Seminars and Conventions - Useful or Not?

Depending on your network marketing opportunity, you may or may not have access to a lot seminars. Some companies have annual or bi-annual conventions. So, are they worth attending?

If you can afford it (and maybe even if you can't), I urge you to attend one of your company's conventions. For one, you get a chance to meet the company's movers and shakers. You'll get training. motivation and the chance to make new friends. I've heard the phrase "Not everyone there is a leader, but all the leaders are there" and it really is true.

What about seminars? These can be company-specific or generic. Like anything else, not all training is created equal. I've been to some that were more accurately called motivational. I've been to some that revealed specific business-building training. And there are others that are a little of both.

Now, are they right for you? Possibly, but you need to review your needs before you choose to go. Since prices for seminars range from under $100 to over $1,000 you want to make sure you know what you are getting. And that it's appropriate for your needs.

Motivational seminars can be useful in general, but many are not aimed at the home-based or network marketing business. If the seminar is local and relatively inexpensive, they can be sources of inspiration. If not...a CD or DVD might be a better investment.

A seminar that is home-based and/or network marketing oriented is something to seriously consider. If you can, talk with someone who has been. If not, do a little investigating on the web.

Everyone has their own "price points" -- amounts up to where the money needed for a seminar or convention aren't a concern. For some people it's $25; for others it's $2,500.

In my opinion, you cannot get too much training. Most of us can't afford to jet around to each one that strikes our fancy, though.

Choose carefully, but when you find something good -- go. Remember, you are investing in the future of your business!