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Almost all HOBBYISTS make this fatal mistake in their business. Are you?

Do you think that network marketing is all about sales? Well think again!

There's a HUGE misconception that you have to be 'good in sales' to be good in network marketing.

Heck! You've probably been told that by a prospect:

"I don't want to join your team, because I'm not good at sales."

In fact, a huge part of why so many network marketers feel overwhelmed in their business, fail to scale, and start experiencing burnout is that they're 100% focused on practicing and teaching SALES strategies.

See, the harsh reality is this.

You'll never build a business that will give you total freedom until you STOP thinking only about sales –

And instead focus on DUPLICATION.

How DO successful network marketers create duplication?

That's exactly what I reveal for you in this week's super-valuable podcast episode.

Today, I'll be debunking one of the biggest misconceptions about network marketing, and I'll help you make the shift from thinking like a sales person to becoming a true business owner.

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Episode Quotes

"Network marketing is a business of LEADERSHIP and TRAINING. It's really a business of duplication."

"You'll never create true duplication approaching network marketing like a sales business."

"Duplication isn't teaching people how to work harder; it's working SMARTER."

"If your business doesn't run without you, it's not a business. It's a JOB."

"Systems give you the leverage to impact and serve the masses."

Listen to Learn

01:27 - Review of the Week

02:36 - Network marketing is not a SALES business

07:09 - LLA student success stories

10:16 - Power of duplication and leverage

17:52 - SYSTEMS: The key to creating duplication

22:24 - The 4 'Freedom Systems'

24:49 - Systems, Teaching & Training, Leadership

29:47 - My homework assignment for you

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Are some of your prospects 'ghosting' you?

You have prospects who are interested in the business, they have watched your 3rd party tools, but when you call and message them - NOTHING!

So, you follow up on Facebook. You know they've seen your message. But still - NO REPLIES.

Or even worse….you see the 3 dots, like they're responding - and yet NOTHING!

It's SO frustrating, right?

And what ends up happening is we then create a Red Light Story in our minds that keeps us stuck with fear.

But, this is what I need you to understand: Prospecting is like DATING.

It's a constant balancing act between pursuing someone and not coming across as desperate. Sometimes you must be willing to just walk away.

In this Biz Tip Friday, I'm going to teach what I call the TAKEAWAY METHOD. This is the exact strategy that I implement when prospects have shown interest - but now they're not responding to my follow-ups.

If you have questions, text me at (215) 608-1454, and let me know what do you need help with, what issues are your struggling, and what topics you want me to cover in future episodes.

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Are you an 'under cover' network marketer? Are you scared of what people will think of you?

Today, I have four questions from our listeners which, in summary, is about how to deal with network marketing haters.

Listen – I was once a network marketing 'secret agent' myself!

I had started my network marketing business while I was working fulltime in medical sales, and I was SO scared of what my colleagues would think of me!

I honestly thought if they found out I was in network marketing that they'd lose respect for me. So, I kept it 'under cover' for the longest time.

Can you relate?

Here's the thing - If you're holding on to negative beliefs about being a network marketer → you're going to get negative results in your network marketing business!

So, in today's podcast, we're going to talk about that limiting belief and the mindset you HAVE to have to be successful in this business.

Also, in this episode, I'm going to leave you with a few prospecting tips and growth strategies to help you in your network marketing business.

Just a reminder for everyone…

If you have questions, text me at (215) 608-1454, and let me know what do you need help with, what issues are your struggling, and what topics you want me to cover in future episodes.

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You need to ask yourself this right now: Are you teaching your team WAY too much info? Are you overtraining your team?

A common mistake that a lot of leaders make in this profession is OVERWHELMING their team with too much information and training.

"Hey! Watch this video! Listen to this podcast! Read this book! Join this team call!"

Yes, personal development is a very important part of our profession. However, too often it results in overwhelming our team, especially new people.

The more we teach and train our teams the less focus there will be on the basic actions and core principles of the business that will create the beginnings of success.

Always remember this: Personal development does not come from overtraining people. It comes from taking the information, learning from these resources, and putting them into action.

In today's Biz Tip Friday, I'm going to tackle 3 critical components for success and how to train without overwhelming your team.

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Join me in a talk with Amy Triplett, who went from feeling stuck and hitting rock bottom to adding 297 new team members in a single month! Amy's passion for systems led her to earn 6-figures, but moving to the next level seemed a struggle, and Amy found herself stuck in the same rank for 4.5 years.

She implemented more systems, thinking that 'more' of what had worked for her already was the key; however, she did not see the results she craved so much.

She was at her lowest ebb, feeling like a fake, totally unworthy – and heartbroken at having failed her whole team. She was almost ready to quit.

