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Networking Tips For Those Who Don’t Like Networking

Networking Tips for Network Marketing Professionals

Does the thought of networking make you want to crawl in a hole and cry? Are you shy? Afraid to talk to people? Maybe you don’t know the first thing to say when networking? Watch this brief video for networking tips and my story on how I went from being a shy teacher to a 7-figure earner in my profession…then read below for today’s blog with more ideas!

Don’t forget to “Share” with your ROCK STARS!

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The #1 thing people feel comfortable talking about is themselves. And the easiest thing to do in conversation is ask questions. I ask people things like: “Where do you live? Do you have kids? What are their ages? Where do they attend school? What do you do? Do you love what you do?” etc

Think about it this way: Larry King is the “King of Questions”. He made a really great living asking people questions and interviewing them. We do the same thing as professional networkers: we make a great living getting to know others, and mastering the art of networking—one question at a time

So get out there—accept that invitation to the networking event. Go and network (alone!) Ask a lot of questions, learn to master the art of great conversation (with questions) and see where it will lead! Be the King (or Queen) of Questions! That’s how you’ll find your “Aces”!

I’d love to hear some of your favorite networking tips in the “comments” section below!

“LIKE” this quick tip? Please “SHARE” with your rock stars! XO

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Who is Sarah Robbins? The #1 earner in her company and one of the world’s leading network marketing distributors. She is also the author of the best-selling book ROCK YOUR NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS that you can purchase here.

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Creating Culture in Network Marketing

Watch today’s video on “creating culture”! Then read the blog post below for more thoughts on why “what you do, will duplicate” in network marketing=>

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Be a person of abundance and integrity. Do the right thing at all times. Honor your team, and each others teams. Model for your teams how to be abundant with everyone in the company– regardless of whether or not you financially benefit. Remember, at the end of our life, there will be no teams. Show honor, respect, and support–and prosperity is sure to follow.

Remember, what you do, will duplicate across your team! What you give, is what you get! Wouldn’t you agree? Share your thoughts below…

PS- I share more about creating culture, and how to ROCK your recognition (a big piece of creating culture) on my new CD series, “The Network Marketing University- Master Class Edition”, which you can purchase here.

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Hey there Rock Stars!

Today I want to share with you a quick list-building tip to ensure your leads never run dry! Watch this 2-minute video, then read today’s blog below for more ideas on how to keep your prospecting “funnel full”!

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Here are some more ideas of ways that you can ROCK your recruiting, as you build a big list=>

Revisit your customers- “How are you loving your products? I’m not sure if I ever shared, but as a distributor of the products I get a great discount. I would love to get you on a program where you can get wholesale pricing too, and possibly earn your products for free or make a little money by sharing them with others. Do you have a few minutes where I can share more about how?” (share your business, and distributor discounts and benefits)

Revisit past prospects or former business builders—”I know the timing wasn’t right before, but if ever there’s a time to take another peek at the company, the time is now. Going into fall, business is booming so now is the time to get trained and begin to assemble your team—plus new products and promotions are coming out. The time is now. I wanted to revisit and see if the time is right to take another look. I would hate for you to miss out.” (share what’s new and exciting)

Go through your phone and Facebook contacts– is it possible there’s people there that you haven’t reached out to yet? Call them: “I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I started a new business (tell them more about your product or service and your story in how you found it and why you’re excited about it). My business is building in your area, and I wanted to share it with you–and see if I could pick your brain and get ideas of how to build there, and who you know might be interested. Could I treat you to coffee (or virtual coffee with a coffee gift card) and tell you more?”

Lifestyle Networking– Compliment/ Connect– Pass out Samples and Follow Up– Look for ways to engage in conversation. Give someone a compliment. Ask a lot of questions. (“Great service. Do you love your job?” or ”Cute kids. Where do they go to school?” etc) Then leave them with a sample. “I’ve loved chatting with you today. I would love to leave you with this gift (tell them more about the sample, and what it does.) I promise you’ll love it. If you promise you’ll try it, I promise I’ll follow up!” Get their name, number, and tell them what time you’ll call, and write it on the card you leave with them. When you follow up: “How’d you love the product? Before I tell you more about it, I would love to tell you why I’m excited about my business!”

Parties/ Virtual Parties– Reach out to your friends and ask them to host an event for you: “My business is building in your area. I’d love to meet new people. Would you be willing to host an event for me? You invite the people, I’ll do all the work, and throw in some free product as a thank you!”

