Internet MLM Guru, Michael Dlouhy, is the Creator and Owner of Mentoring for Free
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 05:46PM 
Michael Dlouhy, Creator of Mentoring for FreeMichael Dlouhy is an Internet MLM guru who has been in the network marketing industry since 1979 and has worked full-time in the industry since 1991. He joined over 100 MLM businesses from 1992 to 1994, so he could learn everything possible about how the network marketing industry really worked. Michael Dlouhy is the author of 2 ebooks, Success in 10 Steps and Powerful Networking Secrets. He is perhaps best known for being the owner of Mentoring for Free, a network marketing training program
What is Mentoring for Free?
At the Heart of the Mentoring for Free training program is Michael Dlouhy's free ebook, Success in 10 Steps.
Success in 10 Steps contains some valuable insights for network marketers. For instance, Michael Dlouhy advises that you reearch whether a network marketing company's founders and top guns have successfully built a downline in the past. He suggests you carefully study an MLM's policies and procedures to determine if the company management has experience and integrity. He also focuses a lot on the fact that network marketing is a relationship business. It’s not about using the best recruiting and closing techniques, but rather building relationships, mentoring, and teamwork.
A central component of Success in 10 Steps is the analysis of personality types. Every person in life has a unique personality. If you learn to talk to people based on this, you will find it much easier to build relationships, both business and personal.
According to Michael Dlouhy, there are four main personality types. “Yellows” are the nurturers, “Blues” are the fun seekers, “Greens” are the analytical people, and “Reds” are the money-motivated people. Dlouhy provides tips on how to sponsor each color segment into your network marketing business.
Is this color analysis unique? Michael Dlouhy admits in his book that there are several books on the same subject. In fact, even within the MLM industry, network marketing gurus like Dani Johnson have created similar systems. Nonetheless, the color analysis offers valuable insights on how to approach and sponsor different personality types.
The other main focus of the Mentoring for Free program is what Michael Dlouhy calls the Five Pillars of Success. He identifies the five criteria you should look for in a network marketing company. These pillars include: 1) company management experience with integrity; 2) timing of the company and the industry; 3) product; 4) compensation plan; and 5) duplicatable system.
Here is an audio training by Internet MLM guru, Michael Dlouhy, about the 5 Pillars of Success.
Is Mentoring for Free Really Free and is it the Right Internet MLM Training Program for You?
While Mentoring for Free is (as its name implies) a free training program, there is an option to upgrade to become a member of Mentoring for Free Pro at a cost of $19.95 per month. As a Pro member, you will be able to promote the 10 Steps to Success ebook. You will also receive several capture pages, and be able to promote another ebook for $29.95 (Powerful Networking Secrets) as well as a training CD for $19.95 (Colors to Success). You will also receive a back office to help you keep track of your leads.
When used as such, Mentoring for Free is a lead generation system. As a standalone training product, however, does Mentoring for Free provide all the training you need? That depends on who you ask and what you are looking for. Some say the training is too simplistic, others object to Michael Dlouhy's personal style, while others embrace it wholeheartedly.
It is always best to test drive different network marketing training programs to make sure the training is comprehensive, cutting edge and a good match for your personal learning style. For instance, many people are visual learners and work best with video training. Some people prefer a self-guided training program while others like live calls. Some people like the opportunity to earn affiliate income with a training program. It is up to you to research what is out there and find the Internet MLM training program that is best for you.
About the Author
Now I’m a SuperGuide and am in the process of being certified by the International Coaching Academy. My focus is on helping people get results faster by leveraging their strengths and creating a solid foundation for success. In order to attract people to you, you have to understand who you want to attract, how to attract them and what makes you different so that people will want to work with YOU. It’s all about working smart and learning how to make attraction marketing work for you!
