Return Of The Alpha Networker™
Perhaps the most important thing I ever learned about marketing I learned from Mike Dillard by reading Magnetic Sponsoring.
Now, I’m bot going to pretend that I’m not affiliated with Mike, because he’s an awesome guy, but that book totally rocks.
This Is “The Book”…
It’s hands down, the “bible” of attraction marketing, and one of the core principles of that book is the concept of the “Alpha Netwoker™”. It’s a philosophy that I believe in with all my heart. And it’s something I want to share with you.
Mind you, this is no substitute for picking up your own copy of Magnetic Sponsoring and reading it three-to-four times. This is just one of Mike’s life changing concepts…
And essentially, what it all boils down to is this…
Either you’re a Beta or an Alpha
A leader or a follower…
Since the first cave guy thunked another cave guy over the head with a rock, this has been the nature of all human interaction. And ladies, it’s no different for women either. I’ve seen some cat fights in my day that have been brutal.
What can I say, I’m a good looking guy…
Anyway, we all have a little Alpha and Beta in our brain, and it will either help us get what we want, or get in our way.
If you really wanted to break it down…
Betas…
- Stuff business cards in library books…
- Try to recruit people at coffee shops…
- Get tossed out of Walmart for handing out flyers…
- Harass friends and family members 24/7…
- Try to recruit other betas to do the same thing…
While Alphas…
- Sift and sort through piles of leads…
- Sponsor reps without thinking about it…
- Dominate social media sites…
- Don’t take guff from nobody…
- Have to turn people away…
It hardly seems fair at all…
But the funny thing is, it’s largely in your head.
The Alpha Networker™ wasn’t born an Alpha. They were born timid, like everybody else. They were scared of monsters, and the unknown. They were terrified of public speaking, and they trembled before they picked up that phone…
But they decided they were more than the sum of their fears…
They had a dream…
Like you…
But they focused on that dream until it became a burning desire to succeed no matter what the price.
They focused so hard that even mountains moved out of the way…
Because Alphas are like a 23,000 ton locomotive going to the top.
It’s only natural that everybody wants a free ride. It’s only natural that professionals are drawn to them.
And it has nothing to do with magic wishing…
In a world of recessions, earthquakes, and depleted resources, we’re all looking for that man or woman who will never, never, never give up. No matter how tough things get…
…that tough as nails almost primitive leader who will draw his sword and slay the fire breathing dragon that guards the gates of the promised land…
It your choice…
Theres’ no shame in being a Beta.
But Alphas shape the world…
Jason The “Better Networker”
The Jason Better Blog
P.S. If you’re looking for more information on what it really takes to be an Alpha Networker then you’ll love this post by Mike Dillard. I’ve read it twice.
“What It Means To Be an Alpha Networker” — click here to read more…
P.P.S.What you think about Magnetic Sponsoring and the concept of the Alpha Networker™? Here’s your chance to speak up. Talk soon.
34 Comments
Richard Walsh on January 27th, 2010
It is so important to grasp this concept and apply it. for some it comes naturally for others they have to focus daily on the achievement. then still others, well, just sit down and put the nose ring in so us Alphas can lead you around while you snivel about why we are so successful and you are not!
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January 27th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Richard,
I totally agree,
This is one of those things that takes
a second to learn and a lifetime to master.
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Hollis Chapman on January 27th, 2010
Hi Jason,the book not only helps you as a network marketer,it also helps in life, i feel myself being more of a alpha in everything that i do.
Thanks for the post.
Hollis
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January 27th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Hollis,
Soooo true.
It’s one of those core principles
of human behavior that affects everything.
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Ilka Flood on January 27th, 2010
Mike Dillard’s Magnetic Sponsoring is my bible too. I read it for the first time about 4 years or so ago. It totally opened my eyes.
I’ve got the never ever give up part down and am sharpening my sword for the dragon right now.
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January 27th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Hey Ilka,
I remember the first time I read it. Then
I read it again, right after.
Life changing.
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Derek Alvarez on January 27th, 2010
Hi Jason,
Ever since I read Magnetic Sponsoring,
I’ve been wondering what the “TM” symbol right next to “Alpha Networker” was all about.
Well, now I know!
I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what the new training is,
I’ve got so much out of everything else Mike has done.
For me, the mind is the biggest factor in the whole success game.
I see it on Better Networker everyday –
There are a lot of great leaders there,
But there are also a lot of people who would never dare to even TRY to do something like Mike Dillard has done.
Which makes no sense to me, because he lays it all out there for everyone to see –
Exactly HOW he became successful…
He didn’t WAIT to be successful,
He decided to BE successful in his mind and actions,
And then, whaddayaknow, SUCCESS!
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January 27th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Derek,
That’s one of the things I love
about Mike.
He knew what he wanted and he
didn’t wait for the magic pill to give it
to him.
If anything, he made the magic pill.
Unfortunately, many people who buy the
book won’t be able to understand it.
They’re looking for any excuse to accept
a miserable life.
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Dan on January 27th, 2010
Moving up to Alpha isn’t as hard as someone might think, just post good content, share your knowledge with people that are searching for information and they will start to see you in a whole new light. They will start to listen to you and become one of your followers.
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January 27th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Solid advice Dan.
I worry that good content is not
enough though…
At least in our info age…
It has to cut through the clutter with
a big idea too.
I think this is why the concept of
the Alpha Networker is so powerful.
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Amy on January 27th, 2010
Another great post, Jason. I LOVE the Alpha/Beta comparison… and, yes, Magnetic Sponsoring is certainly the ticket to help folks move from B to A.
Thanks again for your valuable wisdom!
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January 27th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Hey Amy,
Thank you.
