Facebook marketing is regarded by many as one the best network marketing strategies to use to create a successful Internet marketing business.
That is if you understand that the potential for networking extends far beyond recruiting for your home business network marketing opportunity.
To be honest the reason why it’s such a gold mine is because the vast majority of network marketing entrepreneurs don’t have a clue about how to maximize its potential which means those of us who do are at a distinct advantage.
The fact of the matter is that there are a whole lot more reasons for building relationships on Facebook that have nothing to do with business opportunities.
I’m sure like me you have had countless “must get involved, time sensitive, opportunity of the century” type pitches come your way.
Some ‘vomit’ these on you the moment you connect with them as “friends”.
Others take the time to ask questions first but often these are questions they don’t really want to know the answers to or worse still, had they bothered to check your profile in the first place there would have been no need to ask the questions anyway.
My friend and fellow marketer, Twila Jacobs created a great video post about this recently which is well worth taking a look at.
Then there are the exceptions….
…those people who understand the value in creating genuine relationships with the goal of getting to know each other unconditionally.
The masses who ‘drop you’ the moment you tell them you don’t need their opportunity miss out on the following.
6 other reasons why it’s worthwhile growing relationships on Facebook:
- To have the opportunity to help others just for the sake of helping them.
- To practice relationship building which is the foundational skill required for success in network marketing.
- To practice being a leader, and thereby increasing your visibility and credibility as an expert in your niche.
- To mastermind with other professionals in the industry.
- To research your niche. Facebook users give up mass amounts of information about themselves. You can research your niche demographics easily, also finding out about the problems others are having which you can then use in your own marketing.
- Being positioned to work with others in joint ventures down the line.
>>>> Can you think of any other reasons why building relationships on Facebook is important to you? I’d love to hear what you have to say on this topic so please leave me a comment.
It would be awesome if you could “Bookmark & Share” share this post. for me. Be assured that I will do the same for you. This is an industry where those who help each other benefit the most. Thank you.
My goal? Helping you achieve yours.
Welcome! If you are new here reading this page first will help you get the most from my blog. 
Hey Marcus, Great post again. I love working with people on how to use Facebook to market any business and really enjoy it. I would love to learn from you if you use Linked In as well and what results you have with that.
Check out my latest training, too, http://bizinabox.biz. It is free and is packed with great content on using FB to market!
Melissa
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Hi Melissa,
Great that you enjoy using Facebook too. It is such an awesome tool when used optimally. Now Linked In is actually not something I have focused on at all so maybe I can learn more from you? I will definitely check out your latest training! Thank you.
~Marcus
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Hi Marcus,
That’s funny you mention the ones that drop you as soon as they find out you’re not interested in their opportunity. That happens so often.
Those are all great reasons to connect and I typed out more but my comment looked more like a blog post so cut it out and I may just have to make a post out of it.
Awesome topic!
Susanna
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:32 am
G’dday Susanna,
I love how my post has created an idea another one and I can’t wait to read about your ideas. You have an awesome way of expressing nuggets of gold simply and effectively on your blog. Thank you.
~Marcus
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Marcus,
I use it to mastermind with others. I started
a Fan Page to reach out to others in in the
Industry who my blog may not come in contact
with.
I love your tribe concept with Jordan and
the other guys. I enjoy answering questions
for other marketers. I get questions everyday
from someone struggling. There should be
more people like us, you don’t see to much
of this out there.
Have a great one!
Tommy
.-= Tommy DiPietro´s last blog ..Twitter Me This, Twitter Me That, Create A Twitter List Just Like That! =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Tommy I appreciate how you always take the time to write lengthy comments of value. Considering the number of blogs you visit you must be one very busy “commentator”.
You are doing such an awesome job out there Tommy and using all the tools we have to do so which don’t need to cost a cent, just a willingness and time which you give so freely. Thank you.
~Marcus
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Hey Marcus,
What I love about FaceBook is the fact that I can network with other individuals. I’ve had folks help me out with certain things and built a great relationship from it. They now what I do but I don’t go forcing myself onto them.
Chat with you later…
Josh
.-= Josh Garcia´s last blog ..Give Me 3 Minutes and I’ll Give You 3 Blogging Tips You Don’t Want To Miss =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:26 am
That is the secret Josh…. not forcing yourself on others. We just need to be ourselves and it all just happens. You have first class networking skills Josh which show all the time. Great to have you visit again. Thank you.
