Be Specific

Other Tips 1- Also, I’d highly encourage you to check this video out: Be Specific Video  2- Encourage you to reach out to me at bart@TheReferalsGroup.com   I’m happy to send you some great examples from other members &/or review your list We talk a lot about if you want results from your: -Face-to-Face meetings -60…

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What have you been up to?

One of my favorite Education pieces from Bart that I can remember gives us the advice to have a valuable response when someone asks us, “How have you been?” or “What have you been up to?” The response usually sounds something like, “not much,” or “same old, same old.”  Well, that’s probably: A LIE –…

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Avoid a Summer Slump

Every group has an attendance dip by 10% or so (usually late June/early July) in the summer due to vacations. It is normal. There are a few things you can do to safe guard yourself though from a summer slump. 1- Increase Face-to-Face Volume Nothing drives referrals like face-to-face meetings You don’t have to do…

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How we evaluate groups

Printable PDF: How I Evaluate Groups Video 50% Feel 50% Data Do they like each other? Do they run an effective meeting? Are they working to help each other? Does it feel like they are a team? Do they make guests feel welcome?  Do they follow the 9 step recruitment process? Do we have the…

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Steps in Giving a Referral

Printable PDF Steps in Giving a Referral Watch Video 1. Do they have a need for a product or service one of your members offers? If yes, when possible share your experience 2. Ask permission for the referral recipient to contact the prospect. Example: “Is it ok if I connect the two of you?” •…

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Group Text/Email Don’ts

Printable PDF A lot of our groups utilize a group text or email.  This are great for groups in some ways, but can be group killers as well. Do Not use them for:    Nothing, nothing kills meeting attendance like one member emailing or texting “I won’t be there”  Do not do it.  It creates…

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Pro Tips/Life hacks for your Referrals Group membership

Printable PDF My 14 year old is constantly watching YouTube videos and saying “Hey Dad did you know there is a life hack for _____?”   So, it got me thinking about what are some membership hacks that most of our members either don’t know about or have forgotten.  Here is a starting list. Membership Hacks/Pro…

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Actions Items for your next meeting

Printable PDF After making a lot of rounds at groups the last few weeks I’ve noticed a few trends that the majority of our groups need to re-focus on.  With that said here are a few actions items for your upcoming meeting: 1- Teach your members how to take shots for you….they have to know…

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I’m Busy…Be Careful how you use that phrase

Printable PDF  I’m so busy! I have a good friend Liz who owns a successful business that operates in over 25+ states.  She and I think a lot a-like on relationship building.  A response that has always bothered both of us is was when people respond with “I’m so busy” to the question of “How…

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Take Shots for each other

Take Shots for each other “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.”- Wayne Gretzky Tell us how to identify opporutnites for you so everyone can take shots to create a referral for you.  We need to know your target market, your short term goals, what is going on in someones life/business that…

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