How do you Respond to Pitchers? – My Favourites Replies
In my last post, I expressed my frustration at the increasing rate in which facebook is fast becoming the haven of pitchers. People who are constantly sending you unsolicited messages and wall posts about how incredible their business opportunities are. You may wish to read the post HERE.
And it’s becoming tiresome because you’d think that having not seen smart results and the percentages of people who are complaining about their intrusion into their privacy, they would have ceased from their toils and labours. Instead, like those who commented on my last post said, it seems to be spurring them on.
And that is why I love Jim’s Rohn’s quote:
“If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn’t need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around.”
In this post I’ll be providing my favourite replies to these unsolicited messages and hopefully it will prove useful to you.
But first …
Thanks …
Thanks to those who commented on the last post. Honestly without it, I’d think I was the only one experiencing the spamming.
When Steve Shoemaker wrote about a gentleman (Why do you call him a gentleman, Steve?
) who uses hootsuite to automate messages within 1 minute of one another promoting his program, never saying hello to anyone or anything else, I had to shake my head. You know in what way I shook my head already, huh?
Vincent Parker said “… I can’t argue that Internet Marketing is a number’s game to a point, but I would much rather speak to one person who is interested and looking for what I have to offer than 100 who are not”. That’s the way of the champion, Vince!
Sherman Smith added a remarkable comment too.
“You can pitch and get some success, but the question is how long is that success going to last? …The majority of people do not want to be pitched, and also the majority of people do not like to be pitched, so why add it as a marketing strategy?” I wonder too, Sherman. Wise words.
Opportunities in every crisis…
Like all true entrepreneurs know, opportunities are up for grabs when there are crises. Instead of complaining like the rest of the world, entrepreneurs turn the tides in favour of themselves.
Therefore, instead of whining and venting your frustration like everyone else does, why don’t you fashion out a way of taking advantage of the situation, especially because you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Let’s talk on the mindset a little …
One of the things I have benefitted tremendously from MyLeadSystemPro is that everyone has a mindset with which they do whatever they are doing.
Same with people who are in the habit of providing unsolicited requests. They know that majority of people are not cool with it, but some take it like it’s part of the game and that if they try harder, sooner or later their baits will catch fish.
The truth is that majority of them are not as successful as they’d want to and the people they recruit don’t duplicate, like Sherman said.
Deep inside, they want to be successful. If not they won’t make the effort of selling in the first place.
They believe in the network marketing model, they have spent money on the industry. They want to succeed.
Yeah, they want to succeed…
And because they want to succeed, there lies your opportunity. Simply help them to succeed by offering them something that will make their lives easier.
Now, My Favourite Replies…
Here is a list of some of my favourite replies that have proven to convert. Enjoy!
- Hey {firstname},
I got your message about your business opportunity, but fortunately or unfortunately I am involved in another program
But you know what? I think it’s great for the right people, and that is why I want to point you in the direction of some great resources that will help you market it to the right people.
I came across some FREE video trainings that can help you generate more quality leads and close your sales.
You might want to check it out HERE
www. YourFreeResourceLink .com
The information in the videos greatly helped the way I build my business.
If you have any questions about the information, be sure to contact me anytime. I will be happy to help out.
WiseStamp Signature)
- Hey {firstname},
Thanks for your email. I was just reviewing your site and have some questions…
I wanted to ask if you’re actually generating all the traffic you need or building a responsive list to sell your program to…
Here’s a link to some FREE Training and info.
www. YourFreeResourceLink .com
It’ll show you how to get more traffic, generate more leads, warm up more prospects, and close more of your sales.
It’s FREE. Training is on Thursday nights and via emails, videos and audios that are generic and useful. And you can build ANY program with it…
Any questions, let me know…
(WiseStamp Signature)
- Hey {firstname},
I’ve been using this simple system that converts fast with leverage too. Feel free to check it out and I’ll help you build it. We have great support & training too!
What you’ll learn from us will help you sell your program faster.
www. YourFreeResourceLink .com
If you’re open to a simple way to make money where you get tons of support and leverage, check everything out there and get back to me with any questions.
