I had the opportunity not too long ago to watch a webinar by Ray Higdon. If you haven’t heard of Ray you need to acquaint yourself with him! His blog is full of free information that he could easily charge a lot of money for, you will see what I mean when you read this post which is from my notes on that particular webinar.
Ray shared how he had failed at multiple entrepreneurial endeavors before becoming the success that he is today. His lowest point was not very long ago when his mom was at his house and she answered the door to be served with his foreclosure papers.
Today he is living his dream life, traveling the world teaching others how to be successful entrepreneurs too.
Unique Marketing Ideas for Entrepreneurs
- You need to be on the phone to kill it if you are in network marketing, most people who go into internet marketing want to avoid their warm market. Instead of directly trying to sell your warm market tell them that if they hear of anyone talk about your company come back and talk to you. Gain their curiosity, when they ask, say you’re too busy and get them the information later – further peak their curiosity!
- Collect business cards: Become a card collector, a business card collector! Go to events and collect as many business cards as possible, but don’t talk about your business with anyone. Call everyone on those cards because people who go to the trouble of handing out cards want more money. Also take cards from card racks at stores, libraries, etc. because people who put their cards up are people of action (placing the cards) who want to earn more money. They may seem unapproachable because they’re already doing something, but they are more likely to be open to something new!
- When you call those people don’t just try to sell them right away, you know that doesn’t work. You have got to build relationships, just like you wouldn’t go to someone online and start pitching to them. That would be spam!
- Don’t worry about what works, worry about what duplicates. That’s where the real money is.
- Get a Google voice number and get a voice message as a funnel, put out post it notes in high traffic areas to call about ways to earn an additional income.
- Host a webinar with free information, then lead to a paid webinar or product at the end of the free webinar.
- Go toward your fears until they no longer scare you!
- Ask for referrals, online and offline. “Do you know anyone struggling in this economy?” Keep going back to someone who gives you referrals: “So and so that you referred me to is very excited about this, do you know anyone else who could benefit from this?”
- Local Google alerts: look for businesses closing, find a way to find people who have lost jobs, won an award, etc. (Facebook, for instance.) Get creative, build relationships!
- The biggest mistake in network marketing is to talk too much. Get a lead, make a relationship, connect. ASK questions. Listen.
- Whatever your #1 fear is, that’s what you’re going to keep seeing. If you’re afraid they’re going to say pyramid, that’s what they’ll say. Get over it!
- Don’t share with your warm market until you don’t care if they sign up or not. When you don’t care you won’t scare them away, pressure them, come off as needy, etc.
See what I mean? This is great stuff! Be sure to visit his blog, you will find all kinds of great nuggets like these.
Stay tuned every Wednesday here on the blog we will discuss the topic of entrepreneurship!
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Can you explain little bit more what is Google voice?
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Stacy Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 8:25 am
Hi Zain,
I haven’t used Google voice myself but they offer a free phone number (from what I understand) and you can have it forwarded to any phone. That way you can always use that google number even if you change your physical phone number.
I hope that helps!
Stacy
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Unique Marketing Ideas for Entrepreneurs « Grow With Stacy…
If you are an entrepreneur then you know that you are always in need of unique marketing ideas. In this post I share some truly golden ideas from Ray Higdon….
What great advice, Stacy. A lot of this is applicable to non-network marketing businesses too.
I like how he mixes tradition network industry wisdom with newer tips…I was always taught start with your warm market. He turns that on its head by saying not to share with them until you’re confident enough you don’t “need” them. But he encourages people to still use their warm market to enhance the relationships.
Great insight.
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Stacy Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Hi Steve,
You’re right, a lot of it is easily applied to other entrepreneurs too! I didn’t want to limit the readership so that’s why I chose the post title as entrepreneurs and not network marketers.
I too really like how he mixes the newer and old school wisdom to make it all work together. It’s one reason that I really love his blog, webinars and other trainings!
