Down Economy Only Means OpportunityBy Michael Cassidy

Michael CassidyLevel: BasicAn executive with two decades experience and specialization in operational turnaround within the non-profit sector. Relatively new to network marketing, yet finding great satisfaction ... ...

We cannot avoid the headlines covering the economy, splashed with photos of Wall Street employees carting personal effects out of their offices or holding their heads in their hands on the floor of the stock exchange. Banks and bankers running scared, foreign banks drooling over the prospect of owning United States based financial firms, we consumers waiting for the next round of bad news and our fearless politicians running to the microphones in order to save our day and futures.
Future is Yours...want it?
I'm here to tell you, the future is ours, however, only if we want it. I will not share wondrous fairly tales of great riches at every turn, however, I will offer a practical perspective that is easy to adopt. Despite working full-time plus in the non-profit industry, I recently became involved in the network marketing business and I am having the time of my life. Additionally, I have never felt more in control of the destiny of myself and my family. This is no sales pitch and I will not even share the business I am involved with in this article. Unemployment is rising and credit is hard to come by even with stellar ratings -- not good signs for any business. In network marketing, I am in charge of my plan, my path, and my success or failure. I do not rely on an employer in determining my success or potential income -- for the first time in twenty-years, I AM IN CONTROL of my future.
Make a Match
In researching business opportunities I researched many franchises, businesses for sale, and home-based businesses. Despite feeling secure in my employment, the old expression always rings in the back of my mind: "you never know". Throughout my research I ran into a friend that invited me to a meeting. Now, I can just imagine everyone rolling their eyes -- how many meetings have we been invited to and had the forms placed in front of us as our heads were still spinning? This meeting was different -- sure it had the contagious energy, however, the data and products presented matched my family's lifestyle perfectly. I had found my match. I don't recommend becoming a network marketing opportunity meeting groupie, but it does not hurt to attend a few. It is important to find that match.
Know Your Keys
The business opportunity had to have four key elements for me to sign on the bottom line (after reading the fine print - making sure we could keep our first born): great product(s), great support, part-time, and would challenge me as I grew within it. Before hunting out that great business venture, make sure that you think about and fine-tune your requirements and expectations (keep them realistic). I have actually turned people down to join me in this business because just through conversation I determined it was not a match for them and they would not likely achieve success. I saved them their enrollment fees and some future disappointment.
With products we believe in, it is easy to tell everyone on the planet about how great they are -- we want to rush on the rooftops and let the world know -- it is exciting. I love the products I represent and hope I can share them with the world. Imagine my excitement when I sat in that meeting and knew I had found the perfect match for me and my family. I've been sharing it since along with the business opportunity and it has been a great experience.
In regard to support, some opportunities sign you up and then set you free, others hold your hand for months or years -- I was looking for something in the middle yet had the hand-holding when I felt it was necessary. I am new to this, it is part-time, and I don't like to be pushed. Know your needs in regard to support prior to researching your opportunities.
Lastly, I wanted an opportunity to grow personally and professionally in addition to a business opportunity. I am a firm believer in being a life-long learner, and I am learning more part-time now that I ever did as a full-time college student. Each day presents new and exciting challenges and I have been exposed to so many new skills as I navigate through my new journey.
Headlines or Deadlines
We are fortunate to live in the land of the free and home of the brave. The choice is ours in regard to the current economic climate -- do we place our hands in the fate of politicians, bankers, or Wall Streeters or do we take control and determine our own destiny. I recommend everyone take steps to ensure their future is in their own hands, it provides a great level of comfort and security. All of the activities I perform part-time lead to my success. I had set a personal deadline of finding an opportunity before the end of 2008, with that big item checked off the list I am slowly working on the many remaining. What is your deadline? I wish you the best of luck and the greatest prosperity.
Michael Cassidy is a proven non-profit executive known for team development and operational turn-around. He has applied his skills to network marketing and is finding success and does all he can to share it with the world. He is always looking for new team members to join him on the exciting journey.
mcassidy66@gmail.com
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