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Referral Marketing Works

Networking I always cringe when I see someone at a business networking meeting going on and on with their company sales pitch oblivious to the fact that their "hard sell" technique pushes people away instead of attracting them. Unfortunately, many people in network marketing still teach this outdated and ineffective method to their new recruits. That's why I think it's so important to show people there is a different and better way.

Try using referral marketing instead. It's one of the best ways I know of building your business by building relationships with people. We need to remember that it's not all about us in the sales relationship; it's about focusing on the customer and building a relationship based on trust and respect. Making that major shift from being self-centered to becoming customer focused can make all the difference in the success or failure of your business.

Here's what Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chairman of Business Network International (BNI), has to say about the many benefits of referral marketing:

Why Referral Marketing Works
http://entrepreneur.com/article/printthis/183952.html

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Remembering Anita Roddick

Anita I was shocked today to open my newspaper and read that British entrepreneur, Anita Roddick, the founder of the Body Shop, had died on Monday.

I admired her passion and commitment to environmentalism and human rights and her ability to think outside the box. She was a true pioneer and an inspiration to all entrepreneurs on how to run a successful business and do good at the same time.

You can read more about her here:
http://tinyurl.com/3yzrxd

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

30 Day Sales Shape Up Plan

Tiredwomanl_2 Feeling a bit sluggish after your summer holidays? Here's the cure: a 30 day action plan for shaping up your sales by Barry Farber that will help you get back on the fast track for Fall.

Sales Shape-Up

Enjoy!

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

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