Very Overwhelmed with all the info, what should I focus on as a starter to MLM

9 years ago

Lots of questions are asked here about MLM and very few get decent answers. And the reason is this is not a MLM forum. It is a internet marketing forum, 2 totally different things.

So my advice would be to seek out MLM forums so you can have discussions with like minded people. You will find that most of the members here are not fond of MLM, there are some involved with it but most are not.

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9 years ago

First, please don't call yourself a consultant. You're not - and doing so makes real consultants look bad. There's enough amateurs calling themselves consultants...we don't need any more.

Second, what you've done wrong is chosen to work for an MLM company. MLM companies are the worst. You're paying them to be an independent sales representative. That's so backwards. I don't want to keep beating a dead horse, especially with all the MLM/NM Nazis running around on the forum.

Best thing for you to do is get out while you can. If you want to work in sales, get a real sales job...MLM isn't a real sales job any more than it's a real business.

AGMCCALL is right too. This isn't an MLM forum, so if you're convinced that MLM is the way to go...then join an MLM forum.

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Steve B 9 years ago

Denise,

I'm sure the reception you're getting is not what you expected. Don't take it personally. There are some MLM threads here in the Warrior Forum. Use the search function and you can find them.

Many people here feel like being involved in MLM is not really creating your own business. They feel that you are simply enriching those above you (while you make some small percentage) in the matrix and the you don't have the ultimate control of your business or your marketing.

For sure, MLM is a different animal than what most set up as their business model here in this forum. I think you will have a difficult time finding people here who are really successful at MLM. On the flip side, there are quite a number of people that come to the forum after having failed at MLM because they want to try something that allows them to work for themselves and be successful without depending upon others.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by DRP

First, please don't call yourself a consultant. You're not - and doing so makes real consultants look bad. There's enough amateurs calling themselves consultants...we don't need any more.

Second, what you've done wrong is chosen to work for an MLM company. MLM companies are the worst. You're paying them to be an independent sales representative. That's so backwards. I don't want to keep beating a dead horse, especially with all the MLM/NM Nazis running around on the forum.

Best thing for you to do is get out while you can. If you want to work in sales, get a real sales job...MLM isn't a real sales job any more than it's a real business.

AGMCCALL is right too. This isn't an MLM forum, so if you're convinced that MLM is the way to go...then join an MLM forum.

DRP - I will have to give you an Amen on using an MLM forum but for the rest of your post I have to disagree.

1st Don't call yourself a Consumer Advocate - This person came here with a genuine call for help and all you are doing is dashing his hopes against the stones of life. You are bashing his business model. Just because YOU don't think it is a real business does not make it so.

If you were a real advocate, you would advocate...have him PM you or you PM with reasons (in your opinion) why MLM isn't a real business. Yes, there a lots of people loosing their butt in MLM, but there are some that are making a great living in MLM and still others that just enjoy the products.

You could also give him direction in great detail on what he needs to do to make a living, that is all he is trying to do.

Don't just accuse someone of not being what they say they are just because you don't think they are what they say they are.

I get tired of all the CRAP that all these gurus try to peddle and want to bash those that are just trying to figure life out. Give the guy a break...

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9 years ago

Hey DRP take it a little easy on the guy he is new to forum so he may not understand how threads actually work. As for your question, really the best way to promote mlm is to Build your brand, you must market and promote yourself, what is your reason for marketing this product? Create YT channel and make 1 video each day for 30 days decussing why you decided to promote this mlm business and what results you have acheived. People buy into mlm based on relationship, mlm can be a Tough business model, I have over 10 years experience with mlm several companies but decided to give it up, to much competetion and every other week there is another company with skin care lines, vitamins, and weight loss,

IM is also flooded because JV partners band together to promote each others products to their lists, this is how big money is being made right now.

Probably piss a few people off with this comment because it's true, i've received emails from JV's who have Never read the sales letter, you can tell because there messages don't make sense, but that's another totpic or thread for decusion.....

