I warned you that some days, the blog might go in a seemingly odd direction. Everywhere a
person turns, there is some kind of story about Tim Tebow. Some people despise
the man and everything he stands for and some will seemingly defend him to the
death. The whole Tebow phenomenon affects different aspects of society ranging
from sports to politics to religion. Personally I have my views and opinions
about Mr. Tebow but instead of sharing those, I am going to make a comparison
between Mr. Tebow and another controversial topic known as network marketing.
Both are the butt of
jokes
Tebow haters take jabs at him at every turn. If you do not
think this is true, Google “Tebow jokes” and you will find page after page of
jabs and jokes at his expense. Network marketing also ends up the butt of jokes
and I guess the industry may deserve some of that. In the past, network
marketers were encouraged to aggravate their family and friends to the point
where most were socially outcast. I have seen sit com episodes making fun of
network marketers, and many people believe and endorse this stereotype without
even knowing the facts. Being a big sports fan, I often listen to sports talk
radio and there is one host who has made snide remarks about network marketing
many times and he goes out of his way to poke fun at Tebow, too. In either case, I wonder what the motivation
is behind the jokes.
Both are
unconventional
By now, we know that Tebow throws an ugly pass, has too
big of a windup and does not makes throws on time. Experts feel he runs too
much and this style will never be successful. What cannot be denied is that he
has helped lead a less than talented team into the playoffs. Network marketing
does not include time clocks, water coolers, corporate parking places or a
dress code. It lacks a steady paycheck (an undeniable truth) but allows the
possibility of an unlimited income. My career and profession (for now anyways)
does have a nice steady income check but after a decade and a half, I am about
as high on the food chain as I can get. I make well above the average income in
my profession. Conversely, I personally know a couple of network marketers who
LEFT jobs making LESS than I do right now who, through network marketing, make
2-3 times as much as I do working much less and travelling much more. But wait
a minute, a person has to have a “job” that requires at least 40 hours a week
in order to be what? Conventional? Worthwhile?
Both make life
interesting
Tebow and overtime wins were newsworthy this past football
season. People were glued to the screen, both the supporters and the haters. Remember,
cheering is like life and has its own yin and yang—booing and applause. Viewers
tuned in to see if he pulled out another victory or if he would fall on his
face. Network marketing is interesting in its own way. Usually, a person gets
involved with a network marketing opportunity with a product or service that
they enjoy and find interesting. So, they learn how they can share their
product or service with someone and that product or service fills a need with
the customer. Network marketers, or the successful ones anyways, first and
foremost are concerned with their customers and realize they will be blessed if
they bless others.
Both Tebow and
Network Marketing suffer from hype
Tebow was one of the most decorated college football players
of all time. He led his Florida teams to some impressive records. All he did
was win games. Then he was drafted (yes, too high) and many felt that Denver
had made a huge mistake and he was viewed as a long shot to make the NFL
despite his college accolades. It seems that no matter what Tebow does, there
is always something wrong with what he did. Network marketing has been plagued
by hype and false expectations. This has scarred the industry but does not
diminish that the industry is legal and viable. Hype needs to be removed from
both. Forget the hype. Look at the results and if the results are favorable,
then enjoy the benefits. If the results are not favorable, work harder and
smarter.
Both Tebow and
Network Marketing thrive on hard work
Have you ever seen Tebow’s workout routine? Now that boy
puts out the effort in preparation for his profession. He knows what has to be
done to insure the highest probability of success, whether it is conventional
or not. He knows he will not rely on a “Get success quick” scheme and does not
base that on all the hype associated with him. Network Marketing has been
falsely accused of being a “get rich quick scheme” and experience show nothing
could be more false. It takes effort and consistent effort to make a business
of any kind grow. Disgruntled individuals who grossly underestimated the needed
effort have failed in Network Marketing and when faced with the reality of the
situation, they have found it easier to blame the industry than their efforts.
Both Tebow and
Network Marketing can lead to success
Tebow did not win the Super Bowl, but his team made the
playoffs and won in the playoffs. Compared to the results of the past few
seasons, that makes this season a success.
An individual with a desire to make a change and an open mind can succeed
through diligence and effort in Network Marketing. Even the big league gurus
named Trump, Kiyosaki and Buffet have commented positively on the industry of
Network Marketing. Both Tebow and Network Marketing rely on a solid team for
success. There are people who tried Network Marketing and did not succeed as
they felt they did not have a solid supportive team around them. Join a network
marketing company based on people first. Find a leader or a sponsor that you
like spending time with and one who is positive and nurturing.
If you have questions about the industry or you are just
curious to know what it can offer, please feel free to contact me and leave me
the best way to contact you. I can promise an honest conversation and I can
promise I will not send you countless emails in an auto responder-just a
straight up conversation
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