Why the 3 Steps to Success Work
In the first step I suggested it was important to find the “best” opportunity for you. This is critical. Sure, I would like a shot at convincing you that my opportunity is the greatest thing since the invention of money, but the truth is, it may not be for you. Just because I love something, and have figured out how to make money with it, does not mean it is for you.
Consider this example:
My daughter loves everything associated with cosmetics, fashion, and jewelry. She is a natural, and does well sharing her beauty products with people she invites to her weekly “make-over” seminar in a local restaurant. Obviously, this is not for me. Could you imagine how long I would last in a home business opportunity that required me to help ladies with their make-up? Perhaps 10 minutes, at the most.
It would be crazy for me to even consider joining an opportunity in the beauty industry. But people just like you and me are making this mistake every day. People who hate insurance find themselves involved in an insurance opportunity. People who know nothing about healthy eating host house parties to build a health food business, and people who despise lawyers willingly join opportunities offering legal services.
Think about your experience in the home business profession. How were you introduced to your latest opportunity? Did a friend, co-worker, or family member invite you to an opportunity meeting?
In my opinion, joining an opportunity simply because you feel obligated to help a friend or relative, is the worst reason in the world to go into business. I know, the urge to help somebody out is a compelling reason to get involved in an opportunity. But rather than join an opportunity you may not be passionately enthusiastic about, why not consider simply buying an occasional product from your friend or relative. That way, you’ve met your obligation to support somebody you care about, and at the same time, left your options open to finding and building the business opportunity you want.
When you’re looking for an opportunity, consider the following…
1. Does your prospective opportunity offer a real product or service that adds value to the consumer’s life?
2. Does the opportunity pay with real money, and not with some kind of online funny money, like traffic credits, auctions bid credits, etc.?
3. Does the compensation plan make sense, and is it something you can understand well enough to share with a prospect?
4. Are the requirements for getting paid (commission thresholds) realistic and fair?
5. Is the potential to make money compelling enough to motivate you to take action to build your business?
These are just a few of the questions you should ask yourself before getting involved in an opportunity. The second step in your journey towards success in the home business profession is about marketing.
