Network Marketing Success Blog

Hello! I'm Lisa Willard, Professional Network Marketer, Trainer and Coach.

My passion - teaching others how to be successful in Network Marketing.

My success didn't happen overnight. And I learned a great deal along the way.

I'm a mom, an MLM mom that had a dream and passion.

My goal is to teach you what has worked for me. Help you avoid the pitfalls. And create a life that you deserve.

I value you and welcome your feedback.

Oct 22, 2009, Direct Selling Success

When it comes to a successful Direct Selling Home business, there are keys to success.

1. Desire - You must have that burning desire. The desire that keeps you going, even when times are tough. I know there are nights, I literally just can't sleep becuase I'm so excited about what's going on in my home business and team. It's just one of those things that is hard to explain. You definitely know if you have it!

2. Hard work - You must be willing to take steps each week to reach your goals. Success doesn't happen over night and it sure doesn't happen without consistent effort. When you look at someone's success, you never see the obstacles or challenges they went through to reach their destination. You only see the "good stuff." But I promise you, there are bumps in the road for everyone.

3. Coachability - Are you coachable? Really, are you? Do you get on team calls, do you learn through articles, videos, books? How much time do you spend per week on training yourself and preparing you for your business. Direct Selling success is really a commitment of learning for a lifetime. I've been in this business for four years and I'm still learning! It's true, leaders are readers. So commit now, to opening your mind to learn from others.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa Willard

Oct 8, 2009, Holiday Home Business Building

As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start preparing your business now to get through the holidays. It's just a fact that we all get busier and if we aren't prepared and we haven't planned accordingly, some things just may slip through the cracks.

Here's 10 tips to help you grow your home business through this hoiday season.

1. Retail your product. Does your business have a retail outlet? Holiday season is perfect for retailing. Make sure people know your product(s) is available. Anything you can do to make the season a little less busy for someone is great. And retailing is a great way to get some fast cash during the holidays.

2. Offer specials or a coupon. Run some specials during the holiday season and post holiday too. It's a great way to strengthen your customer base. Or offer a coupon that can be used at the time specified.

3. Socialize at holiday gatherings. Just touch base with friends, family, and those people that you don't get to talk to as often as you like. Gather their contact information and just find out what is going on in their world. You might be amazed at what you find out.

4. Send out Thanksgiving cards vs. Christmas cards. This is a great way to remind people of your business and product. Place a coupon in the card for holiday shopping.

5. Block out your time now! Schedule time now for the activities of your business. Stick to your guns and do a little extra now, so your not so overwhelmed when the schedule of the holiday season becomes crazed.

6. Follow up, follow up and follow up. Set a face to face or a phone meeting. Get in contact with those you haven't contacted in a while. How can your business and your products fill a need for them now?

7. Refer a friend. Offer refer a friend incentives. Or what about punch cards? Buy xx and receive one free.

8. Give your product as a gift. I use my product(s) as gifts all the time. People love them and I have certainly added to my customer base as well as my team this way.

9. Start looking at the year ahead. What are you goals? What do you need to change from this past year? Keep pushing forward and those actions will shine through on into 2010.

10. Have Fun! A home business is meant to be fun and one you are passionate about. Let your passion shine through your actions.

Oct 6, 2009, Autoresponders - do they work?

Using an autoresponder in my home business has been key to my successful business. Autoresponders are just a great way to stay "in front" of my contacts. It allows me to build relationships on "autopilot." In a sense, it allows you to automate your follow up.

Yes, there is certainly a wrong way and right way to use an autoresponder. It doesn't take the place of picking up the phone and making that one on one contact. Instead, it helps you stay in front of your contacts until the time is "right." Or if you can't make that one on one contact immediately, it's a way to start building a relationship.

I actually have two FREE newsletters I offer through my autoresponder. One is directly related to my home business. It offers information specifically about my home business, my coaching and my team. The other is about Network Marketing in general. Both of these offer valuable information, tips and techniques and training and tools.

