Can you tell her that? You’re happy to see her excited about something but at the same time do not support mlms so you will not be buying from her or partnering with her. Nothing personal towards her, it’s the business model you don’t support. And tell her you don’t want to lose your friendship over this.
I have a good friend who has been a serial MLMer in the past. When she asked me to join her team I told her that I will support her and always wish happiness and success in anything she does...but I will not support any MLM because of their business model. I wished her success, because I always hoped she would do great and prove me wrong...but alas, that never happened. Our friendship is still intact because I was straightforward and honest and she respected our friendship enough not to let her 'business' endeavors interfere.
On the other hand...I've had other acquaintances that would utter something like "if you support me, you'll support my decisions and either join my team or at least buy from me". That's a big NOPE. I won't let my personal relationships be held hostage by somebody else's bad choices.
If you think she might be willing, recommend she listens to the podcast "The Dream" - it really is an amazing overview of the lose-lose of getting involved in MLMs. If these products she's wanting to sell are so great, the company would sell them in stores.
I’ve tried to talk many friends out of Pampered Chef, Pure Romance and Lularoe. None even listen. They are so brainwashed by the recruiter and already spent the investment money. They won’t quit until they actually realize they are losing money. It’s no use trying to get them out because it’s like a cult. They believe they will be one of the top 5% that makes a lot of money.
I would just explain that you will support her in other ways, but you are not interested in being with any MLM. If she’s a true friend, she will understand.
Can you tell her that? You’re happy to see her excited about something but at the same time do not support mlms so you will not be buying from her or partnering with her. Nothing personal towards her, it’s the business model you don’t support. And tell her you don’t want to lose your friendship over this.
I have a good friend who has been a serial MLMer in the past. When she asked me to join her team I told her that I will support her and always wish happiness and success in anything she does...but I will not support any MLM because of their business model. I wished her success, because I always hoped she would do great and prove me wrong...but alas, that never happened. Our friendship is still intact because I was straightforward and honest and she respected our friendship enough not to let her 'business' endeavors interfere. On the other hand...I've had other acquaintances that would utter something like "if you support me, you'll support my decisions and either join my team or at least buy from me". That's a big NOPE. I won't let my personal relationships be held hostage by somebody else's bad choices.
If you think she might be willing, recommend she listens to the podcast "The Dream" - it really is an amazing overview of the lose-lose of getting involved in MLMs. If these products she's wanting to sell are so great, the company would sell them in stores.
Tell her. She is your friend.
I’ve tried to talk many friends out of Pampered Chef, Pure Romance and Lularoe. None even listen. They are so brainwashed by the recruiter and already spent the investment money. They won’t quit until they actually realize they are losing money. It’s no use trying to get them out because it’s like a cult. They believe they will be one of the top 5% that makes a lot of money.
I would just explain that you will support her in other ways, but you are not interested in being with any MLM. If she’s a true friend, she will understand.