How to market on social networks (lite version) :]

How to Market on Social Networks

Imagine you are hosting a house warming party. You open your doors to your friends, family, and neighbors. Now imagine all your guest are trying to sell something to you instead of chit chatting over interesting topics. You would be irritated to say the least and probably glue your wallet shut.

Now my parents were great entrepreneurs.

My Dad had his used car lot, a rentals, landscaping business, and also sold produce, even bags of pecans all from our residence.

My mother sold everything from Avon, recipe books, to drop shipping appliances.

They had mad skills, but it was not about the pitch. It was their social skills.

They always made everyone feel at ease and both of them had their own skill set doing this.

My Dad was a happy fellow and could spin a good yarn to make potential customers laugh. Before you would know it, he would of sold or rented one product that was of interest to the customer but also cross sell another product.

My Mother, well her skill was being the perfect Host. Well mannered, offered refreshments, a wiz on various topics and a good demonstrator. She would put anyone to shame on any info commercial or shopping network.

The point I am making is simply this, be yourself.
Socialize and don't go right into a pitch.
Tell a story, create a tutorial, then introduce a solution, related product/service.

You have to warm people up and take the standpoint you are helping them and not just out for the buck.

Hope this helps.

Have a great weekend