I Turned Down A Commission-I Really Did

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Let me explain!!

A very good friend of mine today asked me what I was doing online. I had no problem showing the Wealthy Affiliate.

However as much as I knew I could have sold them I actually told them it wasnt for them even after they asked to join.

You see I know them well enough to know that 3 or 4 times a year they have their utilities cut off. The would rather buy smokes then food and they have no clue how to handle money.

I dont mean to be so blunt because they are friends but they just arent very good when it comes to life issues.

So I decided I would rather walk away from one or two months commission because I know it would never last longer than that. Then I would also here that WA is a scam because they arent instantly making money.

So, in my opinion sometimes it is better to just walk away. I want people who are serious and who understand what it takes.

Absolutely feel free to let me know what you think an what you would have done.

Dale

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You actually protected your friends. Good for you.

Every encounter forces life decisions Dale

I think you were honest enough not to build up this person's hopes too high, with a plummet afterwards.

Makes perfect sense Dale! For the same reason I don't target people who are looking at being in business without spending money. What's the point of signing them up to the starter membership when all they're likely to do is quit? ~Mark

I think most of us know people like that and maybe I would've done the same, but what if, just maybe WA was what they needed to turn their lives around.

I'd say give them the opportunity and let them decide what to do with it. If they make a success, good for them and for you. If they throw it for the pigs, their problem.

Right:)) Never sell a second-hand car to a family member;)
They'll be on your doorstep for every little problem;)

I do the same thing, particularly with family members. I don't want to hear the negative talk if it doesn't work out. But if we really believe in the product, it really isn't up to us to make those decisions. I understand your position and you are probably right, but this could have been the vehicle that clicked for them. Tough one...
Debbie

Agreed

Tons of people like that everywhere. Probably why there is so much poverty,drugs and alcohol in poor parts of towns. I seen more of my share fair of that from people I know. There's always that never ending story you hear over and over too. Lol You did the right thing.

I say let them decide their own fate. Nothing happens by mistake, everything happens for a reason. Perhaps WA is an opportunity of a lifetime for that person and they would be given the same opportunity we all had when we signed up. Now you may never know because you made the decision for them. Sometimes people just need a little guidance especially when opportunities are presented.

You may be right but maybe I care too much.

I totally get what you're saying, as I've had friends like that too, but it's always good practice to let someone make their mind up for themself.

Remember that WA is free to start, so what's wrong with letting your friend create a starter account? Let them see for themself if it's their speed or not.

I know if I was in a bad spot and was really looking for a push in the right direction, I would hate it if a friend had something that could be beneficial to me and then talked me out of it! lol

Now, you've already told him it's not for him, so chances are even if you go back to him the window of opportunity has passed. But in the future, let your friends take full advantage of the free starter account and then they can make up the best decision for themselves on their own :)

They knew about the starter account but the problem is they expected to get rich over night

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