Social Media– we are paid story tellers. Mix up your personal and inspirational posts with a little bit of business every few days: lifestyle posts, congratulations and welcoming to new new distributors, or shout outs to people who made an achievement to edify that person, encourage your team, and engage and interest your FB audience. Share product tips and testimonials, along with before and afters.

If you find people aren’t interested–“No problem, I’d love to get you on our products and get great results. And do you know anyone who would be interested in my products or business? If so, I’d love to reward you for your referrals and give you product for free as a thank you!”

Hope these tips help you build your list, big time–and rock your network marketing business!

“LIKE” what you learned? Please show me by giving me a virtual thumbs-up (a “like”!) And don’t forget to “share” this piece on your favorite social site, or team facebook pages, with your rock stars! 🙂 The more who “know” the more you “grow!”

I SHARE MORE POWER PROSPECTING TIPS AND ROCK STAR RECRUITING LANGUAGE IN MY BEST-SELLING BOOK AND CDS!– I am extending our holiday sale for TODAY ONLY–and offering 10% off of your entire order on SarahRobbins.Com.TODAY you can get my CD series– Network Marketing University (entire system for success), Master Class Edition (leadership series), and my best-selling book Rock Your Network Marketing Business, at a 10% discount! Shop online at SarahRobbins.com, and pick up all 3 (we have combo packs, and bulk order pricing so pick up goodies for you and/or your rock stars)–and everything on the site is 10% off (a discount on top of already discounted pricing, on all products on the site!) Enter the code freedom in the coupon code box at checkout to receive this discount! Get ready to ROCK your network marketing business!

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This 4th of July week, not only do I celebrate our Independence, I also celebrate my FREEDOM from the daily grind, and the 9-5! Check out this video to see why I think network marketing is the greatest gig on the planet–then read below for more =>

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Here’s why I believe Network Marketing truly ROCKS=>

This is a brilliant business model where instead of investing in advertising and celebrity endorsement, companies invest in our success. This opportunity allows us to leverage the integrity of big brands, and the time, talent and resources of our corporate dream teams.

Direct selling is a simple business model that doesn’t require a college degree, huge overhead, employees, or a brick and mortar shop. It’s a scalable business, and it’s just plain smart. The Direct Selling Association recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary, so it’s a tried and true business model that’s proven to be solid.

Network marketing provides a turnkey business where you start at a low cost. It carries many incredible benefits such as: Freedom and Flexibility, Financial Opportunity, Fun and Friendship, and Fabulous Opportunities For Growth!

Let’s talk about that…

Freedom and Flexibility-In our profession you can work your business part time, any time! There’s no commute to work. You create your hours and block out the important things in your life and plan around them. Essentially, you design a professional life that fits around the rest of your life. Often times started as a plan B, it can easily become a plan A. I started my business to supplement my teacher’s salary, and I was able to build a business beyond my wildest dreams!

Financial Opportunity- We leverage our upfront investment of time and resources, and have the opportunity for an exponential return. We get paid to talk about our transformative products and our award winning business model. We get paid to talk about what we love– and we can earn amazing bonuses, competitive commissions, and incredible incentives! This is the company’s way of rewarding us for a job well done. We don’t just get paid, we also get recognized!

Fun and Friendship-What I love most about our profession is having the opportunity to build success, all while helping others to succeed! We celebrate our success together in countless trips and trainings around the world! One of the greatest rewards of building my business has been the friendships I’ve made.

Fabulous Opportunities For Personal and Professional Growth-You are in business for yourself, and not by yourself. We receive incredible training through our company and team training systems that are provided. We grow personally and professionally! We earn as we learn! The personal and professional growth opportunities definitely outweigh the paycheck for me!

To sum it up all up in one word-network marketing has provided me FREEDOM!

With network marketing, every day can truly be a holiday!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT NETWORK MARKETING?

(*comment below, without mentioning your company name, please)!

ROCK YOUR FREEDOM– To celebrate our freedom I am offering 10% off of your entire order on SarahRobbins.Com. Now through July 6 2014 you can get my CD series– Network Marketing University (entire system for success), Master Class Edition (leadership series), and my best-selling book Rock Your Network Marketing Business, at a 10% discount! Shop online at SarahRobbins.com, and pick up all 3 (we have combo packs, and bulk order pricing so pick up goodies for you and/or your rock stars)–and everything on the site is 10% off (a discount on top of already discounted pricing, on all products on the site!) Enter the code freedom in the coupon code box at checkout to receive this discount! Get ready to ROCK your network marketing business!