Good Luck to you and your mlm business.

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loaf1011

9 years ago

Denise - the first thing to do would be to decide on who you're trying to serve (in other words: who would get the most benefit from what you're offering?). From there, it's a simple question: where are those people? Are they on Facebook? If so, which pages do they like? What are their interests? Once you figure those things out, you can easily purchase ad space to get your message in front of them.

...which leads to the next question of what do they worry about? What do they want? What resonates with them? Once you decide on who you're serving, you can fill those questions in with your ideal customer in mind (also known as an "avatar"). That will be your sales copy... it will resonate with them and speak to their pain points so that they click your ad and hopefully opt-in to receive your deliverables.

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9 years ago

I never made red cent from MLM. I think affiliate marketing or CPA is better . Though I admit some are crhshing it. It benefits those people tbat get in sarly usually.

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- OnlineStoreHelp 9 years ago
  
  I agree with most, I would recommend looking outside of MLM but, if you are going to stick at it, here is how I would go about it...
  
  Mind you, this is simplification but a good start...
  
  biz PWS - CA | Rodan + Fields | Dermatologist-Created Anti-Aging Skincare Products <-- That is your first mistake
  
  Using the MLM providers website as your brand front is the biggest mistake you can ever make. Anyone that goes to that landing page automatically sees either, SCAM, Pyramid Scheme, Business Op, Amateur, etc. If they happen to stay long enough, the just might see product but most likely, they are going to bounce away.
  
  Instead, like others have said on here, you need to build your brand. If you are scared of the tech, choose a domain and sign up for Weebly at the very least (I personally would use wordpress with the DIVI theme). Something like, BeautyTipsCanada.ca (that is available BTW). Then you start either doing videos or posts using the products you are selling (A facial regiment, getting those smokey eyes, etc). Get them to sign up to your email list and let them know how they can order the same products you use to get the same results.
  
  As you can see, the product, gets put in afterwards. You have provided value to anyone that comes to your site first. Then after they have ordered from you, you can start trying to recruit them in, or they may want to themselves.
  
  The great thing about this approach, you are not committed to just the MLM. You start getting readers, you can start private labeling makeup, hair care, oils, etc. You can't do this if you are sending people to a generic landing page...
  
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  Your upline and company marketing materials should be your first resources. In order for MLM to work effectively, your team must be on the same page, and marketing needs to be duplicatable. This means first building a team rather than primarily retailing the products. Teach your new recruits to do the same, then teach them how to teach their downline. This is the very essence of MLM.
  
  If your upline is not helping you, then perhaps consider using a generic MLM system for your sponsors such as "The 45 Second Presentation", by Don Failla, "Network Marketing Success Blueprint", by Kelly Cruze, then teach your downline to duplicate the system with their new recruits.
  
  In addition, advanced network marketing concepts needed in building a highly successful MLM business are available as taught by marketing legends such as Dan Kennedy, Tom "Big Al" Schreiter, Bill Britt, Ron G. Holland, Dale Calvert, Jordan Adler, Michael Gerber, Mark Yarnell, Mike Dillard, Eric Worre, and Ken Lord.
  
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  jordorules 9 years ago
  
  Watch this. Google "Why MLM Doesn't Work"
  
  MLM Doesn't Work - YouTube
  
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  savidge4 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by jordorules
  
  Watch this. Google "Why MLM Doesn't Work"
  
  The model doesn't work, because people don't sell the product. look at all of those number they are pushing around. MLM only accounts for 10 Billion annually and total net is 3.2 trillion.
  
  Look specifically at the company presented here on this thread. start doing some basic SEO analysis of the buying terms for these products... they are EMPTY. no one is selling the product. you can do this for just about EVERY MLM company out there.
  
