Most new home business owners will automatically begin branding* their network marketing company and its products shortly after they sign up.

They buy business cards, flyers, stationary sets, t-shirts, and a host of other things that all have the company logo and colors. They go on all their social media sites and post pictures of the company’s products all over their personal page.

But branding the company instead of branding YOURSELF is one of the biggest mistakes a new network marketer can make.

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*Branding is the promotion of a particular person, product or company by means of advertising and distinctive design.

Why is this a mistake?

Well when you spend all of your time and effort promoting your network marketing business opportunity and products then all you’re doing is branding the company!

Still don’t get it?

In other words you are indirectly placing the spotlight on the company instead of on you where it should be, whether you realize it or not.

This is a network marketing No No.

Here are some other reasons why branding your network marketing company is a mistake.

Network Marketing Companies Fail

failSure, I love my primary company, but I honestly don’t know if it will be around forever, I can only hope it does. Sadly, not all network marketing companies survive. Most fail within the first 3-5 years of business which reigns true for almost all small businesses.

Believe it or not the current company you are with may or may not be around in the future, but your personal brand is something that can establish now that will stay with you for many years to come.

For example, my blog is my personal brand. I am known as the Wealth Building and Internet Marketing Expert and I help other entrepreneurs and network marketers make more money by teaching them proven marketing strategies that help them get more leads and make more sales.

So what happens if suddenly your company closes its doors?

You have worked so hard to build a large team and create a residual income only to find out that your company has announced that it is going out of business.

Now just imagine for a minute having to start all over again at ground zero after years of building your business. Just think how devastating that would be to your family, your finances and lifestyle.

Don’t think it can happen? Ask representatives from Vemma, Wake Up Now, North American Power to name a few.

If you didn’t brand yourself as a person of value, create a following or list, then you will have to start all over from scratch each and every time you change companies.

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You Are Losing Potential Customers/Business Partners

Most network marketers think that the more people know what company they are in, the better chance they have of recruiting more people or selling more products.

This is far from the truth. Think about it.

Mann / traurig / DepressionFirst of all, why should anybody buy from you? The truth is that they really don’t need to buy from you or join your business.

If they are interested in your company’s business opportunity, products or services all they really have to do is a Google search for the company your are branding and they will find hundreds or thousands of people lining up with a big smile on their face wanting to convince them that they are the best sponsor in the company.

You my friend are just one in a sea of many copycats that have not set themselves apart in any way.

Nobody will join your business opportunity or buy from you!

There are just too many options for them to look at.

So if you have not established your own personal brand so you can attract people to you and stand out from the rest of the field, then I guarantee you that you are losing customers and prospective business partners.

The Solution: Brand Yourself Not Your Company

By creating your own personal brand online people will essentially be attracted to you and they will be interested in what you have to say.

By branding yourself and attracting leads to you and not your company these leads remain yours. This is one of the most powerful reasons to brand YOU and not your company.

As you get more leads you can then create a list of followers. You own the list and can use your list in any way that you choose. You are in control. You can use your list to introduce your followers to your primary network marketing company, you can share products or services with them, build relationships, or use your list in any other way that you see fit. You can create multiple streams of income whether people join your primary business or not!

By branding yourself online, you can set yourself apart and provide value to people. Earn the trust of others and build relationships. That is the real key to finding people to show your products or opportunity.

Remember, network marketing has always been and always will be about building long lasting, quality relationships.

To Your Success!
charles lenoir

If you follow me, I’ll teach you how to develop a personal brand, choose a niche, provide lots of value to this niche, and then watch as prospective customers in that niche come to you to buy things and/or join you in your business with little to no effort on your part!

Your Network Marketing Company is failing. They are failing to teach you modern day business building strategies. They are failing to teach you the secrets of the top earners, and because of this you’re staying broke. The pain, struggles, and the frustration you have endured while building your business ends, right here, right now.

If you’re struggling to build your business, tired of rejection, bugging your friends and family, then click here to get help now!


Your questions or comments are welcomed below.

If you are involved in direct sales or the network marketing (mlm) industry then you need to understand what entrepreneurs are referring to when we use the term “branding“.

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Branding Defined

First, lets start with the business definition of branding. According to Entrepreneur.com,

Branding is the marketing practice of creating a name, symbol or design that identifies and differentiates a product from other products The process involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumers’ mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme. 2) It is also the promotion of a particular product or company by means of advertising and distinctive design.

Branding aims to establish a significant and differentiated presence in the market that attracts and retains loyal customers.

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 What Is Personal Branding

According to Wikipedia,

Personal branding is the practice of people marketing themselves and their careers as brands. While previous self-help management techniques were about self-improvement, the personalbranding concept suggests instead that success comes from self-packaging.

