This is a very common challenge most people have, and it may be due to several reasons, a few of which include the following:
1) Cultural backgrounds and taboos.
2) Fear of rejection.
3) Fear of inadequacy of information and know-how.
4) Many more...
Let's look at the first part of your question, "If you are not good at approaching people face to face", because the solution to your challenge will be based on that phrase.
From 1): It is very unconventional for women to be the conversational initiators with men in other cultures, and so, it presents a thick barrier for these women to push through.
SUGGESTION: Focus on reaching out to the women, who in turn, may bring in their husbands or significant others, who are men.
From 2): Fear of rejection is a big challenge, but why? Is it because you love something so much that, it will hurt you to have someone step all over it in your face? Is it that personal to you?
Imagine you are a multi billionaire, secretly out giving some of your money to a few poor people. Will you be afraid of rejection in this case? You see, the root issue is your knowledge of the real value and self confidence in what you have, so that any one who turns it down is the potential loser, not you!
In a similar way, consider the value of the SFI opportunity and be confident that you have a winner, and the fear factor will be diminished, no matter what others will think about you. They may see your success later, even though that is not the reason why you are`in this business.
From 3): Don't worry about what to say....EVER! Don't even get into the habit of memorizing scripts; you may not come across as real. Speak from your heart, by telling your story - your 'before' and your 'now' and your hope for the 'future' because of the great opportunity you have.
THOSE WHO ARE OPEN TO A BRIEF CONVERSATION
Learn to build bridges by starting with common topic openers from the weather to unemployment, if be it - something that is a common topic without the possibility of an argument. Then find the way to cross over (building the bridge) to SFI as a good consideration for a solution, telling your story.
You may use an attention grabbing question like, "Guess what I found out, that I didn't know existed?" - your prior sketisism, your present belief and progress, then your anticipation of reaching your goals.
Invite the person to take a look by offering your gateteway link or card. Offer to find answers to any questions he or she may have, and follow up with them (take their phone number or current email address).
I choose not to use the 'FREE' word upfront, but leave it as a pleasant surprise for the person to wonder, 'Since I wasn't told this, I wonder what other surprises may be in store for me?'.
TAKE A 'NO' AND MOVE ON.
Most trainers in other opprtunities, train as if you should never take a 'NO' for an answer, but keep coming back with answers to every stubborn objection to win the person over. Do you want to work with a person you dragged in, who is perhaps in to prove you 'wrong' by doing nothing? Take a 'NO' and move on.
For me, a 'NO' means 'not yet', 'I don't have enough information right now to make a decision, but don't pressure me', or 'It's not for me'. Find out which one it is, and end on a positive note with the door still open. The rejection should not be about you, so move on to the rest of the seven billion people out there.
SFI, and for that matter, all other opportunities, should be treated like a tool to get the work done. A well used tool will show some wear and tear and resulting profit. Is your tool on a pedestal as a showpiece, or is it showing much profit because of wear and tear from frequent use? The wear and tear is because of resistance.
In conclusion, you are never a bother to the people looking for your opportunity. Just keep on looking to find them, because you want to show them the proof of your story. That's the positive attitude you should have without any apologies.
Go out or online, and do some wear and tear for much profit.
Best Regards.
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