Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Is FourPointMoms “Recruiting”?

A common mistake that many people make when looking into FourPointMoms is thinking that we are simply “recruiters.” Another mistake they make is when they think that they have to “know” a lot of people to work this business. Interestingly enough, they understand that they need to have a contact list but they forget to think about the myriad of other ways to generate contacts. They just assume they are going to be pounding the pavement and having to beg their great aunt Ida to “sign up” for whatever it is our company is marketing.


I’ve been doing this for 8 years now and 97% or greater of the folks I talk to come through the Internet. I don’t know them beforehand and may not ever meet some of them in person. In fact, I’d have to say I won’t meet the majority of them in person ever. I don’t beg anyone to work for themselves or become a customer and I’m also selective. Most people are friendly and fun to talk to. You can tell that you would enjoy working with them and be able to help them succeed. However, there ARE some people I talk to that I KNOW I don’t want to work with or mentor on a daily basis.


FourPointMoms opens accounts for an international company that manufactures its own “green” products and has been doing so for nearly a quarter of a century. We present a detailed business summary of how we train people to become independent contractors from home and ask them if they would like to get started.


Typically when someone uses the word “recruiting” it sounds like they just ate something that left a bad taste in their mouth. This is an indicator that they have a preconceived notion about “recruiting.”


I want to start by stating that one of the many definitions of recruiting is “to enroll” or “to seek to enroll.” Well, we definitely DO seek to get people started working from home with us. However, we don’t have to go out and accost people on the streets or bother our friends and family. What we have to offer is fun, fabulous and can be stress relieving, as well. So, because it is such a great concept, many of our members do tell their friends and family and people they like about us – because they are happy about what they are doing- but it is not a necessity. Most of us choose to build our business using the Internet.


FourPointMoms teaches its members how to acquire contacts using a variety of methods. Each member has three websites that can attract visitors. We also provide sample wording and ads for people who want to advertise locally. We train on how to use blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media to attract prospective customers. We’ll even show you how to make a great little bandit sign. Those work really well and we have been surprised at how fast someone can grow their paycheck using them.


One of our most popular forms of generating contacts is through established relationships with advertising companies. These companies put out an ad for FourPointMoms and our members can easily decide they want to reach 20 people who requested information on what we do. In just a matter of hours, someone can be up and running their own business.


So, are we “recruiting”? In the strictest form of the definition, yes. However, if the concern is having to “know a lot of people” or making contacts in person – the answer is “not really.” Why? Because we have options, choices, and the flexibility to work for ourselves in the way that is most comfortable for each individual.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Generating Contacts Easier with FourPointMoms


Many people just don't like the idea of bugging friends and family or doing heavy recruiting. I, personally, don't blame them. Who wants to come across as needy and desperate even if it IS business related? When I first got into opening accounts for myself, I was totally turned off with the idea of "selling" and didn't want to do anything that required me to go around accosting strangers trying to get them to sign up with some opportunity.



However, I WAS okay with sharing information with people who came to ME first. If they approached me and asked me for the information, that was fine. If they initiated first contact, I was cool with it. I could do that. That is the concept that I find most appealing about working with FourPointMoms and FourPointGroup. The Four Point Moms concept trains you how to attract prospective customers to open accounts for. There are quite a few options. They range from using websites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. to traditional methods like ads, online ads, brochures, referrals, and much more. The point is, it is a non pressuring, non "hard sell" type atmosphere. I'm likin' it now for 8 years...


You are not cold calling or picking up a phonebook and hoping you get lucky. You don’t have to accost people on the streets or talk to friends and family unless you choose to do so. You can be successful using the internet or your website as a method for getting your contacts. The people that you contact are the ones who either requested directly off your websites or whom requested information off of one of our home business ads. They are people who asked YOU FIRST to get in touch.


-Krissy Dyes