MLM Downline Builder

looking for ways to increase recruting or my downline. Any suggestions for web sites or networking that could help?

Retention. It’s the magic word in network marketing, maybe a more important issue to network marketing business owners than prospecting. It’s the Holy Grail of network marketing. For the majority of MLM distributors, retention is elusive. High drop rates are discouraging. It’s the easiest business in the world to start, and the easiest to quit.

Retaining your downline in network marketing has a significant impact on your income and your time. It costs more to sponsor a new distributor or customer than to maintain one. No one wants a revolving door business. Many, however, are resigned to the revolving door aspect of MLM. You’ve heard “throw mud on the wall and see what sticks”. That approach is a response to the revolving door - recruit them faster than they leave in order to build big.

Retention in your downline is 5 things:

1)Who the people ARE

2)The quality of the company/service/products/comp plan

3)Your sponsoring process - based on hype and speedy sign ups, or are you looking for real business partners?

4)Your training system - does it teach your team how to avoid pitfalls? Does it teach them how to sort through candidates while maintaining their self-esteem?

Does it teach them how to work with people? How to target their marketing?

5)Your leadership style

You can change #2 by changing companies. You can change #3 and #4 by evaluating your results and making necessary changes. You have the most control over #5 by working on yourself. You can do NOTHING about #1 except to identify who you’re working with -not by their words, but by their actions. MLM attracts a lot of people who really want at-home JOBS not businesses. So you can’t retain the “I -really-wanted-a-job types. There are people who do not have any perserverence for this, no matter how simple/easy you make it, and you can’t retain them either. There are those who do it when they feel like it, and not when they don’t. You have precious little control over that. You can only work with with those who are willing to be coached and who are willing to do the stuff. You can only identify them by their actions.

I have tried to work with the uncoachable, done therapy with the unmotivated. I let them go now. NO they are not “losers” as some would call them. They have a different path, that’s all. And the path of my business is not for them. The sooner I can identify them, the more fun my biz is, because I’m not trying to turn frogs into Princes. I let the frogs be frogs if they want.

I DO have some things in place to quickly identify the most likely candidates, and a process for closure for those who wish to back out. I am more rigorous in sorting my potential partners before they join.

Remember only 10% of the population will do a business. 3% of the population are self-starters. So you might want to look at who you are approaching. Not everyone who needs money or lifestyle will do multi-level marketing. Retention begins with your prospecting and sponsoring style.

1. Make A CHOICE To Grow Your MLM Downline

God gives us the power to choose. Being successful is a choice that you make. It’s NOT a matter of luck. You always make your own choices when it comes to the size of your MLM check. Do what you have to do to make things happen.

2. Accept Rejection

You will face rejection all the time while building your MLM business. You must expect it, accept it, love the challenge, and know that you’re moving in the right direction. It’s the price you pay. Say YES to rejection.

3. Each Failure Gets You Closer To Success

The formula to Success is double your rate of failure. Consider failures as temporary setbacks. They will always be a part of your Network Marketing career.

4. Your Habits Predict Your MLM Success

Ask yourself right now, “Are my habits today going to help me build the downline I want ?”. The secret to your MLM future lies in your daily habits-positive or negative.

5. Utilize The Power Of Storytelling

When presenting your MLM, the key is to tell a story and keep it simple. People will remember stories rather than product facts.They will join your business because of the success stories you told.

6. Duplicate Your Presentation

You need to show your business exactly the same every time you present. That way you will gain confidence and conviction knowing what you’re going to say.

7. Work With The Willing

Don’t waste your time on the wrong people. Present your MLM business to those prospects who are willing to listen to you and engage in a conversation with you.

Also, after they join your MLM, only train and mentor those who are worth your time.