Simply put, your personal brand is your promise to your customer. It tells them what they can expect from you, your products and services, and it differentiates your offering from that of your competitors.

Your personal brand is derived from who you are, who you want to be and who people perceive you to be.

One of the most important things you can do when you start your own home based business is to learn how to begin branding yourself.

Summary

It is what others will feel and remember about YOU.

It is how you are recognized by the people in your community/market palce.

It is YOUR unique promise of value.

It is what is TRUE, GENUINE and REAL about YOU!

So how do you apply personal branding to the home based business or network marketing industry?

By creating a name that identifies and differentiates you, the network marketer, from other network marketers.

Bottom line: You need to do something different in order to stand out from all the others in your company that are promoting the same products and services your company offers.

To Your Success!

charles lenoir

If you follow me, I’ll teach you how to develop a personal brand, choose a niche, provide lots of value to this niche, and then watch as prospective customers in that niche come to you to buy things and/or join you in your business with little to no effort on your part!


Your questions or comments are welcomed below.

 

Yep it’s true, Wake Up Now or WUN has officially announced their shut down (at least in the United States).

In an open letter by their CEO, Phil Polich, posted on their Facebook page February 17th, 2015, Polich blasts former CEO Kirby Cochran.

quoteAs we made progress, we continued to discover that Kirby Cochran’s deceptive actions had put the company in a position from which it could not recover. In the end, his decisions for a privileged few outweighed the incredible heart and dedication of the many. CEO Phil Polich

Click this link to see the full Wake Up Now Facebook post


Wake Up Now Shut Down

Well all the signs that there was a problem have been there.

wake up nowWUN financials have been in question for awhile.

Wake Up Now generated almost $8 million dollars in losses over 2012 and 2013. Significant losses mean commission payments are in jeopardy.

In a Wake Up Now Business Opportunity review I wrote back in July 2014, I provided links to the company’s 2013 income disclosure statement. WUN admitted that a vast majority of their representatives do not make ANY money!

WUN’s former CEO Kirby Cochran also stepped down last year! Did you know he filed for individual bankruptcy this month?

It Gets A Lot Uglier

Wake Up Now has filed a 70 million dollar lawsuit against their former CEO!

If you really want to know what kind of soap opera was going on behind the scenes at Wake Up Now company headquarters then read or download this legal complaint document filed by the company just click here.

Despite their current state of affairs, Wake Up Now vows to right the ship over time.

quote“We will continue to sell our products, including Awaken Thunder and the WUN Fit line of products. We will diligently work to fulfill all financial obligations of the company. I will continue to work with the creditors and vendors in anticipation of getting all obligations resolved. CEO Phil Polich



Top Three Lessons We Can Learn From Wake Up Now

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Despite what has happened there are at least three fundamental lessons we can learn from Wake Up Now’s demise:

1) Always research the company, especially the leadership. Read a lot of reviews and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t just jump all in because of the initial hype!

2) Examine the company product, what makes it unique?

3) Make sure the company compensation plan is sound. Be suspicious if they pay commissions primarily on the recruitment of new affiliates.

NOTE: Wake Up Now’s revenue generation relied on constant recruitment effectively making their business model impractical, to add salt to the wound their 22-page compensation plan was really confusing.

ATTN: Former WUN reps and other Network Marketers

WakeUpNow’s closure is a great example of why it is important to brand YOURSELF and not the company you are affiliated with!

FINAL THOUGHTS

Network marketing companies come and go all the time, just like many brick and mortar small businesses do but what I find especially disturbing with this development is the amount of young people that will be adversely affected by WUN being their first network marketing experience.

Wawake up now shut downke Up Now attracted a wave of young entrepreneurs at several colleges and universities.

Many of which dug deep into their pockets in order to get involved in the Wake Up Now business…or the wunlife as they called it!

If you were a WUN rep please keep your head up and do not let this minor stumbling block quench your entrepreneurial spirit and keep you from pursing your dreams of financial freedom.

To Your Success!
charles lenoir

P.S. Check out my RESOURCES Page to see the programs I recommend and tools I use to generate 20-50 new leads a day!

P.S.S. Not sure what business opportunity is for you, check out what I do to help people get out of debt and make money click here.

Your comments are welcomed below, if you were a Wake Up Now IBO please share your experiences.

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Why Email Marketing?

No matter what type of organization you run, email marketing can help you grow your audience and convert prospects into loyal customers – at a fraction of the cost of most other marketing channels.

You can build relationships and brand recognition. Promote events and sales. Plus, it’s easy to coordinate email content with social media. And with the right tools and support at your fingertips, you can achieve all of that – no design or coding experience needed.

