Can I REALLY build a successful Network Marketing business online? Can the internet really work for me?

Absolutely, but it is critical that you become a good student and understand the entire process of creating your message and attracting others to you online.

Attraction Marketing and Social Media Marketing are extremely powerful ways to bring in highly qualified prospects who are interested in what you are offering, be it product or opportunity. Web 2.0 has made it easier than ever. YouTube; Twitter; Facebook and more – these are all great places to create content; to contribute to the community; to build relationships.

Be a good student and master the skills to be successful. It’s not about ADVERTISING in Social Media Marketing; it’s about making contacts and building relationship.

Besides the obvious question – can one really build a successful MLM online, there are 5 other questions that I hear alot -

1. I have a website/blog; how come it’s not getting any traffic.

2. I posted information about my product and my website on Facebook and no one bought anything. Why not?

3. There are so many people online already; how to I stand apart from the crowd?

And two other questions that you may be wondering.

Anything I missed?

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Wondering how to generate high quality leads for your Network Marketing or Direct Sales business? How much does it cost to build an online business? How do I start with Video Marketing

I recently asked my amazing readers what some of their most pressing, urgent questions are around building an online business; whether it’s in Network Marketing and MLM; Direct Sales or any type of business. Some great questions came in that can be helpful to anyone, really!

This is Part 3 – How to find High Quality Leads

Part 1 can be found here, and it is on the topic of Blogging >>>>

Part 2 – Answers on Social Media Marketing- How does it work? How does it all fit together? Where to get started; how to create content; How do I develop an Online Business Building System and “Nerve Center”? All this and more can be found here!

Here is where you can find those questions and post your own! I will get them answered!

And, be sure and download my guide to Your Online Business System Set Up! It’s free, and walks you through step by step! You’ll have a beautiful blog up in no time!

So, let’s talk about getting high quality leads – people who already know it’s going to be YOU calling them when they find your site; fill out the contact form and wait to hear from you! There is no stronger lead than this one. So, let’s go beyond Pay-Per-Click and talk about creating relationships and attracting your perfect audience!

Okay, here are the video tips!

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Are you puzzled by Social Media Marketing and Wonder Where to Start?

I recently asked my amazing readers what some of their most pressing, urgent questions are around building an online business; whether it’s in Network Marketing and MLM; Direct Sales or any type of business. Some great questions came in that can be helpful to anyone, really!

This is Part 2. Part 1 can be found here, and it is on the topic of Blogging  >>>>

Here is where you can find those questions and post your own! I will get them answered!

Social Media Marketing – Facebook; YouTube; Twitter; Creating Content; Developing an Online Business System or “Nerve Center” and more is covered in this second video – Answers to Your Online Business Building Questions, Part 2.

And, be sure and download my guide to Your Online Business System Set Up! It’s free, and walks you through step by step! You’ll have a beautiful blog up in no time!

Okay, here are the video tips!

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Are you ready to start a Blog but have questions?

I recently asked my amazing readers what some of their most pressing, urgent questions are around building an online business; whether it’s in Network Marketing and MLM; Direct Sales or any type of business. Some great questions came in that can be helpful to anyone, really!

Here is where you can find those questions and post your own! I will get them answered!

Blogging was at the top of the list; so we tackle all things blog related in this first part video – Answers to Your Online Business Building Questions.

How to get started?

What subject; multiple subjects?

Creating more than one blog?

Getting traffic to the blog?

Setting my blog apart?

We’ll cover this and some ideas on using all aspects of Social Media Marketing to get the word out. Wordpress.org is great for your blog platform; and it has the “widgets and plugins” that you’ll easily use to get the word out on all of Social Media about your content including Twitter; YouTube; Facebook and more.

And, be sure and download my guide to Getting Your WordPress Blog Set Up! It’s free, and walks you through step by step! You’ll have a beautiful blog up in no time!

Okay, here are the video tips!

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You’ve heard the buzz word everywhere – Attraction Marketing! But what is it and what does it mean? Does it work? Is it a fad?

I’ve been practicing “Attraction Marketing” both online and offline for years, before it became the hot buzz word. I would love to explain through my powerpoint video below, how it works; what it means; the 4 primary questions you need to answer; setting up your daily and weekly action plan; and more -

How do you see yourself using these concepts to build your business?

