How to Build Strong Professional Relationships 

A successful Multi Level Marketing (MLM) business relies heavily on your networking skills. However if you want to get serious about generating income, you’ll need to go further. Growing your MLM business is about connecting with your customer base. Here we examine how to build strong professional relationships that don’t feel forced and truly connect you in a natural and authentic way, with others whose skills and experience will support you with every step you take. 

Reach Out

It’s important to understand target audiences and demographic segmentation especially when you are writing a marketing plan. However there is huge value in reaching out to diverse groups of people to build strong professional relationships with people who may seem unexpected at first. Try to seek out non-traditional mentors and advocates as these more left field relationships are often surprisingly valuable for your business development. 

Stay Curious

Get to know your network beyond their buying preferences. Make it your business to get to know about their lives: jobs, pets, family and interests which not only helps you build a strong professional connection, but also feeds the connection you have and your understanding of who you are working with. A little attention to detail goes a long way. Apply this interest to new people who you meet. You soon experience the value of continually investing in one’s professional relationships and the important role of random, well-intentioned ‘hellos’.

Pay It Forward

Invest in the next generation of MLM business owners. This might be your own downline or sharing content on social media. Mentor future leaders inside and outside of your network. This way your building bridges beyond your brand. This provides you with an existing support network should you ever choose to change MLM brands in the future. A great way of generating strong professional relationships, that are genuine and far reaching, is to share helpful information freely. This builds trust and a network who trusts you will naturally reach out and continue to build a strong professional relationship with you. Having good knowledge from throughout your industry also puts you in a stronger position. This allows you to make good business decisions equipped with genuine insight and understanding. By paying your experience forward, you will continue to learn and grow as a leader. There are many valuable lessons you can learn from strong professional relationships with people who have different perspectives than you do. Bear this in mind and don’t be shy to reach out. Another great reason to pay it forward is to pay homage to the mentors that have helped you reach your potential. It’s kind to seek out new talent and mentor them to grow. These types of strong professional relationships can often pay you back hugely, even if it is unexpected. So never doubt your investment in others. 

Forget Formalities

Informal relationships are often the most rewarding. No matter where you are in life, it’s valuable to remember that everyone is going through everyday things, and being open to doing this together can bring you closer to others and the insight and experiences. Find common ground to connect over. That could be parenting, pets, hobbies or sports. Why not? While that keeps it informal, it builds lasting strong professional relationships and trust that extends far beyond the business, which can lead to excellent networking with even more impact. 

Stay Connected

Make an effort to stay in touch with people in your spare time and connect with them. Just like any relationship, professional ones need to be nurtured and a quick hello can mean a lot. Social media makes it very easy to keep in touch with a wide variety of people. Why not draw inspiration from your followers’ stories, suggestions, and comments. There’s so much you can ask for an opinion on, or share great advice and stories. Make sure you are asking for customer feedback and you are open to honest responses. Candid feedback is the most valuable feedback there is, and a set of good strong professional relationships makes space for you to hear it in full. Nurturing strong professional relationships is about showing up for the other person and being intentionally available. Try focusing a little regular time on text check-ins, sharing articles they might find of interest, and sending them a thinking-of-you gift 

Bring Them On Your Journey

Surround yourself with people who encourage your success and help you feel comfortable with your own ambition to think big about what you can accomplish. By being honest about where you are now and where you want to be allows others to buy into your journey fully. Definitely don’t pretend to be more accomplished than you are, otherwise it’s harder to share your successes when you achieve them. Just be positive and it’s okay to be ambitious. Dream big with your buddies. This type of cheerleading g support will help you maintain the confidence you need to grow and develop your MLM business and your skills and abilities. Remember to show your appreciation for those who stick by you. Growing together and recognising your milestones with a shout out to your loyal team is a positive way to demonstrate your capabilities and authenticity.

At MLM Accountants We Know How to Help You 

At MLM Accountants we can help you understand the best solutions for the success of your business. All you need to do is get in contact with us at MLM Accountants. Call us today 0203 237 2927 for help and guidance.