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Network Marketing Hype Makes Me Sad, and Makes Us All Look Bad!

Check out today’s video to see why “the grass is not greener”, then read below for my thoughts=>

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The grass ISN’T greener…
Just for the record, in network marketing…
1) Timing in a company doesn’t guarantee you a check. Your productivity does.
2)You have to work your business. Every day. Personal activity is the cure to what ails you in your network marketing business. You will be successful if you make 3 NEW invitations every day for people to hear more about your business, and then you give it the time it takes to be successful. This is true in any credible company with an average product and plan.
3) Give your business 3-5 years of your time, effort, and energy. It takes time to develop your talent. But where else could you compress a 30-50 year career into 3-5 years?
4) Remember, that the grass is never greener in another company–the grass is only greener where you water it. You’ll do 2 things in network marketing: sell a product and promote an opportunity.
5) So pick a company with a product you’re passionate about, and stick with it!

I’ve had people try to recruit my colleagues into another company, noting “timing” in their company–and said that it was because they are a “ground floor” company. First of all, I don’t endorse cross recruiting people from other companies (respect that they are in the company they chose for a reason) nor do I endorse recruiting based on “hype” (it makes our profession look bad)–neither are good/ethical recruiting practices. There were plenty of people who started at the same time as me in my company who weren’t willing to work, or didn’t have the long term vision who quit–I stayed in it and am a seven figure earner in my company today, and so is my mother. Timing doesn’t guarantee you a check–PRODUCTIVITY DOES! So let’s get to work, and ROCK YOUR NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS!

REMEMBER=>

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I share more tips on how to build a BIG network marketing business (with integrity), in my best-selling book ROCK YOUR NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS! Hope today’s post helped!

Don’t forget to “share” this with your rockstars on your team Facebook pages, social media sites, newsletters, etc! Please share straight from the blog, as this is my original work! Sharing rocks!

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Summer is here, and now is the time to rock your network marketing business! We have so many opportunities to heat things up with travel, social events, etc! Check out my video below, for a little inspiration–then read below the video for top tips to build a rockin’ hot business this summer=>

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Sizzling Summer Tips from the Top:

1) Make the most of travel. While at hotels, or on the airplane ask people a lot of questions while networking: “What brings you to South Carolina. Where are you from? What do you do?” You can later bring the conversation back: “Earlier you mentioned you were from Florida. I am actually building a business there. I would love to stay in touch and continue our conversation–and perhaps I could share with you more at a later time about our expansion into your area. What is a great way to stay in touch?” Get their number, and find them on Facebook! Don’t forget to follow up! (*I met one of my newest top leaders on the beaches of Bora Bora!)

While in new areas, don’t forget to have friends or family you are visiting to host events for you so you can get in front of their network. This way you can add new customers and distributors in new markets, but you can also write off a portion of the trip! (ask your accountant for advice. I am not one). You should try this even if you aren’t in a party plan (I’m not–and I still do events as I believe it is a great way to get my opportunity and product in front of a lot of people at once!)

2) Bring samples and cards everywhere you go this summer! Pass out 3-5 per day! Look for opportunities on the lake, at the pool, and at events–weddings, graduation parties, etc! Your goal is to make new friends, and get their digits!

3) Gift products at every occassion–end of year teacher gifts, fundraisers, etc. Be sure to follow up to see how they love them, and if they love them–wouldn’t they want to hear more about the opportunity (so they can get them at wholesale pricing?)

4) Host summertime soirees–“cocktails and conversations”, “coffee and conversations”–Poolside? Outside? For your team, your customers, and your prospects! These events can be “friends and family/ customer appreciation events” where you do giveaways, and share more about your products and opportunity–and feature success stories of people loving the products, and experiencing success with the business!

5) Keep the kids busy (day-camp, babysitters, play-dates!) Kids want a change of scenery, and you deserve the undistracted time to revisit and refresh your contact list! Go through your phone, facebook, and any other “memory jogger” you have! Commit to calling 1 or 2 new people per day about your business. Revisit customers too–they make the best distributors, as they are already in love with your products!

Set a goal with your sponsor for the summer months–do the same for your team. Get an accountability partner in the business to work together with–help your team members find one too! Remember–the speed of the leader is the speed of the team (whatever you do will duplicate)! So don’t slow down–it’s easier to steer momentum than it is to start it back up again!

I share more tips and specific language to build your business all year round, in my best-selling book ROCK YOUR NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS! Hope today’s post helped!

