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As you go about your daily life you will find clues every day about people who might be interested in your business opportunity.

The same lesson I used to teach in Head Start to the children when crossing the street can apply to your recruiting and team building efforts for your business.

STOP LOOK & LISTEN
The teaching we give small children when learning basic life lessons about crossing the street can apply here. While we are far removed from our Pre-Kindergarten years, we are on the “street of life”. Every step we take is a pathway to building our business. Lifestyling our business and following those three simple steps could yield lots of clues and open the doors to sharing your opportunity.

STOP: Take time to pay attention. Don’t always be in such a rush that you aren’t aware of your surroundings. Everyone is always in such a rush these days. Often times we overlook even simple courtesies like saying “Good Morning” to a clerk who waits on us or someone we meet. Or pass by the opportunity to stop and give a cheerful word or even just a smile to someone. Or compliment them on what they are wearing or something else great that you notice about them. As you make your way through your daily life take time to Stop and take in your surroundings. Be aware, involved and engage with people in your daily life, even if it takes a few extra minutes, because those few extra minutes can open doors for you.

LOOK: Are you on a mad dash running in and out of places as you do your errands? Take time to take in the scenery. Look at your surroundings. People watch. Don’t be so caught up in the task at hand to forget to smile, greet or be of assistance to someone you meet. Take an extra minute to thank someone who went out of their way for you. Say “Good Morning” or flash an extra smile to the people you meet. Look around you and be aware. A simple gesture in today’s hectic world can open doors to conversations and opportunities for you also.

LISTEN: When you engage people in conversation, is it all about you or THEM? Are you a good listener? That is an invaluable skill in our business. I always tell my son it’s why we were born with two ears and one mouth. We should be listening twice as much as we are talking. Same is true when we go about our daily lives. When you go up to a clerk to help you, for instance, is it all business or do you take time to greet them, thank them, maybe even compliment them on something about them or the job they did for you? Such little gestures open the door to more conversation. It makes the person you are interacting with feel appreciated. Good listening makes another feel appreciated. Take time to hear people….really hear people…and they will appreciate that. It will also open doors and create rapport and relationships.

STOP LOOK AND LISTEN! Put it all together! When you do people will engage you in conversations even if they are brief that will give you clues. As you are talking to people in your daily dealings and go down the street of life you will find clues that they might be open for, willing to look at or possibly a good candidate for your opportunity. Subtle hints and clues you pick up when walking, talking and interacting will help you open doors to recruiting new business partners.

I will share some clues you might stop, look and listen for when going about your daily life and routine as well as your business activities.

BECOME A STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN DETECTIVE!

Using the advice above you can become a Stop, Look and Listen Detective in the area of Recruiting. Just as a detective looks for clues to solve a mystery, you can identify where you might have an open door to talking about your business. Or who has a need in their life, a “Why”, a reason to want to look at a business opportunity.

When lifestyling your business and going about your daily life there are opportunities everywhere if we just Stop, Look and Listen for them. Are you picking up the clues?

Here are some suggestions, subtle hints or definite clues you might have an audience to talk to about your business. This is in no way comprehensive, just some ideas, and I am sure as you become a Stop, Look and Listen Detective you will find many more.

* People who say they need extra money.

* People who express concern over the economy.

* Someone you meet who is working a second or part-time job.

* Someone who is out of work or afraid for their job security.

* Mothers with small children.

* Parents with grown families who are feeling “empty next syndrome”.

* Parents with children in college who have financial worries.

* Anyone who seems unhappy or dissatisfied with their job.

* People who seem like go-getters that don’t seem to be moving ahead in their line of work.

* Someone approaching and concerned about retirement.

* Someone middle aged who is middle class and seems unsatisfied with their life and finances.

* A person shopping for but acting like they can’t afford a luxury item or big ticket purchase.

* People upset about their income tax situation.

* People who are retired but seem to feel the need to be busy and doing something.

* Anyone who might open the door to financial concerns and worry.

Not to forget those of you who retail one on one or do Home Parties and Shows, there’s lots of Stop, Look and Listen Detective Clues there too. Again this isn’t all of them I’m sure but gets you started looking for your clues.

* Party guests who give the most input about your product

* The guest at a party with the largest order.

* A customer or reorder customer who places a large order.

* Guests at parties or customers who ask lots of questions.

* People who bring extra guests to a show or party.

* Anyone who stares at you during the presentation at a party or show.

* The guest who picks up a product and demonstrates it.

* The guest who lingers after the presentation.

* The person who is naturally attracted to you as a person.

* People who nod their head when you give your recruit talk.

* Customers or party guests who give you referrals.

Hope that this helps you to hone your recruiting skills and find some opportunities that are on the street of life in your every day doings and activities.

Become a Stop, Look and Listen Detective! Find those clues and build your own Recruiting Success Story!

By Dawn Mathisen
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