  The moment you get out of the MLM residual build down line crap and start looking at it as a wholesale outlet for product. it gets silly. All these people running around creating the buzz... people get an interest in it. "hmm maybe I should try the product before I join?" they go online.. and guess what? they cant buy the product. everyone is so interested in selling the "Opportunity" that no one is out there selling the product.
  
  It literally is a product marketers wet dream if you ask me.
  
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HelpingYouBeAnExpert

9 years ago

Most MLM's are pyramid scams I'm a member of one that is not. How do you know if most money is from getting suckers in then it's a scam if most money is selling a product (not getting new suckers) it's real. Most of the 99% like the first type of MLM. SAD!

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discrat 9 years ago

Hey dennis,
There is no question there are people who have had great success in MLM.

But many people here are jaded by MLM. And see it as no more than a ponzi scheme.

For that reason most of us are NOT puzzled by the results you are having.

Matter of fact it is typical of what the majority of the MLM crowd is accustomed to.

Let me ask this one question and then I will stop:
Lets talk about Duplicity. Just seeing how tough it is for you to get even one Lead ..well how do you expect that person you finally do recruit feel when he goes through the same thing as you ?

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TheGMa

9 years ago

Originally Posted by HelpingYouBeAnExpert

Most MLM's are pyramid scams I'm a member of one that is not. How do you know if most money is from getting suckers in then it's a scam if most money is selling a product (not getting new suckers) it's real. Most of the 99% like the first type of MLM. SAD!

Denise, HelpingYouBeAnExpert is totally correct. Finding the few MLM's that are not scams is difficult. Take it from an old fraud prevention expert. What usually occurs is that the two or three at the top make all the money and leave one top member as a fall guy while they disappear with all the cash. They do this when the pyramid reaches it's optimum pre-topple level, and they do topple, implode, fall in on themselves, leaving honest members with garages full of product they can't sell or even give away.

If you really want to join an MLM, then go to the tried and true like Avon or any of the ones that have been around since God made little green apples. Then at least you are starting with a brand that is recognized and trusted.

Another good point about starting with a long-standing, trusted brand name is that they are rife with courses about getting set up and becoming a master seller. It's in their best interest to do so because they only make money if you do.

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savidge4

9 years ago

Denise,

I do MLM. I am what most consider to be successful. I took a look at your program. not to bad really. I personally spend less time on the "downline development" and far more time on the moving of product. I will say that from what I am seeing there is a good amount of latitude in where you can distribute products online. ( there are Amazon listings )

The absolute first thing I would do.. I would do whatever it takes to get on the first page of google for "Rodan and Fields" I would then do the same for each and every product in the product line. such as "Rodan and Fields redefine eye cloth" There is literally little to no competition of anyone actually selling the product online.

There is no reason you should not be able to list VERY well for many of these products.

DO NOT sell the program.. sell the products. Straight up retail it. I will more than bet people are looking to buy the stuff. it has some good write ups in the likes of Allure, and bizaar and been on the today show. These publications and shows are not talking about the opportunity, they are talking about the product. Be the odd man out and SELL THE PRODUCT.

There is literally a captive audience and no where to buy. And its not just your MLM its all of them well except the one I am involved in LOL.

If for a moment you can stop thinking like all that crud you hear on all of those time wasting MLM raw raw calls - call your friends.. stop people in the mall, speak to your neighbors, get your co-workers involved. don't bother. You are a wholesaler. you have access to a product that not many sell. use the internet to your advantage and sell the blazes out of the stuff.

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Originally Posted by Denise Consultant for R+F

I have just started with Rodan and Fields in Feb. as they launched in Canada. They seem to have a great business model and great product. But I am having a harder time selling this product than I thought. I have done free advertising on every site I think I can. I have done some paid ads, I am on FB, Google+, pinterest, adwords and linkin. And haven't made a sale.

What am I doing wrong, there is so much info out there on list building, lead generators and so on but some places are asking a lot of $$$. Which ones are up to date and actually work?

I am looking for help on what is the best method to try and generate leads without breaking the bank.

