I've actually done this myself, here in Michigan. At (and just before) the meeting, I recommend the following:
1) Bring a large piece of paper with the SFI logo printed on it, so everyone who comes can find the table.
2) Take notes of who attended and where the conversation went--this can be very useful in planning the agenda for the following meeting.
3) Make a list of who has which other skills, from graphic arts to telemarketing to web design because a skill-trade can be positively vital to everyone's success.
4) Take notes of valuable strategies that are being shared. These will help new affiliates out when they join your group, too..
5) Brainstorm ways to promote or to overcome local issues. For example, here in Michigan, we have to overcome the stigmas attached to affiliate marketing related to what the DeVos family did with AmWay. It can be handy to have talking pionts.
6) Elicit information about what each is seeking. This will let you solve each others' problems.
A lot really depends on the skill-sets inherent in your group because you'll be working with unique sets of strengths and weaknesses. Good luck with your group!
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I've actually done this myself, here in Michigan. At (and just before) the meeting, I recommend the following:
1) Bring a large piece of paper with the SFI logo printed on it, so everyone who comes can find the table.
2) Take notes of who attended and where the conversation went--this can be very useful in planning the agenda for the following meeting.
3) Make a list of who has which other skills, from graphic arts to telemarketing to web design because a skill-trade
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