An open house is generally an informal affair with food being served and friendly light discussions. People expect to be able to come, relax, loosen up, and enjoy themselves, and then leave without having to remain to the very end.
If you are planning to use an open house to introduce your friends to your SFI business, you must keep the above in mind.
When sending out invitations, in addition to telling them the hours of the party, you must also tell them that you want to show them what you have been working on lately.
When planning the open-house, keep in mind that SFI is based on duplication. Do not throw such an elaborate shindig that those in attendance will not be able to copy you. If they can't, they will decide that your business is too expensive for them.
Talking about expense, you must get all the bang for your buck from this Party. You will be supplying food, drink, and information. Plan your menu to include food and drink that you purchased from TripleClicks and the ECAs. Mention to your guests that some of the food and drinks came from your new business and that you actually get paid for using them. Have xCards, brochures, etc available to hand out. Wear the advertising shirts for SFI, TC, the games, etc. Use the shirts that you have, but are not wearing, as flags, banners, or chair covers, etc.
Display as many products as you can. Be sure that you have TC Direct health and beauty aids in the bathroom and the cleaning supplies under the sinks. And not just pristine clean, full bottles, either.
Do not invite too many people at a time. Keep it simple enough for you to be able to briefly talk with each person there.Don't haul out the computer and give them the whole program. Do that at their private meeting. As I said, keep it brief, don't tell all you know. Make him want to hear more and then set up a meeting with him and his spouse.Excite them both at the same time, get the momentum rolling early. They can sign up as a couple, or one can sign up and the other help with the work.
Whether a guest displays interest in SFI or not, be sure to contact each one and do a follow up. Ask what they think of your neew business, do they have any questions, if you can show them more. If you can't sign them up as affiliates, then go for the gold/silver/green and try to sign them up as a customer.
Keep it all low, key, no pushing. Keep it professional, from the decor to, the foo,d to the discussion. Always be positive. Answer questions immediately and direct. Be worthy of their trust should they sign up as your PSAs.
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An open house is generally an informal affair with food being served and friendly light discussions. People expect to be able to come, relax, loosen up, and enjoy themselves, and then leave without having to remain to the very end.
If you are planning to use an open house to introduce your friends to your SFI business, you must keep the above in mind.
When sending out invitations, in addition to telling them the hours of the party, you must also tell them that you want to show
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