01/01/2021
*What holds people back in MLM...*
~By Charles Holmes
Today, I'd like to share what holds people back in MLM. These are things I have personally experienced, and watched others struggle with over the past 18+ years in this industry.
# 1: Fear
Fear holds a lot of people back in the MLM Industry. It could be the fear of failure, fear or rejection, fear of what others think, or even the fear of success.
The best way to overcome your fears is to take action and do the things you fear.
# 2: No Goals
Many reps do not have specific written goals for their business. They don't know what they want to accomplish today, this week, this month or this year.
Set written goals for your business (and personal life). Make your goals specific and attainable and write them down. Refer to them often and update them as needed.
# 3: Unclear Why
If you don't know WHY you are doing the business, you will not stick around long enough to put in the work and build a big business. Instead, you will let life get in the way and make excuses to justify your inactivity. You need a WHY that makes you cry.
# 4: Lack of Belief
Many people struggle with lack of belief and worthiness issues. They lack confidence and do not believe they deserve success.
If you want to succeed in MLM you must (1) believe in your company, (2) its products, (3) the industry, and (4) yourself.
To do this you must use the products, educate yourself about the industry, learn everything you can about your company, and work on your personal development.
# 5: No Money Invested
Easy come, easy go. Most people in our industry do not treat their business like a million dollar business because they have such a small amount of money invested. It's easy to throw in the towel and quit when you only have a few hundred dollars invested in your business.
Compare that to a traditional business owner who invested six or seven figures just to start a business. They are sold out, all in, and do whtever