Just yesterday, I had a contact that I met online about 10 months ago email me (it was a reply from my autoresponder) and said she was ready to join my business. I had talked to her about 10 months ago and she signed up for one of my newsletters. So, for the last 10 months, there has been information "dripping" on her. And now, the time is right for her.

Building a list of contacts is vital to your business. So, explore it today and see what it can do for your home business.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa Willard

Sep 21, 2009, Personal Development is Key

One of the main keys to a successful home business is YOU. Yes, believe it or not, it's YOU and the person you are becoming.

You attract who you are. Actively engaging in a personal development program is key to your success.

Become the person you want to be. So, how do you do this? Spend some time reading each day. Read within your industry. Michael Clouse has some great suggestions at nexera.com. Some of my favorites are Seven Prospecting Secrets as well as the Fifth Principle.

Spend some time reading outside of your industry too. How to Win Friends and Influence People, The Go-Giver, and Think and Grow Rich are a few of my recommendations.

Spend some time "listening" each day. Grab an audio. Jim Rohn, Randy Gage, and Suze Orman are just a few suggestions. It's important to focus on your life skills as well as the fundamental of your business. This includes, family, career, financial, spiritual, and health.

Ask yourself...where do I want to improve? Is it leadership, prospecting, dulication, or presentation? Whatever your answer is, find an audio or a book that will help you improve in that area. Apply what you learn month after month and then move on to the next area.

Commit to a personal development program and realize your success does depend on it.

BELIEVE Success!

Sep 3, 2009, Home Business Challenges - how to handle them

In any home business, challenges and obstacles are going to arise. It’s just part of the journey and if we are prepared, it will be a bump in the road and nothing more.

So, let’s talk about those challenges so we are prepared when they come.

1. Distractions. Yes, they happen. It might be the phone ringing, the kids, or all the stuff in life that just happens. It’s true that life happens and can derail us from our actions. But think about the things that you can control. Have a specific plan each day and prioritize your daily goals. And commit to getting each one day, not matter what.

2. Disappointment. Sure, disappointment is going to happen from time to time. It might be a prospect that was excited to join and then didn’t. Or maybe you expected 15 people at a home party and only 2 showed up. Whatever the disappointment is, reflect on it for a few and then let it go. Don’t focus on it. Release it and move forward!

3. Delays. There are going to be delays in your business. You will set goals and you will come up short once in a while. Realize that is okay. And know that if you took the action steps necessary and you came up short, that goal is just around the corner. We are human and we are going to make mistakes. And sometimes things just don’t go the way they are planned. But it’s okay. If you plan to get it done today, then get it done. Don’t wait until tomorrow.

Remember, challenges and obstacles don’t mold us or our business. How we handle them does.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa Willard

Aug 31, 2009, A home business with options

I’ve been in the Network Marketing industry for the past 4 years. Two years ago I made a huge decision to leave the company I started with and go a different direction. I had to find a way to work “smarter” vs. harder. As a mom of three, a corporate America employee and a wife, my time was very limited in building a residual income. I took my business to the Internet and started learning all the ends and outs of being an Internet Marketer. It has allowed me to free up some time and still build a healthy residual income.

My company now has two simple product lines that are consumable, affordable and have a high profitability factor. This was important to me. I wanted a product that was easily understood and one that was affordable to the general population and one that was consumable. And it has worked great with my internet marketing strategy.

I came into this business as a recruiter/business builder. But not everyone enters the network marketing arena with this same mentality. In fact, more people get turned off by expensive auto ships and no option BUT recruiting. Our company has have a strong retail product that can be driven through parties and retail events if that is the path you choose to take.

So, whether you want to replace a full time income some day or you want to earn an extra $200 per month, it’s great to have options. Parties, fundraisers, craft shows, internet marketing are all a part of the network marketing arena. However, not every company gives you those options.

So, when you are looking for your “plan b” really look at your choices and see what’s out there. Everyone is different and people like to have options on different ways to work their business. Make sure your company has a “buffet” of ways to make money. When you discover your niche, it becomes your passion and will help move you forward.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa

May 5, 2009, Network Marketing leads that come to you. Stop chasing friends and family.

