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What to do When Your
MLM Leaders or Upline Moves on
It happens. MLM Leaders sometimes leave a company and leave their downline wondering what to do. Here’s some insight to help you when they quit, change companies or move on.
Why do MLM Leaders Move on?
There is no easy answer. Here’s what I have noticed:
– It’s rarely about something being wrong with the company
– It’s sometimes about the belief they can make more money somewhere else
– It’s sometimes an emotional pattern. There’s a guy that used to be in my downline and was making $15,000 a month that has since been in four companies in the last three years.
The truth is, there is never one universal reason when they quit or move on, it’s a combination of different things, ANY million dollar producer I have EVER met in this profession have had MLM leaders in their team (upline and downline) quit or change companies, and they still went on to make millions.
What to do When They Quit or Move On
If you have your MLM leaders or upline quit or change companies, you want to evaluate YOU first. Are you in the stage of your career where you are a follower? There’s honestly nothing to be embarrassed by this, MOST people that go on to become great leaders were once followers. I don’t consider myself a follower, but I certainly do follow a lot of people’s training that helps me but their actions do not dictate my business actions, does that make sense? There’s a difference between being a follower and simply learning from others. I strive to create leaders and people should follow my TRAINING and VALUE so long as it is valuable to them.
Video: The Truth About my Upline and What I did
I seriously hope you got the main point out of that video. Things happen, how you react to them is up to you. If you haven’t booked your ticket to No Excuses, would love to meet you out there.
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Hi Ray,
How timely! This just happened to me. Great words of wisdom, because I have been asking myself the question… “What should I do?” Thanks for sharing.
Thanks
Greg
Cheers Ray!
This is SUCH an important topic and you’re so right, it boils down to…
Are you a follower or a leader?
Do you really get that YOU are the owner of your OWN business and therefore your OWN destiny.
And finally, if your upline quits… “so friggin’ what!” – Yes! Yes! Yes!
If you know in your heart and your mind that the Company is solid, the compensation plan is solid and the products are solid, WHY would YOU leave? It’s nuts!
Yes, everyone is different – and I’ve never understood why folks invest so much in their upline hanging around?
So thanks for your clarity on this Ray!
~Robin~
fantastic Ray. well said. you are speaking the "gospel" here.
Great video Ray!
Great video Ray. The first time I saw leaders leave my company it shook my belief. After the smoke cleared I realized it wasn't the company and in fact nothing changed. It actually forced me to reflect on why I was with the company in the first place and examine why I was allowing other peoples' decisions to affect what I did. I decided then to plant my flag. Now when a leader leaves my company I see it as massive opportunity and nothing else. It actually fires me up. I know that person is happier where they are, and I know there are voids to be filled by emerging leaders who are ready to step up. Essentially a win win. Thanks again for the great content.
More great Value! Most people join a company because of the leader upline and never truly evaluate the company themselves, instead truding what the upline has said about the company. Being a person in the exact dilemma , I had to sit back and evaluate whether or not I was doing the same. Its okay to follow but at some point in time, you have to step up and be a leader and do what's best for you instead of relying on your upline! GREAT VIDEO!
Agreed. This is an opportunity. Like when the Mets had two outs in the bottom of 10th and Mookie Wilson hit a dribbler through Billy Buckner's legs. Never give up!
Thanks Ray! Love your posts!
I think it was planned that way Greg 😀
If you are open to coaching I would suggest changing your wording from “This just happened to me” to “This just happened”. Things WILL happen and DO happen, how you react to them is your choice my friend
Very well said Justice
Agreed, sometimes a new company IS a better fit, just make sure that is part of the evaluation if you decide to follow someone
Well said Ray. I made a business decision a couple years ago, when my up-line left. I decided to remain with a company that I feel will still be here for the long term.
This is so funny, I just had this conversation with my wife.
It has nothing to do with who is above me. It’s my own personal work that creates my income, not someone else’s. There is always someone that we can find that can help.
If my boss at my office quits, you better your behind that I am gunning for that position. Same goes with home businesses
Fill the void.
Very well said brother Steve
Great post Ray. Just read Michelle’s video regarding her leaving Numis. You put a lot into perspective with this video.
Thanks again!
Bill and Michelle are awesome, I love them dearly and we will certainly remain friends.
Thanks Ray… Timely information.
Iron will, unbreakable mindset Ray! Wow. Everybody leaves, but your vision took you were you want!
Thanks for the great video. It really helped me get more clarification on what I need to do in my business.
Thanks again,
Kevin
Great sharing of real world happenings in our network marketing profession as always Ray! Yes, having great upline support is wonderful if and when you have it, but focusing on the downline is most important as that network of partners is what ultimately creates your residual income. Become a leader and create numerous other great leaders in your downline to find succcess…oh, and NEVER EVER QUIT! Thanks Ray!
GREAT VIDEO RAY!
Here’s what I have seen after 18 years in this profession. People join a business with the hopes that the person above them will be the one who makes them money…funny thing, 99% of the time, that doesn’t happen. Then when that person leaves, they follow them to another company with the same hope…RESULT: same song, second verse.
