Hello all! I am interested in going into this business selling undergarments and health products...a line something like Avon or Mary Kay and looking for ways to build my client data base...I have considered making flyers and going door to door or setting up a booth at a local flea market but would like any other ideas. These type of business normally do well when you know a lot of people and I really do not. I do live in the DFW metroplex so have a larger working area. Besides handing out business cards everywhere I go and what I listed above, anyone with any other ideas?
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) With your products, repeat business will be a great asset. If you take the time to build rapport and strong relationships with your clients, they will stay with you. That moves right into another really important source of new business: Referrals! This comes easy when you properly build your client relationships. Everyone you service has their own vast network of people they know and do business with and also need what you sell. Always ask for referrals when you provide great service, or even when someone isn't interested. If you've taken the time to present your product or give samples and someone doesn't want to buy from you, thank them for their feedback and ask if they know anyone who would be interested. They will either give you honest leads or sometimes they'll give you their friends' numbers just so they don't have to say NO. When you ask for a sale, (always ask for the sale), it's harder for people to say NO than to just give in and buy something. Use this human trait to your advantage. Most people will buy at least a little something once just because you've taken your time with them. I hope any of this will be helpful to you. Feel free to comment, critique, or question anytime! I bid you great sales!
