Why I joined a barter system?
- I needed exposure to a new group of clients.
- Turbo-boost over the initial start-up
- Build my portfolio with easy sales
- Less cash going out of business
Starting out:
- Didn’t do anything because I didn’t really understand how to get started.
- First Customer $1000.00 sale – Woohoo!
It was on!:
- I revamped my entire spending for personal and professional –Pharmacy, school supplies, computers, projector, ink, snow board, skateboard, shoes, gps, iPod, gifts, food, office supplies, glasses, dentist, jewelry, gutters, landscaping, mulch, VCR, DVD, guitar, Mary Kay, pampered chef, backpacks, bike, bunk beds…
How to build a successful Trade Business:
- Build relationship, don’t just make transactions
- Treat trade customer the same as cash customers – they can lead to cash customers (only if they would recommend you even if you weren’t on trade)
- Remember you should be treated like any other paying customer – just because they can’t do it right away doesn’t mean its because you are on trade. You may just have to wait your turn.
- Realize not every trade business is the same. If you have a time service that you can offer 100% on trade it does not mean that everyone else is able to offer 100% on trade. Some businesses have up front $ charges that it just doesn’t make sense that they would be able to offer 100% on trade. Be reasonable in your expectations and you will be treated reasonable as a customer.
- Encourage Trade partners to use your other services and learn about your company. Create ambassadors and repeat business not just one-time customers.
Use tradebank as another marketing outlet for your business.
- Daily emails, classified ads, wants and haves online, run specials, attend Trade U, attend networking and social events.
- Sponsor events, set up at tradeshows, have events and invite Trade members.
Tell other people about Tradebank:
- More members = more opportunities for sales and options for spending.
Get to know your broker and Regional manager:
- Every transaction consists of 2 of their clients and it only benefits them if both parties are happy.
- The more they know about you and what you offer the more they can do for you.
- Contact them before you BUY anything!
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