People start a home based network marketing business for many different reasons. One of the most popular reasons is to be able to control their own destiny and run their own show. They are convinced that they can do it better than the idiots they work for in their job and if given the opportunity, they will outsmart, outwit and be more successful working on their own. That is probably true for the most part, people are usually smarter than the boss they report to at work and they usually have more potential than what they are currently using or demonstrating in their work each day.The question needs to be answered then; why do so many bright, intelligent, hard-working people fail in their quest to run their own show and build that dream of being their own boss with their home based business?Here are three reasons from my own experience and observation that I believe cause people to fail in their home based business and succeed in their daytime job.#1 Hard Work, Discipline and Structure:What? hard work…you might be saying, “I work hard”, and I agree, you probably do work hard…at your job, for your job boss. Are you working hard at home? For the “You boss”? Really? Are you?I know how tough it is to work hard at a job all day, come home and be mentally, emotionally and sometimes physically tired and then say… “ok, let’s go to work on the home based business for the next two – three hours”.Or to get up extra early and work on your business before you go to your job.The fact is: Most people work 40 + hours in their job, for their boss, yet during the free time they have to work on their home based business and get themselves out of the job they don’t like, they sit home and screw off – they sleep in. It’s funny that we get up early for a job five or six days a week, yet we sleep in on our days off when its our time to go to work in our business. We get up for our job/boss and we sleep in when we are the boss! At our jobs, we arrive on time, take our allotted breaks and lunch and work until quitting time. What do most home based business entrepreneurs do? They start late, take long breaks, go to the gym, rationalize that its OK to mess around today, surf the web, cut the grass, run errands and say to themselves…” there is always tomorrow, no big deal” and little do they know, they are sowing the seeds of their own future business failure. In a job, we have structure and routines which actually feed our success on the job and keep us busy making other people rich.#2 Inability to keep a work schedule and have a positive /encouraging environment which promotes mental and emotional harmony:In most jobs and work environments, things are usually, for the most part, supportive and somewhat allow you to focus in on your work that you have to do for your job. A big thing I see which causes people to fail in their home business is they are too distracted. They think that because they are home, they can start work when they want, work and watch tv and do the laundry and watch the kids and check their Facebook and text message their friends while they work. Most jobs obviously don’t allow you to do those things at work while you are on the clock (again – why you are successful in your job) yet many people who have a home based business think they can succeed in this type of distracted, unstructured, low productivity, drama filled environment.#3 – Their “Why” is not strong enough. You see, generally, for most people, their “why” of why they go to work is stronger than their “why” for their business. I say that because for most people, they need their job to pay the bills, pay the mortgage and put food on the table. The business to them is a hobby where they really don’t see it as this very important resource that provides income. In order to work from home, before or after your job, your “WHY” – your reason for doing your business has to be so compelling, specific and clear that it causes you to be disciplined, work hard, use your time well and create a supportive structure which allows you to be productive and build a successful business.

On a sunny afternoon in Florida, an energetic crowd gathers on the lawn of a high end luxury estate. A loud and eager banter between an auctioneer, a group of bidders and bidder assistants fills the air. For several minutes the auctioneer asks for the next highest bid and the bidders respond. Suddenly the bidders grow silent. The high bidder holds his breath in anticipation of winning the auction. The auctioneer calls for one more bid. In a loud clear voice which rolls over the audience he says, “Fair warning, last chance” the auctioneer pauses, “SOLD!” And in less than 10 minutes another multimillion dollar estate has changed owners.

Successful real estate auctions like the one above are happening all over North America and the Caribbean. Recently real estate auctions have been on the rise, the increase in popularity is partly driven by growing inventories and fading buyer confidence. Properties that were selling in weeks using traditional methods are now languishing on the market unable to attract buyers even as seller’s lower prices. Many say the real estate boom is over but savvy buyers and sellers are profiting from real estate auctions.

Real Estate Auctions Work in Up or Down Markets.

Regardless of trends or market cycles, real estate auctions provide an open and transparent process for buyers and sellers. Properly conducted real estate auctions attract ready and willing buyers and motivate them to act now.

The auction method removes the “wait and see” attitude which serves to further depress real estate values. Buyers are always concerned about overpaying. Buyers gain confidence with their purchases at real estate auctions because they can see what others are willing to pay.

