For most of us, talking on the phone has been a nearly lifelong activity. Ever since we were old enough to sit up our parents  put the phone to our ear so we could "talk" to a grandparent or other  relative far away.

Yet, for many, the idea of talking on the phone to a potential  prospect is enough to elicit sweating and sheer panic. For some it is  the most dreaded part of their business. For better or worse, it is also  one of the most important parts of a multilevel marketing business.

The phone is the easiest and quickest way to reach a large number of  people. The phone also represents asking and, as we all know, if you  don't ask, the answer is no.

So how do you get over phone paranoia?

First, you accept the fact that the phone may always cause you some anxiety.

Second, you start  taking steps to make talking on the phone as effective (and painless) as  possible.

Rule number one. Some people are going to tell you no.

Don't take it  personally, they don't mean it personally.

After you hear no a few  times, it becomes easier to take.

On average, you will get 10 no's to every yes, so just think of no as one step closer to yes!

Rule number two. You can minimize the no's by using some kind of lead  system that only gives you people that have expressed an interest in  your business. That doesn't mean they will all be yesses, but the odds will be better.

Rule number three. Practice, practice, practice. Before you ever dial  that first prospect, practice what you are going to say. Call someone  that can listen to what you have to say, but is a friendly audience. It  might be family member or someone in your upline. You can also record  yourself and play it back to see how you sound to others.

Rule number four. The more you talk on the phone, the more comfortable you will be. Your talk will seem less rehearsed and you will  sound more natural. It will be easier because you won't have to think  about it too much!

While recruiting on the phone may be new to you, it is an essential  part of your business. Mastering the techniques can pay off with big  dividends. As you become more proficient, you will be adding more people to your business using this technique.

Author Dr. Robin Rushlo, is a well known MLM Radio personality and is nationally recognized as an expert in the network marketing business.He is the current host of the radio show, "Networking with the Blindguy"live daily. Visit his sites at https://www.robintrushlo.com Free report at http://my-green-future.info