I had a brief hiatus from the blogging when I started having serious problems with my computer. Not only that, but I manage 2 websites and 2 blogs other than my main business venture. I like to help people and I like to stay on the cutting edge of Internet technology so I'm always researching and trying out new ideas. Whatever really creates momentum, I pass on to my subscribers and readers.
All of this activity is no excuse for my lack of blogging. I'm always telling my subscribers to do it so I ought to practice what I preach. The real reason is that I hate to type. I always write my newsletters and courses out on paper before I type them and most are being redone in video format anyway.
But despite the popularity of video on the Internet, there are still plenty of people who want to read a good old fashioned text blog. Plus, it's a good way to get yourself out there as a human being as opposed to a website. Somehow blogs are better able to translate the tone of an individual better than websites, I think. It's just a necessary part in the overall structure of a home based business entrepreneur's empire. The more you get out there, the more you'll be seen.
Now that I've given blogging a thumbs up all around, I feel that I can be forgiven for my lack of blogging initiative. I will try to do better.
The real reason I'm posting today is to tell a little network marketing story that warms the heart.
Even though I had the computer death, I had been in contact with some people before the crash who were interested in hearing more about the business. I disappeared for a little while because I had no computer to use (I was trying to fix things and finally got help) and was afraid that some of the prospects I had gotten might forget that they requested information by the time I got back with them. I couldn't call them because I had everything stored online in my prospect manager. It was a good thing they were there instead of somewhere else on my own computer because they were still there when I got my computer.
So, I sent out some videos mails just in time for Thanksgiving and was pleasantly surprised by the reactions I got.
I sent vmail out to my subscribers from Lets Start Earning and The Newbie Business Center to tell them I was back and would get right back to work on putting some parts of my newsletter and webmaster's course on video. I heard back from a few who thought it was very neat and "out of the box" to do it that way.
Then, I sent video mail out to the people who requested info through my site and wished them a happy Thanksgiving and guess what?
I actually got someone's attention to the point where he asked me on Thanksgiving if he could sign up in my business!
This just proves everything I keep telling my readers and subscribers about "self marketing" and building relationships. This video email, video blogging, podcasting, and live webcasting is such an amazing tool for Internet marketers.
People obviously want interaction.
Just be yourself and really focus on the individual people in your target market. Show your prospects that you really take an interest in them and you won't go wrong.
It's so easy to be average but if you really want to get noticed and build your business beyond your wildest dreams, try to think outside of the box. Be confident with your product and opportunity if you truly believe in them. If you don't, maybe you should look into something else.
You must be able to get excited about your business every day if you're going to build momentum in your organization. Instead of trying to sign up as many people as you can for the quick buck, try to
- sign them up
- get them trained
- get them excited
- get them making money
I hope this blog post inspires you to get on the phone and call your newest recruit and see how they're doing and if they need anything. They'll remember that when they feel like giving up.