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Aweber email marketing tools like professional email signup forms & autoresponder services make it easy for you to build your email list and stay in touch with prospects. If you do not have an autoresponder you are working to hard.

Autoresponders automatically deliver a series of emails to immediately engage new opt-in subscribers.

How Much Does It Cost?

Aweber charges $19 per month for up to 500 subscribers, you do have the opportunity to trial it for a month for just $1 (and if you decide it isn’t for you within the first 30 days, Aweber will even refund your precious dollar!).

If you are new to internet marketing having an autoresponder service is a must.

Aweber email marketing autoresponderI’ve been using their service for years and love it!  It has saved me countless number of man hours.

Although there are other companies you can choose

I Recommend AWeber for Email Marketing

To Your Success

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In a previous post, “Drop Cards, A Great Way To Advertise” I shared with you Dollar bill drop cards or business cards another proven way to generate some leads offline. This technique has generated 10-15 leads a day for me. So I consider this method one of the best, if not the best, offline marketing tools to advertise and promote your business.

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Here are some great places, the top 50 places to leave your drop cards. I do about an one hours time. This is also a great way to get some exercise.

Top 50 Places To Leave Your Drop Cards

  1. Doctor or Dental Office – If you go the doctors or dentist take some cards and put them in between the pages of the magazines in the waiting area.
  2. Department Store Chain – Target, Best Buy, Ross, K-Mart, Price Club- Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart
  3. Mechanics Waiting Room
  4. Laundromats
  5. College Campuses
  6. Back of Bathroom Stall Doors
  7. Library – Go to the Library and look for Books on Small Business or Homebase BIZ and put cards in the books as marker.
  8. Hair Salons
  9. Tax Preparation Offices
  10. Insurance Office
  11. Dry Cleaners
  12. Dairy Queen / Baskin Robbins
  13. Gyms and Health Clubs
  14. Doughnut or Bagel Shops
  15. Deli’s
  16. ATM’s
  17. Veterinarians
  18. Nail Salons
  19. Day Care Centers
  20. Retirement Homes
  21. MMalls Some do not let you but you can do around the outside businesses
  22. Real Estate Agent Offices
  23. Corner Stores
  24. In Front of Magazines at Check Out Lines
  25. Airports
  26. With Toll Booth Collectors
  27. Grocery Store Clerks
  28. Video Stores
  29. Dressing Rooms
  30. Bank Tellers
  31. Shoe Stores
  32. Kids Resale Shops
  33. Gymboree Centers
  34. Temporary Staff Offices
  35. Flower Shops
  36. Restaurants – (Lunch time or 7:30 pm) With Your Tip at Restaurants
  37. Pet Stores
  38. Dance Studios
  39. Grocery Stores or Supermarket
  40. Parking Lots or Cars – When you place cards on cars make sure you place on the drivers side right above the door handle on the window. DO NOT put on the windshield they will never get it.
  41. Computer Stores
  42. School Administration Offices
  43. Fabric Stores
  44. The Bakery
  45. Print Shops
  46. Cashiers at Dealerships
  47. Tanning Salons
  48. Vitamin Stores
  49. Sales People At Any Store
  50. Movie Theater (go right after movie time)

magnetic-sponsoring-free-leads-bannerTop 50 Places To Leave Your Drop Cards

There you have it!

Of course there are many other places that you can use drop cards, use your imagination and have fun!

Haven’t ordered your drop cards yet? What are you waiting for?

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To Your Success!
charles lenoir
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Today I want to share with you another proven way to generate some leads offline.

Dollar bill drop cards or business cards are absolutely the best offline marketing tool to advertise and promote your business. You take the drop cards and put them in places where people will pick it up.

100 dollar drop cardsThey think they are picking up a hundred dollar bill. Once they realize that it is not a hundred dollar bill they will read what’s on the back out of curiosity. This is a really nice passive way to get interested people looking at your website or calling you.

Drop Cards VS. Business Cards

These drop cards are different than your business card. They are basically a business card, with a classified ad printed on it sending people to a website or sizzle call.

Every network marketer should be dropping these cards, everyday, everywhere they go. The most effective cards we have seen look like $100 bills. These drop cards are viral because people who pick them up, DON’T THROW THEM AWAY, and many times use them to play a joke on a friend, or family member.

20 dollar bill drop cardsI cannot tell you how many times over the years that the person who found the hundred dollar bill drop card didn’t call, but their friend or family member did. Powerful, very powerful and you can order these $100 bill drop cards by clicking the link below.

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Drop cards are the perfect way to advertise your business!

Look for my next article on how and where to use drop cards. So have fun with them!

To Your Success!
charles lenoir
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