Does anyone else have "friends" that try to sell them on stuff? I find it to be one of the most unprofessional and irksome things someone can do, who moves product or performs services. I've been extremely blessed to have a solid job, and doing stuff I really enjoy. For some unknown reason, this gives "friends" the idea that I will buy my insurance, financial products, diet pills, vacuum cleaner, knives and whatever else on God's great earth from them. Annoying. Am I alone?
So you would rather buy the same things from someone you don't know then support your own friends? My wife sells pampered chef and if it weren't for our friends. She wouldn't sell any of it. I get that if they are constantly pushing stuff on you and of course there of a time and place for things like that. But i would buy from my friends before i would buy from someone i didn't know. Sent from my LG-E739 using Tapatalk 2
I've sold a lot of stuff to friends. Hell - Justin and Todd are one of my customers.....lol. I guess it depends on if your peddling something no one cares about or if you are selling something that they need/want.
I make myself clear by laughing and saying "Good joke! You are joking, right?" If they say "No", then it's something to the effect of, "I don't hang out with people I do business with as it can make things awkward. So what do you think we should do?" If they persist, then I have to go with "I'll consider it and give you a call if I want to pursue this." and never call them.
I sell insurance and I try to avoid having friends or family as customers. It goes against every sales seminar in the world, but its a much smoother road to travel.
You may be surprised to learn that I was once young and also never encountered friends trying to sell me stuff. Again, it’s the class of people you associate with, not the age demographic. Upgrade to a better circle of friends and I suggest that your problem goes away. Show me your friends and I will show you your future.
You're different. You don't hassle folks. And you're product is unique. Literally, hand made (or assembled). I'm not talking about buying from friends, I'm talking about actively trying to sell stuff to friends. But that's my point, if I want to buy, I'll buy. Don't sell me.
I've bought bought services from friends, however on most occasions I approached them. My friends know me and know better than to approach me with some contrived sales pitch.
I'm in insurance also and I will only sell to family and friends only if they ask me too. I had one friend go ballistic on me because a company would not cover his claim and I wrote the policy,he was wrong and trying to commit fraud. We don't really talk anymore because of it. On the other hand I try to purchase things from and support my friends as much as I can.
Absolutely not. I give those things away like candy. Perhaps I didn't make what I meant to say clear. Using your example, I wouldn't email or bring up in person that i want to sell a stupid hat. If they want one, they'll approach me. (if I don't give them one before they ask lol)
I feel your pain. I'm a contractor and every time school lets out for summer, some friend or acquitance is calling me because she feels junior needs to work for the summer - she also thinks construction would be perfect for him. I also don't build for friends - made that mistake once but never again.