(WiseStamp Signature)
- Hey {firstname},
Thanks for the email on your business opportunity. But I am with another companyDon’t feel bad. I want to pass along to you some FREE great videos series by a friend of mine, Mike Dillard that explains how to attract leads and prospects to you, credit card in hand, ready to join? And it will also be duplicateable. All your team members will be able to do this too. GUARANTEED!
In this video series Mike explains how you can actually become the hunted instead of the hunter. Attracting leads and prospects to you ready to join.
You will also learn how to actually get paid to prospect and build your business just like all the big guys do. Getting rid of rejection, leaving you sponsoring only qualified and quality prospects.
You can get this FREE video series by going to…
http://YourMagneticSponsoringLink.com
Check it out. It truly is some great information.
Let me know if you need any assistance!
(WiseStamp Signature)
There you have some of the stuffs on my list. I decided to limit the list to this because this post will become rather too long. If you need more, contact me HERE.
Now I’ve been able to use all of them successfully but always try to understand the context so as to know the messages that is most appropriate.
Must you use these scripts? Absolutely not! In fact I’ll be glad to see you come up with yours. I’ll even like you to share them with me. I’m the type that is always open to learning.
It’s not rocket science. Just use opportunities that look seemingly frustrating to your advantage, like I did to the guy who pitched me with facebook IM. I educated him and he bought Magnetic sponsoring within two days. (Clap for me;-) )
But honestly, use every available opportunity you have to add value.
Call to Action: I developed some of these lines from strategies I learnt using a system called MlmLeadSystemPro. Awesome system that teaches you cutting edge training of where to find people who want to talk to you about business and what to say to them. If you so desire, you might want to check it out HERE.
As usual, it always gladdens my heart to have you communicate with me by commenting below. How do you respond to people who blatantly pitch you something you didn’t ask for in email or facebook? Let us know below. Also, don’t forget to share this post with your friends. Merci!
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Hello Tosin,
I must confess i really enjoyed your post. I actually did practiced pitching when i started this blogging business. Though I am no longer into it as i don’t even know what I was doing. Got no good responses, and everything seem a daunting task. But I needed to get my Ideas Across.
Dear Tosin, What better ways can you show me in promoting my ideas and bringing to those that need and want it?
Christopher recently posted..What Makes Successful Entrepreneurs
Hey Chris,
Most people I know started one way or the other with the old school, whack method of marketing that pissses people off.
What you should be glad about, as seen form your experience is that it does not work out.
As to your questions, there are so many ways to get your ideas and expertise across to the right people.
Since we are friends on facebook, I’ll send you the methods i think are best for beginners so they would not get overwhelmed.
Thanks for the comment, Chris!
Tosin
Very well said.
It’s so true that if we look at the true motivation behind this spamming behavior we better understand it.
Your methods are similar to what I refer to as reverse recruiting. Haven’t used it in a while but you’ve inspired me to try again.
Keep up the good work.
Tony Logue
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Hey Tony,
Yeah, it’s called reverse recruiting!
When you understand the motivation behind a behaviour, you know how to deal with it better, like you said.
One of the things I got from ‘The 7 habits of Highly Effective people’ is the habit of seeking to understand. Some may think that it has to do with communication alone, but it’s applicable in all spheres of life.
I’m glad I’ve inspired you to pick it up again. I think you have go nothing to lose anyway, except if you don’t have time. And of course if you have got plenty of spammers, you might have to be selective.
Thanks for the solid comment, Tony!
Hey Tosin,
Those are some great replies. I came across an old quote, I believe it was by Galileo that went “You can’t teach a man anything, but you can help him find the answers within himself”. This is what you’re doing to help those “pitchers” which can be a great win/win situation.
I usually ignore those emails or IMs, but after reading your replies a couple of times it gave me some ideas on how to reply to them. Thanks for sharing some of replies Tosin.
Take Care!
Sherman
Sherman Smith recently posted..What You Can Use To Really Get Your Content Shared!
