are you prepared for your family’s next vacation? These may be questions you don’t feel like answering today but the reality of the situations will surface very soon.

Many people procrastinate on this subject. They pray and look for miracles, hoping that it will eventually work itself out. When it doesn’t frustration sets in and they feel like they have failed. This no longer has to be the case because there is a better way. Before I give you my secret weapon, let me first say that a person has to be willing to accept their reality before a solution can be achieved. Now is the time to see that reality.

Soon the kids will be back in school and many people will have some much needed free time on their hands. This is not the time to marinate. This is a time to motivate. This is a time to build up and leave the negative behind. This is a time to find that much needed solution to an ongoing problem called lack. Just as you assumed, there is a solution. The big question of the day is to ask yourself are you willing to engage in the solution?

Failure is easy! Anyone can fail all a person has to do to fail is quit. Are you a quitter? I didn’t think so. Now is the time to cash in! If you are ready to move into a better way of life I have the solution and it’s easier than you think. Let’s talk.

I recently had a discussion with someone who was very comfortable in their living arrangement. He was educated, had a great job earning six-figures and had plans to build a future based on his earned wages. According to him, he was on track to one day become rich. Based on statistics he would be correct but statistics can be misleading. To some this would seem like a very noble position to be in but to those of us who know the “real deal” this is nothing more than a complacency trap.

Here’s why, many people find security in good paying jobs and refuse to look any further because they believe that they have reach the pentacle of prosperity. This young man made that mistake. It only took some very basic math for him to realize that his six-figure income was severely reduced after he pays his taxes and adds inflation to the mix. Just as the title suggest, he was wrong to believe he was rich.

I explained to him that there was a better way and I did it through third party gratification and conversation. Why did I use third party? Because he knows me, he knows were I came from and he would be unable to see were I am going because in his eyes, we are one in the same. Even though he would have been way off base, I refuse to bust his bubble using my own story. I wanted him to know that there are everyday people walking about who are experiencing wealth beyond their wildest dreams. Needless to say, he was indeed curious as to how he could tap into this wealth-building phenomenon.

I introduced him to the world of direct sales and multi level marketing. He was floored once he learned that this industry alone was responsible for producing a large number of self-made millionaires. I continued to explain to him that the door was open to anyone with passion and desire. No high level of education is required, the startup cost is usually low but the rewards are unlimited.

He saw the light and his ah-ha moment had arrived. He couldn’t believe that there were everyday people earning seven figure incomes and living the life that he is waiting to achieve in 30 plus years on the job. Yes, he was wrong to think the way he did about wealth but not anymore. Today he is on the right track.

Funny thing happened to me while taking a survey. Looking at my final results, I was shocked to say the least. I knew that an error had occurred. My final score indicated that I scored extremely low in the  “Dress and Grooming” arena. Anyone who knows me will attest to the fact that dressing and grooming is not a problem that I have. However, this confusion made me remember one important rule, when it comes down to business, how I present myself is how others will perceives my value.  

First impressions can say a lot about a person. These impressions have a lasting effect, they can breed acceptance or create instant failure. What is even more shocking when it comes to first impressions is the fact that a person may never know they made a first impression. Whether you realize it or not somebody is always watching you. They want to see how you operate, function and communicate. These impressions will help them make a quick assessment as to whether or not you are worthy of their attention. You have to seize everyday because you never know when your big break will come. 

Just because you see someone on a daily basis does not mean that they see you. If you are not being the best that you can be, maintaining an enthusiastic spirit, no one will ever know you exist.  It’s not important whom you see; it’s important who sees you. People make judgment based on what they see. They notice what you wear; they consider where you live, the type of car you drive, even the type of watch wear. These things may seem trivial but they are character builders that people consider important.

In my personal opinion companies have lulled people into a false sense of prosperity by giving them a job with benefits. Don’t get me wrong a good job with benefits is a wonderful thing but with a good job comes complacency. Having a good job is like being imprisoned. If you are the type of person who is willing to stretch further and reach higher. Far too often people plan their future based on the time it will take them to retire. I hear it all the time. People tell me if they could only get to their 30-year anniversary date then they finally are able to leave the company.

To my knowledge there has never been a legitimate employer that has forced an employee stay. However, companies can make your stay very enticing by sweetening the pot every once and a while. They offer raises additional weeks of vacation. In my personal opinion, this is nothing more than prison with benefits. Why would I make such a profound statement? Maybe it is because I know that there is so much more out there. I know that living out one’s life sitting behind a cubicle or showing up everyday doing the same job is a slow road to nowhere.

