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The Worst People to Talk To About Your
Network Marketing Business Opportunity
As a coach that helps people market their network marketing business opportunity, I see people working harder than they need to, all the time. During a call today I was sharing what I thought was common sense when it comes to prospecting but I realized that a lot of people make the same mistake with who they approach and why. I am going to share with you what I consider the worst type of people to approach when it comes to your network marketing business opportunity.
The People You Know That Need It
It is a shame that this economy is claiming the financial lives of so many retirement and savings account. The number of dollars lost in retirement and savings accounts is astronomical. There has never been a time in history where more people needed a low risk, work from home way to make additional money. However, those people you know, that have been beaten down the hardest, are the least likely to be open to a network marketing business opportunity.
When life has beaten you down so much, and you are surrounded with media everywhere telling you how bad things are and surrounded by reality TV and gossip rags telling you how bad people are, things start to alter who you truly are. Do these people need help? Of course they do. But they are the hardest to help as they have created a layer of cynicism and skepticism that coats their real personality. I have personally watched on in horror while friends of mine have gone down in financial flames while remaining “too cool” to even look at my network marketing business opportunity.
People With Less Social Connections Than You
If you dislike duplication and enjoy challenges, recruit people that have fewer social connections than you do. Sometimes the worst thing you can actually do is recruit someone. Stop looking at this business as a one time bonus business and start looking at what it really is, a way to leverage your time. You get paid on the time and efforts of yourself and others, so, if that was the case, don’t you want the best “others” on your team? Just because you feel comfortable pitching the person that is NOT as socially connected as you does not mean it is the best use of your time.
Deal With Those That Have The Most Open Minds
Are you being asked if its a pyramid? Are you being told that it’s a ponzi scheme? Are people telling you that it is a scam? If you are getting those questions on a regular basis, you are dealing with the wrong crowd. The wealthier and more successful people are, the less they have the need to steal other people’s dreams. You see, you don’t need a script to talk to open minded people, they are already open minded. Professionals and well connected people don’t like making others feel like garbage so they are actually easier to approach than our broke friends. And, they are the type of people you want to surround yourself with anyway.
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Ray,
Who on planet earth has more social connections than you??? 🙂
Nicely written as always.
Susan
Hi Ray,
if people often get the typical objections you mentioned (scam, pyramid scheme etc.), they are definitely fishing in the wrong pond. Oftentimes misery meets misery.
Thanks for sharing your insights.
Take care
Oliver
Haha, trust me, they are out there!
Thanks Oliver!
Welcome bro!
Good advice. I agree!
I couldn’t agree more. Successful people are already open minded and preposition themselves to be ready to take advantage of opportunities. Unsuccessful people are too close minded to see any opportunity, even if it slaps the in the face. Then they wonder why they don’t get the breaks.
However, remember success is not a dollar figure. To some it’s money, for other it’s time,, and for some it is just being useful. We shouldn’t impose our view of success and happiness on others. But, we need to look for those that want what we have to offer…..it’s an opportunity.
Great post!
Jeremy Reece
So true Nick, there is pleasure in being pitied, unfortunately
Attitude can be great with those low or high on funds. I was dead broke, twice, but you would never know it.
Thanks bro
This is great advice. I’d like to know how you transition yourself into a ‘higher’ social status. Meaning, that if your peer group is broke, how do you get to hang out with people with more money than you?
This is so True. I was on a plane last night and I was reading “The business of The 21st Century” book by Kiyosaki. The gentlemen next to me saw it and began to talk to me and asked me what I did, so I told him.( I promote gold and silver from home and teach others how to do the same) Long story short, he his a wealthy Doctor who owns 4 practices and loves business. He was familiar with network marketing and Kiyosaki and thought it was a woderful opportunity for people to start their own business. He also has been involved with one years ago. He then shared with me that most average people aren’t “open” and that’s why they never get ahead in life. We spoke for over 2 hours( I was just building rapport) And at the end I gave him a cd to listen to and he was totally open, apreciative and was grateful that I shared my business with him…. I finally realized that I have been talking to some of the wrong peope and I have even let their negativity effect me….wow!!! Thanks for sharing the Blog.
