In network marketing, both newbies and non-newbies tend to make mistakes. But the mistakes that non-newbies make is different from those that newbies make. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the common mistakes that non-newbies make.

Passing negative to your downline

Under no circumstances should you pass negative to your downline. This is the top mistake that a leader can ever make.

I don’t care if you had a really bad day or your downline is your best friend since junior high. When people join a business, they don’t join an opportunity, they join YOU! It means they believe in you and see you as some kind of leader. If you pass negative down, they will lose their confidence in you and your business will be destroyed when they do the same to THEIR downline.

When you have negative or challenges, bring it upline. Never down.

There is a saying in the network marketing industry, “good news pass down, bad news pass up.” You must understand this point and make sure that your downlines understand this point too.

We are not trying to hide of cheat anyone by not telling them negative things. Fact is, most of these negative ideas are not true and they are either based on emotional response or myths. It is important that your downlines get the right information and not the wrong idea.

Spending more than you can sustain

If you are a leader with a large group of downline in different states around the country, you could exhaust yourself doing meetings and rallies everywhere. You may be making 5 figures, but always be careful.

Once, there is this leader who had people in another state asking him to do a rally in their town. He rented this hotel for a few thousand dollars. His people promised that they will bring more than 50 new prospects. But when the actual day came, only 5 turned up and only 1 signed up. The trip was a total disaster and cost him a bomb!

Another big mistake is spending all the money you earned on new cars and houses. But what happens if your network is not stable? There may be many leaders under your team but you will never know what happens the next day. Leaders can join other companies, they might get sick or even die! Then how are you going to pay for your new house, car or that new yacht you bought? Never spend too much. Always save for a rainy day.