In network marketing the key to success is building relationships.  Most people miss the most important ingredient to this mix.  It’s the follow up.  Then they wonder why they aren’t having success.

Talking to people, building relationships and finding out what others are involved in is very important when you are building your business.  Why build relationships if you don’t have any intention of speaking with them again!  This is something most people miss altogether.  This is how you can stand out from the crowd.

By following up with your prospect this will put you above 95% of your peers.  It’s the key to success in any field you are in.  Making sure you made a good impression or that you were able to provide the information they were seeking is so important.  

No matter what type of setting you met someone in, wait between twelve and twenty-four hours before you follow up with them.  Send them an email or give them a call just to say hello that it was nice meeting them.  Let them know that you are there to be of service if there is anything you may be able to help them with.  Never be pushy!

Here are some tips that may help:

*   Put their information in your database and set your calendar to remind you to follow up with them again in another month.  Just to keep in touch to let them know you are still here.

*   It’s crucial that you remember that you are there to help them and not the other way around.  Give them a reason to stay in touch.

*   During your contact, be sure to share something of interest with them; perhaps some humor or shared interests.

*   If a commitment was made, be sure you reaffirm that.

*   Be brief and to the point.

*   If emailing or writing a note, always address them by their first name.  It’s a wonderful personal touch if you can use them both.

*   If you two met in person, immediately mail them a thank you note expressing your appreciation for their time.

*   If you were introduced to your prospect through an acquaintance, be sure to thank them as well and be sure to let them know how the conversation went as well.

*   Always express your gratitude

If you start today by making follow up a habit, you will have much more success and a much greater outcome.  When you implement this into your life, remembering people’s names and them trying to remember yours will be a thing of the past.