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Denise Consultant for R+F

9 years ago

Thank you very much Savidge4, I am new to forums and I have just started out with something like this. Your information is very helpful and I will take your advice. In your opinion would you link my pages to my own personal website or the product website. Thanks.

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savidge4

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Denise Consultant for R+F

Thank you very much Savidge4, I am new to forums and I have just started out with something like this. Your information is very helpful and I will take your advice. In your opinion would you link my pages to my own personal website or the product website. Thanks.

I don't think the company site sells product? Think Retail. think creating an online store. The inventory might be an issue up front... but if you can just push through that it is pretty clear sailing after a while.

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PBScott 9 years ago

I am with savidge4 on this, sell the products, build a retail store, put a subtle link at the bottom for jobs and or business opportunities, to your blog.... soft sell your residual income opportunity there. Also for new products use your mailing list of actual customers, to promote them, then put a subtle link at the bottom again for business opportunities etc.

Work both sides of business at the same time.

People I have known that have tried to sign me up for MLM have always pushed me to be their rep and get more reps far too often and fast, I turn tail and run when people like this approach me, and I won't try their products just because it pisses me off that much.
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9 years ago

Originally Posted by savidge4

.....The absolute first thing I would do.. I would do whatever it takes to get on the first page of google for "Rodan and Fields" I would then do the same for each and every product in the product line. such as "Rodan and Fields redefine eye cloth" There is literally little to no competition of anyone actually selling the product online.

There is no reason you should not be able to list VERY well for many of these products.

DO NOT sell the program.. sell the products. Straight up retail it. I will more than bet people are looking to buy the stuff. it has some good write ups in the likes of Allure, and bizaar and been on the today show. These publications and shows are not talking about the opportunity, they are talking about the product. Be the odd man out and SELL THE PRODUCT.

I am not an MLMer but I like this comment. This is a good strategy that is simple yet not followed by most in this industry. Nice info, Savidge4!

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9 years ago

There is plenty of money to be made with MLM if you choose a company that has quality products, history, training programs, and proper incentives. There is no other business model in the world that lets you actually own a business of your own for under $30. Sure there are plenty of garbage MLM companies that are about memberships and recruiting others to join. But lets be honest there alot of garbage companies throughout every industry. Pick a company that has a premium product and history of 20+ years in business. Try the product yourself before investing in the company. If you feel that the product has added value to your life and you would be proud to represent it then that is the company for you. I recommend reading Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional and The Four Year Career.

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9 years ago

[QUOTE=DURABLEOILCOM;10120864] Try the product yourself before investing in the company. If you feel that the product has added value to your life and you would be proud to represent it then that is the company for you.[QUOTE]

Denise,

Durableoilcom makes some very valid points but see what I quoted, If they think that way.. how many others do? It is I think natural to want to try a product before you consider selling it. and we are talking make-up ish products here.

I call this tactic "filling the void" People are to interested in selling the opportunity and not the product. You get into this niche in particular and people are wanting to try the product before they put their name on it so to speak.

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myob

9 years ago

The problem that the OP is having is that she is needlessly magnifying the competition by trying to sell the product directly. Not only is she competing against similar products in the market, but she is also competing against other distributors within the company. In the MLM model, the odds are stacked against any distributors who market outside of their own network or "downline". It is essential to build your downline for moving products. MLM distributors who start by selling only retail generally crash and burn out quickly. IMNSHO, brand yourself first, then always lead in with the opportunity, not the product.

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savidge4

9 years ago

Originally Posted by myob

The problem that the OP is having is that she is needlessly magnifying the competition by trying to sell the product directly. Not only is she competing against similar products in the market, but she is also competing against other distributors within the company. In the MLM model, the odds are stacked against any distributors who market outside of their own network or "downline". It is essential to build your downline for moving products. MLM distributors who start by selling only retail generally crash and burn out quickly. IMNSHO, brand yourself first, then always lead in with the opportunity, not the product.

