What's your excuse?

You've invited someone to take a look at your business opportunity, but they don't have the time or they don't have the money. Or maybe they need to talk to their spouse. Or maybe the planets are out of alignment. Maybe you've invited them to an event and in addition to the above excuses, you also hear it's too far. It really doesn't matter what their excuse is because any excuse will do...for whatever reason they don't want to do what you're asking them to do, so they come up with an excuse.

Occasionally their excuse is valid such as the Facebook friend I invited to an event next month but she'll be out of the country, but often it's just fear of the unknown.

Is there anything you can do? I would suggest that you make sure you give them the information they need to be able to answer two questions for themselves...Does it work? And can I do it? Usually if they can answer those two questions, your prospect will be able to make their decision. But be sure that you don't give them too much information because if they feel confused or inundated with information they'll make an excuse.

I still use excuses from time to time...usually I can't afford it. But if something is important to you, you will find the way. So, I work at finding the way to afford it. Because if you say "I can't afford it", you can't but if you say "How can I afford it?" you'll find a way.

If somebody makes an excuse, don't try to force them to make a decision, because it will probably be no if you do. Instead, just let them go but keep in touch with them and periodically ask them again. Who knows? Maybe the next time or the time after that, they'll be ready to join you.

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Today - Thread The Needle Day

Tomorrow - All or Nothing Day, One Voice Day and Aunt and Uncle Day

August - Peach Month and Romance Awareness Month

Next Monday - Yorkshire Day, Rounds Resounding Day, International Childfree Day, World Wide Web Day, Raspberry Cream Pie Day and Girlfriends Day

August 25 - Whisky Sour Day and Kiss And Make Up Day