By Dana Phillips.
If you are like most of us, you wish people had a big “R” on their forehead indicating that they would like to join your team! However, you can increase your recruiting awareness as you look for people who would benefit from joining your company.
Here are some helpful tips to discover future recruits on your team.
Someone who loves your product: The majority of people who sign up for a direct selling company have a love for the product. Pay attention to people who show a lot of interest and affiliation with your product.
Someone who loves you: While not all of your friends and family will share your enthusiasm for what you are doing, many direct sellers sign up because they are affiliated with their sponsor. If you hold influence in their life, you may influence their business decisions.
Someone who dislikes their current job: You can learn a lot by listening to what others have to say about their job. If they don’t feel that they are in the right place or feel their skills are not being used, it may be time for them to “test drive” a change by joining you part-time.
Someone who dislikes their current financial situation: This one is tricky because sometimes people are unwilling to change what they are doing to change their financial situation. Watch for clues that they are tired of debt, or living paycheck to paycheck, and avoid painting an “easy money” out with your opportunity.
Someone who is looking for a part-time job: Most people looking for a part-time job would like to add to their current income. Position your opportunity as something that will pay more than part-time hourly work.
Someone who has an entrepreneurial spirit: You will meet people who want to be in control of their future, want the unlimited income of owning their own business. When you hear these clues be ready to paint a picture of the unlimited opportunity your company offers.
Please don’t wait for someone to show interest before you spark their interest. Be genuinely interested in people, and ask them lots of questions. You will get to know them better, and the conversation will usually lead to someone asking, “What do you do for a living?”
What other recruit leads have you discovered?
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