In this article, we are going to discuss some of the pitfalls and traps in network marketing. By discussing these pitfalls, I hope that you can avoid them so as to increase your chance of success in network marketing.

Explaining the business over the phone

The purpose of a phone call is to INVITE the prospect. If phone calls can close all the deals, no one will need to hold opportunity meetings anymore or rent buildings. People will just sit at home and call people to become millionaires.

Once your intention is very clear that you are just inviting, you will not confuse people by talking about the opportunity, product or plan. Imagine, the other person on the other side will have a chance to say no to you even after you have explained everything for an hour or so and that is one thing you don’t want to have.

Telling prospects that this is not MLM or network marketing

Most newbies are so afraid or embarrassed when the prospects ask this these dreadful questions:

(1) Is this MLM?

(2) Is this one of those networking thing?

(3) Is this one of those pyramid selling?

(4) Are you trying to recruit me into those Direct Selling things?

Most will go, “Err… Um, no its not. Yeah it’s MLM but we’re not really selling… hello? Hello??”

Ever get those sinking feelings?

Never ever lie to your prospects. It reflects badly on you and people are not stupid. Either tell them up front it IS an MLM or Networking business (we should be proud that we are in a multi-million dollar industry) or turn the question around by asking, “What do you mean is it MLM, how do you feel about MLM?” Then let him or her tell it as it is. Make the appointment afterwards.

Remember: if you are shady about what you are doing, your prospects will think they will have to do the same as you if they join you.

Tricking my friends to an opportunity meeting

Another big mistake: asking your friends or prospects out for a drink then driving them to an opportunity meeting without informing them that it is an opportunity meeting.

You gain nothing by hiding things from your prospects. Be open and proud of what you are doing! You sponsor people using CONFIDENCE, not trickery.

Network marketing is a legitimate business and it’s one of the best marketing system in the world. Be proud that you have embarked on this system.