As business coaches my wife and I frequently find ourselves in a corner conversation that starts with either, “I have an idea for a business…” or “I just have a quick business question…”, many times, even in casual conversations, we are asked;
“Does network marketing really work?”
Understand first, The facts are: the industry has been around for 63+ years, produces over 100 Billion in annual revenue…and has produced thousands of millionaires. It is a highly recommended starting point for entrepreneurs because of the business training that’s provided and the rapid personal growth that occurs….yes it is a fact that many experts, including Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Allen, Bob Proctor, my wife and I, have all recommended Network Marketing as a starting point for entrepreneurs.
Second, what the person is really asking is; “Will network marketing work for me?”
You know the story, they’ve “tried it” and “failed” or the ever present they “know someone who tried it” and they failed which becomes generalized to “those things never work”. And if they happen to know someone who was successful (besides us) then it was because they possessed something special – like superior knowledge, above average looks, or a certain personality…blah blah blah.
So that brings me to the question, “Does Golf work?”
If you’ve never golfed before, and one day decided to pick up some clubs and go play and it turned out to be a disaster – does that mean golf doesn’t work? Does that mean golf won’t ever work for you? Does it mean that all the people who play golf have superior knowledge, above average looks, or certain personalities? Certainly NOT!! on all counts.
All it means is that you have to learn how to play golf, which begins with believing that you CAN, followed by actually playing versus “trying” to play and usually involves some form of mentoring. Hmmmm you mean it’s a llot like learning to ride a bike, or swim, or most things we learn in life? Yep!
So our answer is; “Absolutely I/we believe network marketing will work for you – after you first believe that it will and then DECIDE that it will”.
About Dr Bill Toth
Bill’s Background
I’m just an average guy who’s learned a few things about Life, Success and Personal Development – thanks to some incredibly good and bad experiences during the past 25+ years. I’ve made many mistakes and have learned to combine down to earth values with a unique ability to distill complex concepts into simple powerful strategies which can be immediately applied to produce measurable results. In short;
“I’ve traveled the territory, drawn a few maps and I’m happy to share them”
I do not consider myself to be an “expert” and my work is never presented as the definitive doctrine on how you should live your life or what it takes to be successful in your business. I am a work in progress and if you were to you join me on life’s journey by hiring me as your coach or partnering with us in business – our learning will very likely be a two way street. In fact, I expect it to be.
“What you know dies with you – what you DO leaves a legacy”
I was raised in upstate New York and eastern Pennsylvania. This rural upbringing is strongly reflected in my personal value hierarchy: Faith > Family > Friends > Fitness and Finance.
Education and a commitment to continuous improvement are next on the list. All these and more are strongly reflected in my coaching, teaching, writing and speaking.
While growing my private practice I also taught Orthopedics and Neurology at both the undergraduate and graduate level, produced a TV show on fitness, appeared on numerous radio and TV programs, authored numerous journal articles, chapters for medical texts, served as vice-president of my state medical association, and started a family. I have had the honor and privilege of consulting with and coaching a diverse population of people from royalty to prisoners, from children to CEO’s, from amateur to professional athletes from 41 countries and people of almost every race, creed, religious belief and nationality.
I am passionately committed to contribution and Living With Intention. Part of my philosophy is to think globally while acting locally. I am a very active member of my church, as well as several community organizations. After church, my favorite philanthropy is the Nourish the Children. I have also performed extensive volunteer work for both the Anthony Robbins Foundation, and the Make a Wish Foundation.
Why become an Entrepreneur?
I became an entrepreneur because after 5 years of Health Care Reform I found I was merely an employee of the various insurance company’s I was interacting with. I became painfully aware I was working more hours for less money and that what I was doing wasn’t working!
At the same time my beautiful daughter, Casey, was born. This was the first time in my life I started to think about my future, and of course hers. When children come into your life, your perspective changes from Firebirds and Ferrari’s to Gymnastics, music lessons, horseback riding and so forth. Suddenly, I had to think longterm – was what I was doing going to provide all the things that a father wants for his children?
In October of 1998 I started my entrepreneurial endeavors on a very part time basis. Less than 3 months later my New Year’s Resolution was to put my practices up for sale. In May of 1999 I sold them and began to work on my dreams and my fortune on a full time basis. From there, it took me a full five years to get to the point where I could do whatever I wanted to do. Along the way I wrote my first book: “Morning Moments”…as well as learning a few things about money, transitioning careers and happiness. I am happy to share what I know, in short again;
“I’ve traveled the territory, drawn a few maps and I’m happy to share them”
In summary; Transitioning careers was the hardest challenge I’ve ever taken up and it’s been the most rewarding! In so many ways, this is the very best personal development seminar I’ve ever taken because I met mySelf and my wife in the process…and every perceived adversity was worth it.
Today, with my wife Julie, we “get to” pay the gift forward by coaching, mentoring others through the same process. There is no greater pleasure than showing others how to earn their freedom and then observing what good they do with it.
Life Will Never Be The Same
