Are You a Network Marketing Sponsor or Recruiter?

Every industry has their relative lingo.  Two of the most commonly used words in the network marketing industry used to describe one person introducing and and signing up another person are "recruiting" and "sponsoring".

Words have definite meaning and power.  People are not robots, they are emotional creatures.  Emotions are what sets us apart from most creatures here on earth.

Now let's consider the meaning of these two words that people use so readily in MLM.  Are they really the same thing?  What are the emotional implications of these words.   Here are the definitions from www.thefreedictionary.com

As you read the definitions, take note how they make you FEEL.

recruit 1. To engage (persons) for military service.2. To strengthen or raise (an armed force) by enlistment.3. To supply with new members or employees.4. To enroll or seek to enroll: colleges recruiting minority students.5. To replenish.6. To renew or restore the health, vitality, or intensity of.v.intr.1. To raise a military force.2. To obtain replacements for or new supplies of something lost, wasted, or needed.3. To regain lost health or strength; recover.n.1. A newly engaged member of a military force, especially one of the lowest rank or grade.2. A new member of an organization or body.

sponsor 1. One who assumes responsibility for another person or a group during a period of instruction, apprenticeship, or probation. 2. One who vouches for the suitability of a candidate for admission.3. A legislator who proposes and urges adoption of a bill.4. One who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation; a godparent.5. One that finances a project or an event carried out by another person or group, especially a business enterprise that pays for radio or television programming in return for advertising time.

Each word has several meanings but when we study the implications of each word, we can see a clearer picture.

I can imagine if your like most people, you felt like a number, or felt a coldness come over you when you read the definition for "recruit".  No one wants to feel as if they are a replacement or being replaced by someone else.
Did you feel a warm fuzzy feeling when you read the definition for "sponsor"?  Don't you want your sponsor to feel responsible for you as you gain your footing when you first join them in your new business venture?  How about having someone "vouch for you" .  I know when someone vouches for me, it makes me feel pretty special and I am proud that someone feels that way about me.

Which one do you use on a regular basis?  Do you consider yourself a recruiter or a sponsor?  Do you take personal responsibility for people you introduce to your company?

Just a little something to think about. 

Henrietta
TheMentoringMom



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