Did you know that 96% of all people who start a home based business in Network Marketing fail? Could this mean that all Network Marketing companies are in business to scam people with their "pyramid schemes?" Of course not! If that were true then there would be nobody making money working from home, and there are! Sure, some people sign up and throw their distributor kit under the bed, never to open it again and wonder why they never got rich. Some people even earn some money and then give up when they learn that it takes hard work and dedication to get up to where the top earners are. But 96%??? That number is just too high to blame on laziness and scams.

The reason these statistics exist is because people don't know true marketing techniques and principles to grow a business. Companies won't teach you these because they focus on playing the numbers game, which is good for them but not for the independent person trying to make ends meet. In order to succeed, you just need to know how to change your way of thinking.

Here are 5 proven ways to succeed.

1. Become The Expert.
I'm talking about knowing your audience here, not memorizing all the ingredients to your products or marketing plan. You have to become an expert at knowing their needs, wants and desires. Who are they and what will motivate them? If you are marketing health and wellness, don't pitch a healthy 21 year old. Look for those who would be emotionally attached to the product, those who would use it and see drastic results. Become an expert at finding and knowing who these people are.

2. Get Exposure To The Masses.
Conference lines for sales calls should be a mandatory requirement for all business owners. Not only are they inexpensive, but when used correctly, you can get yourself in front of a lot of people who have a desire for what you have.

3. Master The Telephone.
The phone must become your very best friend if you are looking to grow a business. Stop sending e-mails and pick up the telephone. Even though it was invented long before the internet, it is still the best way to communicate in business. When you have prospects that want to speak with you and have already displayed an interest in what you have, your business explodes.

4. Master The Internet
This doesn't mean sending out e-mails. The internet is absolutely incredible when you know how to properly use it. Just having a website isn't enough. You need to know what to have on it, where to put what and tap into the mind of your prospect. You must also know how to get qualified visitors to your website. Once this is mastered, this tool becomes more powerful than words can describe.

5. Master The Written Word.
How much of an impact would it be to have a person enroll into your business without even speaking to them? Using copy to create salivating messages can allow you to grow a million dollar business in less than 12 months. Some companies use this as their only tool and are able to generate millions of dollars with it every single year.

Owning a home-based business isn't supposed to be all about following everything your upline tells you, especially if you feel forced into spend lots of money for outdated techniques or lead-generation systems. Many times successful people who have been around for a while are reluctant to change with the times, and you simply cannot build a business anymore by spending all day flyering parking lots or calling up long lost friends hoping they will want to buy something. The latest trend is Lead-Generation "systems" that are nothing more than a way for the person who put it all together to supplement their income while draining you of yours.

Learn to be a marketer not a distributor. It's the difference between success and failure in Network Marketing.