Want to become a better network marketer? Commit to professional development. 

Looking to grow your network and strengthen the foundation of your business? Commit to professional development.

Want to meet the needs of your network so you can serve them better? Commit to professional development. 

In business, all roads to success are paved with professional development. Whether you want to sharpen your skills, grow your network, or boost the level of service you offer, you have to grow professionally. They say the more you grow yourself, the more you’ll be able to grow your business. Even if you’re fine with the size of your network now, it’s important to keep adding more people to your network to keep it thriving. 

When many people think of professional development, they think of school. Classes and training programs are an obvious way to improve your skills and expertise. However, it’s not limited to classes. In fact, it also includes books, articles, podcasts, even meeting up with your mentor or a team of other striving business leaders. Basically, it includes any opportunity to improve your skills and expand your knowledge. 

Benefits of professional development

The benefits of professional development are many. Here are a few:

Keep your skills sharp

When you started in network marketing, you came with a limited set of skills. Over time, you may have reached a point where you realized you needed to improve your skills. Perhaps you wanted to increase your sales, so you wanted to improve your selling skills. Or, you wanted to provide your network more personalized service so you wanted to improve your listening skills. Either way, you likely sought out resources to help you do so, whether it was a workshop, an online course, or an in-person training with a business leader. 

If you want to succeed in business, you have to keep your skills sharp. Sharp skills help you build trust with the people in your network. They know they’re in good hands with you because your skills have reassured them that you know what you’re doing. Which leads to…

Provide superior service

The wants and needs of your network are always changing. Consumers as a whole are always changing and your network will follow suit. Professional development keeps you on the cutting edge of these changes so that you know what to expect. Once you know what to expect, you can discover ways to meet these changing needs. Your network will be impressed that you’ve anticipated their needs, which serves to set you apart from your competition. 

Additionally, as a network marketer who values your relationships, the sharper your skills, the better your service. By keeping your communication skills on point, you can connect effectively with your network and serve them better. When you build a business based on service, you have to ensure you have all the tools to provide a high level of service.

Work smarter, not harder

There’s nothing wrong with hard work. However, many network marketers end up working themselves into burnout because they work inefficiently. Instead of working harder to build a business, work smarter. Professional development is one way to learn the strategies that help you work more effectively and efficiently every day. 

We developed Teamzy to help network marketers build thriving businesses by working efficiently for an hour or less a day. A daily Power Hour helps you connect with your network consistently so that you’re reaching out and checking in with everyone over time. Instead of spending time sorting index cards and making notes in a notebook, you simply login to your Dashboard and start connecting with your network. It’s that easy. Once you’ve reached out, check them off the list and you’ll contact them again at the appropriate time. Talk about working smarter. You’ll have more time to spend doing what you love – connecting with your network – instead of doing administrative work in your business. 

Make time for professional development

We get it – you’re busy. However, if you want to lead a thriving network marketing business, it’s essential to make time for your mind each day. Professional development will become part of your day over time. The key is to make time for it. That’s the most difficult part for most network marketers.

Add it to your Power Hour

Most network marketers don’t have networks large enough to take up a full hour of connecting. In fact, most people can connect with the people on their lists in thirty minutes or less. If it takes you less than an hour to complete your list, use the remaining time for professional development. Read a chapter in a book by a notable business leader or listen to the audiobook. Listen to a business podcast. Read a business-oriented magazine. Read articles online or in print that pertains to your industry. Log into Teamzy and watch a video to help you improve your skills. Dedicate your Power Hour to your business, which includes training and professional development. 

Do it first thing

Start your day with professional development. Many people like to start their days off on a motivational note. So do the above-mentioned things when you first wake up, as you’re greeting the day with your first cup of coffee. This will set the tone for the rest of the day. You’ll feel more motivated to tackle the rest of the day, including your Power Hour.

… or at bedtime

Others of us like to end the day on a motivational note, especially if the day has been stressful. Saving professional development for the end of the day allows our brains to process what we’ve learned so we can incorporate it the next day. 

However, the downside of this is instead of relaxing your mind, you may supercharge it so you spend time thinking about ways to use what you’ve learned instead of sleeping. If it won’t impact your sleep, save professional development activities for bedtime. 

Commit to professional development today

Give your skills and expertise a boost, starting now…

Get training

Teamzy offers a variety of training opportunities to help you boost your skills and knowledge. From short video training courses to multi week courses, Teamzy can help you keep your skills sharp so you can always be at the top of your game. Enroll by yourself or encourage your team to enroll as well so you can share your experiences and brainstorm how to use what you’ve learned in your business each day. 

Read

The good thing about reading is you can do it just about anywhere. Make it a habit to read a chapter of a book each day, or listen to the audiobook while you’re out and about running errands. Business books are a good place to start. If there’s a business leader you look up to, start with their memoir or biography. In addition to explaining how they got to where they did, it may also include advice and other important information that you can adapt to your business. Learning from others’ experiences can be as valid as experiencing it yourself. 

Foster professional development around you

Encourage your team to focus on professional development by sharing what you’ve learned. Share what you’re reading and what courses you’re taking to improve your skills. This will inspire many of them to also commit to professional development as well. 

Also consider getting a mentor or coach who can provide opportunities for professional development. In addition to sharing their experiences, they can also recommend resources to you. 

Let Teamzy help you commit to professional development

Teamzy offers resources to help you commit to professional development. From online courses to book recommendations, we’re committed to helping you thrive in your growing network marketing business. Learn more about how Teamzy can help you develop a thriving network marketing business and click here.