Before the net came along, there were not that many network marketing businesses, then afterward there has been no end to them. The attrition rate in MLM, or network marketing, is incredibly high because most are not ready to do what is needed to make it work. There have been so many abuses in this industry that people generally think it's all a big scam no matter what. The internet made it easy for some to create what are really just pyramid schemes, and they have preyed on those who were looking for an honest business opportunity. You can succeed with this business model, but you better know the truth about everything and then decide.

One of the reasons so many fail with online business is they are not willing to develop their internal game and the same applies to network marketing. Have a clear head filled with the truth about this business - you will need to be tireless and endlessly optimistic. You'll need to be able to go into permanent lead generation mode and know how to broach the subject with strangers. Most people are not willing to tough it out and learn how to develop the right set of core attitudes. Some recruiters will tell you not to think too much about it, and there is some wisdom in that but thinking critically and intelligently really is the best approach.

You can find network marketing/MLM mentors on the web, and good ones are worth the money they charge. Ideally, someone in your upline should serve that purpose, but that usually does not happen which is all right, you need to tell yourself, because you can still learn from someone who is successful. Usually, highly successful network marketers will create their own marketing products designed to teach others. There's nothing wrong with that and in fact they're smart to do it, so do some research and find these people on your own and then learn from them.

Just like in internet marketing, so many people spend money on how-to ebooks and videos. The educational material that they purchase usually does not get read or listened to. In fact, people actually believe they are working if they are buying all of these products. You should learn to do certain things, and budget your money, but more importantly do this - do something today! You have to actually work each day if you want to get anywhere in any business.

Be honest with yourself, plus take action every day if you want to find success at some point. If you are not sure how to market or generate leads, then find out any way you can. Lots of people earn very good money with network marketing, and you have to be patient to make that happen. You must keep leads coming in all the time because this is a numbers game. If you accept the realities of network marketing, then that is a huge plus in your favor.