It’s hard to go it alone…it really is, but the voice that tells you to quit when it gets uncomfortable, is the same voice that says “you don’t need to go to the gym today” or, “this one ice cream cone won’t hurt”. Don’t listen to that voice…listen to the voice that says..I AM POWERFUL and I WILL DO THIS!…because YOU ARE and YOU WILL! We are in a personal growth profession that has a compensation plan attached to it. If you stick around long enough to get the personal growth you WILL get the compensation.
Dang you are awesome Jan! Appreciate you!
Ray,
This is an excellent video with great insight into the many reasons leaders decide to leave companies. With all the jaw dropping and “shock” surrounding the decision of two well known leaders to exit from Numis, your timing is perfect. Yes, one reason can lead to many more reasons for leaving and that’s often the case. They can be emotional, monetary, psychological and/or a host of others placed in a myriad of combinations.
It must be understood that people in these positions usually must make many series of complex decisions based not only on emotion but also on raw data. Every aspect must be weighed, brooded over and, in some cases, prayed over before a final, life altering change is even considered.
My only regret in this whole series is that you chose to use the word “quit” as opposed to many other less negative sounding words. Leaders don’t “quit” companies the same way struggling people do. Leaders evaluate and make informed business decisions based upon future potential and how it will effect not only their lives but the lives of many other people.
Those who decide to “move on” to other things that may work better for them financially, spiritually and emotionally are not quitters.
Well said, yeah, I did mean quit the company like someone quit a job not meaning they are lifelong quitters. Appreciate your insight
Good stuff. I look at it from the same perspective, if people in my upline or downline quits, well that stinks but it's not going to slow me down one bit.
Great video, Ray. I love your perspective on this. There’s no excuse why anyone shouldn’t have success in their network marketing career. Your success in network marketing is not tied to any one person. Your story is very inspirational and goes to show that people can go ahead and have success regardless of whether or not their upline is still in the game with the company they are involved in.
Thanks for sharing!
Great video Ray. I must say that in situations like this is a test to whether you’re a follower or a leader. If the company, products, culture, etc. resonates with you, then why would you leave for the reason of someone else. You have to be true to yourself and not just get on the bandwagon. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Ray,
I love this topic! You have covered some great insight about the truth – that the upline support is not the deciding factor for success.
As you mentioned, most leaders were once followers. It does help when we have a great leaders. However, learning can be from all directions. For years, I have less-than-satisfactory leaders. I gained a lot of insights through other leaders and training courses that I bought. I knew that my sponsor was not doing the correct way of training and team building. I did quit from my sponsor and choose a new leader (within the same company). It helps because of the knowledge, wisdom, system, mentoring, etc. provided.
I have chosen to follow a much qualified leader. Some people may choose to step up themselves. Either way, no good upline support is not a good enough reason to quit.
Great sharing, Ray! Thanks!! NO EXCUSES 🙂
Viola Tam
And we love Ray and Jess too and hope this video was not directed at us because our reasons for leaving have nothing to do with Ray suggests here.
Ray will continue on and carry the torch at Numis as some of us have to move on. You have to find what is best for you and not assume you know what’s best for a person if you are not in their shoes.
I agree Joe and you and I have had a long heart to heart conversation on all this. Appreciate you and your comments here.
This is certainly not “directed” at you guys, it contains no instructions that could possibly be directed at you guys, unless I quit something you were in and was relaying instructions in some weird way.
The way most bloggers operate, based on my observation, is they write about what is on their mind. Would I have created this blog post had you guys not left, probably not. That action prompted me to think about what would my advice be to those in the industry that have had upline go somewhere else? Hence, this blog post. Good luck on all your new ventures and you better not be too stuck up to have a drink with me in Vegas!
Hi Ray Higdon, Great insight in this blog and video. I have not built the bus. as I have moved on to something different and also great. But I still collect my Fabulous Silver Coin each month. I Love my Silver! 🙂 Its way Cooler than collecting mugs! 🙂 I had someone who is very successful as an up line personal sponsor change companies. Do I blame her? No. She's Fabulous and is successful no mater where her heart lies. And believe me, She has a lot of heart. I'm sure you know her as the Awesome leader, Mia Davies. So I also read and and learn from You Ray, as well as Mia, Michelle & Bill and many others. I don't believe the word "quit" applies here, rather moved on to other things. I think you might have different thoughts on that, but that's the beauty of different personalities and view points. As always, have an awesome week. 🙂
Ray
you hit it on the money!
Its a double-edged sword…
I think some leaders don’t take into consideration most of the time that the people who they invited into these programs don’t make money like they and they try to drag them along to the next best thing. Most of these entry fees range from $200-$2000. For the big marketers, this isn’t a big outlay, but for the little guy ( 95% that dont make money in this industry), it can be burdensome…
I understand what one of the other posters above stated about leaders re-evaluating their current position, understood; sometimes companies change rules/ structures/ payplans etc. and the leaders decide to make a change. I understand things change and they have to do what they have to do to steer their plans in a new direction…but to change from 3-5 companies in 5 years is insane!!
Chris
Yeah, addressed below, "quit" doesn't indicate anything derogatory. I once was in MOna Vie, I quit that company to go do something else, that doesn't mean I am a life long quitter or anything like that and neither does it for anyone else that quits building a particular company.
Great words of advise… Just what I needed.