A network marketing system can only do so much for your business. This is why there are certain things you must do on your own to get better results in your business.

Not all marketing systems are created equal; some brand you and some don’t. Some let you do list-building and some don’t. Some systems are constantly being tweaked and optimized for better results and some aren’t.

However, every MLM prospecting system should do a good job of sorting and sifting through your prospects and giving and selling valuable information. That is a given.

Remember people opted into your system because either they wanted help creating leads for their primary business, or they either wanted to learn how to make more money in their business; if you want them to buy from you and trust your advice, then they still need to build a relationship with you.

To get the most out of your network marketing system, regardless of which one you’re using, there are five simple things you can do to make it better.

1. Send a welcome email. Once someone opts into your marketing funnel, send them a welcome email that tells them a little bit about yourself.
   
   If the system you're using doesn’t allow you to email your leads from the back office, then you need to export your leads into an autoresponder service or software program that can.
   
   
2. Offer valuable tips that relates to the system you are using. Show them "how" the system can work for them.
   
   
3. Call them. A lot of people will choose not to give up their real phone number, but the ones that do want to be called. Don’t hound them with phone calls.
   
   Just one phone call will do. Take the consultative approach and let them know you are there to help them build their business.
   
   
4. Invite them to your blog. Whenever you make an informative post, invite them to look at it and leave their comments.
   
   If you're a picture person, have pictures on your blog of yourself and your family having a good time. Pictures of pets are great too. Let them see a real person.
   
   
5. Engage them with your other content. Consistently point them towards your videos and articles; invite them to connect with you on other social sites, like MySpace, Twitter and Facebook.

Once you’re able to implement those five steps successfully, people will get to know you, be comfortable with you, trust you and ultimately see you as an authority.

Until people see you as such, they won’t buy from you, trust your recommendations; don’t even count on them joining your business opportunity.

Make the most out of your network marketing system, by doing your part. Not only will it work better for you, but you’ll be ahead of most people using the same system because you’re willing to go the extra mile.