5 ways for network marketers to be more successful at networking events

After having attended around 1000 networking events around the UK, and spoken to many thousands of people along the way, it’s no surprise that I have met more than a few network marketers.

Some of them get networking absolutely right, and build thriving teams as a result, and yet many seem to struggle to get any traction.

This article is not intended to be exhaustive, but I’ve put together five pointers which I hope will help you in your journey to networking success.

1. Don’t try to hide what you do. The most successful network marketers I know are proud of the company they partner with and never try to hide that behind clever words. One of the most successful Utility Warehouse distributors I ever met started his 40 second introduction with “My name is XXX and I am an Authorised Distributor for The Utility Warehouse Discount Club”. He said it confidently, he said it proudly and he meant it. When people try to hide what they do it sticks out a mile and, I’m afraid, diminishes the trust you should be trying to build at that stage. Be proud of who you are working with. If you’re not, other people will spot that immediately.
2. Remember that people at networking events have probably heard of your company already. Organisations such as Herbalife, Forever…