If you look at the "opportunity" given in this thread alone.. retail is WIDE OPEN. This is not a NEW "opportunity" it has been around since 2011. Like I stated before you look at the standard SEO buyer terms... and its crickets. I am better than half way talking myself into this one. LOL but I just don't do cosmetics.. never have and hate niche learning curves.

With out question if you are in it to win it with Rodan + Fields retail is where its at. It will never be a Mary K, it will never be an Avon. I would without question in terms of time frame call this a flash in the pan.. a couple years run maybe. maybe. but the potential is right there, and while its hot and people are running around pitching the opportunity creating the buzz.. now if not even before now is the time to get in and take advantage.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by savidge4

If you look at the "opportunity" given in this thread alone.. retail is WIDE OPEN. This is not a NEW "opportunity" it has been around since 2011. Like I stated before you look at the standard SEO buyer terms... and its crickets. I am better than half way talking myself into this one. LOL but I just don't do cosmetics.. never have and hate niche learning curves.

With out question if you are in it to win it with Rodan + Fields retail is where its at. It will never be a Mary K, it will never be an Avon. I would without question in terms of time frame call this a flash in the pan.. a couple years run maybe. maybe. but the potential is right there, and while its hot and people are running around pitching the opportunity creating the buzz.. now if not even before now is the time to get in and take advantage.

The most successful in MLM have learned to build their organizations wide and deep. Retailing these products is nowhere near as effective, which is precisely why for example Rodan + Fields pulled its products out of stores and redirected their marketing through independent consultants. And many of these consultants who follow the marketing plan and duplicate it by training their downlines are making upwards of six figures within 2-3 years. That ain't gonna happen just by retailing. The concept of MLM is that you are leveraging your marketing reach exponentially.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by myob

The most successful in MLM have learned to build their organizations wide and deep. Retailing these products is nowhere near as effective, which is precisely why for example Rodan + Fields pulled its products out of stores and redirected their marketing through independent consultants. And many of these consultants who follow the marketing plan and duplicate it by training their downlines are making upwards of six figures within 2-3 years. That ain't gonna happen just by retailing. The concept of MLM is that you are leveraging your marketing reach exponentially.

So lets break this down. The terms and structure you use is old school MLM thinking. build it wide and deep. you loose a leg you have as many wide to keep it together. This opportunity and many modern opportunities are "Binary".

The concepts of wide and deep are no longer. there is only 2 wide, and you have to focus in general on 6 deep. you want to try and balance your left and right, but as time goes on with this ( concept ) many are developing a product leg, and then the more traditional opportunity leg.

I no longer look at "MLM" in the traditional sense. Its in many cases become an Internet Marketers affiliate program. And when you start looking at it this way, you see that many Internet Marketing principles can be applied - and the back end often is added bonus within these ideals and concepts.

I am current working with another MLM program. My up line, Myself, and many below me are not looking at 6 figures in 2 to 3 years. It was literally weeks and a matter of months. Sure there is a couple of them that had that all important "network" but there are those of us that didn't.. and retail is the great equalizer. In most cases its not equalizing its over running.

So is this model I run for everyone? no. will it work with all of the different compensation models? without question some better than others. Will it work with every product or line of products? ehh... time will tell.

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Jason Kanigan

9 years ago

Tim Castleman did a great podcast on succeeding in MLM recently.

The only place I could find it was on itunes, though, the 6/8 one right here.

People want to know what you're doing, and what results you and others are getting with the program and products...not to have a presentation.

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Wait, here it is. Anyone doing MLM...you'll want to listen to this.

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wrcato2

9 years ago

Start local before you go global. Spend two months using and telling people about your favorite product. Find the big benefits that interest you and evangelize prospects. Get them on a list and evangelize some more. Use affiliate marketing strategies and use them in selling your product.

Give an extra bottle of WOW Zit cream if you purchase three bottles of face cleanser today.

