I have to laugh when I see some of the critics and naysayers out there on the web. I especially love the ones that have a vendetta against any one particular company. I think to myself, “doesn’t this person have anything better to do with his time and money than try to point out how a network marketing company “scammed” him?” It makes me wonder who he’s being paid by.

My point is this. The internet is the biggest bathroom wall in the world. There’s good info and bad info. Don’t be sucked in by the opinions of a few people, who most likely will never succeed at ANYTHING in their lives. On the other hand, there are some people who have gotten into some kind of marketing scam and lost money. You have to be aware of those programs.

Network marketing or MLM in itself is NOT A SCAM. Why? Because it’s LEGAL!! Feel free to visit the FTC website. There is plenty of good information there to help you realize what is and isn’t legal. The problem… is that the critics of MLM would have you believe that ALL networking companies are bad because of the sins of a few. Not true.

I don’t care what all these guys online say about network marketing or MLM. It is the best legal way for the average person to create generous amounts of income for themselves. Some people even become very wealthy. The truly successful people become wealthy by helping other people become wealthy.

Now, I’m not stupid or naive. I know that there are a lot of people out there who “fail” in network marketing or MLM. I hate to even use that word “fail”. It’s just that they don’t finish. There are certain things that must be done to succeed, and sometimes people just don’t want to follow instructions. They didn’t get scammed. There were no broken promises. They just lost interest. That’s cool. That doesn’t mean the concept of network marketing or MLM is a scam or illegal.

To be sure, there have been and will be network marketing companies that fail, just like in any other business. For whatever reason, things just don’t work out. Maybe they just couldn’t get their product to sell. Maybe their product was too expensive. Maybe they had no support. For whatever reason, it just didn’t work, that’s okay. This does not mean that network marketing or MLM is a scam or illegal! How many businesses in this great country of ours have failed? I guarantee you… more than you know. Just look at the statistics. Failure does NOT mean scam.

On the other hand, there are plenty of network marketing or MLM companies that have, and will continue to succeed beyond even their wildest dreams. Why? Because they are real, legitimate companies, that actually have great systems in place to help their people out. Another thing they have is a great product or products.

Look, if you want to succeed in something, ask people who are successful in that area about it. Don’t go to some guy on the web who is complaining about scams, and ask his advice or opinion. He could care less about you and your situation. Like I said earlier, he’s probably being paid by a competitor or has all kinds of google ads on his site.

There really are people out there that will help you succeed in network marketing or MLM. Why? Because if you succeed, then of course they succeed. It’s that simple. Just make sure you do the research on your chosen opportunity.

One of the things that I look for in a good network marketing or MLM company is… Is it good for everyone? Not just some lotion or potion that is only good for a select group of people.

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So, if you are someone who is always looking to learn more, meet new people and build your personal network, then here are 12 tips that are field-tested and battle-approved to help you generate more contacts at your next networking event:

1. Working The Room
I know firsthand how cliquey these things can get, so make sure you aren’t just showing up to talk to friends.

Move from conversation to conversation and group to group in order to meet as many new people as possible. I’m not saying you can’t stop to chat with friends, clients or other familiar faces, but you should make sure to introduce yourself to a few new people at each event and make it around the whole room at least once.

2. Quit Selling
It won’t take long for people to start avoiding you if you go to networking events intending to sell to every person with whom you talk. Make it a point to get to know people and discover what they do.

Be sure to ask questions, as people love to talk about themselves. There’s no better way to make a friend than to let someone tell you everything about what he or she does.

3. Set A Goal
Before the event, you should have an idea in your mind about how many new people you want to talk to, but be realistic.

Under no circumstances should you be walking around, randomly handing cards to everyone you see. Maybe meeting one person is an accomplishment for you. Good. Now you know. Start there and then work your way up as your networking skills start to progress.

4. Talk To A Stranger
Don’t be afraid to approach and talk to a random stranger. Introduce yourself to someone new or pull someone into your group conversation. A friendly gesture like this goes a long way in the new person’s eyes and is a signal of leadership to those around you. Not talking about yourself, but highlighting the successes or commonalities that they may have with the person you introducing them to.

5. Sometimes, One Is Plenty
Just because you have a plan to meet a few new people doesn’t mean that if you meet one top-level prospect, you have to disengage in order to continue networking.

You should continue every potentially valuable conversation, even if that means chatting for the entire event. You never know when you will hit it off with your next new client, referral source or, maybe even a new friend.

6. Keep A List
You should always have a number of top prospects in mind and know what they look like in case you get a chance to rub elbows at a networking event. I’m not telling you to stalk anyone — that would be weird. However, you won’t find a much better setting to approach someone you are interested in meeting than at an event where people are supposed to meet other people.

It is especially valuable if you have tried to reach out and contact them before. Maybe you have tried the old-school, unannounced office visit, lead letter, email or a phone call to no avail. The networking event is a perfect setting to ensure that your next call gets answered.

7. Break Up A Clique
Don’t be afraid to approach the person to whom you want to introduce yourself, even if he or she is in a group, talking to other people. I’m not suggesting you walk up and interrupt, but it would not be out of line for you to walk up, join the conversation circle and, when appropriate, introduce yourself.

8. Don’t Be Afraid To Excuse Yourself
If you are talking to someone and feel that the conversation is going nowhere or does not give you the opportunity to interject, don’t hesitate to excuse yourself and move on to the next conversation. After all, not everyone whom you want to meet wants to meet you, especially if he or she is engaged in an intense conversation or is chatting up a person on his or her hit list.

There is no reason to stand around in a group of people trying to meet someone if he or she is intentionally ignoring you or leaving you out of the conversation. Walk away and meet someone else, but don’t give up; you might have to find a better time to approach.

9. To Drink or Not To Drink?
Most everyone enjoys a brew from time to time, especially after work at a social networking event. There is nothing wrong with having a couple of drinks, but make sure you don’t cross the line. (You know the line to which I am referring.)

You don’t want to make an idiot of yourself in front of all of these new people you worked so hard to meet.

10. Be Selective
There is such a thing as a serial networker.

You can easily fill your entire calendar with any number of networking groups, breakfast clubs, networking lunches, and after-hours events. It’s okay to explore different networking opportunities, but focus your attention on the ones that actually give you an opportunity to network with people who can increase your overall influence and social reach.

11. Know The Staff
Get to know the people who organize the events: the chamber staff, the committee volunteers, board members or anyone else. They will be invaluable to you if you decide to get more involved or ever have any questions at an event. They are always willing to help, and they usually know everyone in the room.

Also, this will help you when they are sitting around, deciding which pictures to include in the monthly newsletter, magazine or Facebook page!

12. Follow Up
Always make sure you follow up with any prospect you met at a networking event. There’s a reason your contact information is on a business card, after all.

Be sure to send personalized emails or handwritten notes to everyone you met. Include anything spoken about and an invitation to meet for coffee or lunch. Make sure to enter everyone’s name, email and cell number in your OutReach App to follow up with them. Not everyone will join your business, but that doesn’t keep them from being a customer. (Remember, this is about customers too.)

BONUS
The ultimate no-no and under no circumstances does meeting someone at a networking event and getting an email address from a business card authorize you to add a person to your email lists.

There is no better way to ensure that your email will be ignored than if you immediately start spamming someone. Just be yourself; have fun and don’t be shy. Think of it like this: You are actually doing someone a favor by approaching him or her because it saves him or her the trouble of having to come to you.

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