MLM Success-Are You A Downline Zombie

Have you ever felt like a downline zombie, that there is no room for improvement and that you are just expected to follow the leader without trying anything on your own? You may have been in the business for a while or maybe you are just beginning and you may be wondering, “Now that I’m on my way must I just be a downline zombie and go along with an upline that only deals with the old ways”? Let’s take a look at that question.

When looking at the issue of whether or not to “upset the balance” in your upline with an innovative idea and trying something new, don’t get frustrated. There are many who are just stuck in their ways. However that doesn’t mean you can’t show them something new by brining some real success to the table and blowing them out of the water. They will want to know what you are doing and how you are doing it. This gives double benefits, because not only are you creating success you are branding yourself as a leader.

It basically goes like this…
It’s natural for each of us who want to succeed in MLM to want to know the “best way” to build our business. People will naturally move towards the things that are proficient and work best. Getting the best reward for the smallest amount of work is the ultimate goal.

Trying new and innovative methods depends on you. Everyone has special strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, and all of this establishes what will give them the success they are looking for. When the leaders in your MLM have been achieving success with the old school methods, as far as they know, that’s what works.

However, each of us needs to figure out what methods work best for us. When it comes to using what works best for you, don’t stress. Just be honest and state that you’ve found an idea that works better for your strengths.

If your upline is not receptive, that’s their problem, and if it really becomes a problem, you might consider looking for an opportunity that doesn’t turn their nose up at new ideas.

Learning from all of our upline members is still very important. However, each of us must ultimately decide how we want to build our business.

There are some key factors to look for however when you are trying to move out of the ‘downline zombie’ phase and get away from the old school thinking:

• Finding the right market and addressing their needs.
• Branding yourself as a leader.
• Correct Marketing strategies.
• Being the hunted instead of the hunter.
• Offering a product that solves a need.
• Building a shining reputation.
• Building a business and not just a downline.

Ultimately the way we run our own business is completely up to us. Still, there are those who will always know more and have a proven track record. These are the people that we need to look to for advice, knowledge and new ideas on how to build and strengthen our own business. It never hurts to be open to new ideas.