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8 - Following Up When You Know Plenty of People but You’re Not Contacting Them Flashcards

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What is the first step in effective follow-up?

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Capture every prospect or potential referral partner you encounter

Follow-up can include calling, sending something, or interacting online.

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What are the five most common reasons for poor follow-up?

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  • Prioritization
  • Disorganization
  • Lack of Essential Tools
  • Resistance
  • Fear
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What does prioritization in follow-up involve?

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Setting aside reserved time for follow-up tasks

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Why is disorganization a barrier to effective follow-up?

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Without accurate records of contacts, effective follow-up is impossible

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What can lack of essential tools lead to in follow-up?

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Avoidance of calling prospects due to uncertainty about what to say

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What is a common mindset that leads to resistance in follow-up?

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Thinking, ‘I’m good at what I do. Why aren’t the clients coming to me?’

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True or False: Regular follow-up makes you appear unprofessional.

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False

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What is essential for efficient follow-up?

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A contact management system

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What types of contact management systems are available?

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  • Desktop software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook)
  • Cloud applications (e.g., Salesforce.com)
  • Smartphone apps (e.g., Contapps Contacts)
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What should a good contact management system allow you to do?

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  • Record contact details
  • Document source of each contact
  • Keep notes about interactions
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What should you consider when selecting a contact management system?

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  • Your work habits
  • Device usage
  • Number of contacts to manage
  • Team access needs
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What is a 30-second commercial?

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An elevator speech used for introducing yourself or leaving a voice mail

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What should a 30-second commercial include?

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  • A 10-second introduction
  • Details about services offered
  • Client benefits or results
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When should you use a 30-second commercial?

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When leaving a voice mail or in networking situations

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What is the purpose of a brochure in follow-up?

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To support marketing activities, not replace them

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What are typical elements of a tri-fold brochure?

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  • Attention-getting cover design
  • Tag line or positioning statement
  • Description of services
  • Benefits of working with you
  • Contact information
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What is a marketing kit?

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A collection of materials used for marketing to businesses and organizations

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What is typically included in a marketing kit?

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  • Fact sheet about your business
  • Testimonial letters
  • Case study of a successful project
  • Samples of work
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Fill in the blank: A contact management system is essential for efficient _______.

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follow-up

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What should you do each time you follow up with a prospect?

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Make a note of the interaction and the next follow-up date

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What is the significance of customizing the contents of a marketing kit?

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It allows you to tailor materials to each recipient’s needs

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What should you do if you find the task of organizing contacts overwhelming?

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Take it a bit at a time and consider hiring help

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What are some examples of content to include in a marketing kit?

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  • Field articles
  • Articles about you or your work
  • Testimonial letters from clients
  • Case studies of successful projects
  • Samples of work or photographs

Marketing kits can be customized for each recipient, making them more affordable and easier to update than traditional brochures.

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What should be avoided when contacting clients for the first time?

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Don’t overload clients with information. Hold back some information for follow-up contacts or leave-behinds after presentations.

This approach helps maintain client interest without overwhelming them.

