January 16

How Introverts Can Succeed in Network Marketing

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It’s a common misconception that network marketing is an extrovert’s game, with its emphasis on social interactions, prospecting, and building relationships.

But introverts can absolutely thrive in network marketing, too. You might even find that, in some areas, you have an advantage over some of your extroverted peers.

Leaning into your natural strengths, using a little strategy, and finding approaches that work well with your personality can help introverts find network marketing success.

Here are some ways you can build up a thriving network marketing business as an introvert.

Listen

We all know of someone who can only hear themselves speak.

You can have an entire conversation with them without saying a word.

However, introverts tend to be great listeners.

Lean into that strength.

When you listen to your prospects, you can tailor your pitch to how it can benefit that prospect specifically.

Instead of keeping your focus on selling, if the focus is on your prospect, you’ll make the conversation and connection more meaningful.

It is human nature to want others to hear you. When you fulfill that for people, they will trust you and what you have to say more than if they felt invisible.

One-on-One

Introverts tend to shut down in big groups of people.

You won’t be the one talking loudly to a cluster of people, soaking in all the attention.

You’re a lot better at the one-on-one stuff.

And that can be an advantage.

One-on-one meetings are where walls come down and you make genuine, honest connections. Genuine connections are a large part of network marketing recruitment.

When you connect deeply with someone, you can create a loyal customer or team member.

Those prospects will know that you aren’t just putting on a show for everyone, trying to persuade anyone and everyone to join their team.

Your authenticity will set you apart.

Social Media

For some introverts, removing the face-to-face interactions makes socializing and networking easier.

Social media for the win!

Facebook and Instagram are perfect platforms for you to reach a wide audience without speaking out loud to anyone.

(Well, unless you make some Reels, but that still isn’t face-to-face.)

On social media, you can engage with customers at your own pace.

And you can attract an audience just by sharing valuable content.

One strength many introverts have is that they are genuine and authentic, whereas others can sometimes come off as flippant in their product endorsements.

Embrace your authenticity. You will earn followers (read: prospects) who will appreciate your content and trust your voice.

Relationships

Introverts may not enjoy large group activities, but nurturing, deep, authentic connections are meaningful to them.

This is where introverts have quite an advantage: these genuine and authentic relationships are at the core of how to be successful in MLMs.

Network marketing values quality just as much as it values quantity.

When you focus on your authentic, value-driven relationships, you will attract people who genuinely resonate with your message and values.

You will probably be able to reach others who didn’t think they fit the extroverted “mold” for network marketing.

Think of all the recruits you can scoop up as you show them an innovative way to network market within your comfort zone.

One-Sided Communication

When responses aren’t expected immediately (such as emails), introverts can really thrive.

These messages (also known as asynchronous communication) allow you to take your time to craft a thoughtful response.

If an introvert needs to communicate, this is the best way to do it.

Building an email newsletter, blog, or even some social media posts can help you stay engaged without the need to constantly be “on.”

You can still have your voice heard, but you can do it on your own terms.

You can engage and respond, but it isn’t as time-sensitive as standing in front of a large group of people answering questions would be.

Be Yourself

There is nothing wrong with being an introvert, especially in network marketing.

Do not look at other network marketers and feel like you can’t do what they do because you aren’t like them.

Don’t feel discouraged because your strengths and talents are different.

You can still find success without changing fundamental aspects of your personality.

Be authentic and true to yourself.

You will find more success by showing up as yourself and creating meaningful connections with people than if you were to try to be someone else.

Introvert or extrovert, there is room for you at the network marketing table.


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The Beaches (Adrian Lindeen, Brandy Shaver, Cari Higham, Fran Loubser, Kat Krasilnikov) offer coaching and mentorship to network marketers who are in the trenches building their businesses using social media right now. Our community is FUN, EXCITING, and focused on our students getting RESULTS; Enrolling customers, teammates, ranking up in their businesses, growing 6&7 figure teams. All without working 24/7 and still having time freedom and a life. 

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