Affiliate since: 06/22/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read June's 3 other Ask SC answers

I think the easiest way not to be rejected is not to "chase" people who you want to recruit. Most of the "warm" market are those you talk to on the phone or in person on a regular basis. If they ask you why they haven't heard from you or seen you in awhile, you can say you have started a new internet business so that you can provide an additional income for yourself or family in the future, and you have been devoting a certain amount of time every day to working on that. The next time you talk to them (if they were listening the first time) they will probably ask you if you are still working on your new business. Then you can tell them what you are doing, such as listing things for sale on TC or ECA, winning things at auctions etc. Leave it at that. If they are interested, they will ask more. Soon after several meetings with this person, they will ask you if you think THEY could do something like that as they too would like extra money coming in every month. Then you have the opportunity to more fully explain what you are doing and give them your gateway to sign up or at least give them some information to get them inspired. If you have to "corner" them with the business opportunity, you will probably have to keep pushing them every month just to do the minimum for their business when they do sign up, Then they will get discouraged and say it is not worth the time involved. I think It is much easier to let them think it is their idea to sign up, and then they will work the business every month.
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I think the easiest way not to be rejected is not to "chase" people who you want to recruit. Most of the "warm" market are those you talk to on the phone or in person on a regular basis. If they ask you why they haven't heard from you or seen you in awhile, you can say you have started a new internet business so that you can provide an additional income for yourself or family in the future, and you have been devoting a certain amount of time every day to working on that. The
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Affiliate since: 03/19/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Andrew's 27 other Ask SC answers

Rejection is part of being a salesman. Those you introduce SFI to will be skeptical that there is a real non-scam business through the internet. Most have heard the stories, or worse, have experienced the scams and schemes out in the internet world and will not be receptive to the possibility to be "duped" again. So, understand that you will be rejected, continue to refine your presentation, and accept the accomplishment when a prospect signs up as a PSA or PRM.

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I understand that I am not personally being rejected, but that they simply don't understand the opportunity.

It is not uncommon to be rejected several times by the same person only to have them eventually sign up and be the best worker.

Whatever you do, take their "rejection" as a "not now". Do not harm your personal relationship with the prospect. Be a friend, be patient.

Affiliate since: 07/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Instead of taking a "NO" as rejection, I have learned to take them as another step closer to the next awesome "YES".

I would rather be told up front and honestly "no" and be able to put my time, effort, and sponsorship abilities toward those who are serious about working from home.
Most importantly for new SFI affiliates.

Even though SFI is the simplest and easiest business I have done in the past 12 years, It is not for everyone.

You are in the right place at the right time :-)


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Instead of taking a "NO" as rejection, I have learned to take them as another step closer to the next awesome "YES".

I would rather be told up front and honestly "no" and be able to put my time, effort, and sponsorship abilities toward those who are serious about working from home.
Most importantly for new SFI affiliates.

Even though SFI is the simplest and easiest business I have done in the past 12 years, It is not for everyone.

You
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

As infants, we keep trying over and over again until we walk. We can't comprehend yet the idea that something can't be done. We want to walk so badly that we just keep trying, falling, trying, falling, until finally we find ourselves walking, then running.

Over the years we get bombarded with negative thoughts and teasing and hearing the word "No"
Eventually, we give up and start accepting less of ourselves. Until we realize that we do have the ability to succeed again we beat ourselves down.

Enjoy smaller successes first, have fun crawling and soon you will be walking again, then running. It's inside all of us, we only need to realize that it's not the rest of the world that causes our failures, it's mostly our attitude.

We all get down, feel rejected, hopeless from time to time. But we also have great power in our minds and our bodies. Part of sales is rejection. Don't hate it, love it. Consider it a challenge to be overcome. Know you won't win over everyone, but those you do will prove that you are more than you thought you were.

Mr or Ms Smith, I can understand your feelings and I must admit I felt as you do many times. However, I found that this business has allowed me to grow in many ways and I would be very happy to see you earning with SFI like I am. If your not interested at this time please feel free to give me a call or send me email when you're ready.

Always leave the door open to the future, don't continue talking. Talking too much just makes it much worse. Show your confidence in the business and go about your day. Trust me you will feel much better for handling the situation with integrity and honesty.
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As infants, we keep trying over and over again until we walk. We can't comprehend yet the idea that something can't be done. We want to walk so badly that we just keep trying, falling, trying, falling, until finally we find ourselves walking, then running.

