Have you reached the highest pay that you will make for your current position? A lot of jobs make a cap on how much money you can make.These jobs  do not have much chance to advance. My mom has worked for a lot of these type jobs when I was younger. I have always told her she is at a stuck in the ditch job. Not to discourage her, but to tell, and possibly help her in the long run. If your yearly income has remained the same after multiple attempts to evaluate it, or if you’ve received very, very small raises, you may be in a stuck in the ditch job. Your employers may appear to be very happy with your work, but that may be giving you false hope for a raise. If you’re still getting regular raises in salary, and very good reviews, then there’s still a strong possibility you could be promoted, or have a bright future for making more money at your job.

Another sign of a stuck in the ditch job is if you do not have many responsibilities. I personally like to call these low man on totem pole jobs. Some positions will never change or give you any other tasks to perform. The same old job responsibilities year after year. For example… If you get hired to cook in the back of a coney island at 18 years old, you may be still cooking when you are 25. There is nothing wrong with that, but my point is that you can only have so much responsibilities at the job. Look, I am not trying to discourage you in any way from any job that you currently have. I am just pointing out some things that may pertain to you, and you may not be aware of. Trust me, I have seen it all. A lot of companies try to take advantage of many of there staff they have hired in, and they see how far they can milk their employees. Just make sure you at least know how far you can move up, or how much money the maximum is at your job. Then you will know if it is a stuck in the ditch job.

There’s no doubt the same work needs to be performed every day, but most workers will get burnt out when they do the same old thing day after day, and year after year, and they do not ever climb their way up the ladder, or see some type of light that there is more money, or more responsibilities to come.

I hope I have helped you get a better understanding of how to determine what a stuck in the ditch job is, and avoid getting taken advantage of later in life financially. If you are in one of these jobs, I am NOT telling you to quit, I am only giving you a perspective on a few things to look for.

I will see you more on Network Pro Coach

To Your Massive Success

Ray MacDonald

Try to avoid that high school gossip too. Obviously this does not always pertain when talking to leads from your business, but any of your friends or family members, my opinion, do not want to always hear you talking bad about others or running others into the ground. The people you are talking to will start picturing you differently. Look…. I’m not telling you how to communicate with people, but what I am doing is giving you tips on things that I have learned along the way.

Another tip is if you think a friend has a bad idea or something you do not think will work, don’t always argue with them about it. just keep silent and let them work things out for themselves. Another reason not to do this is because you could feel responsible for their actions. You can offer support to friends, but you can’t create the rest of their lives for them. Your opinion is okay to give, but I would try to avoid a lot of conflict in any topic that comes up. Arguing is one thing, but trying to knock down someones idea or dream, could change the whole way that person thinks, and lives. People are looking for answers, and you might give them the feedback the needed to give up on their journey.

Don’t take yourself so serious.  Laugh more at yourself and be self-deprecating. This does not mean we have to embarrass ourselves, it just means we can get rid of our ego for a little while and open up more, smile and laugh. Humor is often the best ingredient for relieving stress or any type of uncomfortable, awkward, or stressful situation. Don’t you find when you are having fun and laughing, that everything is okay?  I know I do, and you will find me smiling and laughing a lot as I go through my life, because that is something I love to have as a part of my personality. I’m not saying I cannot be serious, but I know having fun is a part of being successful.

Learn how to forgive people. This is a big one in my eyes. I do not mean forgive every little thing people do wrong, because that will make them think they can get away with anything. I mean, sincerely think about if you are going to forgive them, and try to do it quicker than usual. If you are going to do it anyways, why make them suffer for a long time? it’s a powerful and important factor in maintaining healthy relationships. However, real forgiveness also means that we are willing to forget the experience. If we forgive one day, but then a few weeks later bring up that thing they did wrong, because this means you did not really forgive them. When we make mistakes, just consider how much we would appreciate others to forgive and completely forget after they forgive. That is important.. the forgetting.

Ray MacDonald

Another reason you should avoid negativity is if you have a goal or a dream that you want to pursue,  and you are surrounded by negative people,  what do you think that will do for your confidence level.  I can’t even remember how many times I have heard,” Oh that’s a stupid idea”, ” Oh that will never work.”  Along with some others I would rather not post on my blog.      You get the idea though.  You will find if you do not tune these negative remarks out, then you might start believing them..  When that happens, you will lose self confidence.  When you lose that, it might cost you your dream!!  Just try to be in a good mood as much as you can,  and think happy, positive thoughts in your day.  You can do whatever you put your mind to,  and nobody can tell you otherwise.  Happy to be with you on my blog,  and feel free to post more comments anytime.