~Marcus
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I like these ideas Marcus. #1 sums it all up. Helping someone for the sake of helping them prospers you like nothing else. It’s easy to get tied to a certain outcome – making a business connection – and forget why we’re here. Use your talents to help others and you prosper! Most people have more talents than mere business skills. I can chat about cash gifting, the law of attraction, basketball, fitness, modeling….heck, even if people want to talk weather I am down, I have a college degree in Meteorology
.-= Ryan ´s last blog ..Ryan Biddulph Quotes =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Ryan I like the fact that you highlighted this point. It really is the only one anybody ever needs to be concerned with and the rest will just fall into place naturally.
Wow there’s plenty to connect with you about Ryan and that comes as no surprise to me. A degree in Meteorlology? Wow that’s not something one comes across often. Always a lot to learn from you Ryan. Thank you.
~Marcus
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Hey Marcus,
Networking in general is sound advice, however using the power of FB is “smart networking” in my opinion.
You covered some great benefits here my friend.
Wayne Vassell, signing out…
.-= Wayne Vassell´s last blog ..The “Magical Truth” Behind These MLM Success Stories…. =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Hey Wayne, it’s all about leverage which is what you mean about smart. That’s exactly it. You hit the nail on the head as per usual.
~Marcus
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Hey Marcus. I enjoyed your article. It made perfect sense to me and I will send this to all my Facebook friends. You asked that I bookmark and share this? I do not understand exactly what that is yet but I will work on it. Thanks for sharing.
Thomas
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Thomas my friend, great to have you call around.
I will have a chat with you about sharing and bookmarking if you like and then you can write a post about the value of this for your own blog. Thanks for your awesome feedback.. 
~Marcus
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I enjoyed this post Marcus.
My favorite “To mastermind with other professionals in the industry” has worked so well. I’ve met so many friends and had the opportunity to share, learn and excel.
What better thing can you ask for.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
.-= Jerome Ratliff´s last blog ..PPC Magic: 3 Steps To Turning Hundreds Of Keywords Into Millions =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:16 am
That’s so true Jerome and all for free too. All one has to do is be interested enough in connecting with others. You always offer great value Jerome so I am sure those who interact with you on Facebook and elsewhere will feel the same way about you as I do.
~Marcus
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Hi Marcus,
Excellent points!
Another reason to connect with people on Facebook that have nothing to do with your business (besides the ones you mentioned above) would be …
You NEVER know whom those people might know. They could connect you with someone that would sky-rocket your business down the road.
So, be friendly; connect with people you have something in common with … and GIVE value to them ….and then GIVE some more.
Have an awesome day!
Ilka
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Now isn’t that an awesome point you came up with there Ilka!
Too right. This is why I love having you call around to my blog you always add to the value. You always walk the talk when it comes to giving. Thank you.
~Marcus
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Hi Marcus,
The point that stood out to me is using Facebook for market research.
Hmmm…that’s something you don’t hear everywhere.
Brilliant!
.-= Derek Alvarez´s last blog ..How to sell…WITHOUT “selling” =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Hi Derek,
I love the way you highlight things in posts because doing so brings my attention back to certain points.
I value your input Derek and rooting all the way for you and Monique!
~Marcus
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Hey Marcus,
I haven’t been too big on Facebook besides automated content feeding, but I’m looking to start. The relationships that can be built on there are definitely worth the time and effort.
thanks for sharing this post
talk soon,
Hector Cuevas
.-= Hector Cuevas´s last blog ..Honest Opinions About The Unified Tribe =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Hi Hector,
Welcome. Yes the relationships are definitely there for the taking when one is ready to do so and I am sure you will find it a gold mine if mined the right way.
Thanks for stopping by.
Marcus
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Another great article Marcus. You hit all the points for establishing relationships on FB. Its funny because, this can be applied to any social media site not just FB. Thanks!
Anthony (AB)
.-= Anthony´s last blog ..Jusuru Opportunity Review – The Aching Truth About Jusuru =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 8th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Thank you for raising that very important fact Anthony. Now why didn’t I think of that and then I could have added it to my post. Ha ha. Thank you for stopping by again. I appreciate your regular valuable feedback.
~Marcus
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I think your post to be suitable for everyone who is interested in valuable resources. Thanks
.-= LISA TORRES´s last blog ..Influence Persuasion, How To Use It Effectively In 2 Easy Steps! =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 8th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Hi Lisa,
Yes knowing how to relate to people is valuable for everybody to take note of.
~Marcus
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Hi Marcus,
You are a sweetheart…thanks for the mention. I didn’t know about this. Maybe I misunderstood the person I was talking too, it was late. LOL
Facebook is a great way to connect with new people, as long as you are doing it the correct way.
