99 people who would love to hear about your new business adventure

If you are selling a product like Melaleuca, for example, you need a lot of people to talk to if you want to grow your business into a good living.


I do not recommend trying to sell your product to your relatives and close personal friends. Why? Because you are pushing into their sacred space. There is an area of our being that says "You've gone too far" or "You are too close" that makes life uncomfortable to us. Why would you want to make life uncomfortable for your relatives and good friends? Why do that when you don't need to do that?


Here is another reason why you should not use your family and friends as a springboard to financial success. THEY OFTEN ARE VERY NEGATIVE TOWARD YOUR NEW VENTURE. In fact, they often think you should quit your association with the new company. Of course, if you start to make serious money they will shut up. But they probably are even jealous at that point.


Remember what the good book said. "Neither a borrower nor a lender be." Doing a sales pitch on those closest to you is borrowing their good will. Is money worth killing off that hard earned good will?


Having said that, some of your friends and even your family may come to you down the road when you are obviously doing well with a company. If they do, present your business to them professionally. If they still back off, then laugh it off. Don't say anything negative to them or anyone else for that matter. Doing so just can't work in your benefit.


So, where do you get people to talk to? Here are some suggestions:

Workers
Truck drivers
Cab drivers
Bus drivers
Bakers
Car salespeople
Hostesses/hosts
Servers
Chefs
Cashiers
Office supply salespeople
Department store salespeople
Appliance repairmen
Shoe salespeople
Flight attendants
Travel agents
Locksmiths
Painters
Roofers
Insulators
Landscapers
Wallpaper installers
Inspectors
Carpet layers
Electricians
Contractors
Carpenters
Upholsterers
Cabinet makers
Plumbers
Work colleagues
Administrative assistants
Union members
Engineers
Realtors
Lawyers
Professors
Architects
Veterinarians
Writers
Publishers
Social workers
Printers
Surveyors
Bank tellers
Accountants


Sports/Clubs
Kiwanis club
Lions club
Rotarians
Bowling team
Hunting partners
Tennis partners
Ski lift riders
Golf pros
Bridge club members
Swim teammates
Jogging partners
Scrapbooking friends
Cycling group members
Weightlifting partners
Fitness instructors


Services
Caterers
Couriers
Barbers
Hairstylist
Postal workers
Repairmen
Cable TV installers
Auto mechanics
Autobody repairmen
Photographers
Satellite TV installers
Salespeople
Parking attendants
Gas station attendants
Dry cleaners
Flower shop employees


Medical/Health
Nurse
Dentist
Doctor
Chiropractor
Pharmacist
Therapist
Health Spa
Optician
Ambulance driver
Orthodontist
Shopping/Stores
Grocery
Convenience
Department
Hardware
Auto supply
Electronics
Tires
Office supplies
Movie rental
Health food shop owner
or employees
Discount store workers


Community
Police officers
Highway patrol
Chamber of commerce
Firefighter
Volunteer
Military recruiter
Alumni


Hope this helps!


Greg Cryns
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