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17
Aug

Stop Talking and Start Listening

   

By Beth Jones-Schall     Article provided by the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance Copyright 2003
 
We’ve all done it. We meet someone who shows interest in our career opportunity. We’re so excited, we start spilling out all the details like water rushing over Niagra Falls.
 
What’s worse - we can’t stop ourselves!
 
The result too often is the recruit lead leaves with a “maybe” answer, and you leave wanting to kick yourself once again.
 
Stop talking leads into your business - start listening them into it. Commit a two-way conversation with your recruit leads. Meet for coffee and settle in for a comfortable “interview” conversation where you ask questions and allow your lead to do most of the talking. By the time you’re done, your lead will be ready to give it a try.
 
Consider using the following questions to stop talking and start listening:
 
  • What is it that has drawn you to (company)?
  • If you were to join, what would be your expectations of your business?
  • If you were to join, what would you like your career to do for you/your family?
  • If you were to join, who are the first 10 people you will tell about your new business?
  • If you were to join, how much time do you see yourself being able to dedicate to your business each week?
  • What day of the week would be best for you to hold your shows?
  • What date in the next 2 weeks is best for your Starter Show?
  • Who do you think will be your first 6 hostesses?
  • What dates will you reserve for them?
  • What 2 days in the next 2 weeks are best for us to set up your training classes?

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