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452: The #1 Reason Why People Fail in Network Marketing

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Feeling stuck or frustrated in your network marketing business? Watching your team struggle and wondering if you’re doing something wrong? You’re not alone. I recently had a conversation with a past client, friend, and fellow leader who’s been feeling the exact same way.

In this episode, I’m diving into a problem that’s plaguing in our industry: mismanaged expectations.

We have a lot of unrealistic expectations, which are often fueled by hype marketing like I talked about in the last episode. When we measure our success by the wrong metrics or fail to celebrate the progress we have made, we risk burning out or even walking away from the dreams God placed on our hearts.

But here’s the truth: the fact that you’re still here—listening, showing up, and leading—means you’re already successful.

It’s time to have some tough but necessary conversations about what needs to change in our industry and within ourselves. I truly believe the best days for network marketing—and for you—are ahead. Let’s face these challenges together and build something extraordinary.

Listen to Learn

3:29 - Why mismanaged expectations is so dangerous and the group of people in our industry that it impacts the most 

4:16 - The role that social media and the pandemic have played in these issues becoming more prevalent 

8:29 - A simple reframe you can make in the areas of your business and metrics that you are paying attention to  

10:21 - A special ask for you regarding how you can support this podcast and its message

11:04 - What we’re doing as a company to change the conversation being had around success 

12:49 - Specific actions you can take right now with your team and why doing this is your responsibility as a leader 

14:18 - What setting expectations looks like in practice and the advice my mentor told me starting out that still resonates with me today 

16:54 - Why I feel that these conversations aren’t happening and what we can do to change this 

451: Are You Marketing Your Business With Heart or Hype?

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