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[Aaron Rivera Contribution Level: 1]

Very true Adam.

I think my point was just that the people I hear this question from are asking from an Adult, pen and paper in hand kind of place, not a "oh yeah? really? well then how much do you make doing this?" and usually it comes up after they know exactly kinds of things I do and what I put into it. If I think they are asking for any of the reasons you were mentioned I wouldn't feel a need to answer the question.

I get what you're saying. Good point. Thanks.

Adam

self improvement is very important and worth the research.....hey im new here how do I add the follow me on twitter in my sig line like yours thedarkroom?? let me know.....

[Debbie Turner Contribution Level: 3]

I do bring up that "Hey Smith, it's not about how much I make, the better question may be How are you doing to succeed in this business and whether you believe you can do it or not".

I totally understand that what they're really asking is whether or not they can do, how they're going to do it, when will it happen and what help will they get. I've been doing this long enough to know that and can read between the lines.

I use the above line a lot and people 98% of the time understand that. I try to get to the root of the objection as I'm qualifying. I ask the hard questions and it sets me up as a leader and get the respect back. They don't feel I'm prying, they see that I can ask the good questions to help them realize what they should be asking and believing about themselves. That sets me a part because others they've talked to don't press them and have a real business conversation about it.

I'd like to keep this thread going and keep the dialog going because I think it really helps people overcome this. I teach on this every Monday night on a rookie call and there's lots of new business owner who are so afraid of this question that it prevents them from getting started. It's crazy.

The other question I get is "how many people have joined you" Again, I don't give out my numbers but I always let them know my numbers are in direct purportion to how the hours I've put in and work I've done, skills I've learned and I'm very happy that I've been able to replace my income to stay home and have a successful business. I then put the focus back on them and ask them what they invision for themselves as far as leadership, personal development, work ethics, etc. The whole call should be about them.

Let's talk about this. Looking forward to your posts.

[Aaron Rivera Contribution Level: 1]

I do bring up that "Hey Smith, it's not about how much I make, the better question may be How are you doing to succeed in this business and whether you believe you can do it or not".

I totally understand that what they're really asking is whether or not they can do, how they're going to do it, when will it happen and what help will they get. I've been doing this long enough to know that and can read between the lines.

I use the above line a lot and people 98% of the time understand that. I try to get to the root of the objection as I'm qualifying. I ask the hard questions and it sets me up as a leader and get the respect back. They don't feel I'm prying, they see that I can ask the good questions to help them realize what they should be asking and believing about themselves. That sets me a part because others they've talked to don't press them and have a real business conversation about it.

I'd like to keep this thread going and keep the dialog going because I think it really helps people overcome this. I teach on this every Monday night on a rookie call and there's lots of new business owner who are so afraid of this question that it prevents them from getting started. It's crazy.

The other question I get is "how many people have joined you" Again, I don't give out my numbers but I always let them know my numbers are in direct purportion to how the hours I've put in and work I've done, skills I've learned and I'm very happy that I've been able to replace my income to stay home and have a successful business. I then put the focus back on them and ask them what they invision for themselves as far as leadership, personal development, work ethics, etc. The whole call should be about them.

Let's talk about this. Looking forward to your posts.

That a great line and a vital ingredient as far as networking with partners are concerned. awesome out look very true.....by the way debbieturner how did you add in the urls at the buttom of your sig line?

[Debbie Turner Contribution Level: 3]

Adding urls at the bottom, here ya go:

Click on Forums
Click on User Control Panel
Click on profile
You'll find it there my friend.

I was just getting ready to email you about this. I saw you asked for it.

[Aaron Rivera Contribution Level: 1]

That question seem s very personal I guess how you say it is important

[Melanie Kissell Contribution Level: 3]

I get this same question all the time, Debbie, and here's what I respond to "How Much Money Do You Make?" ...

"I don't know, I haven't collected all of it yet!"

Seems to bring the topic to an immediate close.

Positively,

~Melanie
http://melaniekissell.blogspot.com

[Sandeep Nath Company: MyLeadSystemPRO Contribution Level: 6]

Debbie, my mentor says two things of relevance here:

1. Never argue
2. When faced with any such question, just say, 'Unbelievable... how much would you think would be good for you?'.

You could also say, 'the guys I work with make 1000s every day... and they say if you know how much you are making, you're not making enough. I'm still counting... how much would you think would be good enough for you to take the next step?'.

Helps?

[Nathaniel Johnson Contribution Level: 6]

I get this answer too! A lot in the form of comments on my youtube channel.

How much did you make last month? We are right in saying that is irrelevant because my down to earth advice and the mindset I'll use is going to be the same now as it is then, granted a few tweaks as I learn more along the way.

But what I usually answer people who ask this is, if I made $10,000 last month would you take my advice more seriously than if I made $100? People focus too much on the FINAL product, that magical number that can set them free somehow.

[mike gaiser Contribution Level: 2]

I Agree with Tom, You want people who are teachable, motivated, and like minded. When I get the how much do you make question, I start off with "that is a great question....." And ask how much do you want to make? This is a way to get people in the goal setting mode. Using the million dollars a year is a great way to get your prospect to get a grasp on that.

[Chris Grob Contribution Level: 2]

I find it ironic that is ok for someone to ask us how much money we make, yet in the job world if you ask that question, you are invading someones privacy.

I believe when they ask "how much money do you make" they either want some kind of guarantee such as a job paycheck where they will be successful without any effort or they are looking for an excuse not to join your team. If you tell them you make $10,000 a month they might shy away. On the other hand, if you tell them you only make $10 a month, they will judge the whole business on this.

I find that sometimes "true stories" of validation sometimes help. Everyone has a story. Tell them a story of someone in your business who started at the bottom and now is a leader in your company.
You don't need to flash income statements in their face. You simply tell them how leaders in your company all started out at the bottom and have risen to top leadership levels in the company.
This is also why 3 why calls with "successful" upline leaders are important. You want someone on your side to help you.

The truth is, if they are looking at it only from the money view point and not the possibility of helping other people, then do you really want them on your team? You may get a small commission if they join, but then you will spend the rest of the time trying to drag them across the finish line. Network marketing is not a job where you have to micromanage and babysit everyone. As the great Jim Rohn
once said "work with those who deserve it, not those who need it".

Chris Grob
http://friendshiptravel.blogspot.com
http://www.ytb.com/amazingtoursandtravel
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