Imagine climbing Mt. Everest. The first time is incredibly difficult, but the second time, while still challenging, is slightly easier. That’s how it is when leaders switch companies in network marketing.
They bring their influence and experience with them, so the initial climb isn’t as steep. But here’s the reality: trying to cheat the grind is like expecting your team to guide you up the mountain while you sit back, giving directions over a walkie-talkie. It doesn’t work that way.
The Entitlement Trap:
Many leaders, after leaving a company and launching with a new one, experience early success. This is due to their influence, and naturally, people follow them. But then the entitlement trap kicks in. Leaders attempt to leverage their past success, thinking it will be enough to carry them forward, casting a big vision without putting in the hard work they once did. They expect others to do the heavy lifting.
Your past success is helpful, no doubt. But you still need to grind. You need to set the example for your team and build great habits together.
Why Most or let's say many Leaders Fail 6 Months After their Launch:
Leaders who switch companies, especially if they’re burnt out, usually have a 2-6 month window to make their new launch successful. If they don’t, they often start blaming external factors—the company, the compensation plan, the product—or they quit entirely.
Before making a switch, leaders need to ask themselves some hard questions:
Am I really ready for another run?
Do I have the resilience to navigate the ups and downs?
Am I truly committed to the process, not just the result?
You Can’t Cheat the Grind:
Remember how hard you worked when you first started in this industry? That level of commitment is what’s required again, even as a leader launching a new company. You can’t skip the grind.
Most leaders caught in the entitlement mindset give it 3 to 6 months. If things don’t go as expected, they either quit the profession altogether or move on to the next “deal,” blaming everyone but themselves for the lack of results.
Final Thought: Go Crush It!
If you’re in launch mode with a new company, go out and crush it! I’m cheering for you. Just remember to avoid the entitlement trap. Teach your team the same because those initial months of success—while they may feel easy thanks to your influence—are just the beginning. The real test comes after those first 6 months, when the grind kicks in.
It’s time to climb the mountain again, but this time, climb it with your team, side by side.
