I thought anyone who called herself "Ms. Stud" was just another woman in man's clothing "getting 'er done" the old fashioned way.
I'm happy to say how wrong I was. And that I have become a raving fan of Kim Klaver and the work she is doing to improve the image of MLM and the success rate of women in the business.
And I hope you, sir, are paying attention, too. Why? Because as of this writing, 82% of new people joining MLM are women. Stop trying to make them ignore their intuition and instincts with the old school marketing tactics.
If you learn some new ways to communicate with women, you just might see your business stabilize and flourish. Might take a little longer though, and I know that's hard to hear.
Here's a snip from one of Kim's 2006 posts I just came across:
New School of Network Marketing by Kim Klaver: "How to talk to a woman": "I have always believed that starting a business of your own is a little like having a baby. While the boys may like the score, anyone in business knows that developing something long-term requires caring for it, nurturing it, and usually for years to come. Plus working with one or two others in the beginning, and sometimes for years, is a process that takes time.
There's much more to building a successful business than signing up or making that initial product purchase.
I believe that's why women are not as quick to say 'yes.' First we not like to be talked to and treated as a 'score' or something to be 'closed.' Second, many of us know that building up a viable long term business with regular customers requires caring and nurturing over several years, the first of which are the most important."
Who in MLM is telling reps these truths? Why are they not taught across the board? Could this be the reason most fail (95%) and why network marketing has such a bad name? Hmmm...
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Tracy
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www.OrganicFoodsMom.com
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I agree completely!
I am starting to use www.leadsevolved.com Let me know if you've had any experience with them. Thanks!
Scott J.
Hmmm, well I just started promoting a pre-launch MLM called Web Prosperity. http://oneforall.webprosperity.com/
I have generated 20 sign-ups so far and only one is a woman which is not at all in line with 82% :( I wish I had more women for the exact reasons you are stating. My experience in the past has been that while they are more cautious to enter, they have more tenacity and willingness to care for their venture in the long term. Go Girl(s)!
I've got all of Kim Klaver's stuff and I must say it is some of the most top notch stuff in MLM out there today. I have links to my favorites on my blog. Have you heard the Free Jim Rohn MLM audio?
Pol
http://MLMSuccessMedia.com
Hi everyone.
Thanks for the interesting and well written articles.
An interesting fact that has always captivate people is that mlm or network marketing thrives during rain or shine. There is no recession in this industry and will continue to grow from strength to strength.
MLMers are also looking for something unique and not another same traditional offering. MLM is still at its infancy stage or perhaps growth stage. Lets see what the new wave mlm would be able to offer in this new millennium.
Please keep us posted. Knowledge is power and we believe in sharing power.
God Bless.
Regards,
Alexander Paul
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I primarily work from home, and the goal being...to get the other half to quit her job by replacing income. We'll be there soon enough, but in the mean time, here is some light info about what I'm doing.
We've started the first Wisconsin group for our new MLM who just opened February 2008, and just cleared $45million in sales in year 1. I don't blog much, but here is a quick video link if you want to watch more. I'm also open to other MLM's as we all are. :) Cheers!
http://www.exfuzeonlinetools.com/video.php?uid=u82aogkoocuqeaom
Fantastic comments on your experience with the industry and how you have learned from.
I have been working in the mlm or network marketing industry for about 12 years and although I originally was very cautious and skeptical of the "workings" I have learned over time that this operates just like a franchise, however with nowhere near the cost.
I have been using MLM as my learning center.
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