Don’t forget to “share” this with your rockstars on your team Facebook pages, social media sites, newsletters, etc! 🙂 Please share straight from the blog, as this is my original work! Sharing rocks!

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How to launch new markets virtually--You can successfully launch new markets if you’re long distance! I do it every day. How? Watch the video below–then read the blog below the video for a step-by-step approach=>

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What is a VBL?–it is a cross between a live event and an opportunity call, and it allows you to present powerfully with your team from anywhere in the world. VBLs come in handy when you are growing a market out of state (or the country) and it allows you to support a growing team there!

Here’s the types of technology I like to use for virtual launches and presentations:

Skype or Google Hangout– (which have a video component). For large groups, I like to ask my distributors to hook up their computer to their TV via an HDMI cord so their prospects can see me on a large screen. I also ask that they test their speakers to be sure no one is straining to hear me.

Pick a service, do some research, google search for tutorials, practice!

Here are a few tips on VBLS: What to do Pre-, During, and Post-Event:

Pre-event
Tell your distributor to focus on inviting. Connect by phone to personally invite guests. Tell them their support means the world to you. Then send invitations. Follow up a few days before the actual event with a text: “So excited for Saturday! See you then!”

During the Event:
Give an engaging presentation, and have the distributor stream you into their event! They share their story, and introduce you. Open up with your story–the company’s story–more about the opportunity. Transition into your product story–share more about your product and how it can benefit the prospect (if applicable, hold up the products behind the screen as you share them). End with a clear call to action of what to do next if they are interested in the product or opportunity. Create urgency (offer free gifts with purchase until a certain date–or 3-way calls for the next 2 days if interested in the business!) The distributor on the other end should be coached on how to make product recommendations, take orders, and schedule 3-way calls if people are interested in the business. Coach them on how to close the event effectively when you’re offline–and you be by your phone in case they call you, and need help.
Post Event:
Remind your distributor–the fortune is in the follow up! They need to call each guest: “Thank you so much for coming! What did you think of the launch? What questions did you have?” –Then transition into the business: “I think the business would be a great fit for you too, because… (personalize the conversation). Do you have any interest?”

Hope this helps YOU to ROCK your network marketing business!

Rock on Rock Stars, Sarah “Rockin” Robbins

*If you found this helpful, please show me by giving me a “virtual thumbs-up” and “liking” this post or “sharing” it on your favorite social sites–and on your team pages too! Sharing rocks!

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Every Day Can Be a Holiday–Live a Life You Truly LOVE

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Hope you all had a great holiday weekend with family and friends! With network marketing, I love that every day can be a holiday–and that we can live a life that we truly LOVE every day!

Here’s why I believe Network Marketing truly ROCKS=>

Let’s talk about that…

To sum it up all up in one word-network marketing has provided me FREEDOM!

With network marketing, every day can truly be a holiday!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT NETWORK MARKETING? (*comment below, without mentioning your company name, please)!

PS- Due to popular demand, I am extending my Memorial Day Sale until the end of this month! Now through May 31, 2014 you can get my CD series– Network Marketing University (entire system for success), Master Class Edition (leadership series), and my best-selling book Rock Your Network Marketing Business, at a discount! Shop online at SarahRobbins.com, and pick up all 3 (we have combo packs, and bulk order pricing so pick up goodies for you and/or your rock stars)–and everything on the site is 10% off (this is the first time we’ve offered a discount on top of already discounted pricing, on all products on the site!) Enter the code ROCK10 in the coupon code box at checkout to receive this discount! Get ready to ROCK your network marketing business!

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Celebrating 100,000 Fans (And Counting) at SarahRobbins.Com

We just hit 100,000 Fans on our Facebook Fanpage! Here is how we are celebrating (freebies, discounts, and more)=>

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I hope you’ve enjoyed reading to & listening to my generic training for MLM, Network Marketing, Direct Sales ROCK STARS, as much as I have loved producing it. As a teacher, my greatest joy comes from sharing what I’ve learned to help others grow in their success (no matter the company–because when we elevate our awesome profession we all win!)

MANY of you have asked if I do private coaching (which I reserve for my personal partners in business)–so my CD series, Network Marketing University (entire system for success), Master Class Edition (leadership series), and my book Rock Your Network Marketing Business–are my way of sharing everything I know.