But why would I call a job a prison with benefits? Look at it this way. People in prison earn a small wage they receive good time credits and if they are model prisoners they get to spend time in a halfway house. Which is still prison but with liberties. The whole time all the prisoner wants to do is bide his or her time so they can finally leave prison. The sole purpose of being imprisoned is to take away your freedom. Being lock into a 30-year job has the same effect.

Once again I am not saying that having a good job is a bad thing. I am just saying that true freedom is being able to make your own decisions. It is being able to earn a wage based on what you are worth, not based on what your company thinks you are worth. Live life, be free and learn to explore try to explore new possibilities or you can wait until your 30 years are over so you can finally be free. The choice is yours.

I love the sound of music but what does a true music lover do, once the music stops? They hit replay and let the music play again, and again and again. This compulsive behavior may be annoying to some but for the true music lover it satisfies the need. The true music lover never wants the music to stop.

What does playing music over and over have to do with anything? Nothing really but the analogy has something to do with everything. It has to do with continuation, it has to do with momentum, and it has to do with duplication.

I have seen this all too often, people have the slight bit of success and in less than 90 days they stop. They indicate that trying to repeat what they have done in the past is too difficult. They find every excuse in the book to quit. Even worst then those who want to quit are those who gloat in their past successes. I had a good friend who could run like a jackrabbit in high school. He won all types of events and received tons of recognitions. Decades later he is still basking in his past success. If he had gone on to become a great Olympic runner or maybe even pursued advancement in this area his basking would have merit. But he didn’t he let the music die.

Learn to hit the replay button again and again and again. This is the only way to build on your past successes. Consistency is the key. Never let the music stop because when you do, know that there will be nothing left but silence.

Much has been said on how to become successful. Books have been written, seminars have been conducted and the mentors have spoken. The principals have been taught yet most people still suffer from one major setback in their quest. That setback is lack of funding.
Learning all the principals and concepts that come along with success and not having adequate funding to pursue them can be a major setback in the worst way. If funding is unavailable one must learn how to implement their ideas on a shoestring budget or create a passive income stream to help supplement their passion. Creating clever ways to build momentum is a must. Consistency is the key. For those who learn to overcome this obstacle, success can indeed become a reality.
The first obstacle to overcome is one of reality. You will not become an overnight success! The idea of this is nothing more than a fantasy. Everyone starts at the bottom and works their way up. Some faster than others but we all start in the same place. What you hear concerning overnight success stories is just the tip of the Iceberg. All of the blood, sweat, tears and years lay deep below the surface of the end story. For example, before a song can rank #1 on the Billboard charts, equipment has to be purchased, and a song has to be written, edited and recorded and liked by many. Before a book can become a New York Times bestseller it has to be written, published and marketed and purchased by many. (No Fans, No Sales).
Patience is a virtue and a mandatory prerequisite to those looking to become successful. In time with the right amount consistency your dreams will become a reality. The start of the process may require sacrifices but it will all be worth it in the end. Never give up no matter what. It could be one more week, one more day maybe even one more hour but in time, with patience success can and will be yours.

One of my wisdom teachers explained to me that it is important to seek advice of those with grey hair. I was told that the grey hairs of wisdom are based on experience and the wisdom given by those with grey hair should be cherished. I understood the position he was taking and also the advice that he was attempting to give. But in my flair for the extra I asked him several questions that would get him to further explain his position. I asked the following questions:
What about those like myself that have no hair, Should I ignore their wisdom?
Does grey haired wisdom diminish just because a person does not have hair?
How do I know the person with grey hair actually has any wisdom? (I have heard of many old fools)
He obviously knew that I was joking with the question I had asked but I wanted to make a point in explaining that general or blanket statements have no real meaning.
When trying to cover a topic, give helpful advice or when explaining one’s point of view, it is important to use your own words to express what dwells inside your mind. Learning to express your opinion based on your own words helps to not only expand your vocabulary but it also sets you apart. Everyone has something to say and it is important to say it in our own way. There are hundreds of mentors, coaches and motivational speakers that are in high demand because they have learned to use their own words to express their opinions.
Just about everything you will ever learn has been said at one time or another. What makes those words stand out above the crowd is how they are said. My wisdom teacher actually gave me a pat on the back for enlightening the conversation. He looked at me and said, “I guess you can teach an old dog a new trick.” I looked at him and said, “Here we go again!”