Have you ever tried inviting someone to network marketing and felt it completely didn’t work? That the other person immediately shuts down, or even worse – smiles politely, and then disappears forever?
Inviting is a skill that NO ONE teaches in school. And that’s a shame, because the ability to invite people – whether to network marketing or other projects – can literally transform your financial and professional life.
95% of people who start in network marketing make the exact same mistakes: they talk too much and too technically, reveal all the details at once, lose control of the conversation, and can’t build curiosity. And most importantly – instead of inspiring, they start selling.
Key Lesson: 5 Principles of Effective Inviting
Over the years, I’ve observed and tested various approaches. Finally, I established 5 principles that change everything when it comes to inviting people to business meetings:
Principle 1: Never Mix Products with Business
When you invite someone to a business meeting – don’t mention products. Not a word about any product benefits, because that immediately creates undesirable associations: salesperson, consultant, catalogs…
Instead of saying: “I’d like to show you my company XYZ’s great products…” Say: “I’ve found a business model that allows you to earn extra money using the internet, without traditional sales.”
Principle 2: Build Curiosity Like a Movie Trailer
Your goal isn’t a presentation – your goal is to pique curiosity. Speak briefly, mysteriously. Don’t reveal everything – just like in a good movie trailer.
“When you see a movie trailer – does it show the whole movie? Of course not! It only shows enough to make you want to see more.”
Principle 3: Don’t Be Afraid of Questions – It’s a Sign They’re Already Interested
When someone asks a question – they’re already interested! Don’t panic. Your job is already done. But beware – don’t answer everything. Don’t give a presentation in a message or over the phone. Your goal is a meeting!
Principle 4: The One Who Asks Questions Leads
When you answer and the other person asks questions – you lose control of the conversation. Answer a question with a question or return to scheduling the meeting. Remember: the one who asks questions leads the conversation. And you want to lead, not be led.
Principle 5: Be Specific – Always Confirm the Appointment
Don’t end the conversation with a generality like “Let’s connect later.” Give specific time and date proposals. Use closing language: “I’m available Wednesday and Thursday between 5 PM and 8 PM – which day works better for you?”
Learn More
In the full video material, I share:
- The three main reasons why people struggle with inviting
- Specific examples of dialogues you can use today
- Five advanced techniques that will take your inviting to a master level
- An example of an ideal invitation conversation from A to Z
95% of business building success depends on your attitude. Remember that no matter who you invite – it’s always that person who makes the decision. You simply open doors for people. And if you add a smile, enthusiasm, and confidence – you become authentic. And authenticity attracts like a magnet.