Now through May 25 you can shop online at SarahRobbins.com, and pick up all 3 (we have combo packs, and bulk order pricing so pick up goodies for you and/or your rock stars)–and everything on the site is 10% off (this is the first time we’ve offered a discount on top of already discounted pricing, on all products on the site!) Enter the code ROCK10 in the coupon code box at checkout to receive this discount! This is our way of saying “THANK YOU”!

In addition, we are going to give away a few signed copies (that you can keep in your collection or gift to your rock stars)! How to win one=> 1) “Share” this blog post with your team 2) “Share” our FB Page (or post about this) with your team 3) Comment below with how our CDs, books, or training has helped you to ROCK YOUR NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS!

HOW LEADERS USE OUR TRAINING MATERIALS:

1) To coach themselves (the CDs make your car a great “rolling university”)

2) To coach their teams (gift to your rock stars)

3) To drive volume and performance (do sales-based contests with your team, for a chance to win our CDs or books that you purchase–after all, training materials are a gift that keep on giving!)

4) To gift to their newbies, and help get them off to a great start (it’s everything they need to know!)

5) If you want personal coaching from me, pick up all 3 (2 Cds and books). This is the BEST way to get it!

PICK UP YOUR GOODIES TODAY at https://sarahrobbins.com/store/— and don’t forget you MUST enter the code ROCK10 in the coupon code box for the 10% discount on your order.

*We will not apply this to previous orders. Thanks for understanding

*Discount, and Giveaway are good until Sunday May 25 at 11:59 pm PT. No purchase necessary to win.

*Winners announced next week at SarahRobbins.com

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Network Marketing Objections Series- “Is this a pyramid?!”

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Today’s objection- “Is this a pyramid?!”

Yesterday’s blog addressed the objection “I need to try the products first!” In part 7 of the “Objection Series” we will address the objection “Is this a pyramid?!!”

Let’s talk a little bit about network marketing (direct sales). In 2012 Network Marketing did over $167 Billion Dollars as an Industry, and we get to share in the profits! (Compare that to the NFL at $9.5 Billion, and the Movie Industry at $80 Billion!) The Direct Selling Association recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary, proving it to be a timeless and true business model.

Watch the video to hear my thoughts on this objection–then read the post below it for more information (and don’t forget to come back to my blog tomorrow for more on this series) =>

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Is this a pyramid? (How many times do you think I heard this?!?!?!)

Actually, In the past 5 years I’ve only heard this objection once because of my belief and posture—it’s so strong that it’s not questionable. So if you’re getting this a lot be sure to connect with one of your leaders about personal and professional development materials that can increase your belief in yourself, our opportunity, and the profession as a whole (I share a lot about why Network Marketing ROCKS, in my best-selling book ROCK YOUR NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS!)

If I got this objection I might say something funny like: “No. Why? Is that what you’re looking for? “ Or…

“What do you mean by Pyramid?” (Listen to their response)

Pyramids are illegal. With pyramids there is no exchange of goods or services. We have an amazing product and a very loyal customer base who are elated with their results! Let’s get back to talking about if the business is a good fit for you—what other questions do you have?” I move forward, and don’t get defensive.

Closing:

After you’re done answering questions and handling objections, move on to the close– I would ask them if they have any final questions then say:

“On a scale from 1-10, how interested are you in the opportunity?” If they say 5 or higher, I would say: “what would make you a 10?” –this works very well, as it exposes their final objections that you can answer.Then, ask them to join you!

Remember: even if they say “no” now, delay is not denial. “No” doesn’t mean “no” forever, it just means “not right now”. Get them started on your products, and ask them who they know that would benefit from your opportunity and product. Then, revisit them at a later time.

You can SO do this! I’m proud of you Rock Stars! Go and ROCK your home business today! XO Sarah “Rockin” Robbins

Hope today’s objection was overcome! If you “liked” it, please show me by giving a “virtual thumbs-up” with a “like” or “comment”, and don’t forget to “share” today’s post with your team! YOU ROCK!

Stay tuned to the blog, and to our Facebook page for more common objections, and how to overcome them! I also give tons of language in my best-seller “Rock Your Network Marketing Business!”

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Networking Tips For Those Who Don’t Like Networking

Creating Culture in Network Marketing

Network Marketing List-Building Tips

Network Marketing FREEDOM

Network Marketing HYPE

How to Build a Sizzling Network Marketing Business This Summer

How to Launch New Markets With Skype or Google Hangouts

Every Day Can Be a Holiday–Live a Life You Truly LOVE

Celebrating 100,000 Fans (And Counting) at SarahRobbins.Com

Network Marketing Objections Series- “Is this a pyramid?!”

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