Stacy
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Hi Stacy,
Great stuff girl! Ray really knows what works and what not works in network marketing. I am not a network marketer, but I can sure use some of those tips in my business.
Tisha
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Hi Tisha,
Yes, he has really figured out what works! So many of his ideas are definitely applicable to other entrepreneurial endeavors!
Stacy
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Unique Marketing Ideas for Entrepreneurs…
If you are an entrepreneur then you know that you are always in need of unique marketing ideas. In this post I share some truly golden ideas from Ray Higdon….
Hi Stacy,
These are great tips. When I was in direct sales I found that one of the toughest things to get across to new entrepreneurs was that they needed to think of growing their business as a part of what they do every day – not something that they set aside an hour or two and then forget. One of my favorite things to do used to be spending the day with my Reprs – showing how prospecting doesn’t have to be painful is much more powerful than just telling them. Thanks for this great information!
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Hi Marty,
That’s a great point, as an entrepreneur we need to integrate it into our routine and not just add it to an already busy schedule!
Thanks,
Stacy
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Stacy, those are great tips! I’m glad you shared them with us.
I especially like the one that said that whatever is our biggest fear is what we will experience. I agree and have noticed that in my own life.
Thanks!
Jeanine
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Hi Jeanine,
I’ve noticed that in my own life too! We will attract whatever we are focused on!
Stacy
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Wow! good stuff Stacy.
Glad you shared it!
Those are all very good tips.
Keep up the good work,
Martin Dale
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Hi Martin,
It’s good to see you here again!
Take care,
Stacy
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All are spot on tips Stacy, Ray is a master. This one I luv:
“Whatever your #1 fear is, that’s what you’re going to keep seeing. If you’re afraid they’re going to say pyramid, that’s what they’ll say. Get over it!”
I encountered this resistance for quite a while. I believed people would see me as a scammer because I was a gifting mentor. Even though I wanted to help others prosper and my intent was pure, I still carried this limiting belief around. The more I felt it to be true, the more people who didn’t trust me, came my way.
When I released on it I began to attract people interested in gifting and fully believing in the concept with less and less effort. That’s the cool thing about facing fears; when you embrace and release them, you are rid of them. You no longer have to spend all day working with the fear in the back of your mind and your dreams come true with much less effort.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Ryan
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Hi Ryan,
Thanks again for sharing another insightful comment! I too have found the same thing true, what we are focused on is what we will end up attracting. It’s amazing how much of an impact our focus has!
Stacy
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Stacy I hopped over to Ray’s site and read some of his material. He’s had quite the journey with lots of varied experience. Thanks for the heads up.
I will say one thing: I was in sales for years and people can smell desperation a mile away. It’s tough to hide it so being pushy and needy won’t get the job done. Relax and assume the sale; be cool. It’s your job it isn’t a scary sales call. Just do it.
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Hi Jon,
Yes, Ray has quite the story! I agree that people can sense that desperation and it is a major repellent. That is one reason that I love his point about not approaching the warm market until we don’t need them. I’ve seen people ruin friendships over that.
Stacy
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I never thought about our fears continuing to show up! How true that is! These are all wonderful tips that can be used in any business. Thanks for sharing
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Hi Martha,
Thanks for stopping by! I agree these tips are great for many businesses and not limited to any field!
Stacy
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Hi Stacy,
great nuggets from Ray here, thanks for sharing. I like especially the idea of going towards our fears until they don’t scare us anymore. The same with the warm market: Only approach it when you don’t care anymore if they join or not !
Terrific ideas.
Take care
Oliver
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Hi Oliver,
I agree with you that both of those points are excellent! I think that if more people followed those two points there would be much higher rate of success in this industry!
Stacy
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Stacy, honestly, I have missed you so much.
I loved this post. Isn’t it interesting how many marketing strategies one can adopt to promote their business. The more I journey through, the more ideas I find. The thing is, a person does not have to DO everything. Just adopt a few things that work well… and go with it. You can always try different things later or in addition.
I am so looking forward to meeting Ray. Thanks so much Stacy, you certainly share so much value on a regular basis. I am truly blessed to have you in my life.
