WealthTogether - with Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing

I heard two new objections this week and I really wanted to address them here. The first was from an young couple that said they had heard that the Arkansas FHTM team was the biggest in the company. Since that was so, there couldn't possibly be any more potential in Arkansas for them to build a business and so they were not interested.

Let me tell you about my team. I have team members in 21 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. That's one of the benefits of network marketing. Your customers and your business partners can be ANYBODY - ANYWHERE. With all of the technology available today and all of the resources Fortune and some other network marketing companies have to help you grow, you can build an international business and never leave home. I remember when Dearl and I discovered we had Canadian team members and had become "international." It was fun and exciting - and truly made us realize what we had gotten involved in, since we had never been to Canada and had never pursued business there.

Being part of a large team can be beneficial. It could mean that these are successful people who have learned how to build a network marketing business and are willing to teach you what they have learned. It could mean that because of the support given to the team from those in leadership positions, there isn't much attrition and the team just keeps growing. It could be the opportunity for you to "hitch a ride" on the successful coattails of those who have been where you are and are doing what you want to do.

My other lost prospect had just the opposite complaint. He had heard of Amway and Melaleuca and Herablife and several others - but he had never heard of Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing. So we must not be that great since he had never heard of us.

My answer to that. Great! If no one knows about FHTM yet, think of the potential market. That could mean you are the first in your area to be part of this. What an incredible stroke of luck! Perfect timing! Can you imagine opening the first McDonalds in your town, or the first Wal-Mart? Imagine being the first to share your network marketing business! If you don't want to take advantage of this potentially huge market, let me know. I will HAPPILY come and share the business and products in your neighborhood. I LOVE tapping into new markets.

These objections are just that - objections. The truth is that both of these prospects were afraid to take a step into the unknown. And rather than admit to me that they were scared, the settled on the only objections they could come up with at the moment. FHTM is either too big - or too small! The truth is we are whatever you decide we are. If we are too big and you believe that the market is saturated, then you will bring that with you into your marketing and prospecting efforts and those you show the plan to will hear the same thing - there's no room for more business. If you think we are too small, then you will sell that to your prospects - and they'll leave thinking that network marketing might work but perhaps they should join a "more established" company. But if you are excited about the growth of your team or by the fact that your reaching into untapped territory, that excitement will come across in your presentation - and excitement is contagious!

 

The economic situation has hit everyone hard. And it's really taking an toll on some of our team members. They keep telling me all they hear is one thing from everyone they talk to: "I can't afford it right now."

I don't know what network marketing business everyone is involved in. But I'll admit - $299 to join Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing might be a fair amount of money for some people - especially right now. But my team members tell me they aren't even getting to share the opportunity before they are being told it costs too much. So I have two questions - one for my downline and one for their prospects.

Downline - Why are you discussing cost before you even share the opportunity? Of course, they think they can't afford it! They haven't seen what they get for their investment. You can't place a value on something you haven't seen. It's like trying to negotiate the price of the car before you take it for a test drive.

My husband and I went car shopping yesterday. He has decided I need something with 4-wheel drive and he wants a new truck. I drove a few things but nothing had that WOW factor. My SUV suits me quite well and there just wasn't anything out there at any price that I was willing to pay for. Same thing with my husband and his truck. We both ended up deciding to keep what we had. We weren't going to spend the kind of money the dealerships wanted ($26,000 for me and $23,000 for his).

On the way home, we stopped at the local Dodge dealership and in the showroom they had the new Challenger. Now we are both classic car crazies and the new Challenger looks enough like the original Challenger that we had to look it over. We ended up taking it for a test drive and you know what? We're buying one. I can tell you that the price was more than the prices we had both decided were too high. Why can we suddenly afford this? The WOW factor!

Many times it's not what we can afford, it's what we are willing to pay for the perceived value of what we are getting. The Challenger has a lot of value to my husband and me. FHTM might have $299 worth of value - or more! - to your prospects. But you have to let them "test drive" it before they can decide. Save the price discussion for after the demo!

Prospective team members - All we want to do is show you the opportunity. That doesn't cost you a thing. If you look at it and decide it's not for you - fine. End of discussion. But how will you know if you don't at least see what we are offering.