When market demand is high and inventories low, real estate auctions can deliver selling prices well above what a willing seller would have accepted in a negotiated private treaty sale. In good selling climates many property owners using traditional real estate methods; negotiating with one buyer at a time, leave thousands of dollars of equity on the table. During up markets real estate auctions are the best way to establish top market price.

Evaluating Your Real Estate for Auction

Not every property or seller for that matter makes a good candidate for auction. First of all sellers must be ready to sell now and for the current market value. Also a real estate auction will not fix problems caused by a downturn in market value of your property, if you owe more than a willing buyer will pay, be prepared to come to closing with your check book.

Properties that do well in real estate auctions have a high uniqueness factor. Ask your self, “What makes my property different from most others?” Maybe you own a resort property or high end luxury home, commercial properties and land do very well at auction. Real estate auctions thrive on uniqueness. If your property is like everyone else’s, the best thing you can do is offer the most competitive price.

Most importantly sellers must be reasonable about setting a minimum bid. A seller must look at the lowest, most current comps and price below that to generate the interest and urgency necessary for a successful real estate auction. Once the auction begins and qualified bidders start competing against one another you can watch the selling price increase.

Locate a Qualified Real Estate Auctioneer

Start by checking with the National Auctioneers Association, the best real estate auctioneers belong to this organization. These real estate auctioneers are well trained and adhere to a standard of practice and a code of ethics. Many attend the annual International Auctioneers Conference where the latest techniques and innovations in the real estate auction industry are presented.

Find out if the company you are interviewing is a full time real estate auction firm. Many real estate agents are getting auction licenses yet have no experience with the auction method of marketing. Conducting a successful real estate auction is nothing like (private treaty) traditional real estate sales. Go with a real estate auction pro.

You’re probably better of with an auction house that specializes in real estate auctions. There are many qualified auctioneers who have generations of experience selling personal property; furniture, dishes, lawn equipment and the occasional rare painting. Selling real estate at auction is a complex matter that should only be attempted by full time experienced real estate auction professionals.

Commissions and fees may vary, sellers must pay all marketing expenses up front and buyers typically pay 10% of the sales price to the auctioneer of which a share goes to participating real estate agents.

Types of Real Estate Auctions

Auctions are effective because they create a seller’s market. Professionally conducted real estate auctions create urgency, a reason to buy today and competition for the property. Terms and conditions of sale are established ahead of the auction. Real estate auctions will follow one of these three approaches:

Absolute Auction

The property is sold to the highest bidder regardless of price- using this process often returns the highest sale price.

Minimum Bid Auction

Seller agrees to sell at or above a published minimum bid price – this method is useful for internet auctions.

Seller Confirmation or Reserve Auction

With a reserve auction, the seller “reserves” the right to accept or decline any bids usually within 48 hours of the auction. Reserve auctions are used when there is a lien on the property from a lender or a court ordered sale with a minimum selling price.

With the current economic crisis opting the long path to recovery, quite a few folks are considering an MLM home based business to restore a lost source of income, or supplement their current pay check. And yet, if you’re smart, now is the time to explore an MLM home based business to create a fortune, not just make a few extra bucks.

Now don’t get me wrong, the network marketing industry didn’t go unscathed during this financial crisis. Nonetheless, if you stumble upon the ideal MLM home based business program, you are going to be perched on a gold mine. I mean let’s be honest, folks are eager to better their financial situation. Today, folks are going to be open to opportunities, as long as it is a good fit for them. Hence, let’s go over what is an MLM home based business and in what ways do you cash in on possible opportunities.

MLM, which is short for multi-level marketing, is also commonly known as network marketing. The appeal of an MLM home based business is really quite simple. No other business model empowers an ordinary person to create wealth and prosperity like network marketing. This is true despite age, race, technical background or business knowledge (more on that and a few caveats in a bit).

The reason an MLM home based business can be huge for anyone is because companies that employ this distribution model trade marketing dollars in exchange of your word of mouth advertising. In other words, instead of having to pay huge amounts of money every year to the advertising industry, they count on their customers to spread the word instead. And trust me. I built a great little advertising career during the last 10 years. I’ve worked with clients who invest well over $100 million per year on advertising. Hence, these network marketing companies are saving some pretty good coin.

