What can you learn about MLM from watching American Idol?

 

          Sounds crazy, I know, but it’s true… you really can learn a lot about MLM from watching American Idol.  Don’t have a clue what I am talking about?  Well, consider this!

 

          American Idol is the most popular show on T.V… Why? Could it be Ryan Seacrest’s perfectly coifed head? Could it be Simon Cowell’s tiny black t-shirts? What about the crazy people who think they can sing; but really sound like a cat in distress? Or could it be that America’s favorite show holds little nuggets of knowledge for the home based business owner?  Hmmm…

 

          A.I. Rule #1: In the words of a song “Keep on Pushing!”

 

          Have you ever seen an audition with someone who has a horrible voice but they just keep singing anyway? Simon tries to stop them and Randy tells them “it just wasn’t good, dog” but they still keep going, and going, and going.

 

          Ok, ok I know it’s really annoying on the show; but, in life, that is exactly what you have to do. Keep on singing, or prospecting; no matter what. You might have to hear a hundred no’s, but if  you will keep on marketing, the yes’s will come!

 

          A.I. Rule #2: The world is full of Simons (Dr No’s)

 

          He might be mean and nasty, but he’s always going to be on the show; and, trust me, there are a lot of Simons out there! People are always going to tell you you’re crazy when you first get started in a home based business.  It’s just a fact of life. Ignore them and move on. Remember for every Simon (Dr No!) there is always a Paula (Dr Yes!).

 

          A.I. Rule #3: You gotta stand up, and stand out!

 

          Boring people never make it on American Idol. Even if they are really talented, and have great voices; if you’re dull you’re probably not going to make it past the first audition. If you really want to succeed in a home based business you’re going to have to learn to stand out. You, yourself, are a unique individual; one of a kind …and you must emphasize and exploit your uniqueness (like Norman – on this season of American Idol). Your uniqueness is your own distinct BRAND…like Tiger (Woods), (Michael) Jordan & Oprah (Winfrey).  

 

          A.I. Rule #4: Don’t be a “Great Pretender”

 

          You don’t have to pretend to be someone else to have success. You can have success in any business as long as you’re the best version of  yourself that you can be. The voters, um I mean prospects, can always spot a fake, and nobody likes a phony. Be for real; in the words of another popular song, “Respect Yourself!“