What if I told you that the way you sell isn’t just about pushing a product—it’s about crafting an experience so irresistible that your prospects feel like THEY discovered you?
That’s exactly what Tristan Tate did when selling a cigar. And whether you love or hate his approach, there are some lethal persuasion tactics at play here that we at NetWave have baked into our daily method of operation.
Because let’s face it—network marketing is changing. The old-school spam-your-friends-until-they-block-you playbook is dead. What’s working today? Guerrilla marketing.
Selling without selling. Creating demand without chasing. Becoming the prize, not the beggar.
Let’s break this down.
1. Find Out What Your Customer Already Knows (And Thinks They Know)
Tristan didn’t just launch into a speech about the cigar. He asked the customer about their previous experience with similar products.
This is crucial.
One of the biggest mistakes I see network marketers make? Pitching their product before understanding the customer’s world.
Here’s how this plays out in NetWave:
❌ Old-School Way: “Hey [NAME], I’ve got this amazing business opportunity for you! It can change your life!”
✅ NetWave Guerrilla Marketing Way: “Hey [NAME], curious—have you ever thought about creating an extra income stream? What’s your experience been like so far?”
See the difference? Instead of pushing something onto them, you invite them into a conversation about what they already believe.
And that’s where the magic happens.
Because if you can tap into what they already want—and position your offer as the missing puzzle piece—you win.
2. Identify What They Like and Don’t Like (So You Can Frame Your Offer as the Answer)
Tristan quickly dug into what the customer liked about past cigars and—more importantly—what they didn’t like.
Now, think about this in the network marketing world.
Most people have some experience with network marketing, whether it’s:
- A bad experience with an old company
- An outdated, spammy strategy that turned them off
- A friend who tried it but never made money
If you don’t address this head-on, you lose the sale before you even start.
At NetWave, we do things differently.
Instead of pretending objections don’t exist, we bring them up first. We say things like:
👉 “I know, I know… most network marketing companies are full of hype, and most people never make a dime. That’s why I joined NetWave—because the system actually makes sense. Can I show you how it works?”
When you lead with transparency, people lower their defenses—and suddenly, they’re open to hearing about your offer.
3. Frame the ‘Budget’ as the Problem (So Price Becomes a No-Brainer)
Tristan did something genius—he subtly positioned the budget itself as part of the problem.
Most people hesitate on price, not because they can’t afford it, but because they don’t see the value exchange.
How does NetWave handle this?
By flipping the script.
❌ Old-School Way: “It’s $100 to get started.”
✅ NetWave Way: “Look, most businesses require $50,000+ to start. What if I showed you a way to launch for less than the price of a dinner out?”
Boom. Perceived value skyrockets.
When you position your opportunity as ridiculously cost-effective, price objections disappear.
4. Paint the Product as an Experience (Not Just a Product)
This is where 99% of network marketers fail miserably.
They talk about:
❌ The comp plan
❌ The features
❌ The science behind the products
BORING. No one cares.
What sells is the experience.
Tristan didn’t say, “This cigar is high-quality tobacco.”
He created a feeling around it.
Here’s how NetWave does this:
❌ Old-School Way: “Our products have amazing ingredients and cutting-edge science.”
✅ NetWave Way: “Imagine waking up every morning knowing your business is working for you while you sleep. Imagine taking vacations without stressing about money. That’s what this system unlocks for you.”
See the shift?
It’s not about what the product is. It’s about how it makes your prospect feel.
5. Status & Detachment—Why the ‘I Have Richer Clients’ Strategy Works (But You Need to Use It Right)
Now, here’s where things get interesting.
One of the most controversial parts of Tristan’s pitch? The fact that he subtly downplayed the sale—making the buyer feel like he needed to qualify.
In sales, positioning is everything.
Desperate energy repels people. Status and exclusivity? Magnetic.
At NetWave, we leverage pre-selection psychology.
Instead of begging people to join, we position our opportunity as something people need to qualify for.
✅ “I’m only looking for the right fit. If it’s not for you, no worries.”
✅ “We’re working with serious go-getters, not people looking for a quick fix.”
✅ “Our system isn’t for everyone—only for those willing to take action.”
See what we’re doing? We’re making people chase us.
And guess what? That works.
How NetWave Crushes Guerrilla Marketing on a Daily Basis
Tristan’s cigar pitch wasn’t just about selling cigars—it was about strategic persuasion.
And at NetWave, we’ve taken these same principles and engineered them into our daily method of operation.
✅ We start with the customer’s world, not our offer.
✅ We identify pain points and position our product as the answer.
✅ We flip the price objection by framing our opportunity as an insane value.
✅ We sell the experience, not just the product.
✅ We use status positioning to make people chase us.
This is guerrilla marketing in action.
And if you’re tired of chasing people, getting ignored, and playing the game on hard mode…
It’s time to do things the NetWave way.
Ready to see how it works? Let’s talk. 🚀