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Have you ever made the mistake of getting caught up in the hype of “the Next, Big, Shiny Thing?” Whether it is in Direct Sales, Network Marketing or Online Business Building, there is plenty to distract you!

Here is the thing – there are a few secrets to success online, and it’s not buying every hyped up information/whiz bang product out there. There are great products, and tools, and here are some pointers to save yourself a pile of cash; frustration and time…

What’s your business plan?

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There is only one real secret to using the Internet successfully to build your Direct Sales and Network Marketing business – it’s still all about relationships.

The internet is a powerful tool for reconnecting with people from your past; people local to you; and people you may have never met otherwise. Some of those people may become interested in your business if you handle it correctly.

There is a right way and a wrong way. Unfortunately, thousands of overzealous network marketers are trashing our profession by doing it the wrong way!

I would love to share with you my secrets for how I have built relationships with tens of thousands of people all across the globe and sponsored over 1200 into my business. I didn’t do it with some “downline builder system”; replicated website or by letting my auto-responders “do all of the work…” – it’s high tech and high touch!

See if this describes you:

• You’ve called everyone in your warm market – signed up a few who aren’t doing anything
  
• Those who didn’t sign up don’t want to hear any more about your “business”
  
• “Walking and Talking” your business to strangers is way outside of your comfort zone.
  
• Cold calling leaves you with a pit in your stomach
  
• The last 100 leads you called from a paid “lead list” were either rude, demanded to be removed from the list or mentioned that it had been over 3 years since they had requested any information
  
• You are broke from sinking money into advertising and lead lists
  
• You tried Pay Per Click Advertising and blew through $1000 faster than the first few hours in Vegas 

So, now what? How are you going to build that business and earn that gangster income? Well, there is a solution! I built a multi million dollar business using the Internet and my telephone. So can you!!!! (And, my sponsor told me this would never work – that this is strictly a belly to belly business…..) Introducing…..
 

In this information packed CD series, I share the concepts, tools and strategies that I’ve has used to find, attract and sponsor over 1200 people into my Networking Marketing program and build a multi million dollar business, using the Internet and my telephone.

You’ll learn exactly what this type of online marketing is; how it works; how to set up a marketing system and 30 minute daily strategy in; avoiding overwhelm and the 10 Tips for Success and 10 Things to Avoid. You’ll also get a complete overview for setting up and effectively using one of the most popular Social Media sites – Facebook.

 
  

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  Jackie Ulmer here, and I just wanted to share a little of my experiences. I am probably very much like you – committed to growing a serious business; willing to stretch and grow myself; but I was really floundering once I had exhausted my warm market.

  For me, personally, I hated the thought of approaching strangers at malls (I don’t like strangers coming up to me!); putting cards on car windshields, leaving them in public places, putting them in books at Barnes and Noble (that felt like littering to me!)

  I had run ads, spending $$ thousands; I had purchased Opportunity Leads, spending more $$ thousands! Nothing was producing enough to call it successful. And, this went on for over 4 years!

  Then, I attended an Internet seminar (I knew nothing about the Internet except that I was seeing DOT COM everywhere!) Wow! Did I ever get my vision expanded. The statistics were staggering and the possibilities were endless!

  If people were going to the Internet to find answers for everything from how to cure the common cold, to how to buy real estate, surely there were people online who were also looking for a solution to their finances and a home business!

  I knew one thing for sure – I needed to be online!!!!

  That was October, 1999 and I jumped in with both feet. I have never hesitated or looked back. My business exploded, my income exploded and life has never been the same!!!  

   

  Today, I have the joy of traveling across the United States, speaking at conventions and to small groups, sharing my story and my concepts with those who want to embrace this method as well.

  Here’s what you get in Social Networking Online…..

  Disc 1:Social Networking Online

  What is Social Media Marketing and Web 2.0 and How Does it Work

  Handling Overwhelm

  How to Avoid the Biggest Mistake Most Direct Sellers and Networkers Make

  Setting Goals and Creating a Daily Marketing Strategy in 30 Minutes to an Hour

  Setting Up Your Marketing Funnels

  10 Tips for Success

  10 Things to Avoid at ALL Costs

  And MORE!!!

  
  

  
  

  Disc 2: All About Facebook

  Facebook 101

  Your Power Profile: Make it WORK For You

  Pictures Paint a Thousand Words

  Finding Friends; Making New Friends and Relationships (That Lead to Business!)

