The right MLM mentor can make the difference between failure, success, and huge results for the majority of folks in network marketing. Choosing the right mentor may be the most important decision a new networker makes. I have taught networkers for years that the choice of a mentor is even more important than the choice of the company to join!
Sadly, a lot of people in network marketing do not have a good mentor. I usually see several reasons for this.
One of the major reasons is that most people who are new to mlm just don’t understand how vital their selection of a mentor is. Another is that many network marketers fail to take the time to choose wisely. Maybe they get caught up in the hype and excitement of the business. Maybe they are in too big of a hurry to get started. However, the most frequent reason is that the most networkers don’t know exactly what they need in a good mlm mentor.
Here are the key qualities of a good mentor.
A good mentor will have experience in the industry. He or she will be able to coach you both offline and online. Find out exactly how you will be trained to build your business. What is the system you will follow. If their system is centered on an exclusive hot lead source, that’s a red flag. Find someone who can prove they have mastered the Internet.
The right mentor will be easily accessible. You need someone you can get in touch with day or night. When you have a hot prospect in the day-time and your mentor is at his/her job then, that’s a problem. Join someone who is a full-time networker. Call your prospective mentor’s office at 10am. If they don’t answer live, see how long it takes them to return your call.
Find a mentor who has a likable personality and leadership qualities. You are going to spend many hours working together over the coming years. Take a few minutes to get to know him/her. They must have excellent communication skills, organization skills, and know how to treat others with respect.
Understanding this is critical to your success in network marketing. Take your time and partner with the right mlm mentor.
Joe Barclay is an expert at showing others how to quickly, easily create success online. Read this and other MLM mentor articles at his blog. Be a top earner in your business by subscribing to Joe’s free online MLM training.
