A good MLM mentor can make the difference between failure, success, and huge success for most people involved in network marketing. Choosing the right mentor may be the most important decision a  new networker makes. I have taught networkers for years that the choice of a mentor is even more important than the choice of which particular company to join!

Sadly, many people in network marketing do not have a good mentor. And there seem to be several reasons for it.

One of the major reasons is that most people who are new to mlm just don’t realize how important their choice of a mentor is. Another is that many network marketers don’t take the time to choose wisely. Maybe they get caught up in the hype and excitement of the business. Maybe they are in too big of a hurry to get started. But, the most common reason is that the majority of networkers don’t know exactly what to look for in a good mlm mentor.

Here are the key qualities of a good mentor.

Your mentor must have experience in the industry. You will want help building your business both offline and online. Ask exactly how you will be coached to work your business. What is the system you will follow. If they tell you they have an exclusive hot lead source, that’s a red flag. Find someone who can demonstrate they have mastered the Internet.

Your mentor must be accessible. You need someone you can get in touch with day or night. When you have a hot prospect to do a 3-way call with during the day and your mentor is at his/her job then, that’s not much help. Join someone who is a full-time networker. Call your prospective mentor’s office at 10am. If they don’t answer live, see how long it takes them to get back to you.

Your mentor must have a likable personality and leadership qualities. You are going to spend a lot of time working together over the coming years. Take a few minutes to get to know him/her. They must have good communication skills, be well-organized, and know how to treat others with respect.

Your network marketing success depends on it. Take your time and partner with a good mlm mentor.

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