Essential Tools of Network Marketing in This Century - Part 1
By David L. Feinstein
If you’ve been in Network Marketing for a while then you’re probably living through the vast changes that are taking place in the way that we do business.
If you’re not in Network Marketing, then you probably think that Network Marketing is still ONLY being conducted like it was in the yesteryear, with hotel presentations, and popping videos in people’s VCR’s at home parties.
Well, if that’s the case then you’re half right, because those old school techniques do still work.
But, of course we all know that the internet has changed things drastically.
Now, as Network Marketers we can reach people all over the world, as quickly and easily as we can people right down the street. Some might even argue quicker and easier since there’s really no physical activity other than creating an online presence.
As Network Marketing professionals, my partner and wife Ann and I don’t feel that we need to abandon all of the old school methods that work just because the new technological things work too.
We feel that we can cover a wide spectrum using both, and that’s why we’ve created huge organizations both locally and world wide.
But… we have embraced the online network marketing world with wide open arms and to make life easier we use some very valuable tools that we wouldn’t give up for the world.
Here are some of those tools:
Blogs: Most likely, you’re reading this article on one of our blogs so there’s no doubt that they work, or there shouldn’t be anymore doubt in your mind at least. Blogs are our way, of letting you the reader know who we are, and to keep up with what the heck we’re up to.
Social Networking: When social networking first came about, it was thought to just be a place where kids could go instead of doing their homework. However, a few smart people embraced it, and we’re still embracing it.
Now sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and many others are places that are helping us grow our global reach daily.
Skype: Oh what would I do without my glorious Skype? Skype has become a very big part of my business, and I can use it in a multitude of ways. First of all, if you’ve been in this business for any long amount of time, you know that phone bills often would eat up a ton of profits. Those days are over with Skype and other V.O.I.P. software, because you can call anyone for virtually free, or one flat rate. That helps a ton.
Next is the fact that I can actually prospect on Skype. That’s right, I have millions of users at my fingertips, and I only need to send them a message to get a response. Not spam, I send them a friendly welcoming message - there’s a huge difference.
I can also chat back and forth and answer my downline and upline’s questions throughout the day on Skype.
There are too many benefits to Skype to list them all here, because I also want to talk about…
Web Conference Software: So I mentioned the hotel meetings, and home meetings that you’re so used to hearing about in the old Network Marketing days. Now today with a global reach you have to be able to get together with your team and prospects and be able to rely on the software that you’re using as well.
We personally use iVocalize for our web conferencing, but there are tons and tons of them out there. Just Google “web conferencing” and you’ll find more than you need.
So there are some of the most vital tools that we use for our network marketing, and these are just some of the most basic. There are plenty more though, so look out for a follow up article about that.
Remember this quote: “If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to meet it!”
Wishing you greatness every day…
David Feinstein
About The Author
David L. Feinstein, noted business coach and home business entrepreneur, is the author of various articles that help to empower individuals. To get the real innovative marketing knowledge and training, so you can be at the cutting edge of using technology to build your internet network marketing business correctly, visit; http://www.BuildingDynamicFutures.com
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