Network Marketing - Creating Solid Contacts While Giving Back to Others (Part 2)

When you think of network marketing, one often thinks in terms of meeting as many people as you can with the potential to expand  your contact list and spread the word about your business. And yes growing your contact list is important in growing your business even more so in the Direct Marketing Industry where word of mouth is the core of your business.

However, there is much more to network marketing than just growing your contact list, but also building solid relationships that will take you the distance. Change your perspective from what can I sell to this new contact, but rather, what can I do for them today. Is there something I can do to add value to their life or business? Positive experiences will lead to positive referrals to others, increased networking, and better potential for financial success.

Set Goals

Every day try to add a new contact to your network (1 per day would be 365 per year). Set a goal on how you can help someone within your network with a small thoughtful gesture either personally or professionally.This can be as often as you would like and are able to do. My personal goal is 2 x week. Sets goals that are attainable to you.

Remember: When building a relationship with a new contact, it is not what can they do for you, but what can I do for them. How can I make a positive impact in this person's life?

Facebook Restrictions?

Should there be an age restriction to have a social media account such as Facebook?
I have been recently thinking, should there be stronger restrictions on having a Facebook account?  Some kind of age minimum?  I know it probably would be hard to completely enforce it but it may deter some kids and parents for allowing their children to have these types of social media accounts.  It is just crazy to me how mean some children (even adults) can be when posting. It is almost like sometimes people forget their are actual human being with feelings behind the so called "friends" that they are connected to and posting to. I think teens and even preteens are not mature enough to understand the consequences to what is said.  This is a time in a child's life where they are the most impressionable and vulnerable and maybe not as self-assured.  As we all know it can sometimes result in loss of life.

What do you think...should kids be allowed to be on Facebook or other social media sites??? After all it's initial intent was for college students. Should you be at least 18?