  Status Updates

  Groups, Pages, Notes and Videos

  Let’s Play Tag – Using This Feature Responsibly and to its Advantage

  Design Your Daily Strategy

  And Much More!!!!

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You’ve likely heard the buzz about branding yourself in Social Media Marketing, right? So how is it done and why is it important?

Great question – easy answer; however it does require a planned strategy to reach your goals.

Building brand you is about creating awareness of YOU first, and your company and products second. We know that people buy into people, right, so that is why it is so important to lead with yourself. Too often, I see people using their products or company logo as their profile picture on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube; using some reference to their company name in place of their name.

This is a big mistake. And here is one primary reason why. Let’s say I am online looking for a home business. One of the first things I encountered online was “Joe Blow Big Mouth” who spammed me with his company and products and I could almost never get away from him. He is with XYZ company. And, now, I am not at all interested in XYZ company because I am assuming that everyone will be like Joe Blow Big Mouth.

Now, I hop on a Facebook Group and I see you there, starting great topic discussions; contributing quality content; giving great advice to others struggling on their businesses, etc. When I click to your profile, it screams at me of XYZ company. I don’t see your name; picture or anything that keeps me feeling good about you. Instead, I am now turned off because you are XYZ company.

Imagine a different scenario, though. I see you on the group, interacting and providing knowledge. I begin to see you as a friend, and even possible mentor. I click to your profile. There is your name and picture, smiling at me; links to your website take me to your blog, and perhaps a personal website where I can read more of your valuable content and get a better idea of who you are.

I click to your blog or website, and read more of what you have offered; maybe watch a YouTube video, etc. I am more and more convinced that you are a person who can help me achieve the success I want. I click to your splashpage and fill out the info. I am already completely sold on you when I do this. After filling in the form, I become a lead. You call me and we begin a great conversation about your business. When you get to the point of telling me it’s XYZ company, I view you as a friend, and so I tell you about my experiences with Joe Blow Big Mouth.

Because I am so sold on you; and don’t see you as anything like Joe Blow Big Mouth, I quickly move beyond my hesitations because I am able to see that it is not the company, but rather one person who did the company a disservice. In fact, I am excited to get started with XYZ company, and working with you, so I can help spread the good news about the company and help overcome what people like Joe Blow Big Mouth are doing to the negative.

See the difference? I am ready to work with YOU! I am ready to be coached by YOU! XYZS company becomes just a part of the equation in my success, with the strongest part being the bond I am forming with you.

And, this all started because you branded yourself as a professional; an expert; and someone worth trusting and listening to. See the difference?

I encourage you to put your company and products in the background as you move forward in Social Media Marketing. Connect with people and build relationships based on who you are as a person, coach, advisor and not as a distributor for XYZ Company.

Do you see the difference?

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Struggling to set up a Social Media Marketing plan for your business? You know you should be doing something, but what? How does this whole thing really work, anyway?

First, keep the main thing, the main thing – The only thing you want to be selling, marketing or branding online is YOU. Not your company; not your products; not affiliate programs, etc.

Set yourself up as a resource for others and always focus on providing content and value for those who find you.

It’s all about building relationships and turning high tech into high touch by truly engaging people. It’s not having 20,000 followers who have no idea who you are or what you’re about. It’s about having a tribe of followers who know your name; know your message and are interested in what you have to say.

Here are some things you might factor into your daily and weekly marketing plan using Social Media for your business –

Facebook – login daily; make status updates; keep it a mix of business and social (your followers want to get to know YOU, not your “deal!”); acknowledge birthdays; make friends – find 10 or 20 new friends each day who you share common interests with; check out events; join groups and get involved in the conversation.

Twitter – offer value and social interaction through your Tweets; engage in other conversations going on; find new followers from your target markets and areas of interests; create more than just a one sided conversation.

Blog – create a new article each week for your blog; this piece of content can easily turn into a Note on Facebook; An article on an article publishing site; a discussion piece on a group or forum; and content for a video. Make you content ideas really work for you.

Video Marketing – create a video once a week for YouTube and other video sites. Brainstorm a list of 30-40 topics and make 3 -6 minute videos around each concept. Use books and other resources for your ideas and then put it into your own words. Upload your videos to Facebook and also use on your Blog. Again, make the most of your content.

