How to Fix My MLM Relationship

If you feel that your MLM or other business partnership is not working properly (read:Why do I need a Good MLM Sponser? and Signs of a BAD MLM Relationship) with your sponsor or downline or especially with whomever you have been developing the MLM business (like your spouse) then practice these guidelines carelfully and take collectively take the necessary steps.


Be proactive.

If you want things to change, it's up to you to change them. Make the decision you're going to break the status quo, but you're going to do it strategically not irrationally or in a haste.


Be clear about what you want.

Start by thinking about what you want for yourself and your home based business. NOTE: You can use the Partner Questionnaire to help you organize your thinking. You can ask your partner(s) to do the same and compare notes or you can determine what you think will work and present it to your partner for feedback.


Schedule time to talk business.

Once you have thought things through it's time to schedule a time to talk business. Give your partner/sponsor/downline plenty of lead time and full disclosure about what the meeting is about. Let her/him get prepared for the meeting, but don't let it be put off because she/he "doesn't have time".

Discuss actions you're each willing to take.

Be prepared with actions you are willing to take. You can request or suggest actions from your partner, but leave the topic open for discussion and agreement.

Write a PLAN for agreed upon changes.

Once you reach agreement, set Goals for yourselves and the business. Remeber this is a business and to take if SERIOUSLY! To keep things moving in the right direction it's a good idea to schedule periodic meetings to iron out details. This is the perfect time to start the habit of regular planned communications.

Set a timeframe for evaluation.

Three months is a reasonable timeframe to see if the Plan is achieving the results you want. Schedule an actual time where you will sit down together to see what has been accomplished toward the Goals you set. If you see progress, you may want to give it another three months.

If your evaluation tells you there is no hope, it may be time to make that very difficult decision to end the relationship. If you can't come to agreement or you're clearly going in different directions, it's probably time to part ways. Why waste any more time on a losing proposition?

Yes, it's like breaking up a marriage. But sometimes it has to be. Rather than feeling defeated, congratulate yourself on gaining the freedom to move on to something better.

Take a good look at your partnership and decide if it's time to take action. Start by downloading the Partner Questionnaire at www.primestrategies.com/partnerquestion, answering the questions yourself and then asking your partner(s) to do the same. Then plan to sit together and review your answers. It's a great way to get the dialogue started.

[Excerpt from article by Marian Banker] she is a MBA, is President of Prime Strategies, offering individual, group, and virtual programs designed to help clients take command of their business. Marian's mission is to help small business owners be the leader of a strong and profitable business.