Quality Network Marketing Leads are vital for your MLM business. Learn how to generate your own quality leads.

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May 5, 2009, Network Marketing Success takes hard work and effort . Learn the WAH secrets.

Network Marketing Success is so worth it. Be a MLM success story.

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May 5, 2009, Network Marketing Online makes money. I built my business using the Internet.

Network Marketing Online. Does it really work? Yes, it does. Want to reach thousands of prospects? Take your business online.

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May 5, 2009, Social Marketing and MLM. Expand your MLM Business with Social Marketing.

Social Marketing can explode your business if done correctly. Learn how to generation leads.

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Jan 13, 2009, My home business, Lisa Willard's MLM home business, work at home

Explore home business options, know how to evaluate a home business, Lisa Willard

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Jan 13, 2009, Home candle business with Mia Bella. Work from home, start today.

A home candle business is fun and exciting. Join Mia Bella and Scent-sations today.

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Jan 13, 2009, Lisa Willard Successful Network Marketing Expert, Trainer and Author

Lisa Willard MLM Coach and Consultant shares her Network Marketing story as a WAHM

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Dec 23, 2008, 5 principles to soar your MLM Business

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 5 principles to help your MLM business soar How is your business growing? Is your business growing? Do you realize the gift of your business and you can be unstoppable if you choose to take action?

Think about these principles in the next few weeks. Be accountable to yourself and watch your business grow.

1. People duplicate what they see, not what they hear. This is a business of duplication. So, if you want your team to grow, you must be sponsoring, talking to people and creating a momentum for your team. Yes, this means putting your blinders on really getting down to the nitty gritty. Create a higher personal volume and others will follow.

2. Mindset is everything. Attitude really does determine altitude. Your success depends on your thoughts. Each morning, choose to be positive. You have a choice each and every day how you look at things and your situation. Choose to let go of the negative thoughts and focus on the positive.

3. Don’t get caught up in management mode. New people are the lifeblood of your business. Continue sifting and sorting, sharing and sponsoring.

4. Always do business with integrity. Always be upfront, honest and hold yourself to excellence. Others will see it and will want to do the same. Your actions will be an inspiration to others.

5. Create relationships with your downline, upline and your crossline. Don’t be afraid to reach out when you encounter challenges. Remember, most likely your upline has been there and knows what you are going through. As a strong leader, your organization will reach out to you too. Relationships are the foundation of a soaring business.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa Willard

Dec 12, 2008, MLM plans for the New Year

With the year coming to a close, it’s time to start planning for the next year. Goal setting is an important action in any Network Marketing business. And it’s fun too.

With a new year just around the corner, you have the opportunity to think about new goals, new dreams and new actions. Start by looking at what happened last year. What worked and what didn’t. Toss those things to the side that didn’t work. And incorporate those that did into the new plan.

Share these goals. Share them with your team members. Share them with your mentor. Part of your network marketing success depends on your team. So sharing your long term goals with them will provide inspiration also.

When setting goals, I focus on those I have complete control over. A few examples are - I will talk to two people per day about my business. I will send out 10 information packs per week. I can control these actions. Goals such as I want 10 new team members each month and I will have 5 new customers each month are things I can not completely control. After all, I can’t control who will say “yes.”

I look forward to the New Year and new beginnings

So, what are your goals for the coming year? I’d love to hear them.

Nov 21, 2008, MLM Success Tip - Stay in the Game

One of the keys to success in this business is to stay in the game. I have signed up distributors who heard about the business from someone else. And when the time came to get started, the person had quit.

What if that person had stayed and signed up that distributor. What if that person would go on to build a goldmine? She will never know what could have been.

Success in the business can be frustrating at times. You think you are going to sign this person up and then it doesn’t happen. You are going to follow up with that person and then you can’t reach them.

So many people judge our industry on just a few action steps over a course of a few months. They really miss the longevity and consistency.

As 2008 comes to a close, decide what you really want for 2009. Make a monthly commitment to see it through. Set daily action steps and goals to keep you focused and on track. I like to put these actions in place for a 90 day cycle. Then, go back and reevaluate. What worked and what didn’t. What should you change or leave the same?

