What is the role of an upline in network marketing?

The role of the upline is important. If the upline is there just to make money out of his downlines, he or she will have immediately killed himself in the business of network marketing. Nobody likes to have an upline who is so materialistic that they think about money or business volume all the time. Neither will they like to have a pushy upline who resembles the boss they are trying to fire.

The upline needs to be a leader of his organization. He should be sincere and treat everyone with respect. The upline’s role in helping the new downline get started in the business can be crucial. If the downline is joining a network marketing business opportunity for the very first time, the upline can help to shorten the learning curve and show them the way to success.

A downline would look for confidence and encouragement from the upline. The upline is the one who is there to inspire their downlines with motivating words. At the same time, the upline is also there to shield their downlines from any negativity where possible.

A great upline offers their downlines good support and assistance at all times by not only training and coaching but also counseling and strategizing.

Some basics such as mindset and skills are covered. The upline will also review the performance of the downline and, rather than finding fault, may work together with the downline to work out concrete strategies and plans to build their networks. The upline is also there to lend a listening ear to any problems and may offer another perspective in finding solutions.

Overall, a good upline needs to have the mindset of a leader, mentor, helper, servant and friend all rolled into one. “Give before you get” should be their motto. There is a saying that you will only achieve success once you have helped others to achieve their success. Then and only then will you and those in your organization be able to laugh all the way to the bank!

Even if your upline does not have the above virtues, if you wish to be successful, you need to adopt the right mindset if you wish to be successful in your network marketing business.