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The Magic of Multiple Exposures by Michael S. Clouse
David wasn't sure what to do next... Seems he'd contacted an old friend about his new business two weeks ago. A former co-worker, Mary, had expressed interest and even agreed - although a bit reluctantly-to review one of David's business information kits.
Still, each time David decided to follow-up, there was that nervous, uneasy, what-am-I-doing-wrong feeling right in the pit of his stomach. And to make matters worse, each time David called, Mary was just kind enough not to say no...
Sadly, but for the moment, our fictitious friend David now found himself lost somewhere in that barren mental wasteland we call, "What-am-I-supposed-to-do-now?"
What about you? Do you know any business-builders like David? Perhaps intimately?
True, one of the secrets to effective sponsoring is multiple exposures over a short period of time. But what are the steps to that elusive, upline-driven, magical next presentation? If David is looking for a better way to advance his prospects, perhaps the following suggestions will work as well for you-ah, I mean for him-as they have for me...
Multiple Exposures Over A Short Period of Time
1) Make your initial contact using a system. For purposes of this example you could provide the initial exposure by 3-waying your prospect into your company-approved, on-demand, five-minute business overview.
2) After your prospect had listened to your message, you would need to advance them to the second exposure. In this case, you could e-mail them a link to your Website. You might also invite them to listen to your next conference call, mail them your business information kit, or get together in person.
3) By this time you could have sponsored your next business-builder, or your prospect may still need a little more information. This third exposure may well include a two-on-one presentation with your sponsor, an invitation to attend a home meeting, or an invitation to your next business briefing. The point is, your prospect needs something more and you have a few options.
4) Once you've exposed your prospect a third time-and if your prospect still has more questions-your next step would be that magical fourth presentation. Here, your upline could answer any remaining questions your prospect may have, validate the benefits your company offers, and ask them to join your business.
Set up this fourth exposure by scheduling the call with your upline. Few things in life can be more unpleasant than trying to reach your sponsor with that hot prospect on the line, only to find out they're not home - or worse, they can't take your call.
Next, for the benefit of both prospect and upline, it is extremely important that you begin your call with a brief recap. Something like this...
"Michael, it's David. I have Mary Smith on the line with us. Mary and I go way back, and for the last few days she has been looking at the business... Mary has listened to our recorded message, watched the presentation on our Website, and was my guest on our last conference call. Mary mentioned she had a few questions regarding ______, and I suggested you would be the best one to answer these... Mary this is Michael. Michael this is Mary."
Your next step is to listen, and learn everything you possibly can.
When your upline is complete, they will turn control of the call back over to you, and that should sound something like this...
"Mary, it has been a real pleasure speaking with you this evening. David and I work very closely together, and believe me, he can show you how to make this business work for you. I'll go ahead and let the two of you finish up. And Mary, I am looking forward to working with you..."
Multiple exposures over a short period of time - teach everyone the magic.
All the best,
MSC
P.S. If you're looking for a simple step-by-step system - to master prospecting, presentation and duplication - it's right here: TSP
© 2006 by Michael S. Clouse. All Rights Reserved.
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Michael S. Clouse Editor-in-Chief, Nexera e-News Former Editor-in-Chief, Upline® Journal National Speakers Association Member University of Illinois at Chicago Certified Network Marketing Professional
Author of: The Fifth Principle, 28 Days To Your New Future, Mastering The Fundamentals, The Secret to Developing Leaders, The Simple Art of Duplication, and Thinking Your Way To Success
Don't Ask Me, I'm Already In by Michael S. Clouse
Prospecting... It's the name of the game! And most of us have invested countless hours in our never-ending quest for that elusive "perfect approach." Yes, it seems many of us are still searching for the "one-liner" that when properly given would transform even your most uninterested prospect into a marketing maven. After all, somewhere out there is the world's next Networking Superstar just waiting to be discovered.
So, if we agree that prospecting is "the name of the game," and if we can further agree that there is a lot more talent to be found...well then, I have a question for you. Why do we all seem to be contacting each other?
Now, don't tell me you've not had the pleasure of being "introduced to a new company" just to "get your professional opinion" on the hottest new program to come along since 3M inadvertently invented the post-it-note? Regardless of how long you've been involved in Network Marketing, your e-mail is probably full of these daily "offers," and for some time now I've been keeping track of the commonalties. Interested? Thought you might be...
So far, I've narrowed these solicitations down to two things they all had in common. All promised their opportunity was "the best" and they acknowledged me as someone who's already in the business. The never-ending streams of e-mail, occasional telephone calls, and even the infrequent letters all have that same tone: Dear Colleague, Dear Professional, and sometimes even, Dear Network Marketer.
What's the deal here? Aren't these people aware that only three percent of us are involved in Network Marketing? And therefore, 97 out of every 100 people aren't already in? Wouldn't it make more sense for us to e-mail, call, or-here's a thought - actually go see the other 97 prospects?
So please -Don't ask me, I'm already in!
And about that line of wanting to only contact experienced people—well, I don't buy it... Because if you really wanted to sponsor someone who's already trained, why aren't you calling Triple Diamond Crown Ambassador Bill Britt, or Texas Networking legend Tom "Big Al" Schreiter, or Network Marketing company owner and Dean of Personal Development Richard Brooke? These people are trained, polished and wouldn't require much of your time. Of course, you may need to spend the rest of your life just trying to sponsor them.
