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Hey guys, I was reading through some of the last weeks posts on the "free" side.
I see a lot of push telling people to pay, or become a paid member etc. I think after a while this might tick some guys off (there are a few with a short fuse) no LoL..... or chase some really good candidates away.
I think maybe we need to change the way we address this. Maybe start addressing guys as Members (paid) and guests. As we court new guys we can explain benefits perks etc. for "members" instead of the term "paid member", or something even more direct.
Just one of those sales tips I learned some time ago. If you mention money or push payment, (hard sell) it tends to put up a wall for the customer / future member etc. I think a "soft sell" explaining benefits, perks, and giving encouragement to that individual will go much farther and mean more to them.
I will be answering some easy simple "Non trade secret" questions to non members with an added soft sell to become a "Member" and a word of encouragement. Its all about creating a relationship (just like with our Roof cleaning customers) and growing our Brotherhood.
Let me know what you guys think. Thanks

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Chris, I like your way of thinkin'.  Check out the post on page 3 of this thread, towards the bottom.   Here

That 'hard sell' sure had me holding off for a while.  I don't succumb to pressure from anyone.....'cept maybe Kim The Shin Kicker biggrin

I have another suggestion or two as well, all in due time.

Well said Chris.




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Roof Cleaning Northern Virginia (571) 250 9650 wrote:

 

Chris, I like your way of thinkin'.  Check out the post on page 3 of this thread, towards the bottom.   Here

That 'hard sell' sure had me holding off for a while.  I don't succumb to pressure from anyone.....'cept maybe Kim The Shin Kicker biggrin

I have another suggestion or two as well, all in due time.

Well said Chris.


 



Ted, Great minds think alike biggrin good post Great job.

 

Maybe we should bring that over as a sticky for the members



-- Edited by SP Cleaning on Thursday 18th of November 2010 08:00:27 PM

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My personal opinion (and you know what they say about that)...

It's the time of year where all the talk of paying up, paid member, etc. needs to go away for many reason so many have mentioned. We have done all we can do for now and with Christmas (whoops, should I have said holiday) coming up and winter trying to break through, some just don't have the cash and are watching everything they spend. We can bring them over. Build it, they will come! As the site gets better and trade secrets are moved there will be no other choice.


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I have no problem with that,it's just these guys who have been on awhile with over a hundred post and won't give $100.00.

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I also have a problem with guys being here for a while and whining about the membership fee. Meanwhile theyre posting away before and after pics, some even bragging about how many roofs they clean, yet fail to succomb. I also agree a softer sell to newer members.

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I'm starting to "feel" a change in the "force" (star wars). Not sure what I mean by that. Just feels diff in here now.

Maybe some guys are put off, by having to pay? It is what it is though. Maybe growing pains, for the RCIA???

I dunno.

I had a comparison... Something like, when you shake a branch the good leaves hang on and the dead ones fall off?

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gutterdog wrote:

I'm starting to "feel" a change in the "force" (star wars). Not sure what I mean by that. Just feels diff in here now.

Maybe some guys are put off, by having to pay? It is what it is though. Maybe growing pains, for the RCIA???

I dunno.

I had a comparison... Something like, when you shake a branch the good leaves hang on and the dead ones fall off?


Mike
Excellent metaphor!!smile

 



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Presidential Pressure Washing wrote:

 

gutterdog wrote:

I'm starting to "feel" a change in the "force" (star wars). Not sure what I mean by that. Just feels diff in here now.

Maybe some guys are put off, by having to pay? It is what it is though. Maybe growing pains, for the RCIA???

I dunno.

I had a comparison... Something like, when you shake a branch the good leaves hang on and the dead ones fall off?


Mike
Excellent metaphor!!smile

 


This is the worst time of year to ask for money. Uh, It proves the real from the fakes.

 Its also bad timing.

 Whatever happens, I support the RCIA!



-- Edited by gutterdog on Friday 19th of November 2010 09:55:08 PM

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Theres always spring!!!

The guys that percieve being a member, valuable. They'll pay then.

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