Why Do People Pretend They're Interested?!

Lannie · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 12:50 PM

I know it's part of the game, but it just gets me. People that act like they want to do the biz, but when it's time to sign up, they flake. Or, even worse, they join and don't do anything!!!!!! I know that I just have to keep digging and digging until I find that special person, but it is soooo frustrating at times. It also makes me sad when it's someone I know personally because I see their potential and know that they could have a better life, but they are comfortable and don't want to go for it.

Ok, I'm done, just had to vent. Thanks for letting me do so. Have a wonderful day!

- Lanette

Audrey · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 02:59 PM

Lanette,

Is your sign up free? I ask because then there's nothing to lose.

Why are these folks signing up? What do they tell you that they want?

1 crazy dreamer · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 06:35 PM

Hi Lanette,

I actually have a tool that might help you figure it out. You don't have to pay for this and it will save you a lot of frustration. I seriously do not want any money from you! I promise that!
The truth is people are so scared about Network Marketing that they want so bad to believe in it, but have heard of all the failure that goes along with it, then as you say, they "flake" out.
My husband and I have been in it for a while now and we know the frustration you are having right now! "why can't they just see the potential?" Honestly, until I read this e-book, I was right where you are! Put it to you this way a week ago, I was into a company that I found out would have made me broke! Since reading and applying, I have had 7 prospect, come looking for me! You have to really want to succeed though.
Lanette, I promise this will never cost you anything. I know you probably hear that all the time. But it is truth here.
Have a wonderful day!
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Lannie · #4 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 07:36 PM

Audrey, the people are signing up to do the business. Yes there is a fee involved and they know the amount. They tell me they want to make money marketing the products that I just shared with them. Some of them pay the sign up fee & never do the business. Others completely flake out drop off the face of the earth. The thing is, I let them know that they may not be interested to give them an out if they truly aren't interested. I think they just don't want to hurt my feelings, but "No" is better than a fake "yes".

Crazy Dreamer, I will be sure to check that site out.

Audrey · #5 (**permalink**) 04-01-2008, 08:14 PM

Lannie,

All you can do is put the information out there for those you sponsor. Don't invest too much energy into those who don't respond.

wah_mummy · #6 (**permalink**) 04-01-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Audrey

Lannie,

All you can do is put the information out there for those you sponsor. Don't invest too much energy into those who don't respond.

This is fantastic advice. Don't waste your time chasing people or your energy getting upset about it.....that's not productive for you or your business.

Do you have a list/responder? Write a series of messages and load them to send to these people semi-regularly...then at least an autoresponder keeps them up to date and you don't have to : )

One thing that I was taught that has been handy at times & it may help you too...ask the person what book/e-book/audio (video series or subscribed blogs even!) they are currently reading. This can give an idea on the kind of person you are dealing with. It just gives you a little bit of insight into their mindset, plus if you are chatting on the phone or IM it is a good way to get people to open up and talk a little about themselves.

If you are networking your business and using attraction marketing techniques, you will find the right people will come to you...eventually : )

All the best

Claudia · #7 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 01:28 AM

I have found that it makes them feel at ease if I give them a choice. So I ask, do you see yourself as a customer or as a business builder. If they reply a business builder - then I give them my expectations and then ask them again if they are committed to building a business. If they can not meet my expectations, then I tell them I will consider them a happy customer until they can prove to me they are going to build a business. I tell them that if they give me 100%, they can expect 100% from me. However, I am not going to push or pull them into building THEIR business. I also remind them that I am happy to have them as a satisfied customer! This tells me where to focus my mentoring efforts!