Hey Sherman,
I’ve known as someone who has a way with quotes. You didnt disappoint. Heard of his quote too.
I just wanted a way to make sure I could benefit from the situation. Glad you like it.
I wont mind hearing of the replies you come up with.
Take care!
Tosin
Tosin
Yes this is a disturbing behavior and unfortunately not one that is going away. But I like your take on it using it for your advantage and also to the advantage of the people you are reaching out to.
I see this not only on facebook but skype is getting to be annoying as well. And by the way I use the term “gentelman” loosely.
Great post,
Steve
Steve Shoemaker recently posted..Add Youtube And Twitter To Your Facebook Like Page
Hey Steve,
I’ve started seeing this ugly trend on skype too.
Using the methods I described is truly a win-win.
BTW: I knew it was loosely you used ‘gentleman’. Just kidding!
Take care, Steve!
Tosin
Hi Tosin,
I’ll have to start using these right away. I used to try and respond to people, but gave up. Time to stop deleting and start responding.
Thanks.
Steven Schmeltzle recently posted..FACT- Forum Marketing Gets Connections Results
Hey Steven,
Yeah, time to start responding especially since yu are now armed with some pretty good replies.
Thanks for stopping by!
Tosin
Hi Tosin,
Excellent and a very helpful post. You’re right, this is a perfect way to turn this growing problem to your advantage
I’m going to start responding with value, to try and help these folks.
Thanks so much for sharing this.
All the best,
Mavis
Mavis Nong @ Online Business Tools recently posted..Big Announcement- The Traffic Generation Blogging Contest Has Begun – Are You In
Hey Mavis,
When Mavis says a post is excellent, you have to agree. Thanks!
It is a growing problem, but thank God, we can use it to our advantage. That’s what entrepreneurs do.
Thanks for the fine comment, Mavis!
Tosin
Hi Tosin,
I too use these type replies as learned through Marketing Survival Skills and while they don’t always “work”, what is more important for us, is the way in which WE deal with spammers.
We can let them “get to us” or we can use the opportunity to re-educate them as per your excellent post which is doing something positive and constructive to help the situation.
~Marcus
Marcus Baker recently posted..Use These 25 Goal-Free-Zones to Work Less and Achieve More
Hey Marcus,
The way we deal with spammers is more important than the spams themselves. We hold the power to let them get at us.
And that’s why I ‘choose’ to re-educate and not whine and complain.
Thanks Marcus for adding to the discussion!
Tosin
I love it!! The scripts are great, and I’m going to try them on some people who I feel are genuinely misguided, some are just plain obviously scammers and no point wasting time on them!
Elle Billias recently posted..What Is MLM – Multi Level Marketing Explained
Hey Elle,
You love them? Thanks.
Yeah, some people are genuinely misguided and I deeply feel for them and that’s why I concentrate on them in this post.
Use them and let me hear about the response rate.
Thanks for stopping by, Elle, and take care!
Tosin
Hey Tosin,
I’ve actually gotten to the point where I don’t even reply back to the people who answer my, “how are you doing?” question with a link to their business. Obviously this person doesn’t really want to talk with me or connect.
But if I can see they spent time in pitching their business to me then I’ll usually reply with something along the lines of how is your success going and show them MLSP because it’s pretty obvious that they are more than likely not having success.
Thanks for sharing your messages with us.
~Erin Smith
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Hey Erin,
What you say is true. Sometimes some are too concerned with pitching that they do not care about anything else, but from my experience I discover that alot of those with that attitude are the ones just starting out.
The ones that have worked hard at it and are not successful are more inclined to try more effective ways.
It’s an honor to have you not just come here, but to also leave me a valuable comment.
Thanks, Erin!
Tosin
Hey Tosin! That’s a huge compliment – thank you!
Mavis Nong @ Online Business Tools recently posted..Big Announcement- The Traffic Generation Blogging Contest Has Begun – Are You In
Those are some great replies Tosin… normally I just ignore them, but you have turned on a light bulb..Brilliant thanks for sharing.
Tristan Richards recently posted..Get More Network Marketing Sales By Doing These Simple Things
Excellent tips Tosin!
