http://networkmarketingcommunication.com A blog to help you know what to say and how to say it Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:18:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We all know that as network marketers, we talk to people about the business opportunity, the products, or both. Many networking companies tell their associates to lead with the business opportunity. And if it so happens that the prospect is not interested in the opportunity, maybe he'll be interested ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/07/22/are-they-telling-you-the-truth/ I've been thinking about my Just A Minute post... Since that post I've talked to a number of people who have similar frustrations with call waiting. So, it's not just me that people leave on hold. Now, most people are not willing to give up their call waiting. You know, ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/07/01/call-waiting-revisited/ It has come to my attention that, until this point, those who have wished to comment on my blog have been unable to do so.  I am in the process of rectifying that.  If you wish to comment on one of my posts, you'll have to click on the name ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/07/01/tried-to-comment-on-this-blog-but-couldnt/ I've got a friend who hangs up on me all the time. As you know, I've been working through The Greatest Secret in the World by Og Mandino.  I'm in the process of reading The Scroll Marked IV.  It seems that for all of the scrolls, some phrase seems to suddenly leap out ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/06/24/14/ I was in church last week when the pastor said something that really caught my attention. As people listen during a conversation, they dismiss 80% of what's being said as not applicable to them. 80%! Now, imagine that you're sitting in front of a prospect and you're sharing your network marketing opportunity and/or ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/06/14/i-just-missed-80-of-what-you-said/   At the beginning of each new year, I commit to read a certain number of motivational/business books.  A couple of months ago, I had finished one book and was scouring my bookshelf for the next book to read.  My eyes landed on a book that's sat there for ages, ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/06/04/what-loves-got-to-do-with-it/ Many years ago my husband and I went out for dinner.  At a table nearby sat an older couple.  Being an avid people watcher, I noticed something disturbing about them. THEY WEREN'T SAYING ANYTHING TO EACH OTHER.  Nothing.  Not a word. I'm a talker.  My husband is too.  So I have a ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/05/31/to-communicate-or-not-to-communicate/ I recently met a woman who, through multiple conversations and some information passed, became a solid prospect.  At a certain point I felt I had given her information sufficient to make a decision. I picked up the phone with closing on my mind.  Then I hung up. Then I picked up the phone and dialed ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/05/28/what-would-you-like-to-do-next/ Memorial Day.  A day to remember.  Remember what?  Those who have sacrificed for us, who have given their lives in service to our country, to each of us.  We owe them our gratitude. My network marketing partner, Mari, has a son who is serving in the Armed Forces as I write this.  She's ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/05/26/memorial-day-musings/ I'm sure you fellow network marketers have experienced it. You're cruising the aisles when you see a friend you haven't communicated with in a long time.  Instantly a thousand thoughts crowd into your mind. Man!  I wish I wasn't in my sweats! How do we even begin to catch up? What are her kids' names and ... http://networkmarketingcommunication.com/2008/05/22/grocery-store-paralysis/