I always made that mistake! I would constantly drag that person to a meeting, tell him why he needed this opportunity to get out of debt, persist tell I was blue in the face. Finally they would sign up! Guess what? Nothing happened except more frustration! Until I sponsored up, I was about to quit! It really makes all the difference in the world! Great post Ray!
Thank You!!
Makes perfect sense ray,I have not gotten much duplication signing up people who dont have 2 nickels to rub together.There is a reason they are where they are.People who struggle are often the least likely to have the confidence it takes to succeed at network marketing.
You never know when one is going to surprise you, but, it’s rare
New U 3 is going to rock!
Way to go!
Hey Ray, Advice is great…but it’s freaking me out how much the young woman in the photo looks like Katie Freiling (whom I’m sure we’d agree we’d both like to recruit!) Have a great day, Mike
I see the truth in this, Ray.
Amen Joel!
LOL, I have met Katie and she is way cooler than the chick rolling her eyes!
Ray another good dose of sound information. I entirely agree with you that you have to look for open minded people. But at the same time you need to listen closely with the prospect. Picking up on little suttle signs as to if they are willing to work for it or not. Cause after all take you for instance, if your sponsor had shunned you for being broke. Then he would have missed out on a Diamond in the rough. At least thats my opinion of it, you never know for sure who you are talking to. Keep up the good info we all are learning so much from you. THANKS!!
Ray you always hit the issues that others people avoid or overlook in this industry…so appreciate your straight forward insight, btw love that pic of that negative looking gal lol hahahahah
Awesome post Ray… This spoke to my inner soul… Thanks for all the time you put into building others up with your blog!
I know I’ve made these mistakes before… It’s so easy to think that going after the people that are worst off because you feel they need it. But like you said most of the time they aren’t open to it because they feel like victims. And unfortunately, people seem to like being a victim and will do almost anything to stay one. It’s weird and irrational, but true.
Well Said Ray.
Hey Ray,
Great article! My husband and I have had great success talking to entrepreneurs and professionals. They are much more open minded. Yet at the same time, there are everyday people that are broke, yet they still have dreams. I think if we keep a good mix, and one we get the signals that they may be a “tire-kicker”, politely end the conversation and move on to the next.
Kelvin & Amber Jones
The King & Queen of No Bull Marketing
P.S. Look forward to meeting you and NU3 in Jan!!!!!!
Man I wish I had read this when I had 1st started, but I have learned along the way! LOL Thanks for sharing Ray. I found myself as the “Save the drowning victim” guy. You can throw the livesaver but they have to catch it. Throw to those MOST likey to catch it!
I must say Ray, your spot on! I really enjoyed this post and the points you made. I’m really impressed with the content you’re providing, not only on this post, but throughout your blog.
In fact, as I’m writing this I just feel that I’m not giving you a big enough complement to the work that you’ve done. So, as a veteran internet marketer, the best that I can come up with off the top of my head is…
…The content that your providing is adding value for me and my business.
Thank you
This makes perfect sense, Ray. If the success of your business relies on “others” then you want to have others on your team that will build and grow your business with the least effort on your part. Good stuff. ~ Coach Curtis
Joel mentions “I found myself as the “Save the drowning victim” guy.”
You have to be a very experienced swimmer to save a drowning person or they will drown you trying to save themselves and wind up both of you go down.
Thanks Ray; I really needed this. I’m in this business to help people, and sometimes I’ll get off track and start prospecting people that need the business but I know won’t do the business. Find the greedy, not the needy!
Powerful Richard, thanks for sharing
Glad you learned Ed, stop being so frustrated!
I agree, course, in my case, no one knew I was broke as I didn’t let on. There is a difference between someone being broke in regards to their bank account and someone having a broke mentality. One is much easier to cure.
Thanks bro, you rock
Thanks Curtis, you help a lot of people and I love working with you!
Greed is sometimes good
Ray,
This post on the Worst People 4 Network Marketing is right on time. I needed this message. Thanks so much for sharing.
Ray,
You are so right. The successful people got there because they were not afraid to step outside of the box. They are always open to something that can create a extra income. Your advice is always priceless!
Aw, thanks Judy!
Coming from you, that is a huge compliment, thanks bro!
