People who know, like and trust us will believe in what we suggest to them. When people trust you, they will want to do business with you.

I think it’s good to know what to point your friends to and what not. I like Paul Myers’ work, because he is very knowledgeable but also because I like his written voice and his writing style. And then the way he can make you feel that you too will advance and become good or even great in the future.

He seems to really give all he knows to his readers. I would point people to him, like John once pointed me to him.
John pointed me to another lady too years ago;
(Ali Brown) and she has only been successful all these past years. She too has the ability to share all she knows (at least that is the impression I have)and she also has a good developed empathy.

These are the people I want to learn from.I would point people to them if they ask me.

Thank you John.

At first all I wanted was to read the comments. But when I read Deana’s comment I couldn’t resist the urge to comment too. Deana’s comment resonates with me because I have had similar experiences with both Mike and Paul.

It was a good pastor who introduced Magnetic Sponsoring to me few years ago. Because I trusted that pastor, I paid attention to it. Not because I liked Mike’s style.

One time I started a thread in his Better Networker and he joined the discussion. Many of his followers joined too immediately. It was really interesting seeing those people doing that. I didn’t like what Mike said. I felt he lacks genuine empathy.

I was in the list of one of Mike’s followers and she too applied this tactic of Mike. I barely learned anything new from her and she was already using that “removing from her list” tactic. Needless to say, I unsubscribed immediately!

Regarding Paul Myers, I find him to be a very kind person based on my experience with him in Warrior Forum.

I hope I haven’t come across as maligning Mike Dillard. That’s not my intention. Our intention here is only to make students of marketing know what works and what doesn’t.

Thanks John.

Jose

The simplest view of these people is to realize that they just saved you a lot of trouble and potential pain: with that attitude to relationships they’re unlikely to make a success of network marketing, long term, or to respond to guidance.

Feel like explaining about politeness and the essential nature of two way communications to the business they espouse interest in — but I guess in the end it does no good. Least said soonest mended.

Mike’s approach is a fairly old one that’s been used by direct sellers in all kinds of industries. If the prospect won’t sign on the first or second appointment, or has concerns, throw a tantrum and bully them into complying by threatening to walk away and deprive them of the opportunity.

My response has always been to say “there’s the door… see yourself out.”

Emotional blackmail by any seller is a warning sign for me. It too often precedes a less-than-satisfactory buying experience overall.

You’re right about Paul Myers. I’ve known Paul since just after he began publishing and we became good friends. He’s been a totally trustworthy “sounding board” when I’ve had doubts or concerns about which way to go, and wonderfully supportive in his advice.

Thanks for your comments.

John

I’m so glad with this post. It’s not the first time Mike Dilard is using this tactics. Some time ago I expenrienced this too with him and I felt being treated very, very rude and I did remove myself from his list immediately.

I thought: It should be working for him, or/and he doesn’t know or care how he makes the people he addresses feel.
I tried to forget it and stay in the positive emotions.

It was not my choice to sign-up to be on Mike Dillard’s list.
A friend of him promoted a video for Mike Dilard, I was on his friend’s list. I was curious about the content of this video, but the only way to watch it was to opt-in. I didn’t care to do that, because watching the video was important for me at that moment.

Soon after a few emails, telling me how many books he had read and showing a photo of all the books he had read and of course promoting his product, Mike Dillard made me that choice. If I don’t take what he is offering I should remove myself from his list.I opt-out immediately.I was so angry and felt offended.

I’m also glad that in this same post you make clear how good Paul Myers is. Some 4 years ago I think it was, you gave me the advice to start reading Paul Myers newsletter, if I want to learn from a person who knows what he is talking about and I’m still on Paul’s list.I open his newsletter the moment I see it coming in. No matter what time it is.

Paul Myers is all for advancement of all his readers, Paul Myers has excellent stuff. And he rarely promote his friend’s products. His work is affordable and he always over-deliver.
I once asked him if he could sent me a copy of an Ebook I’ve bought from him, because I couldn’t find mine and he sent me different e-books on that same subject on top of that. He Never asked a dime for them.

I’ve tried to promote his newsletter to some people I know, but they don’t feel like reading too much.
Paul Myers has a real newsletter not an email, with a video and some nice images and promotion of affiliate stuff of some friend who is selling this or that.

He has real, good products. And the best thing is he makes you feel and believe that you too will become great one day. He really shares his experience and his knowledge with his readers.
It’s like Fourth generation system, he shares all he knows with others.

Thank you for posting this John. I knew it will come.I knew I will read somebody’s complain about Mike Dilard’s way of treating people who don’t want what he offers.

Deana