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An important element for success in network marketing is a good mlm mentor.
For years, I have been teaching others that the mentor you work with will usually have more to do with your success than your company's compensation plan, the product or products the company distributes, or even the particular mlm company you join. That's how critcal a mentor can be!
As a full-time networker, I talk to many others in our industry each week. It's surprising how many networkers have a poor mentor. I am the first to acknowledge that ultimately we are all responsible for our own success or failure. But, for many in the industry, just finding a good mentor could make the difference between success and failure.
Unfortunately, many times people do not do realize what kind of mentor they really have until after they are in a business. Take some time and review the mentor you work with. Here are some clear indicators of a poor mentor. Compare these with your mentor.
Always too busy to help you right now.
Not good about returning your phone calls in a timely manner, or not returning them at all.
Doesn't seem to know how to help you build your business.
Does not have a system for you to follow.
Trying to make money off their downline by selling them tools, training materials, or leads.
Their answer to your lack of progress is always buy more leads, work harder, or similar vague answers.
Failing to follow through on promises.
Making false representations.
When you Google their name, others have reported bad experiences.
Their personality is not that of a leader.
If you are already in a business and find that your mentor is not what you deserve, you should take immediate action. If you continue to follow the path you are already on, your chances of reaching your goals will not be good in most cases.
If you have already built a downline and are earning good money in spite of things, search upline for someone to work with. Keep reaching upline until you find the right mentor. One of the great things about network marketing is that teamwork is rewarded. Your upline has a financial interest in your success.
If you have not built a significant business yet, it may be best to cut your losses and start over with a new mentor in a different business. Now that you know how to identify a bad mentor, it will be much easier to find a good one.
The mentor you work with can have a tremendous bearing on your success. Be sure to find a good MLM mentor.
