[Patty Gale]

I do agree that those people who are sponsor (versus recruiting.. big difference!) are responsible for taking the time to teach those they sponsor.

Generally speaking, to sponsor someone means to take that person under your wing and make sure they can fly on their own. Recruiting is just the opposite. Recruiting is the 'sign 'em up' mindset.

At the same time, it is also your responsibility to do your research when looking for a company and sponsor. Your success is ultimately yours, not your sponsor's.

If you're brand new and your sponsor leaves the business, go upline in your organization and find someone who will help you or find a mentor outside of your company that can help.

It is up to the professionals to lead, to set the example, whether they are in your company or not...

If you're a network marketing professional, you are in a 3 - 5 year plan, period.

Most performance-based professions in traditional business, from insurance to investments is a 3 - 5 year plan just to get established. Network marketing has a much better plan in that can create long-term financial security in 3 - 5 years.

When doing your research on the web, your common-sense will tell you whether or not the fancy splash page with the shiny sports cars, wads of cash and guy on the beach with shades and the bleached smile is for real or not.