Archive for February, 2009

Try An Online Business Without Making A Sales Call

February 22nd, 2009

I have been in sales all my life and it was always comfortable for me to interact with my clients whether it be in person or over the phone. When I got started selling products and services over the Internet it seemed natural for me to make all the sales myself. That is how I got started and how I still do it today. However, what I started to notice with others was that not everyone was comfortable or skilled as I was at personal contact with Customers. People who were new to sales or just did not have the experience to rely on had problems when they first got started in the business mainly because I would suggest for people to personally talk to all new prospects.

As my business grew, I realized this phenomenon had a solution. Only work with online companies that offer an automated system or ones that have trained sales people to call your customers.  It was funny, when new folks started using these services from the beginning they became successful much quicker than when they relied on their own abilities alone. Now once a new person gets to know their products/services and they have had success with what they are selling, it is no big deal for most people to promote and interact with all of your new prospects themselves.

Conclusion:  If your new to internet marketing…have the professionals help you get started and keep you profitable for a long time. Never call a prospect again if you don’t want to.

Contact me if you have questions.

Stand Out From the Crowd

February 16th, 2009

Today’s internet businesses all have a lot in common with each other. Drive traffic to your site and convert those visitors to customers. Sounds easy on the surface, not so easy in practice. Most companies offer you pre-designed websites to use as your main web site. The problem is that they may look good and function well…they just can’t be modified in a way that allows you to maximize your traffic and the overall marketing of you and your new business. When you promote your site you spend time making sure the company is well represented. What about you and the way you’re perceived by the new prospects that you drive to the site? Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you can make a substantial living online without making yourself stand out from the crowd.

What makes the successful online marketer is a commitment to making yourself the most important reason that someone would want to join your team. The idea that your customer will follow you anywhere should be the new goal of your marketing efforts.  You need to prove to your new prospects that you can make the difference when it comes to their success and that you have all the support systems setup to make their dreams come true. Just follow me and we can make a lot of money together. With this one idea you can move past being only a number in a large pool of numbers and get to the point of helping people help you.

Things you will need:

1. Purchase your own URL. I use Vodahost.com however Godaddy.com is a good option also.

2. You need content that promotes you. If you don’t believe in yourself who will?

3. You need basic web site design skills. Take a class if need be. Trust me on this one.

4. Document and develop the system that you use to make your company a success. Use it to show how you do it.

5. Lastly, you need a strong persona that refuses to chase customers. In my experience you just chase them off.

Contact me with questions.