Posts Tagged ‘Relationship’

If given the choice, would you rather walk into an insurance agent’s office where you were greeted with a friendly hello and the staff called you by name when you paid your bill, or would you rather walk into an office where the staff acted as if accepting your payment was a waste of their time?

Most people want to do business with people they like. It is hard to like someone who makes you feel uncomfortable. However, if they feel that they are treated with kindness and feel that you are their friend or trusted advisor, they will feel that they have a relationship with you. Read the rest of this entry »

As a network marketing veteran, I always apply the God gave us two ears and one mouth rule – ask questions and then listen. Listen to the answers.

It doesn’t matter if you are working with a potential customer, speaking with a prospect or working with a member of your team, powerful questions is a habit you want to engage in habitually.

The more you know about people, the more effective you will be in bringing value to them. Ask questions so you can get to know that person, really know them. Engaging in conversation and showing you care begins the process of relationship building through network marketing. Read the rest of this entry »

Sweetie Marketing is an approach to Internet marketing that will help you grow your business without stepping on anyone’s toes in the process. Here are a few ways to grow your business as a sweetie.

Start out by being honest. Unfortunately, there are a lot of slick websites that promise big things and barely deliver. Be honest to your potential customers by letting them know exactly what you have to offer. And if someone comes to you for advice, be honest and let them know what you like about their product and what you would change.

When you are just starting out, you will undoubtedly be asking a lot of questions. Show your gratitude to those that help you along the way by letting them know you appreciate their kindness. If possible, try paying that kindness back by helping that person with something they need assistance with.

Helping other people will help you in the long run. Even if you are just starting out in your home business, a day will come when someone with less experience than you will come to you and ask for help in getting started. Perhaps they will want to know which autoresponder you recommend or advice on writing an ebook.

If someone asks you a question and you know the answer to it, tell them. Unless the answer to their question happens to be a top secret project you are working on, giving someone a bit of information isn’t going to hurt your business. Who knows? The person you are helping may one day become wildly successful and recommend your products to all of their customers.

Building relationships and networking is essential when it comes to business success. Work to build real relationships with those you meet. Rather than just strategizing about the benefits you will receive from the relationship, think about ways you can help that person.

Some people will take your help and not give you anything in return. Let that roll off your back. The majority of people will respond by helping you in some way. For example, if you meet someone who, you feel, would be a great business partner for another one of your friends, introduce the two of them. Their joint venture could be a great success, and they will find a way to repay you.

When you act in a considerate way and treat others how they should be treated, people will respect you as a person. They will want to do business with you because they know that you will only be acting in their best efforts. They will also feel good about recommending you and your products and services to people they know. This, of course, will further promote your business and help you achieve more success.