Will I Really Get to Work With Mike Misenheimer?

When I first started in network marketing, it was with a different company than the one I am currently involved with.  I read all of the information available, spoke with my sponsor who assured me I was joining a great company with a supportive team, paid my money to buy into the business, and then waited for someone to teach me how to make this work.  Days passed, then weeks - and not one word from my sponsor.  I emailed him and called him.  Nothing.  I did some research online, found a few articles that offered advice on building a downline.  I even managed to make a little money.  One year I made a whole $568!  Do you wonder why I'm no longer associated with that particular opportunity?

Now I don't necessarily blame the company.  There may have been supportive teams that trained and assisted their new reps.  But I must admit, I did not find much training material available on the company website.  What I did find had been created by other reps.  And many of them were charging for the information.  So while I struggled to find my way and make some money, I did often wonder when the team support would start.  Did I have to prove myself first?  Show that I was sincerely committed to this business and able to make to it work? 

One of the biggest problems with any network marketing team is attrition.  And one of the major causes of attrition is failure to be successful in the business.  What is one of the main causes of failure?   Lack of training and support. 

In order for your business to grow and prosper, your team needs to grow and prosper.  If you are not showing them how to do this, you need to rethink your business strategy. 

If you are just considering joining a network marketing company, do some research to determine if they really do provide support and training.  Ask other members of the team you'll be part of, check out the company website, see how accessible your upline is.  If the training doesn't meet your needs, look for another company or a different sponsor. 

On my team, training is vital.  I will provide you with all of the information and advice you want - and maybe even some you don't want.  If you have a question, I'll find the answer.  And if I don't have it, my upline team members are always available to help.  They were there to help me achieve the success I have.  They'll be there for you too.  This is one of the best recruiting tools I have.  People come to my team knowing that we will all work together to help them succeed. 

Training and support are critical.  Train and support your team so they can reach their goals.  Teach them to do the same to their downlines.  Promote the fact that you provide this fabulous support as a recruitment tool.  And watch your business grow.

And by the way - yes, on my team you really will get to work with Mike Misenheimer!  He trains and supports us all.  Who do you think taught me?