At that point she came to me, and I could see that it wasn't WHAT she was doing that was the problem – it was her thoughts and BELIEFS about herself.

If you've ever felt stuck like Amy, and you feel like you're still doing EVERYTHING you should be doing, I want you to know this….

It's not your actions you need to work on – it's your BELIEFS.

Amy is one of the best students in our Legacy Leadership Academy and recently graduated to our Next Level Leadership Program. She and I worked together over the next 90 days using the Formula for Transformation that I teach as part of our Legacy Leadership philosophy.

She worked SO incredibly hard to master her thoughts and mindset. And her progress was truly ASTONISHING.

In June, she added 297 new members on her team, and FINALLY reached her next rank – the second highest in her company. Plus, her team had 32 other rank-ups, across many different legs.

It was Amy's best-ever month – and she's still going from strength to strength.

Amy joins me today to share her story, why mindset is the key to getting unstuck, and how implementing The Formula for Transformation led her to success.

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Are you considering or currently attempting to build downlines in 2 different network marketing companies at the same time?

In today's Biz Tip Friday, I'm going to make the argument why I believe that's not a good idea. In fact, I believe it's almost IMPOSSIBLE.

Here's WHY - It's not EASY to build one ultra-successful business!!!

It takes an incredible amount of FOCUS, DISCIPLINE, and CONSISTENCY to build one successful network marketing business. When you try to build multiple businesses, you are dividing the amount of time and focus you have to dedicate to their growth.

In today's podcast, I share why building 2 NM businesses is a formula for disaster, how to overcome the 'grass will be greener' trap, and why taking responsibility and commitment is your key to success.

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Is PLACEMENT a good idea to 'build or create leaders' to help you hit your rank advancement goals?

In case you're not familiar with the term, "placement" is when you strategically enroll someone YOU'VE recruited under another person on your team.

So, you can place your recruits to help your leaders grow their teams fast ... which means they hit their goals sooner…AND you hit yours.

Sounds great right?

BUT…

I'm telling you, if you use it the WRONG way, this strategy can DESTROY the culture of your team.

When you start manufacturing leaders "in name only" like this, without them having to go through the hard work and personal growth to reach their new rank organically ...

…you can be building a 'house of cards' that can come tumbling down at any moment.

And YOU'RE the only one busting your butt every month to keep it all from collapsing. Believe me, I've been there – and it's a miserable existence.

Placement if used the right way - with boundaries and clear expectations - it can be a great strategy. And in this week's podcast, I talk about the RIGHT and WRONG approach to placement, the key factors to consider when placing people, and how to use this strategy to grow and develop the leaders in your team.

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Getting on the phone with a prospect dramatically increases your chances of success in recruiting someone.

In fact, this is one of tactics that I used to build my own successful network marketing team!

My goal was to get someone on the phone either BEFORE or during the follow-up after a 3rd party tool. But the big question I'm always asked is: What do I actually say on the call?!!!

In this week's Biz Tip Friday, I share with you my 3 guidelines of what to say and what to NOT say on the phone with a prospect, what your goal should be for the call, and why you shouldn't be the EXPERT and instead be the SOLUTION.

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How can YOU, as a leader, motivate 'the hobbyists' on your team so that they begin seeing themselves as real business owners, and start building their impact and results?

Here's the reality when it comes to leading a team: You're going to have different people with different levels of motivation and commitment.

The vast majority of your people struggle with fear and overwhelm. They keep busy with passive activities that don't get results, and when they do take action it's haphazard and inconsistent.

They're not committed or motivated to grow. Frankly, they're not treating this as a business at all – they're struggling hobbyists.

So how can YOU, as a leader, motivate these people to see themselves as real business owners, and start building their impact and results?

On this week's podcast episode, I'm going to share with you a fail-proof method that I used in my business and that I now teach to my students ...

… that not only motivates and encourages even the least serious to commit to their own growth, feel great about their accomplishments and build their personal integrity so they learn to trust in their own success …

… it also makes EVERY team member feel welcome, valued and able to WIN, no matter what their level of commitment – which is KEY for retention and your team's long-term growth!

I promise you, when you implement this method, your whole team is going to be crushing it in no time!

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Here's the truth about rank advancement:

The people on your team that got you to where you are today are most likely NOT going to be the ones who get you to where you want to go.

Many leaders fall in what I call the 'Management Mode' trap. They start to build a team, see a level of success, and then they HIT A WALL.

Once they reach a level of success, they shift almost all their time and efforts on helping the people on their team become successful and they stop doing the things that got their team in the first place - prospecting, sponsoring, and training new people.

In today's Biz Tip Friday, I share with you a simple, but very important business building concept - how to break free from management mode, and why recruiting and developing is the lifeblood of your business.

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