Be a Network Marketing Superstar provides a proven 26-step program designed to help business leaders quickly become stars in this fast-growing and profitable industry. As far as career opportunities go, network marketing is hard to beat. It costs almost nothing to start, allows for flexible hours, and paves the way for financial independence. Network marketing -- also known as direct selling and multi-level marketing -- has turned millions of people into successful business owners. To truly reach their earning potential, network marketers need the right tools. This powerful training manual shows you how to: master the six core skills of successful network marketing - sharpen their salesmanship - become more persuasive - build relationships - overcome roadblocks - radiate positive energy - find and attract quality people - be powerful coaches and mentors With equal parts advice and inspiration, as well as helpful worksheets and exercises, Be a Network Marketing Superstar gives network marketers the know-how and confidence they need to join the ranks of the top moneymakers. If you want to achieve supreme success in network marketing, you need to use the techniques used by network marketing megastars. This invaluable guide contains a powerful, 26-step program that will help you: • master the six core skills of successful network marketing • sharpen your salesmanship • become more persuasive • build relationships • overcome roadblocks • radiate positive energy • find and attract quality people • be a powerful coach and mentor. Packed with helpful worksheets and exercises, this inspiring resource gives you the tools and confidence you need to become a superstar moneymaker. Advance Praise for Be a Network MarketIng Superstar “I love this book! Everyone considering a part- or full-time career in network marketing should read it. It offers a road map to success that is very practical, simple, and duplicable. From beginning to end, Mary offers valuable insights from her unmatched experience in network marketing that will get results. It will be a favorite with new distributors, seasoned network marketing leaders, and corporate staff.” — Craig Dalley, Executive Director, US Sales, Nature’s Sunshine Products “This book takes the mystery out of how to succeed in network marketing regardless of the product or service being sold and regardless of whether the primary selling and recruiting tactic is party plan or person-to-person. This book is not about hype, but is full of substantive advice, including interactive exercises to help one create an ‘action plan for success’ as they read the book. It will enhance the work and lives of network marketers everywhere. This book is also an easy read because Mary has a unique ability to share valuable experiences and guidelines in such a very concise way.” — John Fleming, Publisher and Editor in Chief, Direct Selling News Mary Christensen has more than 25 years of experience in network marketing, having recruited more than 1,000 people in her first year, and later holding executive roles in two multinational network marketing corporations where she helped thousands to succeed. Wayne Christensen , previously an award-winning creative director, now writes full-time. MARY CHRISTENSEN is one of the most sought-after speakers on the direct selling circuit and the author of Be a Network Marketing Superstar, Be a Recruiting Superstar, and Be a Party Plan Superstar. Wayne Christensen, previously an award-winning creative director, now writes full-time. From the INTRODUCTION Here’s how network marketing works: As an independent representative (also known as a distributor, associate, consultant, member, or business owner) you form a partnership with a corporation that provides a product or service along with administrative and marketing support. With the corporation taking care of the back end of the business, you are free to focus on the frontline actions that produce income. Your income comes from selling products or services, and from recruiting others to sell products or services. The higher your total sales, the higher your income. What makes network marketing so attractive is that it costs almost nothing to start and very little to run. There is no up-front capital investment required, apart from a small outlay for a starter kit, so you can own your own business without using your own funds or having to borrow capital. There is no ceiling on what you can earn, and you don’t have to sacrifice family and friends to join the highest echelon of achievers. Most network marketers run their business from home, and they work it around their everyday life. Some opt to supplement the household income by working their business part-time while they, their spouse, or both of them continue in traditional employment. For others, their network marketing business is the sole source of household income. Couples pooling their skills and resources to build a network marke