Don’t “Double-Dawg” Dare Me!
Don’t Double Dawg Dare Me!
One of the newest features in our weekly meetings is developing accountability between members. We all seem to be so focused on “containing the most recent ‘fire’” that we miss out on some much needed business-building activities. So what are you doing to establish some new connections in the relationship-building process for YOUR business?
The Wednesday RUN Group has challenged one another to schedule a minimum of 4 new appointments each week with someone they just met at a mixer or were introduced to by someone else, or someone they met personally online or offline. The intent of this appointment is a “get to know you” meeting – to find out more about them (not tell them about you) as the beginning stage of developing the relationship. To count as participation in this challenge, not only does the appointment need to be scheduled, but you actually have to actually hold the appointment for it to count that week.
You can get a head-start on a following week, by scheduling a second appointment with your new contact immediately following the first one! The second one would be to continue your discussion and to begin to let your new contact know a bit more about you! If you are struggling for a way to ask for the second appointment, why not just ask for it – tell your new contact that you are searching for some new referral partners and you would really like to extend your conversation without incurring any additional time beyond the original request. (It’s always important to stay within the pre-determined appointment time – don’t allow your conversations to run longer than expected. Be professional and watch your time!
Each Wednesday members will report how many appointments – actual appointments held that were scheduled/held from the time of the meeting through Tuesday evening prior to the next meeting. If no one schedules/meets with the minimum 4 contacts – there is no winner that week. Start all over again for the following week! Loser (lowest number of appointments) has to buy dessert for the winner!
The group is having lots of fun with this accountability challenge. Not only are more appointments being scheduled, there are more opportunities arising for members to refer other members to their contacts. After all, that’s what this group is all about! Building relationships and developing qualified referrals.
This is a great way to build camaraderie between RUN members and help to motivate them to make these new appointments.
Here’s my challenge to YOU! How many people can you get together to form your own accountability group? How many appointments can you schedule and actually meet with in the next 7 days? Make it a regular commitment and you’ll be amazed at how much your business will thrive!
Building relationships, passing referrals = awesome way to build business!
As always, I’m happy to chat with you about your netweaving/networking needs – just contact me through email, Twitter, FaceBook, LinkedIn or an old-fashioned telephone call! If you would like to know more about our face-to-face weekly group coaching sessions, please visit our website .
Please post your thoughts and comments below. I’d love to know about your accountability group(s) and your challenges – we can help hold each other accountable so be sure to give me the details! Oh yes, one more thing . . . this is NOT an April Fool’s joke! LOL!
Happy Easter everyone!
To Your Netweaving Success!
Carol
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