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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30-45-60-second introductions

Printable PDF:  30-45-60-second introductions WATCH VIDEO I recommend structuring your commercial in the following format: I.           Basic Intro  (5-7 seconds) II.         Tell us how to help you    (25-75 seconds) Now let’s break this down in greater detail. Section I- Basic Intro When guests/fairly new members are in the room I think this is important to…

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Staying Top of Mind with your Contacts

Printable PDF:   Staying Top of Mind with your Contacts Staying Top of Mind with your Contacts You want to stay in touch with your customers & referral sources/COIs (Centers of Influence) because you want to build and maintain relationships long-term.  Referrals are the byproduct of the relationships we build. Here some tips on staying in…

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Creating Urgency

One of my favorite quotes is, “Be quick but don’t hurry,” from John Wooden the famous UCLA basketball coach who won 10 national championships.   I want our groups to have a sense of urgency to get things done, but without rushing. Creating Urgency    Nothing gets done without urgency.  Shorter timelines providing they don’t compromise…

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The Fundamentals

The fundamentals (Print pdf) When I was in college I was part of a fraternity.  It was one of the best learning experiences for me.  My freshman year the fraternity fell apart and went from 90 members down to 40.  A few of the upperclassman stayed and focused on helping build it back the right…

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