In this Fearless Networker Spotlight, we're featuring Freddy Elias, a professional Network Marketer who's been involved in the industry the past 25 years and currently has an organization of 7,000.
The Fearless Networker: Freddy, you've been in this industry a long time. Did you have any obstacles to overcome when you started out?
Freddy Elias: My obstacles in the beginning were believing in the industry and in myself. And fearing what people would think of me. I worked on myself everyday and learned about the power of Network Marketing.
The Fearless Networker: While you were studying the field, what did you find to be your favorite business book?
Freddy Elias: Og Mandino's The Greatest Salesman in the World.
“Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new.” Og Mandino
The Fearless Networker: Amazing book from Og Mandio! You've personally sponsored 300 individuals into your current organization. What's your strategy to growing one's business?
Freddy Elias: Working with passion and being consistent every day.
The Fearless Networker: I teach the importance of consistency all the time. As I mentioned, you currently have an organization of 7,000. How did you recruit those individuals; what's your method?
Freddy Elias: I'm old school and did it all from my center of influence and meeting new people.
The Fearless Networker: What have been some of the most effective actions you’ve taken to grow your team?
Freddy Elias: For me, building relationships with people is everything. Spending time with them and getting people to believe in themselves.
The Fearless Networker: How has being involved in Network Marketing changed your life?
Freddy Elias: I've become a great leader. And Network Marketing has given me the type of time-freedom with my family I could never have had with any other profession.
The Fearless Networker: If you could share anything about the profession that would impact our readers, what would you say?
Freddy Elias: If you are not designing your life someone else will, so take ownership. The industry of Network Marketing can provide you with more than you could imagine. Freedom, lifestyle, unlimited income; it's so incredible how many lives you can change in so many ways. It's a pay-it-forward business, which is so rewarding!
The Fearless Networker: If asked, what’s one piece of advice you’d give someone currently in Network Marketing or entering it for the very first time?
Freddy Elias: Take it serious, work hard, speak with passion, and never give-up.
The Fearless Networker: So, what’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received and from whom?
Freddy Elias: “Work harder on yourself than you do your business.” Dan McCormick
The Fearless Networker: Great advice from a great friend! Dan is a stud! Freddy, thanks for sharing your experience and being an example of commitment to this phenomenal industry.