One of the biggest challenges many network marketers are faced with is how to effectively network so they can be the greatest networker.
Take online networking as an example, how does one go from not knowing you to having a relationship? Or, offline / in-person networking, how does one approach someone in order to build a relationship so that they feel comfortable?
Both are genuinely the same. The only difference between the two is how the message is being sent. Both has their pros and cons, but when you weigh what you get from it, I see it only as a pro.
So how do you become the greatest networker then?
- Do you read every book known to man about networking?
- Do you study successfully networkers and repeat what they do?
- Do you attend seminars on networking?
The answer to each of these is a YES. The only thing missing which is even more important would be to get out there and do it. If we were to weigh the learning to the doing, learning would be about 20% and doing would be the other 80%.
Obviously, most of the effort will be applying what you learned.
Network marketing is very simple, the concepts rather and things like modern age and difference of opinions tend to cloud what works and what doesn’t.
And, one thing that does work is networking (regardless where you do it). It’s just how you do it is what really does matter.
John Milton Fogg creates The Greatest Networker in the World
If there was one book I can recommend on networking as it relates specifically to network marketing, it would definitely be this book by John. So that I won’t spoil the surprise, I thought I’d share this with you.
Click the link here to get your copy. It’s a free copy of the Greatest Networker in the World. You can download this from John’s site and immediately start reading it by today.
On this page, there are three audio bites of the book. John does a fantastic job with this and I highly recommend listening to this. There’s something about when you listen to something that it has more of an effect on you.
Networking Tip: Put all of your emphasis on learning about the other person. Find out what interests them, what motivates them, what their goals are, etc. In other words, take a genuine interest in them.
Jerome
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Hey Jerome,
I’ve read this book after being in the industry for about a year, and I also highly recommend it as well. It has some really great principles in there and definitely can benefit those that been in the industry for at least a year.
Take Care
Sherman
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Hey Sherman,
That’s cool that you read this too and recommend it. It’s a great read and easy to follow.
For me what I liked about it was the delivery. It’s a great story, sprinkled with subtle hints of how to treat working in network marketing, along with the basics of what works and matters.
Take care too,
Jerome Ratliff
I totally agree with you! It is very easy to read and to go through it.
Nice work!
Yeah, it’s one of those books to have.
Thanks for stopping by…
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
I like it how you broke that down: The only difference between online and offline networking is how the message is being sent.
I cringe when people create artificial differences between the two – they have all their pros and cons but the bottom line is that we are always dealing with people.
Those who think that online networking is hiding behind the computer wont get very far anyway.
Thanks for sharing your insights.
Take care
Oliver
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Hey Oliver,
For sure! I know it’s simple, but that’s the way it is — they both are the same. Some people will not agree with me and that is totally fine.
I’d rather say it like it is, so they know now versus finding out the hard way.
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
Networking should be the number one skill every network marketer should focus on. I mean, there’s a reason it’s called “Network” marketing, right?
I also agree with you that the emphasis should be place on learning about the other person. I first learned this by reading “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”
I haven’t read John’s book yet, but I will download it and read it, starting today.
Great information, Jerome. Thanks for sharing!
Gregory
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You’re right Gregory, that’s why they call it “network” marketing. Thanks for pointing that out.
Oh yeah — glad you got a chance to pull down the free copy of the book, it’s an easy read.
Check you later,
Jerome Ratliff
P.S. Thanks for stopping by…
Hi Jerome,
“One thing that does work is networking (regardless where you do it)” – that just sums it up.
We are in a relationship/people business. So, networking is the component skill that every serious marketer should learn and master to perfection.
I haven’t read this book but it sounds really good. Thanks for sharing.
All the best,
Mavis
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Hi Mavis,
It’s the one thing we all shall not forget how truly important it is, regardless of where you do it. Just do it right, right?
Talk to you later,
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome! I LOVE this book. I have it both in print and in audio and I make a point to listen to it at least once or twice a year! The lessons within it are so valuable.
I think one of the lessons I loved the most was the one where he was talking about how we need to think big picture about the industry as a whole instead of our company vs their company,etc. That marketers who don’t edify other companies end up bringing the perception of the whole industry down…in the long run hurting themselves as well.
You’re very right that the business online or offline is the same!
Great post!
Heather
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That’s great Heather that you have it. I figured, because I can tell you’re networking skills are spot on great.
I agree, that lesson about thinking big picture really hit me too. I used to worry about the “me” side of things instead of looking at the big picture.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
Thanks for the download link. I have not read this before.
I always think it’s quite sad that people just don’t know how to network by instinct.
Perhaps they have simply forgotten that we are part of the same universal energy.
All we need to do is acknowledge and edify each other and the rest seems to follow by natural course.
~Marcus
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You’re welcome Marcus. Hope you like it (it’s a fast read).
I’m glad you said something about edifying each other in order to have the universal energy in our favor.
Have a super weekend,
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
Gosh, I hate to admit it, but this book has been on our bookshelf for years. My husband bought and read it a long time ago…I guess I should too, huh?
All the Best,
Ilka
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Hi Ilka,
Oh really — well I hope you pick it up again and read it. It’s loaded with some great prospecting techniques most people don’t even know about.
Talk to you later,
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
Yes, really! Isn’t that awful? But now it’s right next to my computer. So every break, I read a couple of pages
Thanks for the reminder! …And have a great day!
Ilka
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That is AWESOME, Ilka.
You have a great day too.
Jerome