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What does Ellen Looyen emphasize about successful marketing pieces?
Everything works together to support your brand identity and unique message. ## Footnote Copywriting should be persuasive, and design compelling.
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What is a key question every marketing piece should answer?
What’s in it for the client? ## Footnote This focuses on the benefits received by the client.
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What is the recommended way to present information to prospects?
Bullet point as much information as possible for easy scanning. ## Footnote This allows readers to quickly find what interests them.
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What type of testimonials are most effective?
Testimonials that point to specific results rather than generic praise. ## Footnote Highlighting testimonials from respected experts adds credibility.
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What should a biography in a marketing piece include?
* Motivation for entering the business * Qualifications and credentials * Success story illustrating client benefits ## Footnote This builds confidence in prospects and brands the author as an expert.
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What are the two primary strategies in the follow-up stage of marketing?
* Direct contact and follow-up * Networking and referral building ## Footnote Activities involved include calling, mailing, and follow-up meetings.
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What is the recommended sequence for contacting someone for the first time?
Call, mail, and call again. ## Footnote This approach increases the chances of making a connection.
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What should you do if you reach voice mail during a call?
Follow up with an email or a text message after leaving a voice mail. ## Footnote Persistence is key in follow-up communications.
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True or False: Relying solely on email for follow-up communication is advisable.
False. ## Footnote Interactive conversations are more productive for gauging interest and handling objections.
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What should initial correspondence with a prospect include?
* A personalized letter * Possibly a brochure or fact sheet ## Footnote Keep it simple until you know the prospect's level of interest.
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What should a model marketing letter begin with?
A personal connection or attention-getting question. ## Footnote This establishes rapport with the recipient.
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How long should a model marketing letter typically be?
One to one-and-a-half pages. ## Footnote This length allows for sufficient detail without overwhelming the reader.
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What is the ideal follow-up time after sending information to a prospect?
A week to ten days. ## Footnote This allows time for the prospect to review the materials.
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What is a good practice when leaving voice mail messages?
Keep messages to no more than 30 seconds and include a benefit of doing business with you. ## Footnote Short messages are more likely to be listened to and remembered.
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Fill in the blank: A $1,000 sale might warrant _______ attempts by letter, call, or e-mail.
five ## Footnote Higher value sales justify more follow-up attempts.
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What should you do if you continually reach voice mail?
Continue calling and also try calling during off hours. ## Footnote This increases the chances of getting through to the prospect.
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When should you give up on contacting a prospect?
It depends on the value of the potential sale.
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How many attempts might be appropriate for a $1,000 sale?
Five attempts by letter, call, or e-mail.
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What is the typical first live meeting with a prospect usually about?
A sales conversation.
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What should you do to keep relationships alive over a long period?
Find ways to connect person to person.
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What is a good way to follow up after meeting someone at a networking event?
Send a nice-to-meet-you note.
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What should you include in a follow-up note to a new contact?
An interesting article or your brochure.
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What is the purpose of following up with your in-house mailing list?
To remind them of your services and continue building the relationship.
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How often should you contact hot prospects, frequent referrers, and current clients?
Perhaps even monthly.
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What is an effective form of communication for a larger list of warm or cool prospects?
Sending a mailing three to four times per year.
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What should be the focus of a print newsletter?
Offering more useful information than promotional copy.
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How can you enhance the impact of a postcard?
Put a photo of the recipient in the card.
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What is a benefit of using a broadcast e-mail system?
Allows subscribers to add themselves to your mailing list.
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What is a common format for an e-zine?
A monthly e-mail publication mimicking a print newsletter.
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What should you avoid doing in an e-newsletter to maintain relationships?
Making it a telemarketing call in disguise.
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What can you use autoresponders for?
To provide immediate replies and send a series of messages.
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What should you offer to encourage people to subscribe to your e-mail list?
A bonus like an e-book or special report.
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What should you never do without a person's permission regarding e-mail lists?
Subscribe someone to your e-mail list.
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What is one reason to avoid sending unsolicited bulk e-mail?
It is often considered an annoyance rather than a courtesy.
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Fill in the blank: Your e-newsletter functions as a kind of electronic ________ for face-to-face interactions.
proxy
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True or False: A print newsletter requires less effort than an e-zine.
False
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What should you avoid when subscribing prospects to your e-mail list?
Subscribing them without asking for their consent ## Footnote This approach is often seen as an annoyance rather than a courtesy.
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What is a recommended method for gaining subscribers to your e-mail list?
Ask clients and prospects if they would like to subscribe when first making contact ## Footnote This can include sending a sample copy of your e-zine or email broadcast.
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According to Roger C. Parker, what is crucial for self-employed professionals?
The ability to use e-mail to keep in touch with prospects and website visitors ## Footnote Parker emphasizes that capturing names and email addresses on first visits is essential.
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What type of information should you offer to build your e-mail list?
Helpful, relevant information that solves a problem or achieves a goal ## Footnote The quality of the information is more important than its length.
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What are tip sheets, and how do they function as sign-up incentives?
Tip sheets consist of seven to ten numbered ideas, each with a short paragraph ## Footnote They provide concise, helpful information targeting relevant keywords.
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What is a key strategy for following up with contacts on social media?
Regular participation in an online network within your market niche ## Footnote This helps to build relationships and trust.
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True or False: Participating in online networks can replace personal follow-up.
False ## Footnote Personal follow-up is still necessary for current hot prospects and active referral partners.
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What should you focus on when participating in online discussion groups?
Providing relevant, helpful information without direct promotion of your services ## Footnote Let your signature box communicate what you do.
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How can you strengthen personal connections with prospects?
Identify and leverage mutual connections for introductions ## Footnote This can increase the likelihood of getting responses.
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List some potential sources for expanding your prospect list.
* Members of associations or clubs * Social media connections * Former colleagues * Vendors or salespeople * Alumni of educational institutions * Neighbors and local merchants * Political representatives
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What is the 'Discomfort Dilemma' as described by Carol Costello?
The moment of indecision between taking the next step in selling or avoiding it ## Footnote This could involve making a cold call or following up with a prospect.
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What is one suggested fix for overcoming Discomfort Dilemmas?
Remind yourself of a pleasant past call before making a new one ## Footnote This helps to ease the tension associated with making calls.
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Fill in the blank: The factors influencing a prospect's decision-making are _______.
[innumerable]
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What is a common misconception about rejection in sales?
Rejection is a personal reflection of you ## Footnote In reality, it is about the prospect's own needs and priorities.
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What does Josh Billings' quote about postage stamps imply?
Success comes from persistence and sticking to one thing until it is achieved ## Footnote This relates to the concept of following through in sales.

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