When I started my network marketing business in 2009, I had hardly
any “extra time” left in my schedule. I was working 40+ hours per week
in a cubicle for my public relations job and I was also engaged to be
married, so we were planning our wedding. The last thing I thought I had
time for was a side business.
What I realized, however, was that most successful network marketers
started their networking careers alongside another full-time gig. The
beauty of network marketing is that it’s a very social business. You
might also call it “lifestyle marketing” because a lot of the “work”
takes place throughout your normal day – as you strike up a conversation
in line at the bank, as you’re reconnecting with a former co-worker
over lunch, while you’re speaking with another parent at your child’s
soccer game.
If you can find 5-10 hours or so per week of social time in your
schedule, then you absolutely have time to build a successful network
marketing business. It’s not so much about the hours of time you put
towards it, but how you spend that time. For example, you will have WAY
more success spending 5 hours per week meeting people over lunch or
reconnecting over the phone than you would spending 10 hours per week
organizing your office or replying to emails.
The core of success in the network marketing industry is engaging in
conversation with people and sharing about your business/product. You
get paid for presenting and sharing, NOT for racking up hours on a
timesheet.
If you’re new to network marketing, focus on the windows of time you
have in your schedule and maximize those with revenue producing
activity. And also keep in mind, this is NOT an overnight success
business. Just like the athletes you see competing in the Olympics,
there’s a TON of behind the scenes preparation (and often failure) that
takes place!
Taking on any new skill set or career path is going to require
learning. Most people don’t achieve success in network marketing because
they quit too soon. Robert Kiyosaki (author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad) says
to give your network marketing business a minimum of 5 years before you
quit. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. Some network
marketers will skyrocket within 1-2 years and others it may take 6-8
years…the key is consistency and remembering that everyone’s journey is
different.
Network marketing has positively impacted my life in so many ways.
It’s allowed me to pursue a calling that I’m crazy passionate about and
not be “stuck in a job”.
Success will be defined differently by each person you speak with.
Some desire an extra $200 per month alongside another career they love.
Others desire $3,500 per month to replace a job that no longer fulfills
them. Others are seeking $20,000 per month so they can give generously
and change the lives of those around them.
Whatever your definition of success is…you can find it in network marketing.
Whatever your schedule looks like…you can find the time to be successful in this industry. Decide, do and don’t quit. 
Source: http://kristadial.com/2014/07/network-marketing-101-much-time-take-build-successful-business
