Coaching and Presentation
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Monday, 07 August 2006

Posted by: flowers

Coaching how to follow up after a presentation in seven ways: It is simply not enough any more to call on someone and just make a presentation in this day and age. You are wasting your time as well as theirs if you don’t follow up at least 7 times. Your relationship will get better with your potential customers by trying to put more time into getting to know them. After a presentation, in order to do this, you need to follow up at least 7 times, and sometimes even longer. In this article you will find creative ideas to follow up that will surely impress anyone:

1. The first follow up you should be doing is a hand written note in which you are thanking them for their time. If you want you can use either a simple thank you card available anywhere, or you can use a nice card embossed with your logo.

2.Try finding some cheese straws at a specialty store and place them with a note nearby that says something similar to this "Grasping at straws to find the perfect solution to [insert problem that you can solve here]. We can help!". This idea is not only clever, but it will give people a chance to remember you,

3. Excellent reminders are also considered to be the rolodex cards, and include a note that says "We are always at your fingertips when you need us!" Be sure that your rolodex card has a little tab on which your name or the biggest benefit of your services is placed. This way you will make it a standout, from the other cards in the file because they shall be different and with taste.

4. You can also send a bag of popcorn with a note saying something similar to this: "Just popping in to remind you that we can [insert one of the benefits]".

5. Print a few coffee mugs with your logo and send a few coffee packets and even a cookie for this next step. This way, they shall remember of you every time they enjoy their coffee.

6. Another original idea that will leave a great impression is sending a seed packet with this message "We would love to help you grow your business"

7. A tasty reminder of your services could be chocolate business cards. It will well worth costs even if it may be a little more expensive. Even if it is a one time cost, it will pay you many times over, so you may consider paying for a plate with your logo.

There are many more ways to keep your name in front of your potential clientele; at least, these are the few ideas. To keep track of what you’re doing, create a folder for each presentation, and afterwards start setting up follow-ups before you even go to the presentation. Good luck with your next presentation!