Want to stay stuck, frustrated, and broke in network marketing?
Here’s the foolproof plan:
1️⃣ Never take risks.
2️⃣ Take risks you don’t understand.
Most people do both.
They either:
🚨 Sit on the sidelines, watching others succeed.
🚨 Jump into opportunities blind, chasing shiny objects.
Both roads lead to the same dead-end.
I’ve seen hundreds of network marketers struggle and quit.
And every time, the reasons are predictable.
Let’s break down the 10 biggest traps that keep people broke in this industry—so you can avoid them and actually start winning.
1. Don’t Chase “Turnaround” Opportunities
Ever see someone say:
🔥 “This company is struggling, but if we all join, we can turn it around!”
🚩 Run.
If a company’s comp plan is broken, leadership is a mess, or people are leaving in droves… you’re not fixing it.
✅ Join a business that’s already winning.
✅ Leverage momentum, don’t fight against it.
✅ Build in an environment designed for success.
Winning is hard enough—don’t start from a hole.
2. Don’t Risk More Than You Can Handle
Some people go all-in without understanding what they’re actually doing.
💳 They max out credit cards on products.
🎥 They buy expensive courses without applying the basics.
🧑🤝🧑 They partner with the wrong upline just because they’re friends.
Network marketing shouldn’t put you in financial stress.
👉 Start lean.
👉 Invest in skills, not just tools.
👉 Scale smart.
Playing offense AND defense wins the game.
3. Leverage Other People’s Resources
You don’t need to do everything alone.
In traditional business, smart buyers use seller financing, investors, or partnerships.
In network marketing, smart builders use other people’s content, teams, and systems.
✅ Leverage company trainings instead of making your own.
✅ Use proven scripts instead of reinventing the wheel.
✅ Partner with mentors instead of guessing.
Success leaves clues. Use them.
4. Avoid Owner-Centric Teams
Some teams are built around one personality.
💡 “If you join ME, I’ll teach you everything!”
🚨 Bad sign.
If that leader quits, switches companies, or disappears, the entire downline collapses.
Instead, join a culture that’s system-driven, not personality-driven.
Because systems don’t quit.
5. Don’t Get Emotionally Attached to One Company
Falling in love with a company is dangerous.
🚨 If the comp plan changes… you’re stuck.
🚨 If leadership shifts… you’re stuck.
🚨 If momentum dies… you’re stuck.
The best network marketers stay flexible.
✅ Build your personal brand.
✅ Own your email list.
✅ Keep options open.
Emotional decisions kill businesses. Make smart ones.
6. You Don’t Need 100% Ownership to Win
Some people think:
💭 “If I build this, it has to be 100% mine.”
FALSE.
Great businesses often grow through partnerships.
In network marketing, this looks like:
🔥 Building a power team with others.
🔥 Sharing content with crossline partners.
🔥 Using automation and assistants to scale.
You don’t have to do it all. You just need to do the right things.
7. Stop Assuming Best-Case Scenarios
💭 “If 50% of my prospects join, I’ll hit six figures in six months!”
Reality: More like 5%.
You need to plan for worst-case scenarios.
❌ People will ghost you.
❌ People will quit.
❌ Some months will be slow.
If your business only works in perfect conditions, it’s not a real business.
Prepare for reality—not just the hype.
8. The #1 Rule: Never Run Out of Cash
In traditional business, running out of cash = game over.
Same in network marketing.
💰 Don’t buy inventory you can’t afford.
💰 Don’t quit your job too early.
💰 Don’t overspend on ads or tools before you’re ready.
Money is oxygen for your business. Protect it.
9. There’s No “Perfect Company”
People waste years trying to find the “perfect” company.
🚨 Newsflash: It doesn’t exist.
But there is a perfect company for YOU.
✅ One that matches your skills.
✅ One that fits your lifestyle.
✅ One that aligns with your values.
Pick one. Commit. Build.
The real money is in mastering one thing—not hopping around.
10. Don’t Keep Your Business Private
Some people join and… tell no one.
🚨 They don’t post.
🚨 They don’t prospect.
🚨 They don’t network.
Then they wonder why they aren’t making money.
The biggest advantage in network marketing? Collaboration.
✅ Get feedback from mentors.
✅ Join masterminds and trainings.
✅ Pressure test ideas with others.
If you’re building in secret, you’re not building at all.
“How the Heck Am I Supposed to See All This?”
You might be thinking…
💭 “How am I supposed to know if I’m making these mistakes?”
Here’s the secret:
📊 Numbers tell a story.
If you’re:
❌ Not recruiting
❌ Not selling
❌ Not growing
Your business model needs adjusting.
You don’t need guesswork. You need data.
That’s why next week, I’m hosting a free live training where I break this down in detail.
🕒 90 minutes.
📍 Online.
💰 Completely free.
No excuses. Just real strategies to stop staying broke.
You in? Drop “I’m in” below, and I’ll send you the link.