Forums and Groups – Get engaged with PEOPLE through conversations online. There are always people on groups who know less than you and more than you. Learn from those with more knowledge and interact with them. Be a helpful friend to those who know less and create a following.

I highly recommend you read “Tribes” by Seth Godin and “Crush It” by Gary Vaynerchuk. Two great books to get your mind wrapped around the kind of “Community” you want to create online and the kind of commitment/action steps it REQUIRES religiously to make it happen.

It won’t happen overnight. And there will be days you feel like quitting. The beauty of the internet is that every step you take builds on the next and begins to leave a “footprint” that leads back to you. The more footprints you create, the more ways people can find you.

Choose the methods online that you have passion about. For me, I love socializing and building relationships on facebook; I enjoy blogging and writing articles; and I LOVE video marketing because it allows me to get the message out to both readers and non readers; and it creates more of a bond and a feeling of connection.

Follow your passion and always be asking “What can I offer my tribe?”

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Video Marketing can be a very effective way to build credibility; connect with and engage your audience and target market online.

It is simple to do. With just a little practice, you can add video marketing to your “toolbox” in no time. And, you’ll love how it can attract a hungry crowd!

Here are some quick, simple Tips for getting started. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a professional speaker. Just act as if you are engaged in conversation with someone sitting right across from you. Because, actually, that is what is happening.

Well, are you ready to get started? I welcome your feedback below and please share some of your videos with me.

EXPECT Success!

Jackie Ulmer

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Part of developing your blueprint for success in your Direct Sales and MLM business requires setting those Leadership Goals. Leadership Goals include both your personal goals for sponsoring; retailing products; and developing leaders on the team. From there, you can share this vision with your Network Marketing team and inspire them to catch the vision; buy into it and set their own goals. This creates amazing synergy in moving your team, and yourself forward.

Here are some ideas on “Getting it done!”

Set your 5 Power MLM Goals and celebrate the many successes of your team!

I would love to hear YOUR goals and aspirations as we move to a new year!

EXPECT Success!

Jackie Ulmer

It sounds exciting, doesn’t it? Using the internet to build a hugely successful business; having your dream prospects find you and contact you about your business; the sweet sound of “cha-ching” as your cyberspace cash register tallies sales for you 24/7; whether you are sleeping; golfing; sailing or just enjoying life.

I know it sure appealed to me when I ventured into the world of the Internet and pondered building a business through this outlet.

Ten years later, I can report that it has been great; has provided an amazing lifestyle and income; and some hair raising moments as well. It’s important to know what really goes into it so you can make an informed decision about whether or not it is really right for you.

Attraction Marketing is quite the buzz word these days, but what does it REALLY mean? This short video explains Attraction Marketing and the key components it takes to make this concept work for you.

So, what do you need to know? What will it take? First, it takes time and commitment. These two components are critical because without them, you won’t be successful.

Time, because it takes a while to be “known” and found online. Just like moving to a new city, when you walk into the movie theater for the first time, and look around, no one really recognizes or acknowledges you, right? Same online. You are just another name and face in a sea of others until you give it time and a reason for people to remember your name and begin to “listen” for you.

Commitment is the piece that goes with time because it takes a commitment to “showing up” to get your name out there. You have to be willing to find communities where your target audience will be; and you must be willing to be the new kid on the block as you work to get to know people and establish relationships.

And, you must also be willing to commit to the technical side of things. For many people, it’s a snap to put up a blog; do some key word strategy; develop and autoresponder campaign, etc.

For many others, it’s like scratching nails down a chalkboard. Please, let me do anything but that!

And, yet, it must be done. It’s going to require some tenacity and a willingness to figure some things out for yourself. You’ll want to have a blog; you’ll want to ultimately have a personal site you bring people back to; an automated lead capture campaign; and you must develop content.

Beyond that, as new technologies come along, take an inventory on your willingness to try; learn and embrace the unknown.

I never thought I’d be making videos and slapping them up on YouTube, but I sponsor new people into my Direct Sales business every month through this lead generation method. Can you do it, too? Absolutely. It’s not difficult nor expensive. It does, however, require getting out of your comfort zone a little.

And, you will find that there is a whole new world outside your comfort zone.

