MLM Nation - Network Marketing's Untold Secrets 4 Simple Steps to Creating Lasting Success in Network Marketing by Don Martin
Don Martin recently celebrated his 25 year anniversary with the same network marketing company. He shares 4 simple steps to creating long term success
Who is Don Martin
This is Don Martin’s third time on MLM Nation.
Don first appeared on MLM Nation on episode 217 where he shared the secrets to being the BEST networker in any room and also on Episode 619 where he talked about how to increase your self belief
Don played collegiate baseball, was a pro player for a short time and then ran a construction company before he got started in network marketing over 25 years ago.
Today, he’s a full time leader and entrepreneur who has earned over $5 million in lifetime commissions. He also runs 2 other businesses along with his coaching and mentoring program.
Don is happily married to his wife, Lisa and has 3 kids and lives in Pennsylvania.
Summary
Don Martin shares his journey from being a college baseball player to network marketing.
He emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships and simplifying tasks for success in the industry.
Don also discusses the challenges of retaining a strong organization in the age of social media and technology, highlighting the value of in-person connections.
He shares his routines and hacks for staying consistent in his business.
Don Martin shares his habits and rituals for success, including setting and accomplishing daily goals, making direct response conversations, continuous learning, and reminding himself of his goals.
He also discusses his worst moment in network marketing and the importance of trusting and setting boundaries with team members.
Don emphasizes the power of persistence, resilience, and the courage to continue.
He recommends attending networking events and utilizing credibility articles and videos as prospecting tools.
Don shares his favorite success quotes, habits, apps, and books, and advises listeners to understand the problems people are facing and become the solution with their network marketing opportunity.
Quotes from Don Martin
"Building authentic relationships daily"
"In-person connections are crucial"
"Authentic relationships are the glue"
"I will not finish my day without finishing my small, simple tasks."
"Once you start breaking the promises that you make to yourself instantly, now you don't trust yourself anymore."
"I'd like to share it with you. You can share more about what you're doing to me. And let's see if we have a way to be a strategic partner moving forward."
Chapters
01:00 Introduction and Background of Don Martin
08:59 Feeling Capable of Success in Network Marketing
14:38 Initial Success and the Importance of In-Person Connections
18:41 Retaining a Strong Organization in the Age of Social Media
26:25 Consistency and the Value of Authentic Relationships
31:08 Building Authentic Relationships
34:07 Trust and Setting Boundaries
38:46 Prospecting at Networking Events
43:04 Positioning Your Network Marketing Opportunity
Favorite Quotes
"Persistence and resilience only comes from being given the chance to work through difficult problems"
"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts" (Winston Churchill)
Recommended Books
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Leadership 101 by John Maxwell
Recommended Prospecting Tool
Face to Face