Who's Out There?

Who do you know that might want what you sell?

I know, you spend every day selling; you're constantly looking for new customers, and you're busy. I know. There are a lot of customers to service and problems that need to be handled. Vendors don't respond so you have to call again. Your boss makes demands of your time. I understand.

But rid yourself of your day-to-day demands for just ten minutes. Do it now. Don't answer the phone. Get out a legal pad. At the top, write "People Who Might Need Me."  Write down ideas that come to mind. 

Maybe some of these ideas will spark some opportunities:

> Is there someone from your high school you should contact?

> College roommates you've lost touch with?

> What about that person who lives three doors down?

> Someone at your place of worship?

> Your friends have friends that might need your product.

> Have you asked your neighbors for referrals?

> Is there somebody your spouse works with that's interested?

>You have aunts/uncles/nephews/nieces. Hmmm.

> Does your waiter/waitress know someone?

>What about the person you first kissed long ago?

> There's that guy you always see at the convenience store.

> And what's-her-name you used to work with at XYZ company.

> Sorority/fraternity connections?

> The attorney you used two years ago...who does she know?

> The plumber knows lots of people!

> Pick up flowers on the way home tonight. Who does the florist know?

> A challenge: your ex knows people who need what you sell.

> Your child has ten friends. Each probably has a parent. Or kid.

> That person you volunteered with last year...call them!

> My dental hygienist is very well connected. Yours is too.

> I know the FedEx and UPS people are always busy; ask anyway.

> The butcher? Baker? Candlestick maker?

> The massage therapist spends quality time with many people.

> Your brother-in-law knows somebody that needs you right now.

> Does the person who lives directly above you have your card?

> Yes, pick up your dry cleaning. But who do they know?

> The officer will write you a speeding ticket this afternoon. Ask!

> The kid who mows your lawn knows people.

> Hair stylists chat it up with lots of people. Some of those people need you.

> When he's not busy, hand the Starbucks guy a fiver. Ask him!

> Millions of kids will take swimming lessons this summer. Parents? Teacher?

Go get 'em!

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Skip Anderson is the Founder and President of Selling to Consumers, a B2C sales training and consulting company. Subscribe to the free Selling to Consumers Sales Tips Newsletter.