MLM Consultant
Traits to look for in an MLM consultant
MLM consultants have gotten to be a popular figure in the network marketing industry. There are many good ones out there and there are not so good ones as well. You must know what to look for, before you make an investment of your time or money into them.
Some MLM “consultants” are actually Network Marketers that say they are consultants — trying to recruit you from one MLM company into their downline. You must understand that Consulting is a career and profession in and of itself.
Here are five things to look for in a good MLM consultant.
1. A track record that is available for inspection.
Any good MLM consultant will keep their track record available for any kind of inspection by a future client. They have nothing to hide and they do not want to in the first place. The results they have accomplished will speak for themselves. Ask them if they have some clients you could talk to or get some kind of testimonial. Track records in consulting can make the difference between spending money and the results you achieve. Check what they have done and not what they said they have done.
2. Check for their credentials.
What kind of solid credentials do they have that would warrant you spending money with them? What kind of education about MLM do they have? What are their MLM related experiences? Do they have the right business experience? Have they ever run a business before? What kind of degree do they have? Credentials are important in modern day consulting. This is not only for you but also for the results you seek from an MLM consultant. Most consultants have a portfolio they can show you.
3. Look for professionalism.
Professionalism is a must in any field of consulting. Do they come across as a professional? Do they speak as a professional? Do they communicate in a professional manner? Do they do their business with a smile on their face?
4) Problem solver.
Do they ask questions that are focused on your problem, or questions that are focused on being a consultant? You are looking to hire them to help solve a problem and move you forward; not be a consultant and talk about hypothetical situations to just creating conversation and an “air” of authority. MLM consultants get paid to solve problems…period.
5) Experienced in the MLM business.
There are MLM consultants that have never spent any time in the MLM industry. They have never recruited anyone, nor never sold a product in MLM. They have never held a Company Event for a team, nor never done a presentation around a kitchen table, or a home meeting. But yet, they consider themselves as an MLM consultant.
Also, being a Network Marketer does not automatically qualify one as an expert, even if they have had great success in a MLM. It could be that maybe they were just in the right place at the right time and with the right people.
Make sure that the MLM consultant has some experience in the field, as that alone brings a wealth of knowledge that many do not have. Choose your MLM Consultant wisely!!! But, always exhaust the talent & knowledge in your up-line Sponsorship and organization as a whole first — it’s Free….
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