No, we don’t want your sales offer, and we don’t want to join your multi-level marketing program either. Here is how to decline a sales offer or MLM proposal.
We have all received an unwanted sales pitch or MLM proposal, whether it be from a friend or a random stranger trying to close a deal.
Regular sales pitches are much tamer compared to MLM pitches.
MLM (multi-level marketing) involves buying inventory upfront from the company and then reselling it to earn profit. As part of the gig, you’d also be roping other people into the deal, encouraging them to sign up (so you can earn commission).
People who are part of MLMs are pretty ruthless in their pitching, and- wow- they can be persistent, even after you declined once.
How To Decline a Sales Offer or MLM Pitch
Keep reading if you feel pressured by an annoying sales or multi-level marketing pitch. Here is how to decline a sales offer or an MLM proposal the right way.
Start with Gratitude
Regardless of how you feel about their pitch, the sender put effort into researching and writing the message. Always begin your rejection message with an expression of thanks. A simple “thank you for the offer” will suffice.
Give a Reason
The second step in how to decline a sales offer or MLM pitch is giving your reason for declining. Saying no without providing a reason why is just confusing for the salesperson.
If you were in their shoes, you’d want to know the reason you just got rejected. You don’t have to write a novel and give too much information. Be brief and concise, and that should be enough.
Giving too much detail about why you declined their offer might open doors for debate.
Say NO
To actually decline a sales offer means to- actually- use the word “no.” When being approached by someone you know, rejecting them becomes a lot harder. You may fear a strained relationship as a result. However, do not let fear or anxiety draw you into agreeing to something you’d rather decline. Say your thanks, say no, give your reason, and then move on.
Shift the Conversation
A great way to shut down a sales pitch or MLM proposal is to shift the conversation. Say you’re not interested in their offer, and then change the subject. Shifting the conversation helps diffuse the situation, keep the tone friendly, and show the other party that you want to move on to something else.
When conversing with a salesperson you don’t know, shifting the conversation might look like suggesting a collaboration in the future or directing them to someone who may want their offer.
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