Follow Up and Follow Through

My networking and marketing efforts really paid off this week. I reconnected with businesses that have fed my business in the past to let them know that I am still in business and stronger than ever. As a result I got two leads for new owners and an offer to keep my marketing materials in the business center of a downtown condo building, I was also offered a priceless phone and contact list for a key real estate office! So next week I will touch base with the people who had the leads and I will get my marketing materials and some acrylic holders to put in the condo building. I am also going to update my website with new info and pictures and will contact a couple of my past clients for testimonials to add to the website.

I also helped three other people build their businesses. I referred a client to a personal trainer with a unique approach to physical fitness. I also helped get a key contact name for another person just building their business. In return she is going to give my card to someone who is ready to decorate in her subdivision and get me the information for advertising my business on the subdivisions website! Finally, I attended an open house for a contractor that I cross refer with and invited a client to the open house.

By helping others build their businesses they will keep me at the forefront of their minds when they hear of an opportunity to pass on to me. And, it's so easy to do because I have a mind for business and I love helping others!