What If Friends and Family Don't Support You?

Hi Everyone.

I've been stewing on this topic for a while. I have spoken to so many direct sellers over the years who have suffered with this, and frankly, I've had to deal with it too.

Whether it's the friend who insists that they HATE home parties, or the in-law who asks why you are out doing one of those parties instead of staying home with your kids, the reality is that some people are just plain opposed to you doing any type of "selling." Others are concerned that you will be (or frankly are) pushy and insensitive about your product. It's another topic, but remember, no matter how much YOU love it, it isn't for everyone.

So, I have come up with a tactic to help you cope and perservere if your friends/family don't support your business.

Borrow a technique from fiction writing...SHOW don't TELL.

For example, a fiction writer can create a sentence, "Blake punched David for insulting Karen."

Or, the writer can create something like this, "Blake's anger raced down his arm and into his balled fist. Before he even realized he was reacting, he felt the crack of his punch connect with David's jaw. 'Don't you ever insult Karen again,' he hissed."

I'm exaggerating here, but the point is that the first sentence TELLS you what happened. SHOWING you is better, even if my fiction writing is not!

The same applies to those who don't support your business. Stop TELLING them about it.

Just let them SEE your success.

Invite them to go shopping with you to buy some new outfits for the cruise you just won.

Take them to lunch, on YOU, with your profits.

Be happy, don't say why.

Get a new car...don't tell them you earned it until they ask.

Decorate your house with all your free product.

You get the idea. Whatever you do, do NOT talk about your business with these people. It only reinforces their resistance.

SHOW, don't tell.

SALES...the Life of the Party Plan.

Good Selling!

Kimberly