The Coming Recession (so “they” say) and Network Marketing
Before we dive in, I was to apologize for the lack of recent posts here. As you know by my previous posts, I’m getting married March 1st to my beautiful Kristin and things are crazy around here to say the least.
We’re finally just about settled into our new house which has taken 10 times longer than we would have thought. And with a little over a month before the big day, we’ve got a lot on our plates!
But all in all, things are excellent. I’m sitting here in my office which is three times the size of the one I had where we had lived before. I have my library in one of the large walk-in closets in my office with all of my books, two desks, a large leather couch (where I am now), three book cases, two file cabinets, a unique glass coffee table, and room left over. I love it!
Kristin also has her own large office downstairs that she’s really proud of. I’ll have to record a video and get some pictures on here soon now that we’re just about finished.
Alright, so let’s dive into what I’ve been thinking about today…
For years, I’ve stayed away from watching the news on TV, listening to it on the radio, reading it in the newspaper or on the Internet, or listening to people talk about negative news around me. I do the best I can to only allow the “good” news in.
However, I can’t help but notice the headlines of some news items mentioning the feared word, “Recession”. For some, that word strikes fear, but for others, that word means opportunity. An opportunity to prosper during what others consider ‘tough times’. An opportunity to help others earn an additional income stream that can range from small part-time incomes to incomes into the six or seven figures. An opportunity to change people’s lives in ways they never thought possible. And an opportunity to make others dreams become a reality.
Of course I’m talking about the opportunities that exist through Network Marketing. As a Network Marketer, you’ll want to keep your eyes and ears open – especially right now. No so much on the negative news, but for opportunities within the news. I’ve talked about this briefly in the past.
For example, if you read that XYZ Company will be laying off 500 workers over the next few months in Any Town, USA, that would be an obvious sign to start marketing your business opportunity in that area. People will be looking.
How about the real estate market? Anyone associated with the real estate business in many markets are searching for opportunities. What other areas can you think of that will be effected if this recession hits?
Overall, it seems that in bad times (whether real, perceived, or exaggerated by the media) people are a lot more open to look into work from home business opportunities. And hands down, for most people, Network Marketing provides a sure-fire way to earn an extra income from home, provided you are associated with a great company, with great people, and great products.
So while the media blasts us with the ‘doom and gloom’ possibilities, change how you look at those possibilities into the mindset that you’ll be able to help a lot of people who may be indirectly or directly effected.
I’m a prefect example of all of this. When I first jumped into Network Marketing, it was because I really had no other choice. A real estate investment deal went bad, I had been fired or laid-off of my job (never could figure out what had happened, but since the owners of the company sold the business a couple months later, I have a pretty good idea), I was in massive amounts of debt, and on and on.
I jumped into a Network Marketing Company and worked my tail off. Yes, I worked hard. And after a few months I was able to get back on my feet. Now I never ever suggest people quit their jobs to go full-time in Network Marketing. I have had people ask me that who were thinking about doing it several times. In fact, I highly advise against it.
But for those who are in a corner and have no choice but to make something big happen FAST, I have proven it twice that can be done in Network Marketing – and many others share this type of story in this industry.
So to get back on track here, mentally take note that when you hear the word “Recession”, replace that with “Opportunity”. An opportunity that can not only change the lives of others, but also change your life for the better as well.
Rob