Don’t let anyone or anything knock you down or get in your way. If you get knocked down, get back up and still be standing next year, but be further down the path on your journey.

Success in this business can be yours, be willing to commit and keep your focus and be accountable.

“See” you at the top!

Nov 12, 2008, A Simple Network Marketing Success Secret

Many people believe if they buy a certain course or a particular book and read, they will be successful.

And others think if they just join a certain network marketing business, success will happen overnight.

With so many empty promises and hype on the Internet today, it leads people to believe these false principles.

Success is an ongoing process. And it is accomplished by becoming a leader through helping others. It’s a process of attracting wealth through self development.

I spend hundreds of dollars each month on books and courses. Why? Because if I can learn one thing and apply to my business, it makes it worthwhile. It also increases my value to others.

You can’t just read books and hope to create success. You have to take action and apply what you learn. Apply your new knowledge to your business and your personal life. Applied knowledge is power.

Have you ever heard the statement that you'll only make as much money as the five other people you hang out with most often?

My answer is to cheat your way to the top by reading and learning from successful people. Read Jan Ruhe, or John Milton Fogg, or Ann Sieg. (just to name a few) Spend time with your company leaders whether it's through conference calls or books or whatever.

Feel the success you want. Picture your perfect day. See your success and know it’s just around the corner with continued focus.

Leaders are readers and the learning process never ends.

Have the right mindset. Erase negative thoughts and don't listen to negativity. Surround yourself with positive, like minded people.

Enjoy your journey. When you are doing something you love, creating success is so much easier.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa Willard

Nov 10, 2008, The Traits of a Successful MLMer

What are the traits of a successful MLMer? Most industry leaders have these traits in common. So, as you read through these, ask yourself, do I possess these qualities?

Passion – Do you love what you do? Do you have a burning desire to really succeed in this industry? Are you raring to go each and every day? If you are truly passionate and excited about your business, other will see it and be attracted to you and your business.

Belief – Do you believe in yourself, your product and your company? Belief in yourself is sometimes the most difficult. Your business growth will depend on your personal growth. So commit to learning, developing into a leader and always feed your mind with positive thoughts. The old saying, Leaders are Readers, is so true.

Committed - Stay committed even when times are frustrating. It will happen. There will be challenges and obstacles to overcome. Know success doesn’t happen overnight. But with a committed focus and action plan, it will happen. Be willing to do what most others won’t.

Integrity and honesty – always be upfront from the beginning. There’s enough hype in our industry. Be a true leader without the hype. Building a relationship based on honesty is the best way to go every time.

Courage – A healthy business and leader can accept the word no. Have the courage to move past it. And remember, it’s not personal. So many times no simply means not yet. Accept it, move forward and be there when your prospect is ready.

Coachable – Leaders are coachable. Be a life long student and learner. Study those that are successful and who have what you want. Duplicate as many actions you can, especially in the beginning. Then as you develop, explore new ideas that fit your personality and niche.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa Willard

Nov 3, 2008, Working with Network Marketing Leads

When building a Network Marketing business, it’s important to learn about your prospects and truly understand the process of MLM leads.

How many times have you spoken to a lead and they are extremely interested? But then something happens and POOF. Yes, they have vanished into thin air. You call and leave a message or two and you can not get a hold of them.

Well, more than likely life happens and the timing just isn’t there. Think about the process you went through to get started. I know mine sure wasn’t over night. It’ was a process. I looked at Network Marketing opportunities for one year before I made a decision to move forward.

So, it really is about timing. Don’t take it personally and remember, life does happen and timing is everything.

Get to know your prospects and spend time asking questions and really finding out their why. Remember, it’s all about them, not about you. Spending time building a relationship with your MLM leads will go a long way. It will help you stand out from others they may be speaking with. When you can really find out a person’s wants and their why, you can then show how your business can help. Let them know what they can expect from you as a sponsor. Assure them they won’t be left alone when they join your team.

Follow up and have patience. Have you ever had someone call you day and night practically begging you to join their business? And did you just want to run in the other direction? Don’t be that person. Allow your prospects some space and time to make their decision and to ask questions.

