If you are like most of us, you have been approached by someone in your circle of influence about one network marketing business or another.  There are many common initial thoughts that come to most people's minds when this happens.

1.     Here we go another pyramid scheme,

2.     I have no desire to approach my friends and family about this,

3.     Those things never work, or at least not unless you get in really early, or

4.     Hey what if this works and I can create a legacy for myself and my family.

You are reading this report, probably to establish once and for all whether or not Network Marketing is something you can make a go of, so how about we make a deal right from the beginning:  There are 3 words that you should put out of your mind before you read it.  Those words are:

 I Know That

By checking these words out of your vocabulary from the beginning, you will allow yourself the opportunity to really determine, once and for all whether or not Network Marketing, Direct Sales, Home Based Business and even Multi Level Marketing are legitimate enough for you to do more research.This is not to suggest that we believe or expect you to believe that this industry is for everybody because it simply is not.  Many people belong in the conventional world of business or being an employee. 

The intention here is not to tell you that all you have to do is start a business from home and you will become rich.  If you are looking for a get rich quick scheme then this industry is not for you.  This is a real industry and a business model that takes some work.  Later on in the report you will read why you will be able to work smart instead of hard.  Many people have used this industry to create monthly incomes that are equivalent to what they used to make in a year.  It's a true story and they work 1/3^rd of the hours doing it.

Many of the marketing gurus, top business people and the leaders in our society believe that network marketing can be summed up as the Big Business Opportunity for the average person. The only difference between big business and the right network marketing business, for the average person, is that the leadership in big business does not focus on the entry level employee becoming successful, more successful in fact than they are.  This is the focus in Network Marketing companies. Many organizations are now turning to this industry to distribute their products and services.  After all, how often have you heard the term "word of mouth is the best and the worst advertising a product, service or company can have"?  The reality is that Network Marketing is simply that, a better way, a more profitable way for companies to advertise. 

When you see television commercials, hear radio commercials or see a billboard, that company has taken an educated guess that they are going to reach their target market.  Think about this and answer honestly:  Would you be more inclined to buy a product that you have never used before because you saw an advertisement on T.V. or because a good friend told you how great the product was?  It is simple, the Network Marketing Company knows that they are much better off to pay for the word of mouth advertising than to use a shotgun approach and pay the million dollars for the possibility of reaching the paying customer. 

The Network Marketer gets paid to make that referral.Earlier we spoke of the leaders in big business and how they do not focus on the success of their employees.  They focus on the success of the company, the bottom line profit margin.  The leaders in Network Marketing companies know that the company will be successful if they help enough people become successful.  Besides they get paid very well because of the production of those people.  Most people stop their thought process right there and think: Here we go someone else getting rich on the backs of the people doing the work.That is not the case in this industry. 

The leaders in the industry will coach train and mentor those with the burning desire to become even more successful than they are.  This is one of the traits of a truly successful Network Marketer. Here are some questions to ask yourself to determine your ability to excel in the network marketing industry:

1.    Do you have an absolute Burning Desire to be personally and financially independent?

2.    Are you a people person?

3.    Is one of your passions to help others?

4.    Would you consider yourself to be a leader?

5.    Do you love to learn and then share your knowledge?

6.    Are you self-motivated?

7.    Do you enjoy talking to and meeting new people?

8.    Can you follow simple and proven systems?

9.    Do you have 10 – 12 hours a week to dedicate to a business until you can go full time?

10.  Are you willing to do what it takes to generate the income and knowledge that you are in search of?

The network marketing industry provides the ability for the average person, educated or uneducated, the well off or poor person to create financial freedom.  All this is done on an even playing field.  With a reputable Direct Sales or network marketing organization everybody starts in the same place and works their way to success.  Whether your net worth is $500.00 or $5,000,000.00 it does not matter.  The right association in a network marketing company provides excellent training in all areas of a person's business and life such as:

n  Marketing

n  Sales

n  Leadership

n  Communication skills

n  Time management

n  Money management

n  Investing

n  Personal accountability

n  Goal setting and more importantly goal achievement

n  Overcoming that fear of rejection

n  Overcoming personal fears and lack of self confidence

n  Personal development and life achievement

This same association will allow you the ability to mastermind and network with people that truly want you to succeed in all of these areas.  All of this boils down to unparalleled support by business and personal mentors that are already successful in the field.These mentors will supply you with proven systems.  These will be systems that are easily duplicated by you right from the beginning.  You will be afforded an opportunity to tap into a community of like minded entrepreneurs seeking the same ultimate goal which is personal and financial freedom.

The legitimate and real network marketing companies are usually very family focused which will allow you the opportunity to either sell your business when and if you are ready or to "will" it to your family in the event and when you pass on.  Operating in a networking environment contributes to happy and healthy relationships.  Imagine being able to work towards a common and beneficial goal with your spouse or significant other.  The time, energy and effort will usually contribute to much less stress on the relationship.  Together you will work towards living a life of design, your design. 

It is well known that passive and residual income is the key to a healthy financial picture.  The beauty of network marketing is that you can start your business part time, build your business while you work your conventional job and if you desire, you can eventually take the leap of working from home full time. Either way, as you build your business you will be able to enjoy some of the following:

n  You will discover many tax advantages while operating a successful home based business,

n  You will be developing  your most important business skills,

n  You will discover that you will be able to work for wealth instead of for money,

n  You will learn that you can work on  your business instead of in your business,

n  You will enjoy the efforts of others instead of just your own,

n  You will teach, coach, train and mentor others to be able to do all of the same.Having said all of that there are some things that you need be aware of, and the organization that you align yourself with is the most important decision in the entire process:

n  Is there Leadership, Training and Support available to you

n  Is the company well established, at least past it's 5^th year of business

n  Are the people introducing you to the business dedicated to their own success as well as yours

n  It is ok to get involved with a "newbie" as long as their coach and mentor is willing to assist you along the way

n  Is the product and service something that you can be passionate about

n  Is the compensation plan designed to support you as you build your businessAssuming that all of these stars align for you as you research the business presented  you have a couple more questions that you need to ask the most important person involved, yourself:

 n  Am I willing to do what it takes to be successful?

n  Am I willing to face the rejection that can come my way?

n  Am I willing to "detach" from the opinions of my friends and loved ones?

n  Am I willing to put in the 2 – 5 years that it may take to develop this business?

Network Marketing is very simple, but not always easy.  There is a very big difference between simple and easy.  Simple are the systems, simple is being able to duplicate them, simple is being able to tap into the resources the program provides, simple is getting involved.  It is not always easy to do what it takes to be successful, to deal with the rejection, to make the next call after being hung up on or to maintain the faith that the business will work for you with consistency and persistence. Network Marketing is hard work that ultimately pays off huge dividends to the right person.  That right person will have:

n  An absolute burning desire for abundance

n  The absolute faith in themselves

n  The faith that the business works

n  The ability to get up every day and realize that today is another opportunity.

Opportunity does not knock, unlike we are told.  Opportunity sits quietly by the door and waits patiently to be noticed.Unfortunately, a report like this cannot tell you whether or not a direct sales or network marketing business is right for you but maybe, just maybe it can prompt you to look within yourself to realize yes or no.  There really is only one question left to be answered:

n  Is Network marketing right for you?