So, do a personal inventory and decide if Internet Marketing is going to be a fit for you in your business model. Are you willing to make the commitment? Are you willing to be consistent in showing up so that your target audience can learn your name; get to know you; and then seek out your content?

I hope you’ll embrace this amazing technology. It is still very much in its infancy and yet has the potential already to create an amazing business success story for you.

At the top of the page, I have some Tools and Resources  to help you develop some of your strategy. Please let me know if I might assist at all.

EXPECT Success!

Jackie Ulmer

And, this can be a stumbling block for some who wonder –
What can I write about? What do I say?

I have felt your pain, many years ago when I started online marketing and realized that I needed to be able to add value and content online to get my name out there and develop relationships with like minded people. After all that is what the internet is all about.

Here is how I create content and make my time count and “get it done.”

If we are connected on facebook or twitter, you may notice that I have a “Note” or blog post added every day. But, here’s a secret. I don’t create this content everyday. I do content in blocks of time for one or two weeks in advance, and then use the “Posting options” feature that most blogs have to allow your content to “post” at designated times.

I may create 10-14 short business blurbs in one, two hour sitting, add them to my blog and set them up to post everyday or two. I have my blogs hooked in through Friendfeed.com, Twitter and Facebook applications so that my postings automatically show up.

I learned how to do this just by playing around, so if you have a blog, look at the posting options and see if you don’t have a function allowing you to set the date and time.

Go to Settings and then Application Settings at the top right of your facebook page. Or, do like I did and get the book “Facebook for Dummies!”

If you can set your Single Daily Actions and weekly actions up to make the most of chunks of time, you’ll get extremely efficient and effective and will find that managing a business both online and offline is not that tricky.

Where to find content? Last week I pulled out two 1999 Upline Magazines and took ideas from that. No, I didn’t just copy what I read but I took one person’s 10 tips for something and found 5 ideas from that and put those into my own words. I found someone else’s article on relationship building and re-wrote it.

If you don’t have Jan Ruhe’s M.L.M. Nuts and Bolts, GET IT! There is limitless content that you can take from that and put into your own words. Same with Zig Ziglar’s Network Marketing for Dummies.

Priceless nuggets that you can pull from and create great content.

Finally, search out other blogs and post comments (of value) and begin generating name recognition from those who also visit that blog. What do I mean by value? Don’t just say “Good job.” That doesn’t provide value to those who read comments (and there are many!) Writing something more about what you actually GOT from the content is best.

I made a blog post comment last week on someone’s blog and got a personal email thank you from the blog owner, picked up 10 names for my own newsletter and 14 Twitter followers. Keep in mind, these are quality, targeted leads who are already interested in my message.  Much better than random followers who have no clue who you are! Never know where those things will lead!

Squeeze in time for your internet marketing efforts as you continue to build in other ways. I spend only about 20 to 40 minutes a day actually ON social media sites, unless I am done with other things and it’s into the evening and too late to be calling leads, etc. Sometimes while the kids are doing homework, I can hang with my laptop and “Tweet” on twitter or jump around on facebook. I always work to make that time count.

And, remember to be SOCIAL as much as business on SOCIAL media sites. Instead of blasting your opportunity, mention what’s great about your business that fits into your lifestyle. People will become attracted and click on your profile to learn more. You don’t even need to post a link if you are providing value!

EXPECT Success!

Jackie Ulmer

Thanks to Angela Wills, Marketer’s Mojo, for giving me the opportunity to share some of my story (the good and the bad) as I have built a successful home business over the past 16 years.

Here is the recorded link, about 30 minutes. We cover my story; getting started in a business; attraction marketing; finding a right company; creating balance in your life and business; and Video Marketing. The first minute is us preparing, so excuse the pause!!!

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Expect Success!

Jackie Ulmer

Building Relationships/Partnerships Online With Message Forums and Social Networking Sites

Is it truly possible to meet people, share a business concept and sponsor others into your business without that face to face, “belly to belly” experience that we have been taught about our Network Marketing business? Can a person really build strong relationships using the internet?

The answer is absolutely yes, and my goal is to offer you some thoughts and ideas about using one of the most popular online methods –Social Media/Networking Sites, Message Boards and Forums.

Social Media/Networking Sites are the interactive communities online where you can interact with friends from high school; college; a former job; current job; local community where you live; work, clubs to which you belong, etc.