Find the Guru in your upline and learn how to attract business prospects.
Learn copy writing. Go to the copy writing section here on WF and look at the recommended books. Study those sections and then go to amazon and purchase one of them. Study, practice and study and practice.
Test and track.

Your going to make money faster if you sell your product and get to know your companies line of products by consuming them yourself. Then learn offline and online strategies to attract new business prospects and recruit them into your down-line.

It will take time to learn and earn. I am just being honest and trying to get you to start making money immediately.

I know because I have been involved in Network Marketing for 30 years.

P.S. Go to amazon and start with Magnetic sponsoring.

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Tsnyder

9 years ago

Denise...

I hope you made it all the way to this response and didn't get
totally discouraged by the negative jerks above. Pay no attention
to them. For the most part they are completely clueless about
this business model... as any experienced person reading this
thread can see.

I'm a 30+ year veteran of this profession and here's the best advice
I can offer you. R&D is one of the Gold Standard companies in network
marketing... one of the best of the best. There are many experienced
and successful leaders in the company. Seek advice from them... not from
a bunch of negative Nancys who have zero success with this business
model and know absolutely nothing about your company culture, product line
or commission structure.

I wouldn't ask someone who's never swam to teach me how to swim... same thing here.

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OnlineStoreHelp

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Tsnyder

Denise...

I hope you made it all the way to this response and didn't get
totally discouraged by the negative jerks above. Pay no attention
to them. For the most part they are completely clueless about
this business model... as any experienced person reading this
thread can see.

I'm a 30+ year veteran of this profession and here's the best advice
I can offer you. R&D is one of the Gold Standard companies in network
marketing... one of the best of the best. There are many experienced
and successful leaders in the company. Seek advice from them... not from
a bunch of negative Nancys who have zero success with this business
model and know absolutely nothing about your company culture, product line
or commission structure.

I wouldn't ask someone who's never swam to teach me how to swim... same thing here.

Ah yes the standard response when someone points out the fallacy of MLM. "Negative Jerks" "Clueless", "Doesn't understand the business (Even though they do...)", "Negative Nancy's"... I love it!

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by OnlineStoreHelp

Ah yes the standard response when someone points out the fallacy of MLM. "Negative Jerks" "Clueless", "Doesn't understand the business (Even though they do...)", "Negative Nancy's"... I love it!

Based on the advice you offered above it is clear to anyone who
understands the business model that you do not.

I will give you credit for not being one of the negative jerks.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by Denise Consultant for R+F

I have just started with Rodan and Fields in Feb. as they launched in Canada. They seem to have a great business model and great product. But I am having a harder time selling this product than I thought. I have done free advertising on every site I think I can. I have done some paid ads, I am on FB, Google+, pinterest, adwords and linkin. And haven't made a sale.

What am I doing wrong, there is so much info out there on list building, lead generators and so on but some places are asking a lot of $$$. Which ones are up to date and actually work?

I am looking for help on what is the best method to try and generate leads without breaking the bank.

Thanks,
Denise

So if you new to internet marketing I can recommend you a product called High traffic academy 2.0 this is just released with Vick Strizheus , I consider him my mentor and learned a lot from him. Get that maybe it a little bit expensive but it worth it. follow his instructions and you will succeed. GUARANTEED

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FreedomBlogger

9 years ago

Hi Denise!

Generating traffic, then leads, and ultimately sales, online, has a science behind it. It is not complicated stuff - but there is a learning curve that you need to go through!

The first thing I highly recommend you to do - is invest in your internet marketing education. There are many valuable trainings online and even here on the WSO marketplace - you can find good products that will teach you the right way to use internet marketing.

Once you learn the multiple internet marketing strategies to drive traffic - you can then create your own plan of daily action!

Generating traffic and leads online is a process that needs a lot of patience. You have to understand that it will take trials and errors. And sometimes you are going to crush and burn. That is all part of the process.

