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Getting Ahead as a New Affiliate Marketer

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In many industries, the most successful people have been around for quite some time and for good reason. When one finds success in a business, it’s smart to stay and keep growing that success, which in turn attracts more business. This can be discouraging for anyone just starting out. Luckily as a GDI affiliate you don’t have to be the most experienced or with GDI the longest to build Income for Life. Take advantage of what you do well, whether it’s building relationships or building websites, to develop your business quickly as a beginner.

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert

There are many things you will learn about network marketing just from experience, so don’t worry about being an expert on everything right away. Instead take the time to focus on the relationships you build. Invest just as much time into your team and potential team members as you do into learning about GDI. Building and investing in relationships as you build your network with help people to feel comfortable with you and trust you. People will be more likely to do business with someone they trust.

Build Your Site

If you’re not the best with building personal relationships, you can still succeed with GDI. A well designed, functional site can make up for any issues you have relating to people. Let your site do the talking for you when it comes to building your team.

Take the time to create the best site possible based on your skill level. If you’ve never created any sort of site before, try out the GDI SiteBuilder. It offers great looking templates and can help you get a site up in no time. If you want a more customizable look, try our WordPress plugin. Though WordPress is most often used for blog you can build out your WordPress site to be just about anything you want depending on the theme, widgets and layout you use. We also offer hosting, giving you the ultimate power over what kind of site you create.

Create a Community

Don’t make communication a one way street. Encourage your downline to reach out to you and to each other. Opening these lines of communication can help people feel like they belong to a community, making them less likely to just walk away. Establish relationships across your team by creating groups on Facebook, and Google+ or even having a weekly email conversation or team webinar with everyone. Creating a community keeps people involved and investing in building Income for Life for all involved.

Advice, Beginners

Build Your Downline Effectively

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Each downline member that joins with your team is a chance for everyone to make money thanks to GDI’s pay outs. However, your job isn’t done once someone signs up with you; in fact this is where the real work begins. A key to success in GDI is the longevity of your team members. One way to achieve this is by working to build the right team step by step. Here are a few things to focus on when you get a new team member.

Communication

Whether it’s a random sign up or someone you’ve been talking to for weeks, communication is very important in the beginning. This will not only help your new team member get ramped up and ready to go with GDI, but also give you a feel for their level of interest and commitment. This early communication can help you identify someone who might need a little more help and guidance or someone who is ready to go on their own.

 

Education

People are going to have questions when they first start with GDI and it’s important for you to address them before they can even ask them. Have education materials ready for new team members like videos, blog posts and emails that address beginner questions. This will help your new team member get started fast and start building income for everyone.

 

 

Goals

 

Set personal goals and team goals and be sure they are well known and attainable. Check in with your team often to see their progress and decide if you need to set new goals or even scale them down so they are more attainable. Goals help team members create plans and follow through, a key to success.

Beginners, How To, Marketing

Beginners: Keep It Simple

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If you’re new to GDI, you probably joined because of the money making potential and the simple model. While it is easy to forget this when you’re frustrated, the model for making Income for Life is simple, especially when you just start out. Three simple steps can help you get started and build your downline: share the 7 minute movie, follow up with everyone, share your site. Repeat these steps and stick with it.

Share the Video

The 7 Minute Movie compels many people to join GDI and start building their own business with us. The movie explains just how you can make money with GDI and the kind of information people want to know before they sign up. The movie is easily shareable and easy to understand. It’s a great tool to help people learn more about GDI and get them interesting in build Income for Life.

Follow Up

Your job doesn’t stop at just getting the movie in front of people. Once someone has watched the movie or you have shared a link to the movie with them, it’s important to follow up. Follow up can be a short email or even a phone call. Just be sure to make it personal and take the time to listen as well as share the value of GDI. If someone needs time to think things over, give them time, then follow up again.

Share Your Site

Your site is a powerful marketing tool and you can build it out anyway you like. You can add banners, contact forms and even the video to ensure people will learn what GDI is all about and know how to get in touch with you to learn more. Our replicated sites also give you the same ability to share GDI and the video, while giving people the chance to sign up with you as a sponsor.

Building your business with GDI is really that simple. Take the time to go through these steps and repeat as needed. As your business grows you can start getting creative with social media tools and more that we often share on the blog.