Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Derek's 210 other Ask SC answers

Why are you not good at approaching people face to face? Is it because you are shy, or are you nervous?

My tips to overcome the problem of not being good at approaching people face to face would be:

1. Make sure you know your business (or anything you are promoting)

2. Practice what you are going to say in front of a mirror.

3. Record yourself when you are getting better. (this can be audio or video).

3. Practice on friends and family.

4. Accept the fact that you are going to get many rejections.

A lot of people cannot face the rejections that are going to happen, and they often blame themselves, or what they are saying, for getting those rejections. That is why the practice is so important.

You must go out to face your prospects with a positive mindset. You know what you are saying, you believe in the product or business, and you are exited about the business.

If you get negative comments, try to make a positive from them, but know you are going to meet people that do not believe in your business the way that you do.

IF you get a question you do not know the answer to, then be truthful and say "I can't answer that but I will speak to someone who can." Get their telephone number. Find the answer and let them know what the answer is.

Show people you can be relied on as a team leader or confidante. You are offering to help those prospects go forward with their business, so make sure they realize that.

After a few meetings, it will become more natural and you will become more confidant. You may even ask yourself why you haven't been doing it before.

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Why are you not good at approaching people face to face? Is it because you are shy, or are you nervous?

My tips to overcome the problem of not being good at approaching people face to face would be:

1. Make sure you know your business (or anything you are promoting)

2. Practice what you are going to say in front of a mirror.

3. Record yourself when you are getting better. (this can be audio or video).

3. Practice on friends and family.

4.
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Affiliate since: 10/15/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

Approaching people for the first time to introduce any new business,particularly a network marketing type of business can be tough.
One reason for this is that a lot of people have had bad experiences with many network or affiliate marketing companies.Again many people are truly ignorant about this type of business.

My experience is to simply tell the story of my decision to get involved in MLM and SFI in particular....and since it is my story,there is no possibility of losing face.It is my experience that people tend to enjoy real life stories.Once they hear my story they want to know more...and that is when I begin to explain SFI to them.

I have discovered that once I have piqued their curiosity with my personal stories,they want to know more.
Usually at this time all I do is give them my personal SFI link to get involved but if they are not ready for that I simply advise them to check out the main SFI website.

If the person is not willing to give me some time to explain things then I simply offer them a good book on the subject.If they accept the book and read it,they will be better prepared to listen to me next time.
The key is to get them talking.
And the best way to do this is to ask them questions.By asking them questions,you are making it easier on yourself by putting the attention on them,instead of on yourself.Some examples of good questions include;
1.Please what do you know about affiliate marketing?

2.Have you ever heard of SFI?

3.Would you like to join of the fastest growing companies on earth today?

4.Would you to grow a passive income?

5.If you had enough access to money and time,what would you do with your life?Would you like me to suggest steps that can lead you to financial freedom?

Of course you can think up many other questions that can help start conversations that will get people talking.

And finally,you have to 'psyche' yourself against rejections.It sometimes happens that you may run into someone who responds roughly to you.
The best way to handle this is to think to yourself,'So what?'.
They are the ones losing by not getting involved..not you and besides,the more rejections you get has a way of helping you to develop an emotional thick skin.
So go for it!


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Approaching people for the first time to introduce any new business,particularly a network marketing type of business can be tough.
One reason for this is that a lot of people have had bad experiences with many network or affiliate marketing companies.Again many people are truly ignorant about this type of business.

My experience is to simply tell the story of my decision to get involved in MLM and SFI in particular....and since it is my story,there is no possibility of losing face.It
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Affiliate since: 10/07/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

I find often people find it difficult to talk to people face to face is because they lack confidence. I still find it difficult to meet new people and get along with the people I know. Perhaps I'm just anti-social. But i'll share with you what i've learnt about confidence.

There are 3 keys to confidence.
Understand yourself.
Only you know who you are and where you have been. We don't always know our place in the world but this is one thing we can be sure about. My memory has holes in but I know who I was, I know who I am, and I know who I might become.

Understand your capabilities.
Know your strengths and weakness. Know your limitations and develop strategies to get around them.

Forgive yourself for your mistakes.
You'll make mistakes, that is life. Holding a grudge against yourself only sets your place in stone. Learn from the failed attempts, pick yourself up when you fall.

Progress takes effort, it's never easy. But life is a gamble. If you hold back you'll get nothing. You might get burnt if you go all in but you could come away with everything. Business is much the same. Other than this the only thing that will help is to learn. Never stop learning, always seek the next opportunity to move forward and seek your future.
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I find often people find it difficult to talk to people face to face is because they lack confidence. I still find it difficult to meet new people and get along with the people I know. Perhaps I'm just anti-social. But i'll share with you what i've learnt about confidence.