Ray  MacDonald

It is great when you finally get your first 10 leads online.  I remember when I got my first 10 leads.  I was so happy.  I logged into my back office and hit my first goal.  10 leads!!  Now, of course I had getresponse (auto-follow up), and I was getting great results with my marketing strategy.  Only, there was one thing missing.  I haven’t talked to any of them.  I knew that if I did not start calling them, then more leads would be there the following week now that I had a successful marketing technique.  I suggest that if you do not have the knowledge to talk to leads or if you are nervous,  then you will never make it in this industry.  That is just my opinion.  There are only a select few individuals that I know in the field that can get away with succeeding in  Network Marketing without talking to their leads, and that is still with lots and lots of advanced marketing and videos.  So I had to get to know each and everyone of my leads.  I wanted to know them.  Believe it or not,  you will be amazed at what you can acomplish with good, solid networking and phone conversations.

Look… I’m just saying,  Network Marketing is the best industry I have ever seen.  Anyone can make it if they put in what it takes to succeed.  First, as I said, get tons of knowledge before you start getting leads.  Leads are filling out there information because they are looking for your help,  a leader,  to guide them in the right direction to the top!  They are not looking for a bunch of capture pages with someone on the other end that is a fake.

This is not a get rich quick, or some ferry Godmother to magically give you a massive downline.  I will say it again, this is a people business.  People join people…. Not companies.  Your leads have to trust you as a leader, and you have to trust your leads.  That is the way that will help you succeed so much more.  It all starts with you picking up the phone and providing value for your leads, and your team.

I hope I helped you today,  and stay tuned on Network Pro Coach for some more great training and tips!!

To your Massive Success!    Ray  MacDonald

What Is Your  “WHY” ?  Why are you doing what you are doing?  Why are you trying something new?  Why have you been doing something for so long and do not know the real reason why?  These are all questions that any common person with goals needs to figure out.  Your  “WHY” is going to make, or break your goals in the future.  I want you to answer this question right now;  “What is your “WHY”?  Please don’t say, ” I want to make a lot of money.”,  that is a very common answer and a very easy way out.  You NEED to know what your “WHY” is, to help you to achieve your goals and dreams.

I can promise you one thing, if you do not have a big enough “WHY”, then whatever you are doing  or whatever you are seeking after,  you won’t be as successful as you would have been if you had just kept your “WHY” by your side.  That means think about it throughout the day;  let your  “WHY”  be your inspiration throughout your journey to success.

A “WHY” can be anything.  It might be to help your kids grow and be taken care of. It might be you want to be on the right path to leadership and success.  It might be that you want to be a better person, and help others or you want to change your life, and spend time with your family.   These are some answers that I have heard from others when I asked them the question, “What is your why?”.  Remember, think about your answer, don’t just make it about money.  So many people say, “because I want to be rich.”  or ” Because I want to make a million dollars.”,  “because I want a Boat.”.  I’m talking about the real reason “WHY” you do what you do.  Understanding this simple principal is so crucial for you while you are on your path to success.  There are many rocky roads and hurdles you will have to get through and if you do not have a big enough “WHY”, then when the going gets tough,  your first reaction will be to quit, as I said in one of my earlier posts about how failing can be a good thing.   Write down your “WHY” and look at it from time to time.   When you succeed,  you will look back at  your reasons “WHY”,  and it will mean so much more.

There will be a roller coaster ride through whatever you strive for in life,  but know that you can keep going. With your “why” in mind, you will have a vision of what your life will be in the future.

Find out what your “WHY” is and start your journey.  You deserve to accomplish your goals and dreams and with the proper mindset, nothing will be insurmountable.

Feel free to make a comment on this post and tell me your “WHY”.  I love to hear them!

Until next time,

Ray MacDonald

Just remember… NEVER give up on your dream,  and NEVER let failing get you down,  or discourage you to give up.  This is why so many fail in the field.  If  you can’t figure out a way to make it work,  then get more information.  If there are others that make it,  then there is not any reason that you can’t.  Also,  surround yourself with positive people and positive things in your life.  This will help motivate you and keep you thinking the right mindset to succeed in whatever you may be setting a goal for.

I am excited for everyone to succeed in what they are after in life, and you CAN do it.

