David Dubb   ESL Coach + InternetWork Marketer
Ho Collette,

Great discussion. I keep repeating myself but I think the first we need to remember are 2 words.

"People"

"Relationship"

Now I will leave and someone else carry on.


Nov 1st 2007 04:52   

Feliniti   
I'm new to it, but it seems to be that the more you share your own knowledge, the more people are willing to help.

I agree as well that it is all about "people" and "relationships" that seems to me to be so true, the network is more important than anything, if you build good relationships then it makes the whole thing a lot easier.
Nov 1st 2007 05:16   

Mick R.   Webmaster & Entrepreneur
Good stuff

Its all about team work...well that's a good start I'd say.
you cant build a business on your own.
Nov 9th 2007 14:32   

Collette Johnson   Collette's Naturals
Well thanks for your input David, Feliniti & Zzand
It seems we all pretty much agree, and Feliniti you may be "pretty new" to this but you are on the right track! Zzan also has a great point and that is TEAMWORK! Which also falls into the building relationships and helping others category!
Nov 14th 2007 15:26   

Anthony Hosking   
yes I would have to agree, with every one here. Team work is very
Important, of equal importance it getting to know who you are dealing
with. The old type cold canvass sales letter is gone, people on the
internet have become very gun shy and jumpy. We need to learn what
they need and want, and then give it too them.
Apr 23rd 2008 15:34   

Arthur Webster   Just plain honesty
Network marketing.

If you simply consider what those two words mean, both independently and together, you will have an idea of how to do it.

It is a great shame that the normal course of commerce has been broken down and segmented in an attempt to create something that is different.

A good network marketer has to have two things above all else -

He/she must have a product that has real value, provides real benefits and is in demand or for which a demand can be created.
and
He/she must be sufficiently knowledgeable about the product to be able to present it convincingly and answer any questions directly and with conviction.

Putting this product in front of real people who will obtain real benefits, who can afford it and are prepared to pay for it is the way to start your network.

Every customer should become a centre of influence because they appreciate the benefits they have received and because you, if you know anything at all about marketing, will ask them a simple question - "Who do you know who would appreciate the same benefits and service?"

Every non-buyer should also become a centre of influence because you, if you know anything at all about marketing will ask them a simple question - "I'm sorry that this is not for you at this time, but tell me, who do you know who might like to hear about it?"

To get your first customer you will use every source of advertising and every type of personal approach necessary. The most successful on line marketers who are selling more than smoke and mirrors will have and use off line methods of advertising.

The two most powerful adverts that you can possibly display are;-

1 - You
and
2- Your satisfied customers.

If your customers can feel a degree of pride in the ownership of what you have provided - just try to stop them telling others about it!
Apr 23rd 2008 16:27   

Collette Johnson   Collette's Naturals
Hi Everyone
Thanks for posting your comments and your ideas. Please continue to ask questions and or post your ideas ! We are hear to help each other succeed!
May 27th 2008 06:38   

Collette Johnson   Collette's Naturals
NIce post Old Coot...great advice as well
Aug 14th 2011 05:28