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Jan 11, 2004 4:54 am		re: re: Would sure appreciate your opinion - especially women members
Sue T.		Hi Lorraine :) This is my some of perceptions for marketing for women including those wonderful postings from some of the fella's here and Denise. First and foremost is how you communicate with others, in the respect where you gain their trust, an open repore and of course their interest. This can take time ... keep doing it ... some marketing things work on the marketing level and some work because the person you are speaking to "likes you" "who you are" and "how you come across" ... Perhaps I could think of a different way to express this, but I'm a little tired today. Second. Always follow up with the people you have met keep in touch, say hello and make it personal. You don't have to call just to sell them something either. I have people, who I speak to on a regular basis men and women, who are aware of what I do and I keep in touch with all of them. Not primarily because I "have" to, I like them, I've developed a repore and I like to keep it that way. Granted some will come and some will go. Third, be sincere ... be who you are and keep your promises to them. Then ask what more you can do for them. Give them more than they expect. Is it about making a living etc., ? Yes of course otherwise you wouldn't be marketing would you? I've gone to networking events where I totally flubbed talking about what I was doing :) and I had to laughed at myself ... no harm done as far as I can see. I can call at a later date say hello and re-connect. Remove doubts. Give them what they are asking for and then give them some more. Maybe this doesn't seem reasonable because we can become so incredibally busy in our work and personal lives but think about the returns of going that extra mile and then? Trust that it's working. I don't have all the answers I've learned quite a number of things which I apply as well. This is some of the more important things that work for me. Integrity, loyalty and building trust. =========================================================== > Lorraine Miller wrote: > Hi Denise, new to the network by the way..but I am going to jump in anyways..lol.. > >You are right about several area's. Women are taught to be polite, well manicured, soft spoken..ok, that was 20 years ago.. >Today women are fighters, they speak their mind, dress how they want to dress and most often will walk all over the competion. > >Marketing has grown and women want part of it.. >If I personally was to join another network I would want to see questions geard toward long term goals. I dont care about the quick fix opportunities. I would want to learn about how others have gotten to where they are today. >I would not want to hear more stories that cant be backed up. >I would also love to see how we could bridge the gap between men and women..I do believe we all have equally important ideas to bring to the business place. >I am very strong in some area's and very weak in others. >Example: If I was in jewellry sale/business..I would be ignorant to think only ladies know something about it.. >There are loads of successful men creating the jewellry. >Clothing--men designers also >Cosmetics--men also > >I would love to work and learn with those who understand that we are all connected in the grand scheme of things.. > >Just my 2 cents..and most likey worth less...Lorraine Miller > > > > >> Denise Michaels wrote: >> If you're a woman entrepreneur or budding business owner I would truly value your opinion. >> >>If you're a guy willing to share insights on a woman you care about who's an entrepreneur I would value your thoughts as well. You might even show her this post. >> >>For over 20 years marketing has been the thing I've been most passionate about. I've also learned ways to show other people how to do it successfully and make a lot more money while helping them feel empowered and motivated about their businesses. You can be your best self and also be successful at getting people to happily say "yes" to your product or service. You always knew that, right? *wink* >> >>You may already know from my Ryze page that I'm writing a book about marketing specifically for women entrepreneurs. The guys always ask me, "Why a book on marketing just for women? Isn't business just business?" >> >>Sure, business has no gender - but the people in it do. >> >>Women experience challenges and headaches when it comes to marketing their businesses that are different than men. And I'm not just talking about juggling family and career. >> >>For example, women are often socialized to be polite, courteous and defer to others. Okay, how do you toot your own horn and shout your marketing message from the rooftops when you've been taught to be polite and nice and wait for others to go first? You may have been raised and trained to be one thing - a nice young lady - but as a business owner (and a marketer) people tell you that you should do and say things that might make you feel itchy in your skin. What do you do? >> >>That's just one teensy example of the conflict I've noticed women have with marketing. >> >>Women are also generally not into the whole "beat the competition" thing the guys generally seem to embrace a lot more. We're much more into relationships. We want to be friends with everyone. >> >>These qualities can serve us well - but the 'old boys' paradigm is still telling people to beat the competition into the ground and "nail the sale." Yucko, right? >> >>I'm thinking about starting a Ryze Network about marketing for women. I'm not sure what I would call it yet. >> >>If you (or the woman you care about) was going to join a Network that was about marketing for women what kinds of questions would you want answered? >> >>What kind of support would be helpful? >> >>Right now - what's your most important question about marketing the business you're involved in? >> >>Your responses would be very helpful to me as I move forward. >> >>Thanks in advance, >> >>Denise Michaels >> >>PS: I've recently updated my Ryze page. Click on over and see what's new. Private Reply to Sue T. (new win)

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