subject: How I Use Skype In MLM [print this page] Skype is a free software you can download to your computer. You can use it to place voice calls, video calls, exchange instant messages, and share files with any one else in the world who has it. The best part is that Skype-to-Skype calls are free!
Skype was launched in 2003. It has become very popular with people in MLM network marketing. I use it regularly. However, I do not use it as a prospecting tool.
Before Skype, a lot of people in the home business industry began using instant message texting systems like MSN, Yahoo, AOL, ICQ, and others as MLM prospecting tools. The method involved building a relationship with people you meet online and look for a way to introduce your business opportunity to them. I did have some success doing that. But, it took many hours each week to be successful. I was wasting a lot of time with prospects who did not qualify.
Similar prospecting techniques are now being promoted using Skype. Just like before, you can spend too many hours for the results you get.
I prefer to practice attraction marketing and have top-quality prospects reaching out to me every day. I've found it to be much more time-efficient and results in better qualified prospects. And most of the attraction marketing techniques we teach our business partners are also free or very low cost.
Still, Skype is a powerful tool for building an MLM business. I use it regularly in two different ways.
File Transfer. It is a quick and easy way to exchange files. It's ideal for videos, images, and other large files. There are no size limits, although larger files take longer to send. It's much faster than using email. And email attachments are becoming very unpopular.
Personal Mentoring and Coaching. It is my favorite tool for one-on-one coaching. If I can't be there in person, a video call is the next best thing.
If you are not using Skype, download it today. It's a great tool for building your MLM business!
