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Most effective sellilng skill?
Started Sep 7, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Reading other people is the single, most important and most effective selling skill - period.It's really easy to see when it's lacking because the sales person keeps miscommunicating with you or…Continue
Sales Principles
Started Jul 9, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
As I think about the guiding principles of selling, a handful of truths come to mind. The ones below are some of the most important. Can you add to the list?1. It's never about you. Always about the…Continue
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Patrick M. Bopray replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"It sounds like we were talking about the same topic from two different perspectives. Sadly in a thread this long things tend to get convoluted or lost in transition.
Which would be most effective to pole interest in a live…"
Terry Canfield replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"Patrick,
I'm not sure I followed all of your reasoning in this paragraph:
First, you wrote: "It would not benefit that person if they believed EVERYBODY need THEIR product or service and no one else's."
I my opinion these…"
MaryAnn Dalessi replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"We used to have a showroom, sales office and warehouse on Sprague for our B2B business. When my husband suggested we move the entire business to our home, I was horrified. What?! and be considered like the MLMs we network with? NO!, I said. What…"
Patrick M. Bopray replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"@ Bonnie Clark. - Excellent reply Bonnie. I agree. For anyone to criticize or worse dissuade another person from even exploring an income earning opportunity is mind boggling. In most cases the negative view point comes from a person with little to…"
"It looks like we're painting an interesting picture. One of the common colors in this picture is sameness - the product or service must fit into our current lives as we already live them. Psychologically, the vast majority of us…"
Bonnie Clark replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"First of all, we should not be criticizing anyone for trying to make a living, especially in this economy.
Second, yes, I am a Network Marketer, and proud of it. I, and my husband, have owned a brick and mortar business, as well as…"
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Terry Canfield replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"Patrick,
Great questions... here are my clarifications:
Terry you stated that MLM “involves being a zealot for your product/service and basically, turning a lot of people off. If a friend of yours started a sporting goods store or a tax…"
Terry Canfield replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"Patrick,
I am having difficulty with LP I don't know if there is a filter that is blocking my post or just what. I only have part of it on my page so if you have the whole post in email could you send it to me and I will try again to…"
Patrick M. Bopray replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"Thanks Kirk.
I’m not sure why I feel compelled to retort reckless answers like this but misstatements like this are a big part of the perception problem that faces Direct Marketing. (Actually I do know why but I am attempting to keep my reply…"
Kirk Chaffin replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"That is a generic figure, just do the math or ask any mathematician. You will see the mark up required to sustain the model based base on the companies pay plan.
Quite the contrary, direct marketing is a standard business practice of any sales…"
Patrick M. Bopray replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"@ Terry Canfield -
It seems you are having an issue getting your latest contribution posted. I recevied copies of it three times! Now it seems to have been deleted.
Excellent post, please keep trying or repost what you may have deleted? Your…"
Patrick M. Bopray replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"I get it Kirk, you're not enthralled in any way with Direct Marketing. But please enlighten us as to where you gleaned the information that: "a product sold for $26 must be produced for $1 in order to pay the comp plan."
Is this…"
Patrick M. Bopray replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"Michael, Great post! Would you be interested in lining up a get together for interested parties to attend?
My idea would be to welcome non-MLMers in Frank Costanza style to air their grievances about the business model as well as current…"
Patrick M. Bopray replied to Michael Lovas's discussion 'How to sell MLM' in the community Sales Community"Terry,
Several people have made comments in this thread that warrant a reply so rather than addressing individual replies I will compile my thoughts in this response. As Michael stated, this has turned into a bit of a lively discussion. I hope that…"
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- At 8:37pm on July 19, 2011,
Meredith Donovan said… - Hey Mike, I saw your post on the Veterans page. Unfortunately I will be out of town tomorrow through Friday for work. Could I set up a time to meet with you next week?? Email me at mdonovan@wgu.edu or you can call me at 503-869-5613.
- At 10:45am on June 24, 2011,
Marcea Mandsager said… - Thanks for your response! I am patriotic! Please give me a call. I recruit for all Professional Services. Work: 624-4858 or cell 951-8005.
- At 9:34am on June 6, 2011,
June Swatzell said… - I would definitely like to meet with you and see your product! June
- At 6:41pm on July 22, 2010,
Dan Kemano said… - So that would be a pink cool-aid vodka energy drink then? Sweet!
- At 6:17pm on July 9, 2010,
Charlie Brewer said…
- Good to meet you, look forward to doing so in person! Happy Friday! Charlie
- At 2:17pm on June 10, 2010,
Pam Pyrc said… - Greetings Mike!
You are most welcome for the reach out. My pleasure indeed. I've read with great interest the discussion thread and would be delighted to talk with you about psychological marketing and credibility.
You can reach me at work: 624.4315.
Cheers!
Pam
- At 9:57am on June 1, 2010,
Julie Kenyon said… - Hey Michael: Thanks for getting in touch with me. You are right - we do have a lot in common. I apologize for the delay with this message, my father passed this last week and I have been out of my regular schedule. I ran into Bill Kalivas at Fizzies where my band was playing this last weekend. He mentioned that Launchpad may be getting ready to expand to other areas. I certainly would like to talk to you about the Phoenix area when you make that move.
- At 9:52am on May 4, 2010,
Merri Lou Franzella said… - Hi Michael, Was reading what you had to say about reading the customer through mental filters. I have, I believe, a unique service that I am trying to figure out the best way to present it and have the customer believe in it to purchase it. Would you mind if I picked your brain on a couple of questions?
- At 7:11pm on April 29, 2010,
Cheryl M. Smith said…
- At 11:15pm on April 28, 2010,
Ed Davis, PLS said… - Michael, can't tell the details online, but McMorris gets my vote for helping Vets AND active duty personnell.
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