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MLM Plus Podcast Episode 1.

 

MLMPlus · MLM Plus Podcast Tom "Big Al" Schreiter - with Silard Matrai

Do You Still Need Social Media in Your Network Marketing Business in 2026?

 

Social media has gone through several “gold rush” phases.

In the early days, it was mostly people chatting, sharing hobbies, and reconnecting with old friends. Then marketers showed up—and everything changed.

Fast forward to 2026: social media is no longer optional hype. It’s infrastructure.

That said, it can still feel overwhelming, time-consuming, and even intimidating—especially for network marketers who don’t want to be glued to their phone all day.

So let’s answer the real question honestly:

Do you actually need social media in your network marketing business?

When You Don’t Need Social Media

If you already have enough customers and distributors to last until retirement—and you’re 100% satisfied with zero growth—then no, you don’t need social media.

But let’s be real. Retention is very low in our industry. Most of the people who are joining your business now, in a year from now will not be there anymore. 

That is why most network marketers want:

• More leads
• Better-quality conversations
• Duplication
• Long-term income stability or growth

And that requires visibility.

If you stop growing, your business doesn’t stay flat, arrives to a plateu— and it slowly shrinks.

Growth Requires New People (Always)

Yes, it’s easier to serve existing customers than to find new ones.
But in network marketing, momentum comes from consistent inflow.

Ask yourself:

• Can you really have too many customers?
• Can you really have too many qualified prospects?
• Can you really have too many people watching your content before they ever talk to you?

Social media solves this problem at scale.

Word-of-Mouth Has Gone Digital

Years ago, word-of-mouth meant coffee conversations and phone calls.
In 2026, word-of-mouth looks like:

• A short video being shared
• A post saved for later
• A comment that sparks curiosity
• A DM that starts with, “I’ve been following you for a while…”

Your content becomes your silent distributor, working 24/7.

One valuable post can outperform hundreds of cold messages.

Social Media Is Still the Most Cost-Effective Marketing

Traditional advertising is expensive—and trust in ads is low.

Social media allows you to:

• Start for free
• Test content quickly
• Build authority before selling
• Scale later with paid ads if you choose

Yes, it costs time—but smart systems, batching, automation, and AI tools make this far easier than it was just a few years ago.

People Buy from People They Trust

In network marketing, you’re not just promoting a product—you’re positioning yourself.

Social media lets people:

• Get to know you before contacting you
• Feel connected before committing
• Decide they trust you without pressure

Fast replies, comments, stories, lives, and community interaction create something priceless:
relationship before transaction.

That’s how long-term customers and leaders are built.

You’re Not Just Building a Business—You’re Building a Community

This old saying is still true—but more relevant than ever.

In 2026, successful network marketers don’t “sell” all day.
They:

• Educate
• Share experiences
• Tell stories
• Solve problems
• Build belief

Social platforms are relationship accelerators when used correctly.

People Look for Brands on Social Media First

Today, many prospects will:

• Search your name
• Check your profile
• Watch a few videos
• Read comments

…before ever clicking your website.

If they can’t find you—or what they find looks outdated or salesy—you lose trust instantly.

Social media is your digital first impression.

Which Platforms Matter in 2026?

You don’t need all of them. You need the right ones.

The most relevant platforms for network marketers today include:

• Facebook – groups, communities, lives
• Instagram – Reels, Stories, DMs
• TikTok – reach, discovery, authority
• YouTube (Shorts + Long-form) – education and trust
• LinkedIn – professional positioning, B2B, high-quality conversations

Study how leaders in your niche use these platforms—not to copy, but to understand what works.

Final Thought

Social media isn’t about being everywhere.
It’s about being intentional.

If you want:

• Predictable leads
• Stronger duplication
• A brand that works with or without you being online

Then yes—your network marketing business needs social media in 2026.

Used correctly, it won’t drain your time.
It will multiply your impact.

Feel free to ask in comment.

To your success, 

Silard 

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7 Steps To Become A Leader You Need To Be

An important part of success in life is the ability to lead. It is important that we not only be able to lead others but be willing to lead ourselves. No one succeeds in life by simply following others. Sometimes we simply must strike a bold new path for ourselves. 

Being a good leader is more than simply being at the forefront of the crowd.

A leader must act. Too often nowadays everywhere in the World, we simply accept that someone looks or sounds like a leader, and too rarely do we actually look at the actions that a leader performs -- and that is the true test of leadership.

However, in order to become good leaders ourselves, we need to concentrate on actions rather than simple appearances. The title of this article refers to seven steps, but do not think of these as progressive steps like so many recipes or instruction manuals describe. Instead, think of these as actions that you must take on a regular basis.


First, be alert to new potentials. "Reality" is not absolute but rather subject to constant change. Think about inventors, explorers, and agents of social change who have achieved greatness. Some might simply say that certain people are successful because they are lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Maybe so, but if they hadn't had their eyes open for the opportunity, then it wouldn't have mattered if they were in the right place.

Second, accept inspiration from wherever it comes; even your opponents. The wisest leaders constantly study their competition. In war, politics, and business we constantly see examples of this research and reconnaissance. Too many times though, many concentrate on finding a weakness to exploit. If you want to be a leader of positive change don't fall victim to this trend. Instead, if you find a weakness, make sure to avoid that pitfall yourself. If you find the strength then find a way to strengthen your own qualities to match.

Third, learn something new and promote in new ways every day. This means you must continually seek to expand your horizons, internally and externally. Feed your mind with new lessons and knowledge, but constantly expand your social horizons as well. Seek out and meet new people and immerse yourself in new social situations. You never know when these new experiences will help you in your leadership role.