The word “no” usually means not now. So, don’t let it steal your dreams. And when the timing is right, be there.

Remember, building a successful Network Marketing team is a process. Normally, it is a 2-5 year process. So, continue to invest in yourself. Develop yourself into a leader and commit to daily action and consistent steps. You will be glad you did.

Oct 20, 2008, Create an endless stream of prospects

Are you tired of the old school network marketing techniques? You know the 3 foot rule, hanging flyers, bugging your family and friends, and holding hotel meetings.

Making a list of 100 people is usually one of the first activities you are encouraged to do. When beginning a network marketing business.

And there is nothing wrong with that if this method is how you choose to begin your business. But what about other options? Choices are good. I did write a “business introduction” letter to my family and friends. And to this day, many are still customers. But the fact is, none were interested in the business at all.

So, I knew there had to be a better way to build my business. The more research I did, the more it led me to the Internet and learning how to attract an endless stream of prospects to me.

So, I began to study some of the industry’s leaders and what they did. And that is exactly how I came across Mike Dillard’s Magnetic Sponsoring.

It really changed how I do my business. And the best part, it can help you too.

Watch these videos here and let me know what you think. http://lwillard.magneticsponsoringonline.com

Sep 29, 2008, To duplicate or not

Does your upline tell you your efforts must be duplicatable? If you can’t duplicate your efforts for 100 people, then you should rethink your strategy. I agree with this statement. Well, at least most of it.

It is important to have parts of your business that can be duplicated by your organization. Duplication is important in any network marketing business, but don’t let it stop you from exploring other options.

I will give you an example. When I began my network marketing career, my children were ages 1, 3 and 9. I had a full time Corporate America job, so I worked 40 plus hours per week.

Now, could I duplicate the efforts of someone who worked their network marketing business full time and didn’t have those time constraints? No, of course not. My time was much more limited. So, I had to find avenues which worked for me. I had to leverage my time. And I had to turn outside of my upline to figure out how to do just that.

Another example. Because I had a good full time income, I had a budget from day one for advertising and marketing. Is that always the case for people who start out? Of course not. Some have a budget, some don’t. There’s a great saying. What you lack in money, make up in time.

As a network marketing coach and trainer, I explored many things. Some worked and some didn’t. But I knew if I was going to be successful, I needed to have a “buffet” of ideas to pass down to my organization. Building on a budget is important, but everyone’s budget is different. And if you are going to succeed as a leader in this industry, you must have ideas that fit.

So, be careful about duplication. Yes, duplicate any areas you can, especially in the beginning. But don’t be scared to explore other ideas and options. When you look at successful MLM leaders, each of them found success, but in different ways.

Sep 25, 2008, 3 Keys to MLM Leadership

As a MLM Leader, you will always have drive and ambition. And probably more so than most of the people in your organization. The old saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink” is so true. Building a MLM organization takes patience.

Some people will take action and some will not. For those who don’t take action, still love them for who they are but spend your time with those that share your take action spirit.

Network within your network. Successful MLM leaders have learned to intervene in their lower levels to ensure their organization keeps growing. When you recruit an energetic and talented leader, do you stop there? You shouldn’t. Begin forming leaders with their leaders. Go out of your way to build relationships further down the chain of command. Work with them and help grow their organization.

Follow up is key. Instead of pressuring your prospect to join you, be available. Refer him to third party resources, such as books, videos, and websites that will bring value, answer questions and reveal the power of the Network Marketing industry. Stay in touch with your prospect. You never know where it will lead or who he will lead you to.

Partner Up! Did you know married couples not only live longer, but also succeed more readily in business? So, what does this mean to you as a network marketer? Partner your people. Yes, a husband/wife team is great. But, many times you have one person on board. Choose a running mate. Everyone needs a running mate, someone to encourage them, counsel them and communicate with them.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa Willard

Sep 9, 2008, How to be a Responsible Network Marketing Sponsor

When someone joins you and your business, what’s the first thing you do?

