Network Marketing For Dummies [Paperback]

Zig Ziglar (Author), John P. Hayes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Network marketing has helped people all over the world achieve financial independence—and it can help you do the same. As a profession, network marketing invites all people, regardless of gender, experience, education, or financial status, to jump on board and build a satisfying and potentially lucrative business. If you want to improve your current financial situation and are ready to become your own boss, then networking marketing is the way to go.

Whether you want to work full-time or part-time; whether you dream of earning a few hundred dollars a month or thousands of dollars a month, Network Marketing For Dummies can show you how to get started in this business within a matter of days. If you’re currently involved in network marketing, this book is also valuable as both a reference source and a refresher course.

Network marketing is a system for distributing goods and services through networks of thousands of independent salespeople, or distributors. With Network Marketi ng For Dummies as your guide, you’ll become familiar with this system and figure out how to build revenue, motivate your distributors, evaluate opportunities, and grab the success you deserve in this field. You’ll explore important topics, such as setting up a database of prospects and creating loyal customers. You’ll also discover how to:

• Get set up as a distributor
• Develop a comprehensive marketing plan
• Recruit, train, and motivate your network
• Maximize downline income
• Take your marketing and sales skills to a higher level
• Cope with taxes and regulations
• Avoid common pitfalls

Packed with tips on overcoming common start-up hurdles as well as stories from more than fifty successful network marketers, Network Marketing For Dummies will show you how to approach this opportunity so that you can begin to build a successful and satisfying business of your own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Network Marketing for Dummies is a global success for those seeking quality information on the subject." -- Empowermag.com, May 2001

From the Back Cover

Praise for Zig Ziglar and Network Marketing For Dummies "Finally! The premier success tool for network marketing by the master of personal performance, Zig Ziglar." -Ridgely Goldsborough, Publisher, Network Marketing Lifestyles Magazine "Zig Ziglar's electrifying speeches draw long standing ovations and leave audiences spellbound with enthusiasm." -Purpose Magazine

Packed with tips on overcoming start-up hurdles

Choose the right opportunity and start growing your income - no experience necessary! Network marketing has helped people all over the world achieve financial independence. But how do you make it work for you? In this friendly guide, sales legend Zig Ziglar and John P. Hayes show you step-by-step how to build revenue, motivate your distributors, and grab the success you deserve.

Discover how to: Get set up as a distributor Develop a marketing plan Recruit and train your network Maximize downline income Cope with taxes and regulations Avoid common pitfalls

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764552929
• ISBN-13: 978-0764552922
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #328,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Zig Ziglar is a motivational teacher and trainer who has traveled the world over, delivering his messages of humor, hope, and encouragement. As a talented author and speaker, his international appeal has transcended every color, culture, and career. Recognized by his peers as the quintessential motivational genius of our times, Zig Ziglar's unique delivery style and powerful messages have earned him many honors, and today he is considered one of the most versatile authorities on the science of human potential. Ten of his twenty-eight books have been on the best-seller lists, and his titles have been translated into more than thirty-eight languages and dialects. He is a committed family man, a dedicated patriot, and an active church member. Zig lives in Plano, Texas, with his wife, Jean.

Customer Reviews

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50 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Should be: How to be a dummy in network marketing, February 20, 2003

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A. Vatke (New Albany, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Network Marketing For Dummies (Paperback)

I have always been a fan of Zig, that is until this book. What ever happened to Zig's own Network Marketing Company? That's right it went under. Not even the marketing power of his name could save it and now he wants to tell you how to build a solid business? Zig is a great sales trainer and motivator but it's evident from this book that he didn't have much hands on experience in this business. At one point he says that you should be proud of being in the "sale profession" and then in another part he says the Network Marketing isn't about sales. Network Marketing is a legitimate business not a get rich quick scheme. Unfortunately too many people sell it as the latter and this time Zig goes along. As a seven figure earner myself I would recommend other sources like Leaders Club, for honest information about what it takes to really make it big in this business. If you want a great Ziglar book get, "5 Steps to Successful Selling."

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It's really for DUMMIES, March 24, 2001

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"kruegerteam-com" (Edmond, OK USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Network Marketing For Dummies (Paperback)

This book was written by someone who has never done network marketing. For example, Zig suggests you "Interview corporate executives before joining the company, or talk to successful distributors." (p 82) Corporate executives are not going to talk to the average prospect (try calling Zig) and successful distributors (if you can talk to them) are going to to tell you how great the company is. There is a lot of such impractical advice like this in this book! I'm a Zig fan, but not this time. There are a lot of better books on the subject.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Source Of Information On Network Marketing Period, August 15, 2001

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"mccartyjr" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Network Marketing For Dummies (Paperback)

Zig Ziglar is an icon in the network marketing industry.

If you are looking at starting a network marketing business you must read this book. It will teach you how to choose a good company, giving all the right questions to ask and what to look for.

If you are an established network marketing professional, this book is a great gift to a new distributor, and a great read for you to help your business grow.

This book will become the defentive guide on this industry, by someone who knows it inside and out. I find myself very blessed to be in the company that Zig is involved with, and will make sure this book is well utilized in my organization.

Buy It!!!