Mike’s really the guy to thank
though.
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Mitcehll Dillman on January 27th, 2010
Hey there Jason,
Magnetic Sponsoring is almost solely and directly responsible for getting me started in the Internet and Network Marketing business.
I’ve always known these principles, it’s just never been spelled out so clearly. While I’m still learning and growing, I’m not quiet full-time just yet.
Great News though…Looks like the Alpha leader in me has just landed a contract to build new home…MD Construction isn’t dead yet! Neither is DillmanSolutions…We’ll just have to start working double time. 
Thanks Jason,
Mitchell Dillman
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January 27th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
That’s awesome Mitchell,
If you treat building like you treat network
marketing then those people are getting a bargain
no matter what you charge.
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Tommy DiPietro on January 27th, 2010
Hi Jason, its amazing how MS has changed so many lives. I have associates that still don’t get why I use it. Yet, they are still buying their leads and I am generating my own.
It was only back in October, I purchased both, MS and BBR. I was leaving for my primary opportunity’s major event, read MS on a short flight from NJ to Atl. Boom, the transformation was taking place right there. To make a long story short, on my last night of the event I was eating alone at a Mexican restaurant, my team had left, so I started conversation with some distributors I just met. They picked my brain and as they were leaving they wanted to know if I was A or B in our marketing plan. When I told them where I was they were blown away. Why? My attitude, an Alpha is the person that everyone wants to sit next to, I love to think of myself like Vinny Chase from Entourage. I know I have a lot more to learn and the resources are here. So look out I look forward to joining everyone at the top!
Tommy D.
The Prospecting Hero
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January 27th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Tommy,
I love hearing these stories…
I mean, just think… those moments
on the plane could have shaped the entire
course of your life thereafter.
It boggles the mind…
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Wayne Vassell on January 27th, 2010
Hey Jason,
I was so hooked on the Magnetic sponsoring course that I decided to do a video testimonial for Mike Dillard last summer and it hit top 10 in his competition and I won his entire digital collection.
Basically it is like the ‘Textbook’ for any network that wants to succeed.
I can say no more 
Cheers.
Wayne Vassell, signing out….
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January 27th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Wayne,
That is way cool!
I think a lot of people would love to be in your
shoes. 
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Marcus Baker on January 27th, 2010
Hey Jason,
Ditto, ditto , ditto …. when I finally read Magnetic Sponsoring it was is if someone turned the light on. It’s a masterpiece right up there in the “Think And Grow Rich” class! Great post – thanks.
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January 27th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Hey Marcus,
Totally.
Actually, right now I have both
books on the same shelf.
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Rhonda Miller on January 27th, 2010
Hi Jason,
I’m with Mitchell. MS is what got me started in network marketing.
Actually BOAB led to MS and then things took off but anywho, I had always been fascinated with the internet, going global, etc.
I had tried different MLM’s for over 12 years pushing everything imaginable. The thing I was not taught is that people don’t like to be pushed. They are looking for the solution to their problem.
i.e. People that want to make a hole don’t care about what drill to use, they care about making the hole. Let them trust in your ability to show them how to drill a hole and then they will most definitely buy your drill. I love Mike’s analogy on that one.
I’m excited about Alpha Networker.
Thanks for your great posts
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January 28th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Hey Rhonda,
I love it.
Everybody has their own Magnetic story. I
think the only problem is that people brush the
advice off. When, they could change their whole
life if they followed to the word.
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Linus Ruzicka on January 27th, 2010
You know, I saw Mike’s message about Killing your inner Beta come in the other day, and just “starred” it on my gmail acct. waiting for a time to sit and read it.
Then the next day another message, but about Alpha mindset, and then again today. And then your blog post summing it all up.
I was like “O.k., time to sit and look at this info, like, NOW!”
Glad I did!
It’s funny, I was going to make a blog post today about mindset, and then I saw Dwayne was going to do the same. Then Mike’s Alpha course came out.
BAM!
I think I need to get a post done!
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Rebecca Geiger on January 28th, 2010
Kinda like the “alpha”bet?
“A” always starts the alphabet and “B” always follows.
You don’t choose to be a follower but you DO choose to be a leader by actions and not words.
I am a follower of yours so that I can become a leader in what I choose.
Thanks again for always great and inspirational posts!
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January 28th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Hey Rebecca,
That’s a neat way to put it.
I was thinking of that before I wrote this
article too, but it was just a passing thought.
Nice to know that great minds think alike.
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Mike B. on January 28th, 2010
Hey Jason ! I’ve always been an beta person, A follower and general all around nice guy and I like being a nice guy so how do you balance being a nice guy and becoming an Alpha guy ? that’s something I need to learn in order to be successful in life
I guess, I’m working on it.
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January 28th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Mike,
I don’t think you have to be mean to
be an Alpha.
Just don’t take any flak from people
who want to step on your dreams.
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Gregory Elfrink on February 1st, 2010
Yo Jason,
I am looking forward to Alpha Networker. I know it will do a lot of powerful things for people.
Probably more than even Mike Dillard or Ryan Angelo really expect. As that is usually how quality products go, I should know, be working in the personal development field haha.
To the top,
-Gregory
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February 1st, 2010 at 8:51 am
Hey Gregory,
I’m excited too. I like when Mike
shares the success stories that people
send in.
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Hi J
Snap
My post today is about this exact same topic.
Anyone who hasn’t read Mike’s Alpha Networker info, click the link now. It’s an amazing read.
Dwayne – Shaping the world one day at a time.
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January 27th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Hey Dwayne,
Thanks for spreading the word.
I think this is the key concept everybody
needs to grasp to experience any level of
success.
Definitely shaping the world.
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