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Why referrals?

mybirddogs — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:28:46 +0000

at least 84% of the people YOU want to meet, want to meet you through a REFERRAL. Therefore, 84% of your marketing plan should be referral-based. An excellent quote from Bill Cates.

Over 2000 members and climbing

mybirddogs — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:15:37 +0000

If you haven’t created you referral program yet what are you waiting for? Over 2000 people have taken the opportunity to create a free referral marketing account for their business on myBirdDogs and that number has been climbing rapidly. The amazing thing is…that these people are increasing the number and consistency of new referrals that flow into their business everyday.

So try it for yourself at www.myBirdDogs.com

Start Your Referral Program in less than 5 minutes

mybirddogs — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:47:19 +0000

Start your Incentive Referral Program and Expand your Referral Network through organization and automation. A New Marketing concept…Social Networking meets Referral Marketing.

How can I sell in this gloomy economy?

mybirddogs — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:34:10 +0000

We’ve been speaking with business owners all over the country about their plans to deal with this gloomy economy. Most agree that they will be focusing more time on their existing client base rather than spend their efforts seeking new business. The reason, is that in tough times a potential prospect is less likely to try something new. They are more likely to stick with who they already know.

For the smart marketer this is an excellent opportunity to put your referral marketing hat on. Start building a list of credible referral sources. Nurture these people stay in contact, keep in touch, make sure your business is on the minds of people who will vouch for you and refer you to others. Get organized, without proper organization keeping track of who referred who and thanking them or rewarding them can be a nightmare. Find a referral marketing system or methodology that works for you.

Out automated solution is a great way to build a referral based business. Watch the demo at www.myBirdDogs.com

Make referrals a reliable source of income

mybirddogs — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:55:38 +0000

Watch how myBirdDogs.com can turn your business into a referral magnet. Finally take control of your referral process. Get organized and automated with this smart system.

G1 Android Cupcake information

mybirddogs — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:56:00 +0000

In unrelated to referrals news: I am in love with my G1 and have been going crazy waiting for the new features about to arrive with the upcoming OTA update codenamed: cupcake. I was so excited for it’s release today only to find out it didn’t happen. At least Michael Martin from googleandblog.com has given me a little more info to brighten my day:

I spoke directly to a senior G1 PDA Specialist today, Dylan, below are the FACTS from that conversation as he himself will later comment at Google And Blog on:

FACT - There WILL be a G1 update shortly as it was INTENDED to be by mid-January so the next target is now by the end of January.

FACT - T-Mobile will not just provide Cupcake elements to the G2 and leave the G1behind.

FACT - The next update will be called RC31 and include Cupcake elements.

FACT - The mass of calls lately for Cupcake is registering and causing T-Mobile to double their efforts in getting the update out.

FACT - NO ONE has received RC31 as of today.

FACT - When the update is released it will be done in stages “Over The Air” but it will be by region not when you purchased the G1.

FACT - The memo I was privy to is NOT distributed to Support personnel.

FACT - T-Mobile Specialists & Support are LAST to know when an update happens and are notified AFTER it is released as was the case with RC29 & RC30.

FACT - T-Mobile does have a battery improvement program in motion

FACT - T-Mobile’s plan for battery improvement will be one of OR a combination of efficiencies in an OTA update and an extended life battery replacement.

It is just around the corner. Be patient.

The best sales advice for 2009

mybirddogs — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:34:45 +0000

Focus on your clients!

Vince Golder mentions this in his ebook “The Power of Referral Marketing”

- “It takes less commitment to keep an old customer satisfied, than to get a new prospect interested”

Excellent advice for the new year and the shrinking world economy. People are less likely to open their wallets for something new and unknown.

Practice the 80/20 rule when it comes to prospecting this year. Spend 80% of your time on talking with and gathering referrals from existing clients and 20% marketing for new business. You’ll be surprised how this strategy will help during the slow times.

A Sales Solution For Weathering an Economic Storm

mybirddogs — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:33:50 +0000

Tired of stressing to make your next sale?

With a recession looming and everyone pinching pennies it won’t be getting any easier for the person who has to run a business or make a sale to survive. Do you have a plan to keep your business growing during this economy? Doing the same things will not work.

Finding a continuous source of new clients is always a constant worry. Except for the people who have figured out how to generate a steady stream of trusted referrals.

Your success rate is 3 to 5 times higher…

Why Referrals?

Turning a satisfied client’s social network into additional new business is a system that works. The success rate is 3 to 5 times higher than prospects targeted using traditional marketing techniques. Read More…

“You’ve got to try it!”

mybirddogs — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:29:59 +0000

“Every experienced business person knows that the most cost effective way, in terms of both expenditure and time, is to build their business through existing customer referrals. Thinking of ourselves as customers there are many times when we have thoroughly enjoyed something we have bought or experienced and have eagerly told our friends and family about it. Imparting on them the advice ’you’ve got to try it!’” -The Sales Key guerrilla marketing team

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10% vs. 60% closing ratio

mybirddogs — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:05:35 +0000

Tom Hopkins, in “Sales Prospecting for Dummies” says, “your closing ratio for non-qualified leads is 10 percent versus a 60 percent close ratio with referred leads.”

So, why do so few businesses do it? They don’t have an automated, simple way to attract and keep track of referrals.

We can help.