We've all faced this question at some time in our network
marketing or MLM experience. For some this will be the
first time they've even read anything about this subject as
it might be the first time they've come to this crossroads
in their business. The answer is not easy but does have
specific elements that should be considered when trying to
make this decision.
If your sponsor disappeared on you just after signing up,
that is not a good enough reason to leave. Why do I say
this? Because your sponsor is not a deal breaker when it
comes to your success in business. You always have the
option of tracking upline until you find someone who is
willing to work with you and has a viable interest in your
success.
Your company may be making changes in their structure,
culture, comp plan, or over all direction that isn't in
alignment with your personal goals and ethics. This is a
challenge because you must remember that this is "your"
business and you are in it to make a profit. If the
company's decisions and changes conflict with your purpose
and success, then it is time to move on.
Many times people become disenchanted with their company in
what they are teaching is not working for you. There may
be a conflict of ethics in how they want you to go about
your marketing or you're just not making any profitable
progress. The old saying, "just keep doing what you're
doing and don't quit," is not very helpful much less
comforting. You're not in a home based business to give
charitable contributions each month with your auto ship and
time.
Now comes the most important and possibly most convicting
point of this article. No one trains you to approach this
question or dilemma. Why should they as they don't want
you to even think about leaving their company for some
other business opportunity. If you're lucky enough to have
a true mentor in the business, they may work with you in
going through this process. Not so if the mentor is in the
same company as you as they see you as a loss of income.
YOU! Yes YOU are the most important part of this equation.
"What do you mean I'M the most important part?" "I'm
doing everything I can to make this work and none of it is
MY fault." Oh contra ire my friend. It's always about
YOU. You made the choice of companies and you did do your
research and due diligence, didn't you? You learned about
the company and your sponsor from the different websites
and interviews, didn't you? AND, have you actually worked
the business as you were trained and put in the true effort
to reach your vision and goals? How do you answer these
questions?
OK! You've made the decision that what is going on in your
home based business isn't working and there needs to be a
change. If any of the above fits your situations then you
have a good basis to change companies. If you are
convinced you've done all that was asked of you and you
have put in the money, time, and effort, then maybe it is
time for a change.
Just make sure you aren't "creating" a reason for a change
and that you have true business facts to base your
decision. Just being dissatisfied about your results is
not enough reason without having accomplished the above in
answering the personal questions. There are always bumps
in the road, challenges unforeseen, and circumstances
beyond your control. Especially don't be listening to the
nay-sayers and dream stealers.
If you are convinced this company is no longer right for
you then you need to make a decision and take positive
action on it. Never burn your bridges behind you. Always
be professional and polite when dealing with your current
upline or sponsor regarding your choice to change. This
business is funny and you never know when you may need
their friendship, advice, or inspiration later on in your
MLM career.
One last thing, you have to decide right now if network
marketing or MLM are right for you. If you really believe
that this is the vehicle for you to pursue your visions and
goals, then by all means start looking for another more
suitable company.
One final thought. Don't be too worried what other people
think about your decision. After all it is YOUR decision
and for your benefit personally and financially. It is
purely a business decision that you are committed to follow
through for your success. Don't make some big announcement
on your forums or personal pages about you changing
companies. Simply and quietly move in your new direction
and let people find out as they may.
I hope this has given you some insight into what is
involved in making a decision to stay or go with your
current company. More times than not it is a difficult
decision but in the end it is all up to YOU.
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Craig Mattice is totally disabled and working his network
marketing home based business with Send Out Cards from his
home office in Richmond, VA. His works have quality
content, humor, personality, and are all personally
written. To learn more about the author visit
http://www.aboutcraigmattice.com
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