5 Things You Should Know About Network Marketing Before You Start

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The Truth About Network Marketing

  1. It’s simple, but not easy.
  2. You must be willing to talk to people.
  3. Most people will say "no."
  4. Your friends and family may not join you.
  5. Some will think it’s scammy or low-value.

Still here? Good.

To succeed, you’ll need both a new skillset and a new mindset. You must learn exactly what to say and what to do.

The real question: Are you willing to learn and apply these skills so you can eventually own your life and leave a job you don’t love?

Why People Quit Network Marketing

The dropout rate in network marketing is high, around 95 percent. A big reason is how people are approached and what they’re told:

  • "It’s easy, anyone can do it."
  • “This product sells itself.”
  • “You’ll make big money fast.”
  • “Our company is the best, just talk to friends and family.”

Then reality hits. These promises don’t match the hard truth, and most people quit.

If You’re Like Most People, You Want to Own Your Life

To “own your life” means more time, more money, and better health.

But while nearly everyone wants freedom, only a fraction will do the work. Some experts say only about 20 percent of people are truly open to building a network marketing business, even if they dislike their job and need more income.

That’s still about 50 million adults in the U.S. (250 million × 20%).

Your mission isn’t to convince everyone. It’s to find the people who are open and ready, those who want what you offer. Success comes from surviving the “wrong ones” until you find enough of the right ones.

Do you think you could do that, if I showed you how?

A Reality Check

Network marketing isn’t the only high-attrition field. Consider other commission-only careers:

  • 87% of real estate agents fail within five years.
  • 90%+ of new insurance agents quit in their first year.
  • Only about 15% of financial advisors are still in business after five years.

In these careers, you’re paid for results. If you don’t produce, you don’t get paid. Network marketing is no different.

Also, many seasoned marketers know most beginners won’t stick. That’s why they ask for your warm-market list early—it’s not wrong; they’re simply looking for potential long-term builders.

Final Thoughts

I want you to see the full picture before you invest time and money. Every new venture carries risk.

But if network marketing excites you and the timing feels right, get in touch with me.

After all—what if it works for you?

Ready to learn the skills?

Let’s talk