Four Game-Changing Network Marketing Tips for Beginners

Network marketing is a notoriously challenging field to enter for the first time. And while there are immense upsides to taking your success into your own hands as a network marketer, at first, it can feel like you just jumped off a cliff. 

If you just entered the network marketing world and you have no idea where to start (or you’re about to start network marketing and want to be prepared!), here are four tips for true beginners to start on the right foot.

1.  Know your product or service inside and out.

This first step is the most important on the list: make sure you absolutely know your product or service inside and out. Understand everything about what it is, how it works, who it’s for, when to use it, and any other details that may come up as you start selling. 

Why is this so critical? First, it forces you to step into the customer’s shoes for a moment, understanding how it feels to learn about the product or service for the first time. You’ll be able to make a better pitch and speak your audience’s language once you understand what problem the product or service is actually solving. 

Second, it ensures that you’ll feel confident when you start marketing because you know your stuff. No one wants to lose a deal because they couldn’t answer a customer’s questions effectively, so study up on your new space before you even think about selling.

2.  Get comfortable hearing “no.” 

Next, the most valuable gift you can give yourself in the network marketing space is the gift of thick skin. There’s simply no way around it: you’re going to hear “no” a lot, and the more quickly and easily you can get past the rejection and keep moving forward, the more successful you’ll be.

If you’re not quite ready for the sting of business rejections, start inviting more potential “no’s” into your everyday life. Ask for a free upgrade when you check into your next hotel room or try to get a walk-in appointment at the nail salon. See if your in-laws can host your kids for the weekend or ask a stranger on a date. 

While these actions may sound crazy, they’re ultimately getting you comfortable with the idea of asking for what you want without getting too attached to the outcome. The more small-scale rejection you experience in everyday life, the easier it will be to face rejection in your business. 

3.  Treat it like a business. 

Since there’s so much flexibility involved in network marketing, it can be tempting to just wing it and see what happens. That’s why our third tip is to treat this role as a true business, keeping yourself on a regular schedule and devoting yourself to the work just like you would for a “regular” job. 

Some people enter network marketing thinking that they can just try it out and see how it goes for a while, but these people aren’t likely to be successful. It’s not that they can’t succeed—it’s that they’re only giving minimal effort, so they’re only getting minimal results.

If you want a true taste of what you’re capable of, set some parameters to ensure you’re taking the process seriously.

4.  Give yourself time to try new tactics.

Lastly, understand that your early endeavors are going to involve a lot of experimentation. As you try new sales tactics and channels, don’t rush too quickly from one approach to the next. 

It’s rare for any new experiment to be a complete success right away, so give yourself time to perfect the new approach and gather data in a variety of situations. Then, if it’s still not working, you can confidently move on to the next idea.

Conclusion

We hope your journey through the network marketing world is fulfilling, enjoyable, and, of course, super profitable. Apply these four tips as you get started to maximize your chances of success!