Hopefully, you pick up the phone and welcome them. So what’s next? Find out their goals, their dreams and their visions for their new business. Together, design an action plan to start reaching those goals.

Responsible sponsoring means developing a relationship, a partnership. And this evolves over time.

It doesn’t mean you build their business for them, but you can empower them by providing tools, resources, ideas and guidance.

Check in once a week for the first couple of months. Reassure them that you are there and are available for questions and guidance. This also let them know what is expected of them as they develop into a leader and a sponsor. And it creates duplication within your organization.

Some will require more guidance, some will require little. Be flexible and willing to adapt to different people and their needs.

Sponsoring and sharing in their excitement is one of the best things about Network Marketing. So, approach each new distributor with positive energy and help them become wildly successful!

BELIEVE Success!

Sep 3, 2008, Internet Marketing - How to Get Started

Internet Marketing. How do you get started?

Using the Internet to grow you MLM business is potentially huge. But, where do you start? Below are a few basic steps to help you get started.

1. Create a Lead Capture Page or take it a step further and develop a personal website. Capture these leads so you can build a prospects list.

2. Begin a marketing campaign. Start with one or two of the common Internet marketing locations. You can begin at Social Marketing sites, message boards, web advertising, etc.

3. Always lead with value. Never pitch or sell.

4. Monetize. Look for ways to generate cash-flow. Offer e-books, affiliate programs, calling scripts or anything that your prospect would want.

5. Keep yourself in front of your prospects By providing value through emails and newsletters, your prospects will look forward to your information. And pick up the phone. Don’t leave the phone out of the equation. The Internet can leverage your time, but it shouldn’t take the place of personal phone contact. And remember, if someone doesn’t join you today, their situation may change in the future. Be the one they turn to.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa Willard

Aug 28, 2008, How to sponsor 8-12 people per month

Residual income is what attracts most people to building a Network Marketing team. And the most common question I get, is how do you sponsor 8-12 people every month?

The answer is simple. Make friends without an agenda. Make friends to make friends, not to get into your business. Sure, my friends know what I do, in case they are interested or want to refer people to me.

But my business is not what my friendships are based upon. It’s the same for meeting people online or offline. Show a genuine interest. Find out their likes and dislikes, their concerns and challenges. Get to know people without an agenda.

If someone shows an interest in my business then yes, I will proceed. Now, I have the permission to share a little more. I answer their questions and invite them to take a deeper look.

Think about this. If you had a friend that was making $8,000 per month, wouldn’t you want to know about it?

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa

Aug 11, 2008, A simple network marketing business A three step plan to success,

A simple network marketing business allows duplication, options and the ability to find your niche.

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Jul 30, 2008, Must read Network Marketing books. Explode your buisness with these MLM books.

Best Network Marketing books. These are must reads for any serious Network Marketer.

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Jul 30, 2008, Network Marketing training by Lisa Willard. MLM Success starts with training.

Network Marketing training is essential for a successful MLM business. Lisa Willard shares her step by step business building process.

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Jul 30, 2008, Lisa Willard, Network Marketing Coach and Expert

Do you need a Network Marketing Coach to take your business to the next level? I can coach you to success in MLM.

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Jul 28, 2008, Surround yourself with people that support you

I think I was born an entrepreneur. Even as a young child, I was inventing things and always had my own play business. I’ve always been drawn to the idea of creating things, helping others and making money.

But I came to realize quickly that not everyone shares those interests and beliefs. Actually, most don’t. So, it’s important to surround yourself with like-minded people. Entrepreneurs are special people. The world of free enterprise is exciting, but there are many that don’t and will not ever embrace it. And that’s okay.

Find those that do and surround yourself with them. You will find other people that share your interests and ideas and you can learn so much from each other.

Realize that you are different from most. Realizing this was a huge breakthrough for me. Choose to surround yourself with people that support you and your ideas. Gain inspiration from other entrepreneurial spirits. Feed off of each other and know that you are special.

Jul 23, 2008, MLM Compensation Plan – Create a passive, residual income with MLM

MLM Compensation plans can be difficult to understand and make money from. So, educate yourself on the best way to make money and be a success in MLM.

