Three Ways To Sell, And Have Fun Doing It
There are many ways to sell and have fun doing it, but some
times we really need to step outside the box and do something a
little different if not drastic.
Listed below are the three fun and exciting ways to take that
giant leap and start having fun selling your product!
•The Sidewalk Sale •Supermarkets •Block Party
The Sidewalk Sale
If you are looking to put a big push on your production and
obtain a lot of applications in one day, then the sidewalk sale
is the way to go!
Exactly what is the sidewalk sale?
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The sidewalk sale is when you take one full day out of the week,
preferably a Friday, because people tend to be more relaxed and
receptive, and set up a table on the sidewalk outside of your
office and have two to three reps manning it at all times.
Tie balloons to the end of your table to attract attention, and
give out freebies such as pens, and post it notes. Also have
food available, this will attract people in droves, food such as
cookies and lemon aid, or you can really go crazy and have a pop
corn machine, or a hot dog griller, these props will definitely
attract attention and put people in front of you.
Have lots of literature to hand out, business cards handy, and
applications ready for the taking!
Play loud but decent music in the background, and be loud and
cheerful, whatever get the attention of the public.
As cheezy as this may all sound, it works, trust me, I’ve done
it! Besides it’s a great way to spend your work day, and have
fun selling your products!
The Supermarket
The next time you are in your local supermarket, take a good
look around. As you walk the aisles, take a good look around.
Notice how many people who are not affiliated with the
supermarket are selling their product. There are usually two or
three. This believe it or not, is a lot!
So why can’t you sell your product in the supermarket? What is
stopping you? Ask to speak with the manager, and explain that
you would like to set up a small table in an out of the way
place so that you could sell your product.
Make sure you are prepared to explain yourself clearly, and that
your only objective is to offer the customers of the supermarket
an added extra convenience!
I must admit, this is a tough go, but if you get your foot in
the door, you are golden, I know, I’ve done it!
The supermarket I set my table up in averaged eighteen thousand
customers per week, imagine the potential!
Block Parties
Keep an eye out in your weekly paper, or better yet, those free
community papers all towns seem to have that come out weekly or
monthly. A lot of times during the spring or summer, towns will
have block parties or perhaps they call it a festival.
If you have ever been to one of these festivals, you have
noticed that they close down an entire street, usually the one
that runs through the heart of town. It is here that all of the
vendors flock to sell their products out on the street, or from
a booth or table on the sidewalk. There is no reason why you
can’t jump on this and get involved! All you need are the same
props you used for your sidewalk sale. Trust me, this works,
I’ve done it!
There is a down side to this however, and that is, these
festivals usually take place on Saturday, and you may be subject
to making a donation in order to participate. But hey! It’s only
once a year, so go for it! You’ll have fun. I did!
About Author :
Jay Conners is the owner of www.jconners.com, a mortgage
resource center for mortgage brokers, loan officers, and
lenders. He is also the owner of www.callprospect.com, a
mortgage lead company, specializing in fresh leads.