Frankly, with today's economy I don't know how you can afford NOT to get involved in network marketing. I can name at least 9 people who have lost their jobs in the last month. And I know several of them who have spouses that are now working two jobs or extra hours just to make ends meet. And I know 2 that don't really care because they joined FHTM a few weeks ago. They weren't quite ready to quit their jobs, but they are making enough that they're doing alright. And they know that they will keep growing if they just keep working. The other 7 - they don't know what they are going to do.

Yes, the start up cost for a networking marketing business can be an bit of an investment. But it's just that - an investment. And if you are really interested, we can work together to help you come up with the money.

You really CAN afford it!

I am a successful businesswoman - or so I've been told. I have all of the outward trappings of success: a big house, two cars, two boats, kids (or in my case, grand kids) in private schools, lots of toys (motorcycles, ATV's, home theater systems, etc, etc). My husband and I travel frequently. We tithe to our church, have money in savings and retirement accounts. We live a good life.

I'm not bragging. I'm trying to make a point. Because one of the tickets to this success has been Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing.

FHTM is a team of highly motivated and dedicated individuals working together toward a common goal; achieving success with integrity. FHTM has allowed thousands of individuals, regardless of education, experience or current financial situation, to reach their financial goals by becoming FHTM business owners. Through support, encouragement and guidance, our Independent Representatives work together to become the best possible advocates of our quality, name brand products and services.

With our diversified list of offerings, and invaluable Independent Representatives, FHTM has become a leader in the industry and achieved unmatched success. FHTM will continue breaking barriers and making headlines for years to come.

FHTM works because people who utilize our services and products stay loyal to the companies they purchase from. The industry calls this "customer retention." And they love it. And they compensate us accordingly. FHTM has one of the best comp plans in the industry.

You do want to be sure you join an already successful team. In network marketing, your success is determined not only by your own efforts and the efforts of your downline, but also by the efforts of your UPLINE. Your upline is especially critical when you are new to the business because these are the people who will be training you and your recruits. These are the people who will be helping build your own team and gather customers. Be sure your upline sponsor is someone who takes your success as seriously as they take their own and can provide you the time, training and tools you need. Since my success is determined partly by the success of my team, you can be sure I will do everything in my power to help you.

Just like any other business, you should be ready to take massive action when you join if you want to be successful. That means promoting your products and your opportunity in every way possible. And yes, you should be prepared to be your own first customer. If you have a cell phone or satellite TV, take vitamins or other nutritional products, use cosmetics, book travel online, shop online, want to get more exercise, need a home security system, identity theft protection, dental or health savings - there is an FHTM product that will benefit you.

I am a successful business person. You can be one also. If you have tried network marketing in the past and are disillusioned, perhaps you were with the wrong company or on the wrong team. Not all companies are created equal and there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all opportunity. Melaleuca is a great company and I personally use many of their products. But their business opportunity doesn't get me excited. My aunt on the other hand, is very successful in Melaleuca. She loves helping people convert their home to all natural cleaning products. Different passions for different people.

If you are new to network marketing, I encourage you to take a close look at FHTM. It could be YOUR ticket to success.

As a gardener, one of my annual rituals is the repotting of all my plants that have outgrown their pots during the past year. This can be a time-consuming and messy chore, but it's absolutely necessary or the plants would eventually die. And I am always rewarded with renewed growth and beauty in my container garden.

Just as plants can outgrow their pots, people can outgrow their current situations. The job, hobbies, relationships, and even the area you live in that were so comfortable previously may actually be killing you now - literally! Stress is a leading contributor to many health problems. And while repotting ourselves can be as time-consuming, challenging, and messy as repotting my plants, it is just as vital - and just as rewarding!

One of the main reasons many people get involved in MLM is because their current careers just aren't fulfilling their needs. I recently read a great article on Beliefnet called "10 Ways to Bring More Growth Into Your Life". It gave some great tips on finding your passion in life. And it gave some wonderful examples of how the wrong profession can drain you - physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially.

How do you know if you need repotting? Take the quiz below. If your score indicates you are ready to repot, then perhaps a career change is in order - and Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing or some other MLM just might be the change you need.

I've included the web address of the quiz below. Let me know how you score.
http://www.BeliefNet.com/section/quiz/index.asp?sectionID=&surveyID=395

If you want to read the Beliefnet article "10 Ways to Bring More Growth Into Your Life", here's the link: http://www.beliefnet.com/features/repotting.html