Big MLM Tip of the Day: Overcoming Objections: "I could never do that"

This is the phrase network marketers should fear more than any other. If what you are doing is not, or does not appear to be, duplicatable, you are in trouble. 

Fortunately, this is an easy one to overcome. As a matter of fact, if you are aware of this potential problem, you can be sure, in advance, that people will not have this objection. 

Just ensure them that anyone can do it with the right coaching and mentoring, and then offer it to them. If you want such mentoring and coaching, click the "Mentoring Resources" tab at the top of this page. 

Another way to reassure your prospects is to borrow a line from one of my mentors, Michael Dloehy. "I will believe in you until you believe in yourself."

Big MLM Tip of the Day: Overcoming Objections: "I've tried one of those before"

You will likely hear this one a lot. Many people have tried and failed. 


You may have tried network marketing before yourself. I had tried, without luck, several times. The company makes a huge difference, but there are many good ones out there. 


The real difference is the training system. 


Each MLM company has their own, and there are others that are more generic and not company specific. If your prospects tell you they have tried MLM, regardless of their experience, they are a good quality lead. All they really need is some good training and mentoring. 


They are already familiar with the concept, and are at least willing to try, so 1/2 of the work is already done for you. Get them plugged into a training system. If you want a Proven Duplicatable System you can share with your team, check the Mentoring Resources tab above.

Big MLM Tip of the Day: Overcoming Objections: "Those things don't work"

I cannot count how many times I have heard this statement over the years. 

I first started in network marketing over 15 years ago, and after failing, I still had a feeling that it could work. I just assumed that I was not right for this business. Boy was I wrong!

A good response to this objection would be something like, "You are right. They do not work without the right coaching and mentoring. Since few people offer such assistance, I can see where you would think that". 

At that point, you need to make sure they understand that you are there to help them every step of the way and that you will get them the training they need. Most people just want to know that you will help them. 

Just be sure you do not have any other agenda. If you are focused on how you can make money by sponsoring them you are setting yourself up for failure.

Offer your help with no strings attached and the income will follow as a byproduct.

Big MLM Tip of the Day: Overcoming Objections; "I don't have time"

Let's face it, people are busy these days. Between full time jobs, family and other obligations, many people will feel like they would not have the time to devote to a side business. 

Therefore, people can get very protective of their free time, trust me, I would know. 

When I first started out, I was working full time with a young child at home. It seemed as though I had no time to spare. So, rather than sitting around watching TV after the little one went to sleep, that was when I would work my business. 

Why? Because I knew that if I were willing to sacrifice some free time now, that I would have much more of it down the road. 

Imagine how much more free time you will have once you have worked yourself out of a job.If your prospects get this, then the time objection will no longer be an issue.

Big MLM Tip of the Day: Overcoming Objections; "How much does it cost"

First off, remember that these objections are usually not the real objection a prospect will have. Their real objection is they are unsure if they can do it and that you will be there to help them, although they will never say that. 

They will come up with other objections like, "how much does it cost?" 

If you have done your homework, and gotten the right training, you will only be promoting products that people would buy even if there was no comp plan tied to it. 

This makes the cost issue easy to overcome. Simply ask the person if they are currently, or would consider in the future, buying a similar product. If they say yes, then you at least have a potential customer. 

Then you can explain to them how they can get their product for free, and maybe make a little money on the side.