I like this one, I definitely spent too much time talking to those I knew needed it but now realized most of those people are stuck in a poverty, poor me state of mind and perhaps just like to be heard and not really seeking an end to their “hard times”. Thanks for always sharing your knowledge it has been absolutely priceless!
Hey Ray this is an excellent post. Let me share something with you all. Forget about what you may think. This business is not for everyone. I’m talking about network marketing in general. I had a co-worker of mine that I had a great chat about the BO. He seems receptive to the ideas. However, he was very skeptical. Long story short. He has financial problem work hard to death to keep up with the payment on the house he just brought. The solution is there right in front of him, but that hedge prevented him for taking advantage of the opportunity. I decided not have him join my team. I just see to much headache if I do. This business is not for him. Well, on to the next one…
I tell people all the time that this is probably not for them, amen bro
You always have great contributions, thanks bro
You totally nailed it! I have been guilty of wasting time with people who “need this”. The ones that can’t even come up with the $10 needed to start an AVON business and then the other business I have there is not cost to get started. But it’s easier for them to stay home and watch the news and soaps and whine about the economy than by getting off their butt and changing their own economy and life cycle! Then if they do sign up they quit because the thought money was going to just roll into their bank account I guess. I prefer busy people. They know the most people and aren’t lazy.
Love your truth telling Ray!
It’s a amazing but I guess”normal”…
that folks want to help the “needy” crowd.
They are often the same folks who
“just want to help people.”
Guess what though…when it’s done that way
NETWORK MARKETING DOES NOT WORK!!!!
So then you simply verify what the
main stream believe….
NETWORK MARKETING DOES NOT WORK!!!
So after we plug folks in to the info
If you have to
1.tell folks to check their B.O.
2.tell them there is an open
3.tell them to read their emails
4.tell them their are webinars
5.tell them to work on mind set
6.tell them to interact
7.tell them to study how and what
NWMing is (if they are new)
And on and on…then you have
A JOB.
Managing people.
Your business STARTS WHEN YOUR WARM
MARKET IS DONE.
That scares newbies I know but now you know.
That’s not 100% from what I’ve seen
but pretty close to 100%.
I did see a few mature non dysfunctional families
who built empires together.
But hey the vast majority of families are dysfunctional.
Many new folks starting will not listen to this.
Even though we know it’s true.
Once you’ve been in many many living rooms
it’s amazing what is learned about folks.
I learned more doing that then what I learned,
in at that time. my previous 40 or so years.
Great post.
Hi Ray,
Thank you for this article. This is one of the best explanations I’ve ever seen.
Sincerely,
Janet 🙂
Thanks Ray for a great post! I’ve certainly experienced talking to the wrong people as a new network marketer, but I think sometimes it helps to know the wrong crowd to identify the right crowd! Indeed, spending time talking to the wrong prospects – and even worse, signing them up! – is a waste of time and resources, and is completely anti-leverage! When we do find the right people, truly connect with the open- and like-minded business partners we look for, the process is easy and the rewards are endless.
Always a pleasure to read your blog!
Justine
This was super fantastic ! Loded with value. Thanks a million !
Bulls eye Ray!! Thanks for helping people out. Some people will never know about working from home.
Thanks Ray, this is pure gold 😉
Great post Ray. It’s what Dillard refers to as the alphas and the betas. Spend you time and energy on the alphas, let the betas alone.
Hey Ray,
Great post. It is so true. I found myself in this dilema years ago and got frustrated. I thought the business didn’t work or I wasn’t good enough. Amazing how people think but when talking to successful positive people, even if they don’t join ya, they support you or uplift you. They hardly ever say negative things.
Thanks for the reminder.
Hello Ray!
I just recently joined Numis and have very much enjoyed reading your posts and watching your videos. This post has pretty much summed up about 75% of my friends (recent college grads who are barely scraping by) reactions. It was disheartening at first but I have a really great support team with Numis and my Dad (who is an entrepreneur) will also be joining my team!
I look forward to everything that is coming and thanks for this post…it is perfect!
Leah
Hey guys… I originally misunderstood this post a little.. but i work with Ray and we discussed it… Ray is saying most people focus solely on those in lesser economic situations than themselves as they are more comfortable with it. But he is saying you will do better going after the people on your chicken list..