We have all been there… trying to figure out the best ways to get ahead. We are always in search of the next “big thing”… We are constantly trying to find that edge that can separate us from the competition. Why do some people achieve elite success and others, well, others just flounder? There are specific steps we all must do in order to stand high and mighty, on top of that hill. These can and will create a tremendous foundation for anyone navigating through their home business blueprint:
1. Brand Yourself!
The biggest challenge when starting your home based business is understanding that you must create & cultivate a brand… a brand of YOU! When I first started my home business (and had no idea of what the industry entails), I figured I could be that guy behind my computer, growing my business without anyone knowing me. That could not be further from the truth! Set up a Facebook page, a Twitter account, Google+, LinkedIn and start a website with YOU as the focus. People want to know who and what you stand for-the faster you can build your brand, the faster you will ascend within your home business blueprint.
2. Expose Yourself (Don’t Worry-it’s not what you think!)
While cultivating your home business in the early stages, you have to know what works, what doesn’t and where to find this information. Like any business, you need to immerse yourself in as much information in as many places as possible. The more you know, the more you succeed. If you need to read “Home Business for Beginners”, don’t be ashamed-DO IT! Sign up for various social media sites and become familiar with how they work. Read articles from every type of business within the Home Business industry… read about the people that have succeeded… and failed. Learning about this industry is a necessity with the home business blueprint.
3. Show Me the Money… I mean, Show Me How Good YOU Are!
Obviously, developing and growing your home based business is going to take some time… you will be slow, things may not look all that great, and you are going to stumble and fall a few times. As you grow, gaining more confidence and understanding the concept of what you are trying to do, you need to exhibit how great you are. What that means is, make everything that resembles you-your webpage, your articles, your blog posts, your pictures, everything needs to show professionalism. Why? Because that’s what people first see, when they come across your profile or name. No one is going to click on your information or want to know more, if it doesn’t look like you know what you’re doing and have some experience. This will constantly be changing as you trek through the home business blueprint.
4. Get in a Relationship… Hundreds of Thousands of Relationships!
Business is all about people. Period. It doesn’t matter if you own a convenience store or a rental car company, it’s all about creating relationships. Relationships with your customers. Relationships with your vendors. Relationships with your colleagues. People buy from people. Growing your network of relationships is no different with your home based business. You do this through your “brand” and what you are showing people on the web. Join forums and Facebook groups to meet new people and learn about what they have achieved with their business. Creating a large, quality network of relationships is a major component of the home business blueprint.
5. Find the Best of the Best
The home based business industry has been around a long, long time. A great way to find solutions to problems, information on a specific company or product or just flat out see how that guy is making Seven Figures of residual income every year(!!) is to find out who’s the best in the industry. Who are they? Where did they come from and how did they get there? What are they doing now? The reason this industry is booming is because of the enormous opportunity-so find out who does it best and mimic them! These leaders are the ones that laid the groundwork for the home business blueprint.
6. You Own a Business, So Act Like It!
When I started my home based business, I thought this was going to be sooo much fun. I will get to play on Facebook at night, talk with people and then they will just send me their business all day long. Didn’t happen and it doesn’t happen. This is a business and the sooner you realize this and take it seriously, the sooner you will succeed. People tend to not grasp this, because of the fact that there is a minimal to start a home based business, they already have a day job, etc. But, if you want to create your financial freedom in the home based business industry, you need to work at it-just like any other business. This is one of the bigger obstacles when people start with their home business blueprint.
7. Take the Bull By The Horns-and Make Sure Your Team Sees You
Another huge attraction to the home based business industry is the thought that once we recruit a few new team members, we are good to go. You’ve already done your part, now just wait for your team to recruit more and you’re in hog heaven… right? WRONG. You need to work harder than everyone else and show your team this. This is not only a sign of a good leader within the home business industry, but this is how the great leaders act in all aspects of life. Work hard now and you will reap the rewards soon enough. Working hard will create exceptional team morale and it becomes contagious-something you will see during your home business blueprint.
8. Pay It Forward
To piggy back on to the previous point, when you’re working hard, recruiting your new members, you also need to make time to help your existing team members. Not everyone has the same experience, knowledge and drive that you do. Motivate your team, role play with prospecting scripts, and give them tips on ways to improve their own brand. The coolest thing about the home based business industry is that everyone has to work together. If the people below me aren’t succeeding, I’m not succeeding. Helping them grow and create their business will exponentially help you and everyone else. This is the best aspect within the home business blueprint.
There you have it, a few things everyone needs to know going forward with a new home based business. Believe me, it’s not ALL you need to know, but these tips should secure a solid foundation where you can start your journey. This industry is fun, but it does take hard work. All that hard work is totally worth it when you’re collecting on your 6 or 7 figure residual income a few months from now. One more thing: NEVER GIVE UP once your home business blueprint is set in motion!
Chris Thompson currently resides in Mobile, Alabama and has been an entrepreneur & seasoned traveler for many years. Aside from his business, he is busy tending to his wife and three (3) children. Chris is a proud contributing author and writes on several subjects, including growing your own home based business in the travel industry. You can find out more about the exceptional business opportunities by visiting: http://www.whoischristopherthompson.com. You can also receive your very own FREE REPORT at http://www.workwithchristopherthompson.co
