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Mandy wrote:
I have a friend who is not in the best of financial situations at the moment (she isnt working)
I've been telling her about the fantastic opportunity that exists with my business. And all she does is bag me.
You've got to be a good sales person, you have to know lots of people to sell to, you have to use the product yourself, you actually have to go out and find people blah blah blah its all to hard and the worst thing is she says she cant afford the $65 joining fee, she just doesnt have that money.
There comes time when you can only help someone so much. I hope this doesnt sound rude but i think if you arent in a financial position to put $65 into a business then you arent ready to start a business.
Just had to vent, thanks for listening.
Snazza replied:
With all due respect $65 is alot of money to some people. Especially when they arent currently working.
Not everyone will share your joy, passion and enthusiasum for your company as you do. Its great that you are so happy with your PP. But i think you need to respect that whats right for you may not necessarily be right for someone else. They need the passion and drive behind them as well as the finances to get started.
All you can do is offer the opportunity to her and once you have done that the choice is hers.
Snazza
Mandy replied:
Snazza, I can understand what you're saying and i do agree with you totally.
However $65 may be a lot to some, but to her $65 is a lot to invest into a business that requires her to actually put work and effort into but when she gambles, smokes and drinks almost every night of the week then that isnt to much money for her.
PerfumePrincess replied:
Hi Mandy....I hear what you are saying I have known of people who have all those vices and say they can't afford certain basic living necessities for their children...its just an excuse for their selfishness...........you dont need friends like her putting down your get up and go........you are giving it a go .....and thats all that matters ....... you find as you get older you LET less and less people put you down....
Good luck with all you do Shaz x
marina replied:
If she really wants to change her life she will . Somehow I do not think she wants to or she is scared of taking the plunge and then failing..
You know when someone says to me" I cannot afford It"
I say " that is ok. If you really wanted to do the business you would find the money somehow"
This is what you call perserverance and fighting for what you want.. Garage sales. ebay. go and get an extra job . Where there is a will there is a way.
Unforunatley for your friend she does not want to change her life.
All I can say is do not waste your energy on people who give you excuses. Go and speak to some one else. It is not your job to change their life, does not matter how much you know you can help them.
Just continue to tell her stories about your busines , show your enthusiasm and one day when she really wants to she will come on board.
I always give people the information and then the ball is in their court...
jazzyjools replied:
Hi Mandy, I can understand how you want to help your friend to have an opportunity to have a better life financially. Unfortunately people often make excuses because they are afraid of failure and would rather not try to succeed at all. Your friends comments about having to sell etc are true you do have to sell and be a people person to make your business a success. Recruiting is all about timing and the time is not right for your friend . It is not for everybody and maybe at the moment the money is just a way to make the excuse to say No. You never know when you start to do well and she sees that you have done well she may join.
Some will, Some Wait, Some Won't, So What, NEXT
Cheers Julie