Hi Friends,
When prospects respond to Own Your Life Ads or Lifestyle Card prospecting, it’s very important to build rapport first. Learn from the story and use the questions below to connect with them.
Making a personal connection shows you care. Remember, people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Be interested in them—this is all about them. If there’s a fit, guide them through the Own Your Life System. Master this, and you’ll write your ticket in referral marketing…
Enjoy & please share this with your team as you grow!
Your friend, Coach Wade
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The Story of Building Genuine Connections
Imagine walking into a quaint, sunlit cafe. You’re meeting someone for the first time, not for a mere transaction, but to truly connect and possibly forge a lasting professional relationship. You sit down at a wooden table, the aroma of fresh coffee in the air, and as the person joins you, you begin with a warm smile.
“Hey there! I’m always curious,” you begin, “where are you originally from?” This simple question helps break the ice, evoking memories of home, childhood, and a sense of belonging.
They might recount tales of a small town with apple orchards or the bustling energy of a big city. You nod, finding common ground or expressing genuine curiosity. “And what do you currently do for a living?” you ask next. It’s a gentle segue into understanding their professional world, their daily grind, and the passion that drives them or perhaps what they might be seeking to change.
With the preliminary introductions behind, you decide to venture a bit deeper. “What does your ideal day look like?” you inquire, opening a window into their soul, understanding their dreams, priorities, and values.
As the conversation flows, you find out about their role models, their proud moments, their definitions of success, and the hobbies they wish they had more time for. Each question isn’t just about gathering information; it’s about understanding their heartbeats, their aspirations, and their visions.
By the time your coffee cups are empty, you’ve traveled through their past, glimpsed their present, and dreamt of their future. And in doing so, you haven’t just heard words; you’ve built a foundation of trust and genuine connection.
This isn’t just a conversation; it’s the beginning of a journey together. Because when we truly understand someone’s story, the paths we walk together become more meaningful and purposeful.
Questions for Rapport Building (and Why They Matter):
• Where are you originally from?
◦ Rationale: Creates an initial bond by relating to shared experiences or cultural backgrounds, setting a relaxed tone.
• What do you currently do for a living?
◦ Rationale: Offers insight into their daily lives, potential challenges, and what drives or motivates them in their profession.
• What does your ideal day look like?
◦ Rationale: Dives deeper into their aspirations, revealing their priorities and values.
• Who has been the most influential person in your life?
◦ Rationale: Uncovers the values and principles they hold dear, and who has shaped their worldview.
• Have you ever had an experience that drastically changed your perspective on life?
◦ Rationale: Reveals resilience, adaptability, and key life moments that shaped their character.
• What’s one thing you’re proud of but don’t get to talk about often?
◦ Rationale: Provides an opportunity for them to share personal achievements, building trust and vulnerability.
• How do you define success for yourself?
◦ Rationale: Helps understand their life goals, aspirations, and what truly matters to them.
• What’s one hobby or passion you wish you had more time for?
◦ Rationale: Reveals personal interests and dreams, highlighting possible areas they feel are lacking in their current lifestyle.
• When was the last time you took a break or a vacation just for yourself or with your loved ones? How was it?
◦ Rationale: Provides insight into their work-life balance and how they prioritize personal and family time.
• How do you typically handle challenges or setbacks?
◦ Rationale: Uncovers their coping mechanisms, resilience, and attitude towards adversity.
• If you could change one thing about your current situation, what would it be?
◦ Rationale: Pinpoints their primary pain points or areas of dissatisfaction, helping to tailor the conversation around potential solutions.
• Looking 5 years into the future, where do you see yourself, both personally and professionally?
◦ Rationale: Reveals their long-term goals, aspirations, and how proactive they are in planning their future.
• How did you come across our Ad / Lifestyle Card, and what made you respond?
◦ Rationale: Understands their initial interest and what they hope to gain from the conversation.
PS: And bye the way, these stories and any other helpful things that we post, not just from me, but from all of you and other friends while building the businesses, etc… will all be included in the Own Your Life Community & App when it’s complete. GetDonsApp.com
Imagine as days, weeks, and years go by you’ll have access to all these things, and videos and audio and pdf’s of the most valuable things that help people bring the own your life system to life… real success stories from people in the trenches… imagine how much easier it will help you build your team and how much faster with story after story, thousands eventually… it will be very exciting and make your business so much more simple and fun… can you see how we say there are going to be people who build in 2 to 5 years what took Don and Nancy 25… no question about it… and you’ll be able to point your growing team to this information and so will they and on and on the duplication will go its gonna be a lot of fun watching so many of you become successful and truly be able to Own Your Life! (-:
Please save this and share it with your friends and prospects. Thank you.
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