Building a Reputation is More Important Than Building a Downline

Whenever someone decides to start a new businessbothered to get in touch and tell me how to make
online the focus is on building a downline. It seems thatmoney off the business they were promoting. Not one
building a reputation is never even considered. Insteadsingle sponsor took the time to ask what I needed. No
they concentrate and indeed are encouraged to getwonder I didn't make any money. And no wonder I
referrals, get a list, get sign ups.took off to the next 'big thing' thinking it might be
Is this really the way to be successful? Well, it certainlydifferent.
helps, no doubt about it. But most people are goingTo be honest, I didn't even realize that sponsors were
about it the wrong way.supposed to contact their referrals!
And that is why over 95% of people fail to make aBut it didn't take long to figure out that if I carried on
success at earning money online. If you want truethat way, I was never going to be successful. Plus, I
success, the kind that lasts and earns you a hugenaturally get a buzz out of making money and wanted
income, you must concentrate on building yourto share that with others so I contact my referrals
reputation first and foremost!whenever I can. I also get a buzz when people ask for
If you concentrate on building a downline you will findmy advice or my opinion on something they're
that you are constantly having to renew it as mostconsidering. People only do that when you have a
people will sign up, stick around for a little while, thenreputation for honesty and knowledge and experience
move on. It's a fact of life and I don't know why itin your chosen field.
happens but it does.So get out there and build your reputation. Learn as
However, if you concentrate on building yourmuch as you can and pass it on (pay it forward).
reputation, you will find that those who sign up underForget for now any thought of making money.
you are joining YOU, not your business. They willSeriously, I know that sounds dumb but it is the only
therefore stick around and more than likely put in theway to real lasting success.
effort to duplicate your own success.As your reputation grows so does your recruiting
So build your reputation first and foremost. Be knownprowess. Before long, you will see an increase in your
as someone who is interested in helping otherstraffic, your referrals, and your earnings. And with your
achieve success. Be known as someone who putsreputation for someone who provides honesty and
others interests ahead of their own. If you know onevalue to others, it doesn't matter if the business you
of your referrals is short of money, tell them whereare in goes out of commission. Because those people
they can get stuff for free, don't tell them they need tounder you, joined YOU, they will follow you wherever
buy the latest 'must have' tool, just so you can earn ayou go!
commission!So get this and get it good...
When I first started out looking to earn an incomeBuilding a reputation is far more important than building
online, I joined just about every program, system,a downline!
business that was offered. Want to know how manyOne follows the other as surely as night follows day.
upline sponsors took the time to contact me andBut only if you go about it in the right order!
introduce themselves? Not one! Not a single person