At times, you'll meet people who you think would be great
prospects for joining in your MLM or network marketing
opportunity with you. The only problem is they are opposed to
the MLM concept and don't want anything to do with one.
So how do you respond to their complaints?
Below is a listing of some of the common argument about MLMs AND
more importantly, some good information to combat those
arguments.
Argument #1 -- MLMs are just Pyramid Schemes Designed to Rip
People Off.
First off, make SURE you are in a REAL MLM that actually
accomplishes something because that will be your best argument.
You should be making your money from product sales NOT
"headhunter fees" or money collected from signing new members.
That is questionable and not readily defendable.
A true MLM, however, is simply a distribution system that allows
individual people the chance to create income for themselves
through the distribution process. It is shaped like a pyramid,
yes, but then what distribution system isn't?
A factory that fills several warehouses, then sends products to
multiple distribution centers, then out to hundreds of
districts, then thousands of stores, and finally millions of
consumers still takes on the pyramid shape. That's just how
distribution of any product is accomplished.
In an MLM, however, that distribution process pays money
directly to as many individuals as can sell product. Now isn't
that better for you than the traditional system where all the
money stays at the corporate level?
Argument # 2 -- I Don't Want To Have To Push Products On My
Friends and Everyone Else I Know
First, ONLY join an MLM that offers products you believe in.
Then, you won't be pushing anything, you'll be RECOMMENDING.
Also, think, I mean really think, about all of the times you've
recommended movies, foods, drinks, music, doctors, health
products, books, restaurants, cars, equipment, appliances, web
sites, games, sports, stores, and many other things to your
friends and other people that you've met.
You do it all the time, don't you? The only difference is that
in an MLM, you get PAID for doing it, and you still are only
recommending something that you believe in.
What could be wrong with that?
Argument # 3 -- I Wouldn't Know Who to Talk to About the MLM
Opportunity or the Product.
Many people will give you the same argument. "I don't know
anybody." Usually, however, if pushed they find they know a LOT
more people than they realize. Plus remember, every person you
know has a lot of other contacts they will talk to if you first
interest them. That's the 'networking' part of network marketing.
As for not knowing who to begin with or how to go about it,
that's only because their mind has not yet been pushed to think
about such things. First just get prospects to accept the
possibility of network marketing or an MLM, then their own
thoughts of how they could do it themselves will follow.
Fate, chance, and coincidence are words used by those not
thinking ahead to describe the good fortune of those who are.
Those who do look to the future describe the same good fortune
as results of their efforts.
Argument # 4 -- I Don't Have the Time or the Money
Starting your own business through an MLM or network marketing
opportunity is the easiest, least costly, least time consuming
way of beginning a business ever made possible. Where else could
a person have resources, products, assistance, and support
service all in place right from the onset with such a small
investment?
As for time, this type of business is excellent simply because
it does not require any set hours. Naturally, the more time and
effort put into an MLM the better the expected results, but
there are no minimum requirements either. If you are too busy
with other things, the MLM can go on hold until more time is
available. It's the most flexible way of doing business there is.
Certainly these are not all the arguments people have against
joining an MLM or network marketing opportunity, but they are
among the most common. They are, at least with a good MLM
opportunity, completely unfounded as well. Use these
explanations to offer answers to your prospects.
Also, email me with any other common arguments you want answered.
Contact: Joe Bingham mailto:thunderberry@msn.com
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