You have to fail your way forward here. There is no way around it. If you asked many successful internet marketers today - they will tell you the same thing. And if you study their journey, you will find out they fail so many times, but they just kept on going - no matter what!

And that is what separates the ones who get results online - from the ones who do not.

There will be times where you get little results or even no results at all. But, that should not be an excuse to quit and think this is not for you.

Failing, and making a lot of mistakes only mean you are trying a lot. So, it is a good thing that you make mistakes because you learn from them.

The one who makes a lot of mistakes here - is the one who will achieve a lot of success!

... never forget that!

With all this being said, once again, invest on your internet marketing education!

The more you learn, the more you should be applying what you learn. Do not hesitate to pull the trigger. And know that you must try everything at least once - at the end you will be left with the things that actually work!

This is how I have learned a lot myself. So I know this is good advice

There are many ways to drive traffic online - you can do article marketing, video marketing, social media marketing, content marketing, blogging, search engine optimization, attraction marketing, etc.

Once you learn the many ways to drive traffic - take some time to create your own blue print to follow daily and get to work!

It will take a lot of patience and effort to get your desired results. Don't expect fast results here - because you are only going to set yourself up for disappointment!

Do the work until you get what you want! .. that is the bottom line!

You can do it!

I hope this helps!!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Thanks
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moneymax

9 years ago

Originally Posted by FreedomBlogger

Hi Denise!

Generating traffic, then leads, and ultimately sales, online, has a science behind it. It is not complicated stuff - but there is a learning curve that you need to go through!

The first thing I highly recommend you to do - is invest in your internet marketing education. There are many valuable trainings online and even here on the WSO marketplace - you can find good products that will teach you the right way to use internet marketing.

Once you learn the multiple internet marketing strategies to drive traffic - you can then create your own plan of daily action!

Generating traffic and leads online is a process that needs a lot of patience. You have to understand that it will take trials and errors. And sometimes you are going to crush and burn. That is all part of the process.

You have to fail your way forward here. There is no way around it. If you asked many successful internet marketers today - they will tell you the same thing. And if you study their journey, you will find out they fail so many times, but they just kept on going - no matter what!

And that is what separates the ones who get results online - from the ones who do not.

There will be times where you get little results or even no results at all. But, that should not be an excuse to quit and think this is not for you.

Failing, and making a lot of mistakes only mean you are trying a lot. So, it is a good thing that you make mistakes because you learn from them.

The one who makes a lot of mistakes here - is the one who will achieve a lot of success!

... never forget that!

With all this being said, once again, invest on your internet marketing education!

The more you learn, the more you should be applying what you learn. Do not hesitate to pull the trigger. And know that you must try everything at least once - at the end you will be left with the things that actually work!

This is how I have learned a lot myself. So I know this is good advice

There are many ways to drive traffic online - you can do article marketing, video marketing, social media marketing, content marketing, blogging, search engine optimization, attraction marketing, etc.

Once you learn the many ways to drive traffic - take some time to create your own blue print to follow daily and get to work!

It will take a lot of patience and effort to get your desired results. Don't expect fast results here - because you are only going to set yourself up for disappointment!

Do the work until you get what you want! .. that is the bottom line!

You can do it!

I hope this helps!!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

DRP - You can learn from FreedomBlogger - He doesn't even call himself a Consumer Advocate, but he really is and a darn good one, as I can see reading his post.

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Randall Magwood

9 years ago

I would drop trying to promote MLM, and instead... create your own info-product, or sell physical items on Ebay. If you can, try affiliate marketing. Just pick a program that offers recurring commissions every month. But if you really want to do MLM.... check out a book by Dan Kennedy called "Prospecting Sucks".

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Kay King 9 years ago

The OP hasn't returned since a few days after starting this thread. Probably found an mlm forum that could help her.
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GamerZag

9 years ago

My advice for you: Anything MLM or Internet Marketing related here on WF is trash.

Instead, focus on either creating or promoting a product that actually ads value to the consumers and go from there.

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