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Giving out a proper presentation is crucial because you want to try and sell your services, your products but how many of people have given a presentation not knowing how effective they are, I guess you can analyse the statistics of your performance by calculating the amount of people you sell your products to or the amount of downlines you have achieved but wouldn't you want know how you can maximise those percentages. I have studied Training & Development and I would like to tell you how to apply theoretical ideas to maximise your ability to do a professional presentation. Here are some tips

In order to do a proper presentation you will need a set timeline, the reason being is because you need to understand that the prospective partner (P) is giving up their time to listen to you, so its crucial to try to finish the session earlier then later, for example if P has an important appointment to attend to afterwards he/she will be angry if you kept them waiting, I personally will not go over 2 hours.

Ice breaker - The ice breaker is in the beginning of the presentation it is an informal interaction with the prospective partner, the aim of the icebreaker is to determine their career aspirations for example future goals, likes/dislikes, current job, emotional and financial stability. The information you gain from the icebreaker will help you along in the presentation.

Relate - In many situations teachers tell students what to learn and there is no need to make sense of what they learn, or why they need to learn. However if you tell an adult this, they will be less enthusiastic about what they are learning and will eventually refuse to participate in learning about your company and your products. People need motivation and understanding, they need to make sense of what you are telling them and they will choose to learn voluntarily, they also have a short attention span and will need to take regular breaks, evidence has proven that 70% of what we absorb comes through informal learning because it is easier for them to understand.

In order to relate to P we need to identify the Aim, objective, and the So What of the presentation.
Aim: To inform you about my company and what products it has to offer
Objective: In the end of the presentation you will gain a brief idea of the companies potential of success.
So What?: Depending on what P has told you it could be anything that will benefit them for example if they hate working long hours you can state that they can choose to work their own hours in the time that suits them, if they are satisfied with their life you can say that they may want to try something new and make extra money part time.

When you are presenting, ensure that P understands what you are saying, if they look confused or unsure then try to explain it more thoroughly and engage them in the process by interacting with them on a personal level, for example "What do you think of product A?" It is not wise to ask leading questions such as "Do you think product A is a good product?" the reason being is that P will fill intimidated. If we do get a negative response then it shows that P is actively engaged and comfortable, this is not a bad thing because we can learn something from their perspective.

last but not least, practice makes perfect, it is very crucial that you should practice in front of your friends, or your co-workers and ask them for feedback so you can understand your strengths and your weaknesses and build up on them.

Introduction

Hi my name is Lily Tran, I designed this web blog specifically to state my views, knowledge, research and experiences on network marketing to educate people as much as possible so they can gain new ideas and insights as to how they can make this industry work for them.

From my personal experience of joining a network marketing company it was quite a venture, I was studying Human resources and Business Law. I had no job, no stable income and I was frightened that by the time I graduate I will have nothing unique to put in my resume, I was going to be some graduate with a degree and no job. The recession has hit many of us very hard, people are losing jobs and finding it very difficult to re-enter into the workforce due to the rising competition and limited job opportunities. My long-term goal is to open up my own business in Training & Development and to do this I needed the opportunity to learn. One day I was having a talk to one of my close friends and he said to me "Lily what have you been up to" and I replied "You know I'm studying and looking for a job" and he said "I am working for a network marketing company, I would really like you to come to the business meeting and see if you are interested, I want you to be part of my team."

As I entered the office I was very suprised by how relaxed people were, it was a very friendly environment, the people are very social and helpful because they all work as a team to achieve a common purpose. I joined the company straight away with my share of investments, even though I had my doubts, I believe I have a potential in this business, I am driven by the power to be my own boss, and the power to use the discipline I have learned in my education and applying it. I saw a window of opportunity, the challenges you face will give you the ability to develop more knowledge and practical skills to building your own successful business. Although you may not be interested in network marketing, it could be a stepping stone towards your success for something else.

After the meeting I went home and I was very excited and decided to go on google 'oooh no what did I get myself into' I thought. I researched all these negativities about the industry, articles about scamming, horrible experiences and pyramid schemes, I felt like cursing my friend but as I continue to learn more about network marketing I realise that it is not for everyone, people need to be dedicated to be successful in this business like any other business, for example you need to study hard to pass an exam.

Alot of celebrities and other businesses get criticised and ridiculed by the media, in the global society we live in today, their is negativity in almost everything. The most important thing is to be your own critique, what do you believe? We should always trust in ourselves because we may never know the real truth. I hope more and more people begin to understand the potential in network marketing because Donald Trump surely has, he has recently proposed the Trump network which is going to be very exciting.

I would also love to thank my supportive co-workers/friends for supporting me, I have learned alot from them. I can assure you guys that in this business you are never alone, success is there if you really want it and you will learn something that universities will never teach you "how to run and build a successful business" They will tell you how to be a professional doctor, lawyer, vet, psychologist etc, but do they ever tell you how you will make big bucks from this. To develop the skills and knowledge to build a successful business you need to find the opportunity to learn it.

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