A large problem. There is an answer - education. Who hasn't seen the headline: "Make 5000 to 10000 a month", or "I made 14,357 in three weeks"? The original person with the first headline may in fact, have been telling the truth. The problem is, He or she were the only ones who could make the claim, and it has been repeated simply because people bought it, paid money to get the product or service. It isn't going away anytime soon, but I promise you, if we all work together, This Kind of thing will be history. My advertisements use facts, not lies. Unfortunately our world today condones behavior which was considered intolerable just a few short years ago. This behavior tarnishes us all. We are all connected and should in fact become part of the solution. Thank you Kathy for bringing up this discussion. I am sure it will have an impact.

Kahty,

No.1 ----- Stop bragging when you are just getting started.

No.2-------Treat people like a Million Dollar business. That's what they are.

No.3-------People need to be led not dragged. Lead your people with trust and courage,we don't have all the answers all the time. Simplely put---I can find out for you.

No.4-------Help your people.Stop with the me me me ,mine mine mine and I want it now no matter what the cost to my people.

No.5--------Fools will always mock you, but the wise listen and respond accordingly.

This is from the BIBLE-----Proverbs 13:11--Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,But he who gathers by labor will increase.

Just love that verse.

Don't EVER for ANY reason lie.It only leads to disaster.

 

Some thoughts for ANYBODY who is building downlines and promoting programs:

Golden Rules

Never ever use hype when you're promoting any programs Believe me, it doesn't work in reality. People get disappointed if they don't get what they've been promised within the timeframe it's been promised.

Be honest in your promotional efforts. Tell people what's worked, and what hasn't worked for you. If people ask how much you've made over how long a period of time, tell them. Let them know that online marketing is NOT the easiest thing on earth.

I also have an article I wrote a good few of years ago, will post it here in case anyone is interested:

Building Downlines and Keeping Them
By Anna-Marie Stewart

You know the scenario: You join some program, work your butt off to promote it, to get signups, and you feel like you're hitting a brick wall. After a few months, you give up, and try something else, or give up completely.

Know what's missing? Active, helpful sponsors/uplines. Have you ever tried mailing your upline, only to get NO response? It's a horrible feeling. Makes you think 'Why should I bother trying to help this guy make some money??'

Been in this situation? Or maybe you're guilty of being this type of sponsor? Either way, you need to read this:

I try to actively help anybody who signs up under me, no matter what. I always have done, and in 4 years of marketing, I still have mostly the same loyal people following me into any program I show them.

Doesn't matter if the program turns out to be a flop, or the best thing on earth. Those people are with me all the way, and they are fantastic!

I try to promote their pages/programs, pass on signups to them etc. and at the risk of sounding big-headed: They love me for it! This is why, even if a program flops, they follow me on to the next one, because they KNOW I'll help as much as I can.

Mail your upline if you need help with anything, let them know you're struggling. Ask for what you want. Believe me, it works wonders, and people aren't mind readers.

If you don't ASK for help, most will assume that you're doing just fine. If you don't get any support from your sponsor, go higher, even as high as the program owner if you have to.

I am pseudo-blonde with techie stuff, asked a friend to help with building my ezine (he's a programmer) and VOILA! website all built. So I am living proof: It DOES help to ask.

Do NOT be a 'dead' sponsor. Keep in touch with your signups regularly. Offer your help in any way you can, offer to exchange hints, tips and info with them.

Search the net for some good e-books that may be helpful to them, and pass them on. Free ones are best for this purpose. (Just make sure you read the books yourself first, so you know they're not rubbish)

Got some software you use, that you find helpful? Pass it on to those below you. Anything that you've ever found helpful, pass on. Just remember to never, ever, ever spam your downlines with other stuff.

Send a mail maybe twice per month, offering your help. Make sure you give them multiple ways of contacting you, email, msn, yahoo messenger just to name a few, and ALWAYS make time for them.

If somebody asks you a question you can't answer, you know what to do, right? Ask YOUR upline, don`t allow them to be slackers. After all, they want YOU to help THEM make some money too, so ask them to help you if you need it!

Bottom line: Never be afraid to ask for, or offer to, help. Works for me, and most of the people in my downlines now practice the same. Now get out there and help each other, it WILL pay off :)

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What an EXCELLENT topic Kathy.  I am involved in a couple businesses right now and feel I have GOOD support from my upline.  I've been in others the past year that have totally failed though.  I think my sponsor didn't tell me and my downline the truth.

Makes me VERY SKEPTICAL of everything!!!  Actually....I'm going to get much more involved in hubby's recycling business because of some of my failures.  I know my darling husband won't "do a number" on me!!!

Thanks again for your insight, intelligence Kathy!  This topic is very much needed!

 

Pat

 

 

 

 

Thank you, a good sponsor can help you a lot when trying out a new program. I have joined a few things that the sponsor disappeared on me before I even knew what was going on..... ha, ha!!!! Linda