So what do network marketing companies do with those savings? They pass them on to you, the customer-turned-business-associate. When you refer customers to your MLM home based business, you get paid commissions and bonuses for helping the company market and distribute its product. In essence, you are part of their marketing arm. The more customers and company associates you recruit, the larger your commissions, the greater your bonuses and incentives, and the bigger your paycheck.

What really makes an MLM home based business worth a strong look

Nonetheless the real appeal of an MLM home based business can be defined in two words: residual income. This is also known as passive income or leveraged income. Basically, what this means is that as you recruit individuals into your MLM home based business, you eventually begin to earn income from their efforts. In time, your revenue will be completely independent of your own personal efforts. This is the allure of the business opportunity. The ability for absolutely anyone to create a considerable walk-away residual income and retire rich in quite a short period of time.

Of course, if it sounds too good to be true, then it must be, right? Well, not really the situation here. And yet, 97% of network marketers fall short with their MLM home based business. Though not because the network marketing industry is a sham. Rather, this is because the MLM industry promotes a marketing and prospecting model that did the trick well in the 1970′s and 1990′s, but is not relevant in the internet age. Allow me to explain.

The secret to MLM home based business success

Rewards in any MLM home based business is without question a direct result of a specific thing, and one thing only: your skill to brand and market yourself as a leader. Now, a few of you are thinking “I’m no leadership material.” But you would be inaccurate in that evaluation. Becoming a leader is easier than you think and you don’t have to be an extraordinary speaker, or a business expert to accomplish that status. Not in the modern day of the internet. The thing you do need is a solid wish to become familiar with a few simple tools and skills, plus a strong resolve to take significant action.

The internet now enables anyone to learn how to market their MLM home based business the correct way. Gone are the days of needing to chase close friends and family simply to plead with them to view your sales presentation. Gone are the days of walking around the malls to hand out brochures.

Today, you can leverage any number of incredibly effective, cheap–if not free–internet marketing tools to promote your business. Generating countless prospects each week is dead simple if you have even a small budget for advertisements. And if cash is tight, you can still produce tons of free targeted leads for your MLM home based business using free tools and strategies. It will just take longer. Definitely not for that lazy or make money fast opportunity seeker.

One important thing that has not changed in the MLM home based business environment is the incredible importance of aligning yourself with a capable counselor. The internet is beginning to change lives literally overnight for people who aren’t shy and dive in. But it’s just like a sea, never still and always churning and changing. If you do not recognize how to interpret the scientifically and time-tested formula that helps average people make six-and-seven-figure incomes overnight, you will end up lost at sea. This is truly critical.

If you would like to generate extra money or just flat out get filthy rich, do what I did. Find an MLM home based business opportunity which has a one-of-a-kind and high-demand product. For me, it was gold and silver. Not a bad idea in this dreadful economic climate.

Keep away from products that could possibly be considered a luxury. Nothing against the fantastic health beverages and super-vitamin MLM home based businesses in the industry, but you are going to have trouble marketing $40 fruit juice nowadays. Stick to goods and services that folks need to have and already use, and you’ll probably experience an easier time of it.

What to do when you find the right MLM home based business opportunity

Once you have selected a really good MLM home based business opportunity, meet with folks in that company who understand how to market via the internet. Traditional marketing is still valid and effective, however, your rewards ratio drastically improves when you can find out how to market on the internet. Learn all you can regarding attraction marketing as explained by Mike Dillard in Magnetic Sponsoring. Assess if this is a path you are comfortable with and be aware that you have the innate power to obtain anything you set out to do. Then get busy. Real busy.

Make use of your mentor. Ask him for a blueprint. He or she should have one if they understand what they are doing. They will give you the insider tips and instruments of the business. They will teach you how to use them. And when you stay disciplined, you simply will not fall short. Half a year ago, I did not know the very first thing on how to rank well on the very first page of Google. I can do it with my eyes closed today thanks to the golden nuggets handed down by my mentors. I generate 85% of my personal leads completely for free. And I Also generate money from my principal MLM home based business in addition to 12 other streams of affiliate income. So in case I have not been clear, allow me to stress yet again: the time has come to get involved with the right MLM home based business–believe me. Decide today that you will make the investment in time to learn some new skills and you will succeed.

After almost a decade working as an accomplished advertising professional, Camilo Machado became fascinated with internet marketing and attraction marketing. He now works from home and enjoys coaching others how to leverage technology to build thriving home-based businesses online.