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ImportEyedea
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#1 · Posted: 17 Dec 2009 21:17
Hey Guys!
I'm relatively new by Network Marketing (by industry standards anyway- only been in for about 1.5 years). I see the tactics my boyfriend Keith and some of our team members use to cope with family and friends who are not involved with the business, but I know it can be a struggle.
So how are you dealing with it? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
Example of a comeback line Keith replies with upon being asked if he's been "brainwashed" by MLM
Brainwashing? Did you ever think your brain could use a little washing? You should try it sometime!"
-Katrina
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mountainmom5
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#2 · Posted: 18 Dec 2009 01:41
ImportEyedea: Brainwashing? Did you ever think your brain could use a little washing? You should try it sometime!"
lol - that's good!
Actually, I never say much to my friends about what I am doing but they know I make money with my computer and they are so lost when it comes to internet marketing so am seriously considering doing some classes soon.... as with the economy being the way it is, many of my friends are really struggling financially.
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ImportEyedea
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#3 · Posted: 18 Dec 2009 15:56
haha That's an excellent idea! I too avoid the details (and inherent confusion) however I think conceptually people just don't think of the internet as a Legitimate place to make money. Most people think Internet Business as one of the 3 P's: Porn, Pranks or Programming.
We're doing quite well without using any of them thankfully. I'm sure in another 10 years the thinking will change. Hope your classes are up and running by then!
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bookguy
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#4 · Posted: 21 Jan 2010 21:40
I don't say too much about it to family or friends, as this is something that I have been doing in my off hours away from my regular 9 to 5 job. There is a lot to learn, and I would like to make mistakes in the beginning in private, learning from them instead of being seen as just falling flat on my face.
I am building up a work at home business because I want to have an income outside of my regular job, which I like very much, but want to prepare for the unexpected. I've been laid off twice in the past, and it was not possible to know what was coming, as management did not talk about it with the staff.
It is not that I am so thin skinned that everthing is a potential failure. Everyone you talk to seems to have seen all the late night infomercials on television, and anything having to do with internet marketing or working at home immediately brings on a chorus of joking and snickering. Few people believe that there is more to the concept than just what is advertised in a 30 minute or so presentation.
Having witnessed this happen a few times, I much prefer this route of proceeding. Later on, it will be much easier to answer the question "How did you do that successfully?" and be taken seriously without question.
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garygoh
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#5 · Posted: 22 Jan 2010 08:36
mountainmom5: I never say much to my friends about what I am doing but they know I make money with my computer and they are so lost when it comes to internet marketing so am seriously considering doing some classes soon....
It seems that many of the successful internet marketers tend to do this, at least in my area. So, how's you class going on? Are you going to charge them a small fee in order to defray you costs?
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A8ch
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#6 · Posted: 22 Jan 2010 15:18 · Edited by: A8ch
Dealing with friends and family who are not involved in network marketing, or any other business venture for that matter, can sometimes be quite challenging. Network marketing can be particularly difficult to combat for three reasons:
1. Most people don't fully understand the concept.
2. There is a negative bias that envelopes the industry as a result of bad press over the years.
3. It's notorious for attracting scammers and many trusting members have themselves ended up getting burned.
Plus, just about every other person you meet knows of at least one person who has had a bad experience with a network marketing company.
So, my approach would be to say nothing to people close to me, until I am convinced of the legitimacy of the company, its marketing practices, and my potential to do well using their plan.
Next, I would want to have achieved some ongoing measure of success that I can point to in order to justify my involvement.
My personal conviction and proof of success would now make it easier for me to share what I do with others. I'd be able to do that in a casual but factual manner, without using hype or pressure.
And if I used just the right tone of subtle indifference in my delivery, it would give me greater leverage to earn their interest, admiration and respect.
Hermas
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FreeCashMan
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#7 · Posted: 25 Jan 2010 03:10
Friends and family that want to make money working from home I deal with on that 'level'.
The ones that don't, I deal with them on their respective 'level.
Once you know how to market online and offline to people that truly are interested in a work at home opportunity, there is no need to worry about friends and family.
I've achieved success working online, with little to know family involvement.
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