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How to Sell the Idea of a Greens Drink to Clients Who Think It’ll Taste Awful

Tim Goodwin

Let’s be honest: most people hear “greens drink” and immediately picture swamp water. The colour. The smell. The horror stories of powders that taste like lawn clippings.

As a PT, you know the benefits. But how do you convince sceptical clients to even give it a try? Here’s the playbook.


Step 1: Acknowledge the Scepticism

Don’t pretend greens powders have a spotless reputation. Say what they’re already thinking:

“I know most greens drinks taste like grass. That’s why I only recommend one that actually passes the taste test.”

Acknowledging the pain point builds trust.


Step 2: Reframe It as a Neutral Habit, Not a Flavour Bomb

Clients expect “green” to mean “strong, bitter flavour.” Instead, frame it as a neutral daily habit:

“It’s not meant to taste like a milkshake. The win is that you can mix it with cold water in 10 seconds, drink it, and move on with your day — without gagging.”

Lean Greens is deliberately neutral tasting (slight earthy notes, no grassy aftertaste).


Step 3: Share the “7-Day Payoff”

Taste is one thing. Results are another. When clients start Collagen Greens, they often notice:

  • Less bloating within a few days
  • Smoother digestion
  • More consistent energy
  • Subtle improvements in skin and joints

Once clients connect “this doesn’t taste bad” with “I feel better in a week,” the scepticism fades.


Step 4: Use Social Proof

Lean Greens has thousands of reviews from real customers. Many mention how surprised they were by the taste:

  • “Actually drinkable.”
  • “Neutral, not swampy.”
  • “So much easier than the grassy brands I tried before.”

Sharing these quotes shows it’s not just you saying it.


Step 5: Remove All the Risk

Here’s the ace up your sleeve: Lean Greens offers a 60-day money-back guarantee. Even if the only thing they don’t like is the taste, they can get a full refund.

“Try it for a week. If you hate the taste or don’t notice a difference, just send it back within 60 days and get your money back.”

That makes it a zero-risk test  and most clients stick with it once they see how easy it is.


The Takeaway

Selling a greens drink to sceptical clients isn’t about overselling flavour. It’s about:

  • Acknowledging the bad reputation
  • Highlighting the neutral taste
  • Linking it to quick wins they’ll actually feel
  • Showing real customer proof
  • And reminding them it’s risk-free with a 60-day guarantee

That way, clients stop picturing swamp juice and start seeing a simple, effective daily habit.

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While you're here — what we make.

Collagen Greens compared with a typical greens powder.
What is being compared A typical greens powder Collagen Greens
Creatine per serving None 4,000mg
Hydrolysed collagen per serving None 4,000mg
Fillers, fibers and sucralose We wanted to create a drinkable greens, that gives you all the good stuff, but none of the nasties often included ZERO
Ingredient Count More is not better for ingredients, its a clue that they use a vitamin and mineral premix to boost the ingredient and claim count. We just use raw wholefood ingredients. 50+ 16

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Common questions, answered.

What does Collagen Greens taste like?

Neutral, closer to cold green tea than to fruit. It mixes in cold water with a shaker.

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What if I don't get on with it?

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