I probably had some kind of telephone-related traumatic experience as a child. Who knows?!
In any case, I have always hated talking on the telephone. If someone calls, I will talk and I'll actually enjoy it but I'm not going to be the one to give you a call unless there just is no other option.
So after we got involved in network marketing (which I love), I was suddenly up against an obstacle that seemed insurmountable.
I hated making telephone calls!
If you've been around network marketing or multi-level marketing at all, you know that your sponsor will give you your first assignment. Make a list of at least 100 names and start calling them!
Panic mode for me!
I was fine with making my list but then I created a million excuses not to call any of those people. Just the thought of calling would cause my hands to sweat, my voice to come out in a thin, wispy thread and my whole body to shake.
I don't know who else can identify but I needed a lot of self-talk, self-help, mindset growth and reinforcement that I could do this. And eventually I was able to make it to the point of qualifying (together with my husband) for our company's executive rank.
So I truly was the Queen of Excuses when it came to picking up the telephone.
Imagine my delight, excitement and relief when my sponsor and mentor, Tim Darnell, decided that he was going to develop a system that could be used by anyone in network marketing to recruit on auto-pilot WITHOUT having to call anyone or even talk to anyone!
Maybe you extroverts can't even identify with what I'm talking about! But I'm sure there are some introverts out there who can.
To those people who are my tribe, I invite you to investigate this new way of doing business by downloading Tim Darnell's new book, BOMBSHELL - Recruiting on Auto-pilot. There will be a link in the P.S. down below or you can try the book cover.
To the rest of you who love talking on the phone, I wish you well! May you find people at home and willing to answer your call.
Meanwhile, I'll be putting things out there that will gather my tribe and help them achieve success whether they love or hate the telephone!
Blessings!
Sharon Reece
Queen of Excuses
P.S. If you have a desire to grow your team in spite of obstacles, I invite you to grab your free download of Tim's book. It may be your first step to real success.
P.P.S. To be compliant with laws and regulations, I must tell you that any links you might purchase from, could result in a commission for me. (And thank you!)
Great post,Sharon! I can completely identify with you on the phone calls....how can an inanimate object cause such anxiety?😬
ReplyDeleteI've got the free download, I just need to sit down and read it.
DeleteI like this. I can relate.
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