Fourth, search for and find answers in subtle clues. Look beneath the surface and constantly question. This is an extension of the third step in that you are seeking new knowledge. But this also means that you will need to step off the traditional paths of knowledge. Don't simply read books in the literary canon or the bestsellers list. Take seminars rather than classes as there is more room for questioning and debate. Seek out the unconventional thinkers, teachers, and writers.

Fifth, find new ways if no existing solutions are available. No excuses. Necessity is the mother of invention. How do you know it won't work if you've never tried it before? Remember, not all approaches need to come from the front. Look at your problem from all sides and systematically attempt different solutions in various combinations, with the expectation that you are able to solve it with your team 

Sixth, offer help, even if there's no apparent advantage to you. This means more than writing a check. It means giving of your time and energy and yourself. Sometimes it will mean helping someone you don't know and sometimes it can be a very personal action.

Finally, never let negativity be your last word on the subject. If your final words are negative than no matter how hopeful you may be about the potential of a project or action the lasting impression you give to others is one of negativity. Accentuate the positive and you are more likely to see a positive outcome.

If you follow these seven action steps not only you will be a better leader but also lead yourself to a more successful life.


To your success,


Silard Matrai

Certified Leadership Trainer

by The John Maxwell Team

Frugal Marketing Idea for Network Marketing Entrepreneurs

How many e-mail messages do you send every day?  You’re probably missing out on a simple, inexpensive marketing tool.  Seize the opportunity to promote your business to a highly targeted market without spending a dime by utilizing your e-mail signature line.

 If your email signature line only contains your name and contact information, you’re missing out on advertising to e-mail recipients that have opted for communications from you.

 These people are key members of your unofficial marketing network.  They are your prospects, clients, press contacts, and colleagues and your signature line is the perfect, unobtrusive space for a unique promotional pitch.

 

Try these tactics to turn your “sign-offs” into sales:

Ø  Highlight what your company offers.

Ø  Offer an incentive for recipients to take a specified action.

Ø  Use the associated web address for the incentive, if it’s also on your site.

Ø  Give better visual positioning to the promotion rather than contact info.

Ø  Play with eye-catching fonts and colors.

Ø  Use less than 64 characters/line so that words don’t wrap to a new line.

Ø  Write a “signature” for different categories of recipients.

Ø  Change your signature copy frequently.

Ø   Never miss a chance to get your product or company noticed.

 

Another thing that many entrepreneurs don’t think about is the letters they send out.  They are merely accepted as solving a problem or answering a need when you can carry the e-mail idea over into every piece of mail you generate.

 On the company letterhead simply add a line at the bottom of page 1.  It could be a “tag line” of sorts made up of a slogan that “brands” your services or business.  Try to come up with something unique so that every time it’s heard the prospect thinks of you.

 Examples of this would be, “Good to the last drop,” which of course is Maxwell House Coffee.  “Finger-lickin’ good,” which is KFC chicken, and so on.  You get the message of what I’m saying.  Play around with this until you come up with a pearl that is uniquely you. 

 When you’re an entrepreneur in today’s network marketing marketplace you have to be inventive and creative to buck the “big boys” on the block. 

 It isn’t always the almighty dollar that gets the best advertising for our business; it’s the best IDEA that makes you stand out in the crowd.

To your success, 

Silard 

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How To Overcome Your Fear Of Failure

 Fear of failure holds back a lot of people. But everyone fails! It’s how we deal with our failures that lets us move forward and finally achieve success. Fear of failure is nothing more than projection of the mind.

A young man wants to talk to a woman but his fear holds him back because he thinks she might turn him down. He goes about his life, having never made a move, sits back at his house, and wonders why he’s all alone and without a loving partner. 

His fear of failure didn’t let him at least go up and say ‘hi’! Even if he was rejected, which was the source of his failure, he still would’ve taken the chance. Most of the time when the fear derives from something like the fear of rejection, it’s unplaced. One step is just realizing that what you’re fearing isn’t even that big of a deal. And she might even have said yes, and the two could be on a date enjoying some lobster and making way through life together instead of on their separate paths as strangers.

There are a few steps to overcoming fear of failure, laid out below. You should repeat them daily so that they can take effect and truly start influencing the decisions and actions you make in your life.

Visualize Winning

Visualize what it would be like if you took that chance you’re so scared of and it ended up working out in your favor. This lets you know there are things you are missing out on by giving into your fear and walking away from every challenge that presents itself that gives you a slight bit of anxiety and fear. When you can visualize the outcome you’re after, it’s way more likely to become a reality. 

Change!

Most people fear change, they know what works, and they don’t want to mess it up. It’s a comfort thing, but the thing is if you don’t change you’ll always stay exactly the same and you will never get closer to your dreams or ideal reality. Let go of the habits and repetitive motions that keep you chained. Slay fear of failure and embrace the confidence of winning!

Affirmations

Affirmations help program your mind so that instead of fearful thoughts you will get empowering and worthwhile thoughts that motivate you towards positive actions that cause real change your life. Bringing you closer to your dreams.

● I am confident

● Fears come up but they are powerless over me

● Every mistake or loss is just a new way for me to improve

● I am improving and moving towards my dreams, Nothing can stop me!

Stop fear! Take the chance! It’s an imaginary thing holding you back and now that you know that you have the tools to manifest a life better than even you could’ve imagined.

To your success, 

Silard Matrai

Netzwerk Marketing aus Wirtschaftlichen Sichtpunkt