There are many was to accomplish becoming a great salesman or saleswoman.
1) Formal education in marketing. Eg. College.
Pro's
You will get a thorough education in all kinds of marketing theory and the complete skill set you need to be successful
Con's
Expensive and timely
2) Mentorship
Watch how, when where the successful marketers communicate their message. This is one of the best ways I know. I had an awesome mentor and it was well worth it!
Pro's
Quick initial tools can be picked up if you are observant to start building your business right away.
Con's
Mentors don't show you the "whys" unless you ask or can understand their motive. finding an awesome mentor can be a challenge if you do not understand marketing and know what you need to learn.
****** I suggest the forum if you are looking for strong leaders and mentors!
3) Reading~ SFI has an awesome training program that is free to tap into. Also every link is filled with marketing ad business information.
Pro's~ learn at you own pace and you can ask questions on the forum or your sponsor even support if need be.
Con's~ I can't think of any!
4) Ask questions~
Pro's~
Knowledge is POWER and is always obtained better when you are interested and want "to know" something. Eg. question. "How and where do you share your link? You sponsor should be able to help you with the how, why and the where. Be it the Co-op, internet sites brochures, eCards..... Or be able to send you to the SFI link or another site that does. If you do NOT ask you will miss out on so much important information.
5) Online video sites like Vimeo and YouTube.
Pro's
There are videos now on how to do everything in every language.Marketing is covered quite well. It gives you the visual and audio learning that is missed with reading alone. If you are not a strong reader, this is a great way to learn.
6) literature and internet~
Pro's` You can read on your own time and the information is endless!
Con~ You may not always have access all the time to books or internet or be a strong reader.
7) Give Feedback and ask for Feed Back~ Always give feedback to anyone who is teaching you. I love getting critiqued by my teams with comments. If I get a low evaluation score from my down line, I am best served with a comment about what I can do to improve my marketing skills, so I can sharpen my leadership and marketing skills, so I can sharpen them. We are ALWAYS learning
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The most important tip for last.
Strive to Learn and KNOW "ALL" your products and services of your busines.
Pro's~
You can respond to a prospect's question quickly while they are showing the interest in your business or item for sale.
It gives you better credibility which improves your sales and helps build your team faster etc.
My Best tips....
Lean on your leadership or find leadership you CAN lean on until you master your business knowledge and marketing skills.
This will get you actively marketing your business quickly. If you do not know your product and services, there is no way you can succeed in the long run. But why not get in the game now and learn as you grow? Your sponsor or mentor should embrace your enthusiasm to get the business going and do what it takes to help you.
SFI has a great marketing section wit Beginner Intermediate and Advanced Marketing
skills.
https://www.sfimg.com/Resources/MarketingCenter?form=MarketingMethods
See you at the top!
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