Over the years we get bombarded with negative thoughts and teasing and hearing the word "No"
Eventually, we give up and start accepting less of ourselves. Until we realize that we do have the ability to succeed again we
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Affiliate since: 12/17/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Terry's 14 other Ask SC answers

You can't take it personally. Everyone isn't going to agree with your opinion on anything. When you show others the opportunity you are saying "this is a great opportunity and one I think you would be wise to take advantage of." Some will agree, most won't. Big deal, it's nothing against you.

When you tell the waitress no to another cup of coffee, she doesn't go to the back room and cry, she asks the next person. Same thing.

So once again...don't take it personally, it isn't about you.
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You can't take it personally. Everyone isn't going to agree with your opinion on anything. When you show others the opportunity you are saying "this is a great opportunity and one I think you would be wise to take advantage of." Some will agree, most won't. Big deal, it's nothing against you.

When you tell the waitress no to another cup of coffee, she doesn't go to the back room and cry, she asks the next person. Same thing.

So once again...don't take it personally,
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74 | Read Jeannette's 241 other Ask SC answers

Everyone has to learn how to deal with this, not only in business but in everyday life. I've had to learn this in every network marketing business and in every endeavor, including my Christian life.

Jesus put it this way. He said that whoever received Him received the One who sent Him, and whoever rejected Him rejected the One who sent Him.

When a person rejects this, he is not rejecting you. He is rejecting the idea or the concept. So you smile and try to understand and pray and walk on and keep telling others, just as you talk about your faith to others. Just know that there will be those who will be gems in this and will receive.

Please, by all means, be kind and friendly to people, no matter what they decide. It never works to show unkindness or to try to force or coerce a person into anything. It only hurts relationships and the people involved, including yourself.


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Everyone has to learn how to deal with this, not only in business but in everyday life. I've had to learn this in every network marketing business and in every endeavor, including my Christian life.

Jesus put it this way. He said that whoever received Him received the One who sent Him, and whoever rejected Him rejected the One who sent Him.

When a person rejects this, he is not rejecting you. He is rejecting the idea or the concept. So you smile and try to understand
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Affiliate since: 07/15/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read LYNDA's 1 other Ask SC answers

Don't be disheartened by other peoples negativity to the idea of SFI, instead use it as an opportunity to improve your presentation or your approach!

People come in different shapes, sizes, colors and class so don't use the same presentation over and over, its important to engage your audience whether its one person in the street or a room full of people at a fancy venue.

Be confident in what you are presenting (know your SFI business), there's nothing worse than being unprepared or unorganized.

Remember that every NO leads to a YES but you have to be consistent in your persistence!

Good Luck
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Don't be disheartened by other peoples negativity to the idea of SFI, instead use it as an opportunity to improve your presentation or your approach!

People come in different shapes, sizes, colors and class so don't use the same presentation over and over, its important to engage your audience whether its one person in the street or a room full of people at a fancy venue.

Be confident in what you are presenting (know your SFI business), there's nothing worse than being unprepared
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Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read John's 9 other Ask SC answers

The most important thing is to not take rejection personally. People are usually not rejecting you--they just don't see the benefits of joining SFI. We must remember the old adage: "Some will, some won't, so what! Next!". This doesn't mean you give up on those who don't see the power and benefits of SFI right away. Move on to the next prospect and then touch base with your other contact a bit later on. Even if people don't join, don't give up on them. Let that person know you will be available to answer any questions they may have.

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The most important thing is to not take rejection personally. People are usually not rejecting you--they just don't see the benefits of joining SFI. We must remember the old adage: "Some will, some won't, so what! Next!". This doesn't mean you give up on those who don't see the power and benefits of SFI right away. Move on to the next prospect and then touch base with your other contact a bit later on. Even if people don't join, don't give up on them. Let that person know you will
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I always expect rejection. It is just part of the real world we live in.

"Failure" is really normal. Successful people are never bothered by rejection because they know that out of 100 people who they actually talk about online marketing about 2 out of three will say, "That's interesting." and take their business card.

Of those who take the business card only 50% will actually go to the website to see what it is all about. Of those "50%-ers", 2 out of 3 will actually sign up.

That is just "normal business".

When I was in the Amway business, years ago, the leaders would say: "I just failed my way to success!"


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I always expect rejection. It is just part of the real world we live in.

"Failure" is really normal. Successful people are never bothered by rejection because they know that out of 100 people who they actually talk about online marketing about 2 out of three will say, "That's interesting." and take their business card.

Of those who take the business card only 50% will actually go to the website to see what it is all about. Of those "50%-ers",
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