There are 3 keys to confidence.
Understand yourself.
Only you know who you are and where you have been. We don't always know our place in the world but this is one thing we can be sure about. My memory has
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Affiliate since: 02/09/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Gweneth's 17 other Ask SC answers

Deniece,

I must say that I do think that this is one topic that is shared by a lot of people. It is even harder now as people are less personable, and use technology as a shield to protect them from engaging conversationally with others. A lot of people are skeptical of anything that sounds too good to be true although that is what SFI is.
To improve in this area, you can try:
1. Practice speaking to one or two strangers about the weather or other noncommittal issues, and gage the responses.
2. Increase the amounts of people you speak to daily, weekly or monthly.
3. Once you feel willing to continue this exercise even though you did not get the responses you were looking for, that proves that your confidence is building.
4. Engage in discussions with small groups, and then increase the size of the groups if possible.
5. Enroll in any Public speaking courses offered at any adult learning facility.
6. Dedicate yourself to learning the ins and outs of SFI, TripleClicks, and all programs until you feel confident to sell or promote them.
As a business owner who wants to be successful, going beyond the norm to achieve your goal is a small price to pay.
I wish you much success.



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Deniece,

I must say that I do think that this is one topic that is shared by a lot of people. It is even harder now as people are less personable, and use technology as a shield to protect them from engaging conversationally with others. A lot of people are skeptical of anything that sounds too good to be true although that is what SFI is.
To improve in this area, you can try:
1. Practice speaking to one or two strangers about the weather or other noncommittal issues, and gage
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

Everyone is shy from their training as children to stay away from people you don't know. It's ingrained into your subconscious. So everyone has to deal with the fear of speaking to people they don't know. The best way to do this is to speak to everyone you meet. You don't have to have an hour long conversation with them - just say hello. Some people will say hello back. Some will look and smile. Others will just flat out ignore you and rush on!

Remember it's not you, it's their subconscious telling them what they already know is true - I don't know you! So continue the exercise until you don't feel like you are doing something wrong by saying hello. Graduate to a small conversation. You know, small talk. Like . . you know today is a beautiful day. Perhaps to your surprise, a complete stranger will engage your conversation! Especially when you are confident yourself.

So improving your presentation is all about confidence and foreknowledge of the subject of the conversation. Anyone feels awkward when they speak of things they are uncertain of or don't completely understand. Simply put try to be the expert yet be congenial and pause for the response of others. Soon you will be very good at speaking to people just by practicing this simple strategy.
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Everyone is shy from their training as children to stay away from people you don't know. It's ingrained into your subconscious. So everyone has to deal with the fear of speaking to people they don't know. The best way to do this is to speak to everyone you meet. You don't have to have an hour long conversation with them - just say hello. Some people will say hello back. Some will look and smile. Others will just flat out ignore you and rush on!

Remember it's not you, it's their
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Affiliate since: 07/10/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Charles's 66 other Ask SC answers

What is currently your greatest weakness will become your greatest strength. Find occasion to get out and meet people. Practice starting a conversation. Learn to make eye contact with people and simply smile. Then add a Hi to your smile. People all over the world are looking for friendly people. I would suggest going out without an agenda first. Just meet and get to know people. Take an interest in their lives. You will find that most people like nothing better then talking about their lives. Find out what they do for a living. Listen more than you talk. That is why you have two ears and only one mouth. The important thing is not to dump information on people immediately when you first meet them, before you have established any connection with them.

You might not even mention the business on the first meeting, but if you happen to get their card, you can call them back later (remind them of where and when you met them) and maybe an opening line might be something like, "I was just thinking, you seem pretty sharp. I have a business opportunity I would like to share with you. I can't promise anything, but it might be something you would be interested in. Where can we meet?"

You might invite them for a coffee or a tea. A lot will depend on the type place you are most comfortable in. It certainly could help if you carried some business or promotional cards that you could give them, but don't forget to get their card as well. That could make a conversation very brief and to the point. If you meet someone in a store who looks like they might be an employee, just say to them, Hi, Do you work here? Whatever they answer, you reply "Great." "Would you be interested in earning extra money online?" " Here is my card. "How can I get a hold of you?" There are a million and one variations of these conversations.


