Are You Networking or Putting Up Billboards?

Filed under:, , , , , — posted by Chris Tackett on October 15, 2007 @ 8:30 am

More than ever, networking marketing groups are playing an important role in promoting yourself and your products, or services. If you are not involved in any network marketing groups at this time, you may want to consider checking out a few.

Now, I did say checking out a few… not joining a few. Choose well, because it isn’t necessary to join several in order to be successful in your networking efforts. In fact, most business professionals simply do not have the time to interact and build relationships in more than one or two network groups, let alone a dozen. Belonging to a network marketing group implies a certain amount of responsibility on your part as well. You should choose a group with a common theme or common goals, so that you have something to bring to the group. No, not just your products or services, but your expertise, wisdom, and experiences. You should be willing to interact with the messages posted by the other members, share your ideas, and yes, even lend support when applicable. Network marketing groups should really be more about you and your fellow members.

Yep, your products and services should come second. Well now…fancy that!

And, as with any relationship, it takes time to build your credibility. It takes time to build the confidence needed for the members to want to purchase your products and services from YOU. And, as long as it takes to build your credibility up, it only takes a split second to tear it down. Wanting instant results, false bravado, blatant insincerity, and messages that look more like billboards on a busy highway, probably will not net you a positive return on the time that you have wasted posting. On the flip side, if you join a network marketing group and are seeing 90% of the latter just mentioned, run…run like the wind! In my humble opinion, this is not a network marketing group in its truest form.

While I have joined different network marketing groups in the past, there is only one that I feel fortunate….truly fortunate….. to be a part of, and that I feel is worth my time. I say fortunate because I am surrounded by women just starting their businesses, and with women who are true leaders in several different industries. Whether, newbies or “institutions”, these women are so generous in sharing, not only their experiences and wisdom, but there fears and doubts. I enjoy the camaraderie, as well as the frankness and the candid interaction. I learn from them all and wonder if I can possibly give back what I receive. Oh, and yes, business is done each and every day; and there is always the opportunity to promote our own services, products, and opportunities.

This is a group network that I recommend on my website, http://www.ncwomensnetwork.com, and to anyone who is looking to join a credible, professional network marketing group. The name of this network is HER Mastermind and is hosted by a truly incredible woman, Heidi Richards. This network is found at RYZE.com (a global network). You do need to join RYZE in order to then join HER Mastermind, but both are free. I can say with confidence (or I wouldn’t say it at all), that this network is definitely worth checking out. And, as I have said elsewhere, “if you want to play in the same sand box that talented and professional women do, you will want to join HER Mastermind”

***Disclaimer*** This above endorsement for this particular marketing network is my sincere opinion, and I am not in any way an affiliate for HER Mastermind (just a member), and as much as I would absolutely love it, I am not being paid big bucks for this endorsement”.

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