You know, there's got to be a better way to introduce the beauty and power of Network Marketing to all those millions of outsiders, and I think I've got it! What if we all wore buttons like the ones Herbalife made popular in the '80s? You remember: "Lose Weight Now, Ask Me How." Only with a different slogan. That way, we would all know who to approach and who to skip.
"Don't Ask Me, I'm Already In"
It's simple, to the point and who knows, maybe it will even start a conversation that allows you to sponsor your next superstar.
All the best,
MSC
P.S. And if you really want to sponsor more prospects, check out these tools, designed to help you develop your skills, and get better at the game: YPT 103 TSP
© 2005 by Michael S. Clouse. All Rights Reserved.
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Michael S. Clouse Editor-in-Chief, Nexera e-News™ Former Editor-in-Chief, Upline® Journal National Speakers Association Member University of Illinois at Chicago Certified Network Marketing Professional
Author of: The Fifth Principle, 28 Days To Your New Future, Mastering The Fundamentals, The Secret to Developing Leaders, The Simple Art of Duplication, and Thinking Your Way To Success
Overcome The "No-Time" Syndrome by Michael S. Clouse
Thousands of Network Marketing distributors are building successful part-time business in their spare time. And yet how often have you heard, "I'd like to, but I just don't have the time"? There are 168 hours in every single week. Where does the time go? Take a good long look:
Activity / Time Spent / Time Remaining in the week
Sleep 8 hours a day / 56 hours a week / 112 hours remaining.
Full time job 8 hours a day / 40 hours a week / 72 hours remaining.
Commuting 2 hours a day / 10 hours a week / 62 hours remaining.
Eating 2 hours a day / 14 hours a week / 48 hours remaining.
Family & Entertainment 2 hours a day / 14 hours a week / 34 hours remaining.
Miscellaneous 2 hours a day / 14 hours a week / 20 hours remaining!
So the next time someone says to you "I'd like to, but I just don't have the time," show them this chart... After all, it appears that we all have enough time to do what is truly important to us...
Therefore, make sure you're presentation paints that compelling picture of a better future, and watch your prospects no-time syndrome suddenly disappear!
All the best,
MSC
Copyright 2002 by Michael S. Clouse. _______
Michael S. Clouse Editor-in-Chief, Nexera e-News(TM). Former Editor-in-Chief, Upline® Journal.
University of Illinois at Chicago Certified Network Marketing Professional.
Author of Future Choice, Building Your Empire, Seven Prospecting Secrets, Business Is Booming! Prospecting 101, and The TeleCoaching Workshop.
Five Steps To Getting Started Right by Michael S. Clouse
1) Get Plugged In
Communication. It's the name of the game. Therefore, every time you start someone new in the business, plug them in! E-mail, Web Site, Voicemail, Corporate Magazine, Your Upline's Newsletter, Local, Regional, and National Events. Whatever your company and support team offers—make sure that everyone you're working with gets plugged in!
2) Master Your Core Product Line
Study one core product per day, until you understand all the benefits! And remember the old adage, facts tell, stories sell. Therefore, make sure you've mastered three great stories for every product that you offer.
3) Understand Your Compensation Plan
Sit down with your upline and review the audiotapes, videotapes, or attend the class. Whatever it takes for you to learn how you are paid, and how those who join you will be paid. Again, memorize the plan and the "lifestyle" stories... You know, how David and Mary bought that car, financed their children's University education, or retired 15-years early.
4) Learn The Ways To Build Your Business
How many different ways are there to build your business? Retail sales, preferred customers, group sales, one-on-one, or two-on-one presentations, business events, trade shows, advertising, executive recruiting, the Internet, etc. The secret is to uncover all the ways successful people are building, and then select one or two that work for you... Stay within your comfort zone, and you'll succeed quicker—because you'll continue to do that which is easy to do.
5) Take All-Out Massive Action
Sometimes we forget that we need to get out into the marketplace. Realize that a jet plane loaded with fuel, passengers, and destination already determined, will consume 80% of the runway before it ever gets off the ground. But those jet engines are all systems go... We're talking full throttle here! Now some of us are just strolling down the runway at about 30-miles per hour—at that rate, all you will ever accomplish is to run out of runway!
Indeed, after you've plugged in, studied your core product line, understand your compensation plan, and have chosen the best way(s) for you to build your business, you must take all-out massive action! Remember, this will require at least 8 - 10 hours per week, one Saturday per month, and one weekend per quarter, over the next two - five years. That is, if you're truly interested in achieving time, and financial freedom!
If you will master, Five Steps To Getting Started Right, and teach this powerful concept to everyone you know—you will be well on your way to building your own empire....
All the best,
MSC
P.S. Want to get even better? Make sure you subscribe to Nexera e-News, listen to The Leadership Call every month, and you order Your Prospecting Toolbox today!
Copyright 2002 by Michael S. Clouse. _______
Michael S. Clouse Editor-in-Chief, Nexera e-News™. Former Editor-in-Chief, Upline® Journal.
University of Illinois at Chicago Certified Network Marketing Professional.
Author of Future Choice, Building Your Empire, Seven Prospecting Secrets, Business Is Booming! Prospecting 101, and The TeleCoaching Workshop.
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