I recently hired a personal trainer to help me take it to the next level in my workouts. In between the box squats and the rowing machine from the pit of hell I had the following two thoughts in regards to personal trainers and MLM Leaders and what they have in common.

1. If you want to go to the next level, it will cost you something. Of course you will see improvements training on your own, but if you really want to go the next level in your workout, you must have someone pushing you to your limits. The same is true in Network marketing. If you are not willing to invest in yourself through conferences, books, or take advice from trusted industry leaders, the chances of personal breakthrough are limited. True commitment requires sacrifice in order to see results. Sacrifice could be your time, energy or resources. Here’s what separates good MLM Leaders from great MLM Leaders: Great MLM Leaders understand the importance of continual learning.

2. Going to the next level requires honesty. During my session with my personal trainer, I considered taking the easy way out and “saving energy” when he asked me if I could do a couple more sit ups. Believe me, my stomach would be feeling a ton better right now. However, that would not have benefited me at all. The bottom line is, only I knew exactly how I was feeling and I knew I had a couple more in me. After all, that’s the reason I hired a Personal trainer in the first place, so that He could help me get better results. The same is true of MLM leaders. I must be willing to admit that I don’t have all the answers and sometimes it’s incredible helpful to get someone else to evaluate where I might be stuck. MLM leaders are honest with themselves and do not let pride get in the way of where they could go rather than where they are.

The way I needed a personal trainer to push my limits is the same way I need someone who can challenge me in areas that I might not see in my MLM business. I needed to find someone who was willing to coach me and be brutally honest with me even when the truth hurt. While this process is incredibly painful, it will yield staggering results. If you truly want to become one of the top MLM leaders in this industry, you will follow those two steps. For mentoring advice or coaching, visit my blog or see who I recommend.

John Maxwell says this about leaders, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way”. Leaders never stop growing, Leaders are learners, Leaders help others, Leaders are humble, and Leaders take charge.

MLM Leaders know and prefer these steps on a daily basis. Here is the exact formula that the Top 3 percent of MLM leaders prefer.