Have a great day,
Twila
.-= Twila Jacobs´s last blog ..Hit A Mental Roadblock? How To Recycle An Old Blog Post =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 8th, 2010 at 7:50 am
HI there Twila,
You are very welcome. I have no doubt that you use Facebook exactly as it should be done Twila. It must be all those customer service skills you have!
Enjoy your weekend.
~Marcus
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Hi Marcus,
this is a great post, thanks for sharing. I think like in every other area of life, there is a learning curve involved. Who is the natural born internet marketer ? I think most of us started at a certain level of experience (myself at zero) and did some things right, others wrong. The decisive question is: Is someone willing to learn from his or her mistakes or not ? Have a great weekend
Oliver
.-= Oliver Tausend´s last blog ..What is the best MLM Opportunity ? Revelation of an Anti-Secret III =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 8th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Hello Oliver,
I like how you always bring a fresh perspective to topics Oliver. You are right and I guess the learning is also dependent on whether they are aware enough to know that they must change. I appreciate you stopping by and contributing to my blog. Thank you.
~Marcus
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Great post! My favorite part of facebook is to learn from others and share your knowledge with them! It’s one of the fastest ways to get tips or tricks for a topic you need more info on.
.-= Cara Oberfoell´s last blog ..Top Secret Success Tools =-.
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Cara Oberfoell Reply:
May 8th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
ps. Be sure to read profiles so you know who is an expert with a particular question you might have!
.-= Cara Oberfoell´s last blog ..Top Secret Success Tools =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am
That’s a great point too. One can learn so much from reading profiles.
~Marcus
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Cara you have raised such a great and important point here. The learning we give and more so that which we receive is just incredible. Thanks for visiting, I really so appreciate it a great deal.
~Marcus
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Hey Marcus
great post bro.. Help just for the sake of helping – this is very important (maybe that’s why it’s #1)..
I get messages all the time from people wanting to know how I do what I do.. and it just feels great knowing that I’ve helped them. It just makes our community a better place..
talk soon
Hector
.-= Hector Cuevas´s last blog ..7 Quick Writing Tips For Daily Bloggers =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 9th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Hi Hector,
You have hit the nail on the head there my friend. It’s fine to make money and obviously are all in business to do that but making money for me is nothing compared with the absolute buzz I get from helping others, like you say. Hope you are having an awesome weekend and thanks for stopping by!
~Marcus
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Great write up Marcus! I Loved your remark “Some ‘vomit’ these on you the moment you connect with them as “friends”.” So this so sadly true. Why on Earth do these people even begin to think this is a “right thing” to do. Lord, I hope they are not like that on the street, or they’d be totally friendless. Thanks for the good info here. There are MANY that this can help, and I’m sure going to share it with them!
.-= Steve Harlow´s last blog ..Simple Appreciation Marketing – The Lost Art =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Hi there Steve,
Thanks for the great comment and welcome to my blog too. Great to have you visit.
Cheers
Marcus
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I like this posts a lot Marcus we should put more of our focus on people and not the opportunity. You never know what you are building for the future by using these tips.I like the tip about masterminding.
Steve Shoemaker
.-= steve shoemaker´s last blog ..Facebook 3.0 The New King Maker? =-.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Thanks Steve. I just think the rest falls into place naturally when we place the emphasis on people instead of business specifically.
Cheers
`Marcus
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The reason I am here, is that you are featured on the tribe page of a FBfriend for the best commenst given there. I want to start an internetbusiness, but don’t know what to offer or to sell, my niche one calls it, isn’t it?
But the reason I am on Facebook is to connect with people to have friends, “just” friends and there are very nice people there to meet.
Being on Facebook I see what it offers as opportunities, not only for business, but also for personal use or as a customer.
I am also on Twitter, MySpace and LinkedIn. They have several different possibilities, but the main reason to be there is connection with people from all over the world. That is an undescribable pleasure and fun.
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Marcus Baker Reply:
July 21st, 2010 at 12:03 am
Hello,
Connecting with people is what makes the difference. Thanks for your comment.
~Marcus
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This was a really informative article, thank you for taking the time to put it together so well
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Marcus Baker Reply:
July 8th, 2011 at 2:27 am
Hi Liza,
Please you enjoyed this post. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
~Marcus
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The more you can network and expand your business, the better off you will be in the long run. Even if they’re not in your business niche, don’t worry, just go for it!
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Marcus Baker Reply:
July 23rd, 2011 at 2:14 am
Hi Ben,
Well said! You never knows where a relationship will go in the long term.
If you focus on the relationship and how you can add to the relationship rather than what you can get you always ends up winning.
~Marcus
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