188 Business Tips (and 300 Questions) to Get Your Brain Juices Flowing: Don't Sell to Your Network

The following is an excerpt from the book:

188 Business Tips (and 300 Questions) to Get Your Brain Juices Flowing

By Michael Daehn

A common mistake people make when talking to their network is to try to sell product. Often times the members of your network are not ideal customers for what you are selling, though they are interested in helping you become successful. A better approach is to communicate with your network:

• What kind of customers you need

• Who you would like to meet

• The definition of a good referral

Presented in this way, a healthy network will do what it can to spread the word for you. Help them help you, instead of trying to push more product down their throats.

What is a good referral for you?