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What is currently your greatest weakness will become your greatest strength. Find occasion to get out and meet people. Practice starting a conversation. Learn to make eye contact with people and simply smile. Then add a Hi to your smile. People all over the world are looking for friendly people. I would suggest going out without an agenda first. Just meet and get to know people. Take an interest in their lives. You will find that most people like nothing better then talking about their lives. Find
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Alison's 38 other Ask SC answers

What do you mean by 'not good' at approaching people face to face?
There can be many reasons why we feel we aren't good at approaching people! Maybe fear, lack of confidence, previous rejections? Maybe you are ok once you get talking to someone but that initial approach and how to start the conversation is what you don't like!
Some people have no problem approaching someone and starting the conversation, but the actual conversation isn't 'successful'!

I think for most of us who struggle with this area it's usually the first category in some way!

Many years ago I attended a Presentation Skills Workshop, and at the end of the week we all had to give 20 minute presentation to the whole class which was filmed! We were all terrified of the filming, but when it came to my turn I wasn't as terrified of that as I was of standing in front of my colleagues and talking for 20 minutes! I was literally shaking inside! But when I watched the film of my presentation with the course leader I was amazed! I di not look nervous at all! I was calm, professional and looked like I knew what I was talking about! I have thought of that experience many times over the years, when I've felt afraid or unprepared, and it helps me to remember that however you feel on the inside, no one else can see your feelings!

In my 'other job' I teach English, and again that was a real challenge at first, to overcome my fears and inadequacies. Apart from remembering my film experience I also find it helps to remember that all presentation/teaching/informing people should have an element of acting in it! I don't mean that you invent a story that's fictional! But make it fun and interesting! Make them laugh - at appropriate times and not too much! Tell them your stories and experiences. Involve them by asking searching questions that will make them think how they can use it for themselves.

Also, remember that whoever you are talking to, you have the element of surprise! What I mean is that they don't know what you are going to say next! If you've planned the outline of what you want to say then you know where you are going, they don't!

Find a way to make them feel at ease, that will relax you too!

Never rush through what you want to say! Give your listener time to process what you are saying, not just the words, but the meaning, the implications and possibilities for themselves. Remember that you know what you are talking about, they don't, yet! Give them time to absorb it and ask you questions!

Don't overwhelm them with information! Give them enough to get them interested and to think about, but leave them hungry for more, then have the courage to 'walk away'! In other words say something like 'I don't want to overwhelm you with information, why don't you think about what we've discussed here about ........ And we can meet up again in a few days/next week to discuss it further'.

Fnd a practice partner! Someone that you can trust to not laugh at you but give you honest feedback, or just a person you can practise with! If you need to, write out an example conversation word for word, learn it and then practise it with someone!

After every conversation or presentation do an analysis... How did it go? What was good? What wasnt so good? How did I feel? How did the other person react? What was their body language telling me? What can I learn from this? What can I change about my presentation that will improve it?

Don't be afraid to fail! actually you only really fail if you give up and refuse to try again! Keep trying. Most, if not all famous people, politicians, scientists, inventors, artists... Failed! Some at school, some in their work, some socially, but the great ones refused to give up. They never stopped believing that they could do it, find it, invent it...

Never, never, never, never, never give up!! As Winston Churchill said... I may have got the number of 'never's wrong!

Finally, the more difficult something is to do, the sweeter the taste of success when you break through your fears and achieve it!





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What do you mean by 'not good' at approaching people face to face?
There can be many reasons why we feel we aren't good at approaching people! Maybe fear, lack of confidence, previous rejections? Maybe you are ok once you get talking to someone but that initial approach and how to start the conversation is what you don't like!
Some people have no problem approaching someone and starting the conversation, but the actual conversation isn't 'successful'!

I think for most of us
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lazar's 69 other Ask SC answers

To have face-to-face approach is more sensitive and personal way to interact with someone.However,not all of us feel comfortable doing so.


If you have problems with it,try to:
1. do preparation (use "dress code" and do all the necessary things before).Which means that you dress like "business man/woman".Many people still judge by someone's outfit (which is wrong,but still...),so because of them you have to look like they have image of a successful man/woman.
By doing the "necessary things before",I mean that you should avoid situation where,in the middle of conversation you say "Excuse me,I really have to go to the toilet".

2. "striking sentence".When approaching to someone you'll need to start conversation.By starting it you'll need something "strong" to attract their attention to the maximum possibly.However,different people pay attention to different stuff,so it's hard to make one unique starting sentence.Experiment with more and see results.

3. nice mood (smile).When smiling other are more likely to accept you.If you're uninterested or in a bad mood,think anyone will listen to you?