Until next time, this is your Network Pro Coach, and To Your MASSIVE Success

Ray  MacDonald

It was about 5 years ago, and I joined a company.  Lets call this company, “Company Z.”  I joined company Z because I loved the products and I had a lot of connections that I knew would buy a lot of the products.  That is always a bonus.  Well, even though I knew those people,  I was not that close with them.. We talked business here and there but we were not good friends.  Also, I did not even Educate myself with ” Company Z” or Network Marketing yet.  I was doing the typical traditional things my upline told me.  Hound everyone within 3 feet of me.  I asked every one to check the company out,  and check my products out.  Boy I wish I had it to do over again.  I can’t stress it enough.  PEOPLE DO BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE!! Bottom line. I don’t care if  you have the latest and greatest product, or compensation plan. People just do not want to be sold.  I failed of course, because I didn’t have the education to succeed, or a good relationship with the people I was trying to recruit, and buy my products.

If you go back to one of my earlier posts, it will help you to be real with others and get to know them, and business will come later. It is titled “Just Be Real With People.“  Other than that, get some knowledge about Network Marketing before you go out and make simple mistakes that I have in the past.

I hope this post will help you, and glad I can share this with you

Your Network Pro Coach

Ray MacDonald

Right now there are millions of people soaking up as many leads as they can at this very minute. They sometimes get more leads than they know what to do with. They say that is a good problem to have.. Well, it is if you are doing what you are supposed to do with them.I would like to tell you a small story that happened to me about 4 years ago. I joined a company… Let’s call it “company x”. My friend gave me a one on one presentation about “company x”. I loved what I saw, and when I saw the presentation, I was licking my chops! I couldn’t wait to get started. as soon as I left his house, I went home made a few phone calls, and I was in. I signed up right away online, got everything in place, and became a distributor for “company x”. This was an MLM company with great product and a great comp plan. I new I would succeed. All I had to do was get tons of people to look at it. Remember, I was doing things the traditional way back then. So I was off. I signed up about 10 people in the first week. I was so confident. I made a check of $1,500. “this was easy money”, I said to myself. I showed my downline a few things, and sent them off on their way. Then I was recruiting again.. Closing sales all over. I got another 20 people involved and my visions were to go to the top. Well, my friends, I found out the hard way. I was not really caring about my downline as much as I should. I was stuffing them in like sardines, and moving as fast as I could toward my next big check. I could go on forever, but I think you catch my drift. About 90% of my new team had no idea what to do, and did what most people do in this industry. They went back to their everyday lives, and gave up on the MLM dream. That left me with a lot of smaller checks now, and also, most important… Lost relationships!! So my friends, please, when you get someone in front of your primary opportunity, be sure they know what they are getting into. Make sure and do your homework ahead of time. Find out everything you can about this industry. Even if you are part time. Take the time that it takes to gain Knowledge to become a LEADER. If you are going to hotels and doing one on ones, that’s fine. Do your homework, then teach it to your downline. At least then you will know you let them know ahead of time what it takes to make money and succeed! If you are taking your business online, then please gain the knowledge there. Get your affiliates, Aweber, Get response (auto responders), social media marketing, and as many MLM tools you can find. Show your team what to do. Be a Leader. If you can’t be a Leader, then do what it takes to become one in your company that you are in! Sorry if I sound harsh, but I have to tell you the truth for you to succeed. This has been great to share with you, and until next time, and To Your Massive Success in this AMAZING industry!!

Ray MacDonald

My second tip is, try and find the right people for your business.  For instance, if your primary program was an MLM company that had a comp. plan that payed you a good amount for recruiting and selling Vitamins to people, do you think it would be smart to get your Uncle Larry involved that just retired from GM? The only reason you should do that is for bonus money.. even saying that, I still would not do it.  Money is not everything, and a lot of MLM companies look really good to the average person.  The average person does not know what it takes to build a business until trained correctly. You see, the smart thing would be to get your Uncle Larry in front of your primary program and see what his opinion is. If it is not for him, do not sit there and do a high pressure sales pitch and keep pressuring him to join you. You will find yourself losing relationships real quick instead of building them. The key is find other leaders and other network marketers to work with.  Not just every Tom, Dick, and Harry!  There are many ways to find these highly qualified leads, and the beauty of it is that you can go Global with your business, and you will then NEVER run out of people to work with.

I will have some more GREAT tips for you up and coming. Until then, If you have any questions feel free to contact me direct. You can find my info all over this website!! Take care and see you shortly.   To your Massive  Success!!

Ray  MacDonald

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