A discussion or message forum is like a bulletin board online. It’s the “water cooler” of the Internet. It’s where people go to research, express and share ideas, share needs, etc. There are online message boards and forums for virtually anything you can think of. No need to limit yourself to just “Network Marketing” or “Home Business” forums.

To be effective online, there are a few areas you’ll want to define for yourself. These include:

What is your goal?
Who is your target market?
How will you add value?
How will you develop an action plan within each group and be consistent?

When I set about defining goals around my participation in social groups and online forums it always starts with creating relationships. Meeting people online follows the same basic principles as meeting people offline. Say hello; ask questions and get your new acquaintance talking about him or herself; find common interests.

I like to picture myself as walking into a party when I enter a social site or online forum. I may know one or two people, but that is about it. So, I walk in with the intention of meeting lots of new people and expanding my horizons.

Just as you would not walk into a party flashing a neon sign that says “Ask me about my business,” you don’t want to do this online either. Leave your business in the background in the beginning.

Here is a short tutorial on Attraction Marketing online -

One incredible tool with online forums and social sites is that most allow you to create a profile about yourself. With one click, your new friend can visit your profile page and learn more about all aspects of you, including your business. Make your profile very broad; and keyword rich. Make it about more than just your business and you’ll attract people of many interests.

What do you like to do? Do you travel? Have children? Homeschool? Enjoy Cooking? Gardening? Belong to a wine club? Share much about yourself so your prospect can get to know you in short order. Always include some information about your business and keep it as just another part of the “conversations.” Always include a picture.

You can quickly develop a network of contacts online through the “friend” and “network/groups” features offered by most social and forum sites. As you seek out people with whom you share common interests, you can network with their contacts by viewing and connecting with their database of contacts. This is similar to the “who do you know” concept networkers have used offline for years.

As you develop your profile, you’ll define your answers to who your target market will be in each site you are on. Certainly, you are looking for people who share a common interest in home business and network marketing. You are also looking to connect with others who share your interests outside of business because you never know who is also interested in a business.

Don’t hesitate to make contacts with people in other companies. You never know who might be looking for a change, or who you can develop a referral relationship with. Each person you connect with has the potential to put you in contact with hundreds and even thousands of others. Some of my strongest business builders have come from seasoned network marketers who I have connected with online even though they weren’t looking for a business at the time.

Now, the idea is NOT to blast into an online community, wowing everyone with your product and your opportunity. Just like offline, that’s a fast ticket to nowhere. Many people on these forums are turned off by Network Marketing because of unscrupulous “posters” who do nothing but blast their opportunity. The time to tell someone about your business is when they ask you about what you do; where you work, etc. Or, if they visit your profile, they can learn more and again, it’s their choice to do so.

When you enter into a community or a friendship online always be thinking about how you can add value; resist the temptation to think about yourself or what might be in it for you. Ask questions; offer ideas and advice if people are asking; share your personal stories and what has helped you. Did you read a great article online? Post the link so others can also learn. Saw a great motivational quote? Pass it on. In most cases, the link to your profile or personal website is included so people always have the opportunity to learn more about you and as you become known and consistent, more people will click to your page.

Gain trust with the other readers and visitors by being authentic, honest and transparent. Build a presence and through that presence, you will build a following. Be consistent and be a contributor. Set yourself apart from many of the others who show up.

Building a successful business of any kind takes time, commitment and patience. Developing a following of potential friendships, prospects and partnerships online requires consistency. Have a daily and weekly action plan for visiting and contributing to each social network and forum you belong to and stick to it. As your name becomes seen and known people will began to seek out more information about you. You will establish yourself as credible and knowledgeable. People then begin visiting your website, requesting more information and gathering data. This is your goal.

Here are some guidelines to follow -

Always use your full, real name.
Never bash or trash another company.
Offer valuable ideas and suggestions.
Don’t advertise, be subtle.
Be a consistent visitor, and establish yourself.
Always be honest, ethical and have integrity.
Give up your need to be right when a topic comes up that you disagree with.

The only secret to mastering this form of recruiting is to “show up” regularly and have integrity. This is one method of getting people coming to YOU, and that’s the goal, right? Get out online and have some fun; meet some people; and watch your business take off by creating relationships. It’s a happening party out there and you want to be there!

EXPECT Success!

Jackie Ulmer