Unusual Way to Promote

Yard Sale???

That's what I thought when I saw this article about one way to promote your network marketing business. But then again, why not? People all over are looking for good deals now because of the economy and if you need to throw a yard sale anyway and will have people coming right to your doorstep, promote your business!

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Here's the tip of the day for those of you who are shy about approaching people with your business.

Have a yard sale...

This is a great way to meet people. They come to your house, (so now they know where you live). You get to impress them with your general enthusiasm for life ( get some from your upline if you don't have any ). And it gives you a nice relaxing atmosphere in which to pre-qualify people.

Advertise it in the paper. Make it original. We happen to have a large plywood cow that folds in the middle and is painted black and white. We put that in the ad along with some armor and handmade jewelry we make.

Here's the best part: Tell people about it. Everyone. Walk up to complete strangers and ask if they like garage sales. Describe yours in elaborate detail really, really, fast. Make it light and humorous. Get used to making eye contact and establishing rapport with total strangers. By the end of today, I had talked to more people than I have in the past week. I got very comfortable with it and they were comfortable with me. Even if they don't come, we both got something out of it; they got entertained by an enthusiastic pitchman and I expanded my comfort zone by another mile or two.

We did just that on Saturday with the following results:

One prospecting tape given out.
Many people prequalified.
Lots of new friends made.
Lots of room created in our house.
$300 of stuff sold.

We had a great time. The weather cooperated with an uncharacteristic display of sunshine. We had plenty of customers.

Every car that drove by was treated (?) to the sight of me bouncing on our mini-trampoline and pointing to the plywood cow. I waved and hollered and attracted lots of attention (and not a few looks of puzzlement and fear). When a car stopped, my wife, Rhea, or I would walk up to the people getting out and smile, stick out our hands and say,"Hi, my name's Steve and welcome to my yard sale!". People aren't used to this. Most yard sales are manned by zombies who ignore their customers. We took people around and described our goods in glowing detail. We got people to open up and talk to us. If they didn't respond favorably, we were automatically able to mark them down as, "Not Open", and move on. We met a couple of small business owners who are potential customers of commercial cleaning products (or distributors!), and quite a number of people who we can show the plan to. The one tape I passed out was to a young man who had just moved up here to pursue his dream of being an aircraft mechanic. We talked for quite a while, and I thought he might be interested in his own business. We'll see what happens.

Even if nothing comes of all the contacts we made, the sale was worth the time investment. Besides the much needed capital we raised, we improved our people skills and made new friends. I highly recommend this as a prospecting tool.

I've come to believe very strongly in the power and beauty of network marketing. The potential for improving lives is amazing. When people help other people help themselves, all of us profit in unexpected ways. (This article taken from Steve Belden's tip of the day.)

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Well, it makes a lot of sense to me. Weather should be co-operating for our northern neighbors now and it's a good time to clean out the garage. Get out of your comfort zone and meet some people!

Do or do not. There is no try.

Yoda. Who doesn't love him?

There is a sequence in the original Star Wars movie in which Yoda is teaching young Luke Skywalker about the power of belief. Luke's ship is down in a swamp and he is using the power of his mind to raise it up. After an unsuccessful attempt, Luke says he will try again. Then our teacher, Yoda says to him, "Do, or do not. There is no try."

OK, so I'm a science fiction nut, but pay attention, there is a lot to be learned from these fictional movies. If you are observant, little nuggets of wisdom can be extracted to be applied in your everyday life and work.

So, in your network marketing business, are you "doing" or are you "trying?" To "try" to recruit people and train them will be a failure. Examine your methods. Do you speak to enough people? Do you know your business inside and out? Do you express an air of confidence or are you coming on to people from an apperance of lack?

In Star Wars - Episode 1, we have Qui-Gon Jinn (played by Liam Neeson) speaking to a young Anakin Skywalker:

"Always remember, your focus determines your reality."

Where is your focus? On lack? That is your reality. How about not enough people to talk to? Yes, it's true for you. What about the fear of messing up your presentation? That's what you will do.

Can all this be changed? In an instant! Change your focus! There are literally thousands of people out there that would benefit from your network marketing business, both the products and the opportunity. Find them by whatever method you choose and show them, with confidence, your business.

May "THE FORCE" be with you!

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Here is the movie clip from the original "Star Wars."





At the end of this sequence, Yoda has raised the ship from the swamp by usung his mind only.

Luke: "I don't believe it!"

Yoda: "That is why you fail."

The Perfect Business

In case you haven't figured it out yet, I'm a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki. This little dvd/cd combo is a great thing to have on hand if you're sponsoring a meeting. I'm sure you have some kind of presentation for your network marketing business, but this is a great lead in for people to see the "why" of having your own business, especially network marketing.

Robert Kiyosaki goes through a brief explanation of the Cash Flow Quadrant and how it applies to the average Joe who wants to start up his own business. Most of us will never become a corporate CEO who makes mega bucks and this explains why a network marketing company may be the road to success. It's an investment of less than $10 and in my opinion, money well spent.

Check it out here:

FREE (and Cheap)Great Marketing Ideas!

Need some fresh ideas to promote your network marketing business? Read through these and see how you can apply them:



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Facebook.com Social Media.

E-Sig —Sign off on every e-mail with your web address

Affiliates: Use Lead capture Pages Get name/phone/email.

Business Cards
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Free inserts- Insert your business card into every bill you pay by mail.

Churches/Non Profits See how you can help them.

Local Networking Groups
Chamber of Commerce
Business Groups
Industry Groups

Pick up business cards – Many offices/stores have a rack with business cards. Pick them up and leave a stack of yours.

“3 Foot Rule” – Hand out your card to anyone within 3 feet of you; Ask for their email address; have pad and pencil out to write it down.

“Daytimer” – Use them; one of the best systems for keeping track of your business and “to do” lists

Build Your Own Database of Email Addresses – Keep in touch with people and don’t forget to learn how to “blind copy” to everyone. Once you build a list, get on a professional contact management system such as “AWEBER” … (http://www.boomers.aweber.com/ Check out site for FREE TEST DRIVE)

“OPEN HOUSE” Promo Parties - Hold meetings in your home to invite others to see the opportunity in a casual, fun atmosphere.

3 Contacts per Day – Don’t wait around; pass your card out on a consistent basis.

Window Lettering for Your Car – Use company approved advertising to promote your business every time you drive your car.

Attend Seminars – Best way to learn about your business and meet like minded people.

Wear Company T Shirts wherever you go. Start conversations.

Reverse Contact Someone emailing/mailing you and invitation to join their company? Show them yours!

Lead by Example!

Get testimonials from your teammates!

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If you're serious about your business, you're going to use some of these ideas.

Go for it!