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Jul 23, 2008, Residual Income – Learn how to build a recurring income

Earn Residual Income through MLM. Find out how and the where to start.

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Jul 22, 2008, Home business information, Lisa Willard, work at home success

Explore your home business information, contact Lisa Willard, your business success kit

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Jul 22, 2008, What is Network Marketing? Your guide to a successful Network Marketing biz

What is Network Marketing? Learn the truth and discover how to build a six figure Network Marketing Business.

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Jul 22, 2008, Network Marketing Basics - educate yourself about Network Marketing and MLM

Understanding Network Marketing Basics could change your business and your life.

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Jul 21, 2008, Allow Challenges to propel you to the Top

Challenges are a part of any successful business. And it’s no different in Network Marketing. Challenges arise, be prepared to face them. Challenges CAN make you stronger and your business stronger. It simply depends on how you react to them.

Some things to think about…………………

Challenges are just an interesting part of your success story.

Dream big.

Feed your mind with positive thoughts.

Say goodbye to those that are discouraging.

Don’t be a quitter.

Strive for the top because the bottom is already crowded.

Make a commitment to succeed.

Be determined to get what you want.Set goals.

Prepare your mind for success.

Have fun.

BELIEVE Success!

Jul 15, 2008, How much work will it take and it will take how long?

When starting a large project, sometimes it’s best to not know who much time it will really take to complete it. The whole process can be overwhelming at first. But don’t let it be.

Break the task into small pieces. Think about daily actions and baby steps. Set small goals and as you achieve them celebrate.

Rome wasn’t built in a day and success doesn’t happen over night. So, when working on large projects, take in step by step and day by day.

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa

Jul 1, 2008, Networking and Connecting

Listening, connecting, meeting needs and building relationships are the skills that produce long-lasting network marketing success. And if you approach MLM any other way, you’re building on quicksand.

It is simply essential that you know how to build relationships with people for MLM success and life success.

Ask your prospect questions. And then listen. Ask more questions and then listen some more. Find out what they really want. And be patient. Network Marketing partnerships don’t happen overnight. It’s a process. So nurture it and have fun along the way.

Jun 30, 2008, Why a home candle business?

Why should you consider a home candle business? Good question. As a Network Marketing professional, I wasn’t looking for a home candle business in the beginning. After all, I wanted to coach and train others. I was a MLM coach and trainer. But as I furthered my research, here’s what I found.

*Candles are a $3+billion industry. *Candles are affordable and highly consumable. *85% of American homes already burn scented candles *We are ahead of the trend. “Go Green” fits right into our industry. Our alternative vegetable wax candle burns 95% soot free. *Candles are consistently in the top 5 list for gift choices *Candles are a simple product. There’s not much explanation involved. *Our industry has 6 major competitors. And we are leading the way with our “natural” candle. For more information about why a candle business is a great network marketing business, visit http://www.network-marketing-success-tools.com

BELIEVE Success!

Lisa

Jun 24, 2008, MLM Must Read Books

Success in the network marketing comes down to solid, ongoing MLM training. Network Marketing is a business that is about helping others. But in order to help others, you must work on yourself in the process.

Self-development and mindset are crucial to success. In my earlier days, I thought mindset was a bunch of nonsense. I wished I would have listened. It’s not! Mindset and belief is a must have to succeed.

Below are my top picks to get you started. These are the basic how-to’s for building a top MLM business.

MLM Nuts and Bolts by Jan Ruhe

Jan Ruhe is a master and my favorite female mentor. Her story is incredible. She built her business while her children were young and didn’t make excuses. Her advice is solid and prepares you for this industry.

Beach Money by Jordan Adler

Jordan proves what can happen if you don’t quit. Over 10 years and 12 companies without making any money.

Your First Year in Network Marketing by Mark Yarnell, Rene Reid Yarnell

This book will prepare you for all aspect of the business. It’s an honest approach whether you are working part time or full time.

How to Win Friends and Influence People By Dale Carnegie

A classic, but still holds true today.

ENJOY!

Lisa