4. be polite (listen to them and show compassion).During the conversation people may often interrupt you with their questions,ideas,suggestions...listen to them,don't interrupt them (like they interrupted you),and don't allow that conversation turns into arguing.Try to avoid as much as possible.If you're seeing that it leads in that direction,better just stop and skip to another topic,then continue the "war".

5. beware of nonverbal communication.When talking there are some gestures we make,that actually tells more then we do (more then our words).
In spot of that,it is important to keep an eye contact.Look that person directly in the eyes.When talking and when listening.If you're talking and looking "somewhere" who knows where) it tells that you're not interested in what you're doing right now.And by that you're sending wrong message to your correspondent.

6. make comparison.Ask that person what is his idea of a great job?Or of ideal job.Ask if it might be the the job without the boss,without the strict working time,without much investment?Make comparison between the job (if any) he or she is working now,and the one you are offering.

7. expect unexpected.Conversation may have many twist and turns.However try to lead it in calm and positive way.Don't let it slips into open war.Also,be prepared that even if you explained almost everything you could and the conversation lasted "for hours" and despite all your effort - that someone still doesn't see himself/herself in that kind of business and that he/she will reject you.DON'T SHOW if you're offended,just keep smiling and thank them for the time they spared to talk to you.

8. practice.If you're shy to approach to unknown persons,then first practice on your friends.Or if you're really shy,then in front of the mirror.With more and more practicing (approaching more and more people) you will get the routine.Finally,you'll be able to talk in front of full hall!
A trick that some of successful people are doing,when talking to the full hall:they are not talking to all,they are talking to their friends in the audience.Yes,if you look better,they are talking to maybe 4-5-6 persons (friends),and all the rest are somewhere "there",listening to him.That may keep you calm.
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To have face-to-face approach is more sensitive and personal way to interact with someone.However,not all of us feel comfortable doing so.


If you have problems with it,try to:
1. do preparation (use "dress code" and do all the necessary things before).Which means that you dress like "business man/woman".Many people still judge by someone's outfit (which is wrong,but still...),so because of them you have to look like they have image of a successful man/woman.
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Affiliate since: 08/16/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Vijayan's 63 other Ask SC answers

Firstly, I am happy that you thought about improving your skill post joining SFI family.. Appreciate that..

Though I agree that it is not easy for all to be much skilled in approaching people face to face and do marketing. In the same way, it is also not a tough one to learn and develop the skill.

1) You can initially read articles, surf websites, watch youtube videos for some tips in improving this skill

2) Practice on your own (take short and crisp content from SFI/TripleClicks) in front of your mirror

3) Read a lot to understand completely about SFI business, so that you will be confident to answer your customers who are your potential PSAs

4) Seek some time from your best friend and present your business to him/her (Don't forget to take feedback for improvement)

5) After multiple practice, you are now ready to approach face to face... Happy!!!

Wish you good luck!!
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Firstly, I am happy that you thought about improving your skill post joining SFI family.. Appreciate that..

Though I agree that it is not easy for all to be much skilled in approaching people face to face and do marketing. In the same way, it is also not a tough one to learn and develop the skill.

1) You can initially read articles, surf websites, watch youtube videos for some tips in improving this skill

2) Practice on your own (take short and crisp content from
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Affiliate since: 07/25/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Girish's 8 other Ask SC answers

1) Do some self counseling, don’t label yourself that ‘you are not good at approaching people face to face’ instead say to yourself ‘I haven’t done or tried’.

2) Be at ease, you are not on a mission. Don’t pressurize yourself. Don’t even think of sales, closing the deal etc.

3) Assess their current life situation, their thinking and prepare a brief note about them. Neglect some of their negatives if you see. Your objective is to see the positives and empower them.

4) Don’t presume such as he/she is arrogant, has a good income level or lack education. Each person needs to be approached differently. Just focus on learning the art of approaching and you will approach each one accordingly.

5) Be enthusiastic, be positive, be honest/open, be informative, be thoughtful/reasoned.

6) Once the relationship is harmonious, offer your invitation to join you in the business of 21st century. Timing is crucial.

7) Anyone can be approached; it’s our attitude that determines the outcome.

Happy prospecting….!

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1) Do some self counseling, don’t label yourself that ‘you are not good at approaching people face to face’ instead say to yourself ‘I haven’t done or tried’.

2) Be at ease, you are not on a mission. Don’t pressurize yourself. Don’t even think of sales, closing the deal etc.

3) Assess their current life situation, their thinking and prepare a brief note about them. Neglect some of their negatives if you see. Your objective is to see the positives and empower
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