Thirdly, network marketing is a sales profession. If someone tells you that you don’t have to sell anything when you join a network-marketing program, it is simply not true. You might not need to sell a product or service, but you need to sell an idea to other person to get him or her involved. It is a form of selling and you need to get good at it before you can really succeed in network marketing. You need to know how to create a compelling message to invite prospects to take a look at your information, you need to be able to answer questions and concerns, and most importantly, you need to know correct way to ask for final decision i.e. close. Sales skills also comprises of being a good listener and ability to build relationships.

If you master these three areas: correct mindset, methodology to generate prospects, sales skills, you are a network marketing professional.

It's no accident that some of most successful network marketers were first managers or professionals in other fields. They already have background knowledge of how successful businesses are run. They already know how to be leaders, and they bring this with them.

Most of these people also understand kind of ongoing investment required to make a business work. They joined this industry because they wanted to keep profits they produced, rather than giving them back to their boss or corporation. These are very people who can make most difference in your downline, kind of prospects who can cause a literal recruiting explosion and make you a lot of money! If you want to attract this kind of prospect, you must first be a professional yourself, not someone playing a money game!

These people know how to ask right questions when evaluating a business opportunity, and they will expect a lot out of you as a business partner. If you can deliver, you will profit greatly.

I challenge you right now to start thinking of yourself as leader you aspire to be. You are a professional in a wonderful industry with a lot to offer, particularly in this era of layoffs and downsizing.

You have financial freedom, security, and a more "people friendly" lifestyle to offer. You provide a life-enhancing service that is needed by a lot of people, just as surely as a doctor, lawyer, accountant, engineer, or computer programmer offers a needed service.

And unlike these other professionals, your service can truly change lives of those you work with in some very profound and lasting ways! Be proud of what you do and what you have to offer!

The network marketing industry is in great need of professionals who operate their businesses with integrity. The "money gamers," scam artists, and those who go through revolving door give us all a bad name and make our work harder.

By becoming leader you were meant to be, you will not only make a lot more money. But you'll also be doing your part to preserve industry that can earn you a terrific living!