🧭 Step 9 — Counsel With Upline

You Were Never Meant to Build Alone

In this business, you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.

Your upline exists to shorten your learning curve, multiply your momentum, and help you avoid costly mistakes.

Think of your upline as your board of advisors — experienced leaders who have already walked the road you’re on.

When you counsel with them, you tap into their wisdom, systems, and strategy — saving yourself years of trial and error.

“If you’re the smartest person in your circle, your circle is too small.” — Eric Worre

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Why Counseling with Upline Matters

Every major business decision, strategy, or placement should be discussed with your upline first.

Not because you need permission — but because their perspective protects your potential.

Your upline can:

• Help you determine the best placement strategy (so no volume or sponsorship is wasted)

• Provide clarity on rank advancement goals

• Offer advice for tricky conversations or objections

• Identify the right tools and events for each type of prospect

• Help you interpret your Back Office reports correctly

• Keep you emotionally steady when challenges arise

“Wise counsel prevents wasted effort.” — Stephen R. Covey

The Three Roles of Your Upline

Understanding the roles your upline plays helps you use this relationship effectively:

Role Focus What They Provide

Mentor Mindset Encouragement, perspective, belief

Coach Skillset Training, scripts, accountability

Strategist Business growth Placement, promotion, and duplication structure

A healthy relationship with your upline includes all three roles.

You don’t just reach out when you’re stuck — you stay connected so you can grow faster and lead stronger.

How to Counsel Effectively

Successful Brand Partners communicate proactively — not reactively.

Here’s the professional way to counsel:

• Stay Plugged In

• Attend all team and corporate Zoom calls, webinars, and events.

• Participate actively — take notes, ask questions, apply what you learn.

• Stay visible to your upline; consistency builds trust.

Prepare Before You Ask

When seeking help, come with a specific question or challenge.

Example: “I have a new Brand Partner who’s strong in sales but unsure about building a team — how should we guide them?”

Avoid vague requests like “What should I do?”

Follow the Chain of Support

Start with your immediate sponsor.

If they’re unsure, go up the line until you find the expertise you need. 

This teaches proper duplication — your team will follow your example.

Apply and Report Back

• When your upline gives advice, act on it quickly.

• Then follow up to share results.

• This builds mutual respect and confidence in your growth.

“Mentorship isn’t a rescue mission — it’s a relay race.” — Eric Worre

The baton only moves when you run with it.

Weekly Strategy Calls and Team Connections

Make a habit of attending weekly team calls and strategy sessions with your leadership.

This Is It Team, Champion Makers, and Team of Life Changers all model consistent leadership through communication.

These calls are not optional. ,they are where duplication begins.

On each call, you’ll learn:

• Current promotions and incentives

• How to maximize the compensation plan

• Best practices for launching new Brand Partners

• Success stories from the field

• Upcoming events and training opportunities

When your team sees you on those calls week after week, they learn by example.

“Leadership is modeled, not mandated.” — John Maxwell

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When in Doubt — Counsel First

Many business mistakes come from acting too quickly or emotionally.

Before making decisions that affect your structure or relationships, pause and counsel.

Examples:

• Unsure where to place a new Brand Partner? → Ask your upline first.

• Thinking of adjusting your focus or strategy? → Ask your upline first.

• Experiencing frustration or burnout? → Ask your upline first.

Your upline can help you see the situation clearly — and often save you from unnecessary stress or lost business volume.

“The purpose of counsel isn’t control — it’s protection.”

The 24-Hour Rule

Eric Worre teaches that momentum thrives on immediacy.

When something good happens — a new signup, a strong lead, a win — contact your upline within 24 hours.

Likewise, when something goes wrong — a cancellation, objection, or setback — reach out within 24 hours.

Early communication prevents frustration and allows your upline to help you course-correct while the situation is fresh.

The Difference Between Dependence and Partnership

Great leaders don’t lean on their upline — they grow with their upline.

Your goal isn’t to stay dependent forever; it’s to become self-reliant through mentorship.

Your upline’s role is to teach you what they know until you can duplicate it on your own — and then teach others.

“The highest honor you can give your mentor is to pass it on.”

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Final Thought

Counseling with your upline isn’t a formality — it’s a lifeline.

It keeps you grounded, connected, and aligned with proven systems that work.

Stay teachable. Stay connected. Stay humble enough to ask, and strong enough to act.

Because success in this business isn’t built in isolation —

it’s built through partnership, communication, and counsel.

“If you want to go fast, go alone.

If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb

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