I’m sure we’ve all heard about the woman who called 911 (not once but three times) because she couldn’t get her money back from the McDonalds cashier. Believe it or not, that woman has a valuable lesson to teach everyone doing  internet network marketing.

Here is the story. She paid for chicken nuggets and then was told they didn’t have that item available. For some reason, the cashier wouldn’t give her a refund and insisted she order another item from the menu.

You’ve probably heard the 911 calls (in case you didn't, see the video below). As it turns out the woman was arrested for improper use of 911.

The obvious lesson is not to call 911 unless it is a real emergency.

But there is another lesson in this story and, as an internet network marketer, it is one that really resonated with me.

The lesson is this.

People desperately want someone to provide them with solutions for their problems.

This woman could have figured out for herself that there were other options other than calling 911. She could have asked to speak to a manager, or waited for the nuggets to get cooked, or helped the cashier figure out how to give her change, or asked someone else in line for advice, and so on.

But she just wanted someone to come and help her solve her problems.

And as internet network marketing professionals, we have to realize that the people we are trying to connect with want the same thing. They want someone to help them create the extra income they need so they can have financial security, peace of mind, time for their families, etc…

They want someone who can show them how to achieve these things, not just promise that they will.

As an internet network marketing professional, your role is to become a solutions provider. You will attract people to you by showing that you: 1) understand their needs, wants, desires, challenges, frustrations, etc… 2) have tangible solutions that will help them reach their goals and overcome their challenges; and 3) are a real person who will personally assist them in their journey.

In today’s economy, people are feeling scared and anxious. Maybe a little irrational (or in some Mcases, extremely irrational). You can help them and your business at the same time by learning how to position yourself as a solutions provider.

If you don't know how to do that, then your first step is to read some free ebooks by Ann Sieg:

The 7 Great Lies of Network Marketing

The Attraction Marketer's Manifesto

Both are invaluable reads.

Your next step is to connect with a great internet network marketing training program to help you accelerate your learning curve and avoid running down a bunch of rabbit holes.

And finally, you want to connect with a personal mentor who can help guide and support you. That person might be within your company, they might be part of your internet marketing training program, or they might be someone you meet online.

Take the steps needed to move your internet network marketing business forward and help others at the same time. McDonalds workers everywhere will thank you:)

Cindy Schulson is an internet marketing and home business coach. She helps you leverage the power of the Internet to create lasting relationships using the principles of attraction marketing. Visit Home Business Wins for more information and to get a free copy of her ebook which identifies the 12 key areas for success for any home business owner.