Your Up Line in Network Marketing
It is often said that many people who join a network marketing company spend more time assessing the value of a $50-$100 product than on choosing their company and especially their up line. I have known people who have joined a company because their uncle Joe told them it was a ‘winner’ or they joined with the first person that shared the product or opportunity with them- out of obligation. Instead, we suggest choosing your up line sponsors like you are entering a long term relationship.
Join with someone who is committed and will be there when you need them!
Perhaps you have joined a company or become a wholesale customer because your best friend from high school called you or shared a sample…. only to find out they are clueless and don’t have any idea how to help YOU be successful in your new business venture OR perhaps they don’t even know the best way for you to consume that new health product for the best results.
Get what I am saying?
Choose…or even better yet, INTERVIEW your potential up line support team or sponsors before joining with them. Really? Yes, after all they are the people who will be partnering with you, training you and supporting you. Make sure they are serious about their role in YOUR business and that you actually LIKE THEM….or preferably -that you adore them. If you are serious about your new network marketing business you’ll be building a lasting relationship! This means you will spend a lot of time together…by phone or in person.
Look for your up line to be people who are dedicated, focused, loyal, committed, have high integrity, are positive minded and successful. When you have made your decision, make sure you listen to them, are coachable and trainable and follow their lead. This profession is different than many and it takes skills in order to have long term success.
The same goes for inviting people to take a look at your opportunity. I know (actually I have been there- and learned the hard way) where I have reached out to people who I really don’t care to be around…. people who are the Wanda Whiners and Debbie Downers. Knowing that there are personality types who are not a positive asset to your team, I simply suggest the obvious, do not invite them to join you in your new business venture.
Remember, you are creating a VIBE with your TRIBE….and you are joining another’s VIBE in THEIR TRIBE. Do you like it? Do feel a part of something bigger than yourself.
Make a list of the IDEAL distributor and then look at yourself and see if you are worthy of attracting those kinds of people to your business. If not, go back and study the network marketing industry. There are many great books available- one of my favorite being the Four Year Career by Richard Bliss Brooke. Study, learn, become a student of the industry. 
If you are looking for a TEAM or COMPANY to join, feel free to reach out to us. 802-846-7530. It’s likely one of the most important decisions in your life.
Dave and Joy
802-846-7530