The scripts are exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Thanks a million times for sharing.
Ruth recently posted..Herbalife Reviews – Does Herbalife Work As A Business Opportunity
Hi Tosin,
Anyway, I’m glad I found you and I’ll be dropping by more often.
This is really great information. It’s my first time on your blog and I feel so left out because I see all of my friends are here.
Fontella Williams recently posted..The Official One24 Review- Unique Company Or Just Another Scam
Hey Fontella,
Don’t be! There is always a first time somewhere.
Welcome to my blog.
Thank God you love you here.
Hope to see more of you, Fontella!
Tosin
Hi Tosin,
These replies are pretty cool. Kudos to you for converting them into sales
Actually, Mavis alerted me to them. Isn’t it great to be part of such an awesome and giving blogging community? We always help each other out. I think that’s just wonderful!
Keep up the great work!
Ilka
Ilka Flood@The Enlightened Networker recently posted..Will Your Daily Habits Determine Your Success in Network Marketing
Heres a reply which is to the point and will shake the person spamming you into re-evaluating their current situation.
Hey {spammersname}
I’m sure you’re looking to make money online. Your determination to succeed shows in your reaching out to others. I started out much like you using the same method and IT DID’NT WORK.
I will be BLUNT with you, your working too hard and if you haven’t yet got that feeling you will, you will consider others opportunities marketed to you in this same method.
There has to be another way and there is and I will be glad to show you how you can remain in the company your with and grow.
Get the info link blah blah blah here.
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Hey JLPapayorgis,
Wow! that is so awesome. I will add it to my list. Lovely!
Thanks foe this wonderful input!
Tosin
Loved the quote about people going down a slope. One more thing as to what I think propels people to spam is that they want quick money. Many VAs that are hired want it all too quick.
James Foster recently posted..The Differences Between a Spa and a Whirlpool Bath
Foster,
people do not know that quick money without relationships seldom come and when they do do not last.
People need to know the principles of growing a successful business.
~Tosin
Exactly Tosin!
Its relationship that matters the most and benefits you in the long run, not some quick random posts.
And the rise in paypal’s disputed cases segment is a testimony to this!
James Foster recently posted..Varieties of Kids Beds
Hey James,
That’s a wonderful example you brought to the discussion. So yeah it is relationship that matters the most .
Thanks!
~Tosin
I like how you come out on these replies. It’s really distrubing for me to do get these kind of stuffs, but rather than make yourself crazy on how you handle these things, its better to make the situation more positive or in favor of you.
Pete recently posted..Using Stone in your Garden
Hey Pete,
Glad you love them. Take care!
~Tosin
I absolutely LOVE this post! Everyone hates spammers and for good reason. You’ve come up with the perfect plan to handle them. Maybe they’ll flee and never return! I may implement some of these, too.
Maria Pavel@CNA recently posted..Hiring CNA – HHA – Caregiver – Malibu and Woodland Hills
Hello Maria,
If you see a need to implement those lines, why not. They have sure helped me.
Take care!
~Tosin
True, Facebook got in line with everything else on the internet and became a spam soup. Every time i log in i have some message or some invite to something i’m not interested in.
But i like your replies
Antonia@Conversational hypnosis recently posted..Hypnosis Training – The 4 Stages Hypnosis Protocol
Hey Antonia,
Of course we should expect that a successful network like facebook will have its own fair share of spammers.
Glad you love the replies.
~Tosin
HI Tosin, at the end of the day it’s all about being gracious and having empathy for the lack of knowledge.
Sometimes I respond to people, other times I don’t but I do agree they are not bad folks… they just don’t know (yet).
good on you for taking the time to ‘lead’ by example.
Best
Jayne
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Hi Jayne,
Yeah, it’s about having that human empathy and knowing that some truly dont know and would be open to exploring effective ways.
I know alot of buddy, including the phenomenal Ryan Biddulph, who pitched and spammed before knowing that there is a better way. Imagine someone like Ryan in your team with his knowledge now.
Thanks for stopping by, Jayne
Tosin