One day… we’ll make the three hour trip … or meet half way. Isn’t that something fun to work towards?
Talk soon
Jayne
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Hi Jayne,
Great to see you again!
I follow the same philosophy as you, I find what works for me and I know that I can’t possibly do it all. But I can do what I can do, and I can make that work for me! Sometimes it takes some trial and error – but that’s what life is about!
It would be great to get together sometime! That would be a lot of fun!
Stacy
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I may not agree with every point he makes here but there are some to think about and possibly adapt.
I will check out his site to read more.
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
There’s a lot of information there, I think that just using two or three would make a big improvement for anyone wanting to grow as an entrepreneur!
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Thanks Stacy, you are awesome, glad you like my stuff!
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Thanks Ray! I’ve gotten so much from your blog that I am happy to point people your way!
Take care,
Stacy
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These are some great tips, Stacy! I think that one of the things to remember is how to find potential business partners. This is something that I have found lacking from some proposals. I remember listening to one by a pretty big name (I won’t mention it because I don’t want to embarrass anyone) and he said, “You have to talk to ten people a day if you want to build an income.” That’s nice as far as it goes, but my question is how do we find those ten people a day to talk to? I don’t care who you are, but there are only so many people you know. This is something I’d like to see more about as well.
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Hi Steve,
We definitely have to reach beyond our warm market and meet new people to bring into the business. That’s what makes Ray’s tips so great, they are unique ideas such as leaving sticky notes in high traffic areas and collecting cards!
Thanks,
Stacy
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Hello Stacy,
Those are all great mainstream tips for network maketing entrepreneurs. I can think of at least two businesses where I heard about them. So you are right in the groove with these tips.
Lou Barba
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Stacy Reply:
June 30th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Hi Lou,
Yes, I think the tips will work well for people in different businesses, they are very versatile!
Stacy
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I’ve been learning a lot listening to you here, thank you…
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Stacy Reply:
July 13th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Thank you!
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Hi Stacy,
These tips you mentioned surely are going to be useful for aspiring internet marketers. I haven’t tried getting a Google Voice Number yet. I agree that when someone contacts you for the first time and immediately sells something to you, then chances are you won’t buy from them. Start building valuable relationships first and then the selling/buying comes as an added bonus to that relationship.
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Stacy Reply:
July 13th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Hi Johanna,
That is such an important point for us to really understand! It can be so easy to skip that step!
Thanks,
Stacy
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Stacy,
This is seriously some great stuff. Ray seems amazing and knows lots of great deal. Google voice – I’m hearing it for the first time. Gotta learn about it
Thanks for the marvelous information.
Jane.
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Stacy Reply:
July 13th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Hi Jayne,
Yes, Ray always offers great tips for entrepreneurs! It’s amazing what he shares for free!
Stacy
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All tips are very essential for an entrepreneur but if he gives time to his fears, he will loose a lot of his potential.Always get a remedy for the fear.
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Stacy Reply:
July 13th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Yes, that is the only way to overcome our fears!
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First few tips really inspired me, i always thought it’s better to pick up the phone and call people to sell, but i guess i never had the guts to do it. Those pyramids keep getting in front of me.
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Hi Stacy. Thanks for sharing this. You always shared nice information and interesting articles with us!
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Hey Stacing truly amazing post!
First time being here so nice to meet you
No matter which tips people decide to follow make sure you are having fun!
When you are having fun all the other qualities for success tend to follow with ease.
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Stacy Reply:
August 10th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Joshua,
Welcome to my blog and thank you for your comment!
Having fun really is key!
Stacy
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Great tips and I am implementing many of those already. One tip I would like to share is to make your presence as an expert. When your target audience knows you as an expert in your field/niche, they are sure to come to you for advice and from there onwards, the opportunity to convert the prospect into a customer is unlimited…
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Stacy Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 8:20 am
Hi Raj,
Yes, attraction marketing is very effective!
Stacy
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