| Have you ever noticed that there are some people in | | | | them. |
| life that seem to attract other people like a magnet? | | | | 3. Talk about things other than your business. There is |
| These people make awesome network marketing | | | | nothing more repelling than having a conversation with |
| distributors. People want to buy from them and people | | | | someone whose only focus is to sell something to you. |
| want to join their team. | | | | Don't do that to others. Instead talk about things that |
| I'd like to share some ideas on how you also can be a | | | | the person you're speaking with is interested in. |
| people magnet: | | | | 4. Make it a point to look for resources that others will |
| 1. Listen when people speak to you. I know it sounds | | | | be interested in. For example, I know someone who |
| crazy but most people want to talk, not listen. I | | | | works in an autism center. I came across a wonderful |
| remember a conversation I had with a woman many | | | | blog on autism so I took the time to send the |
| years ago. We spoke about 30 minutes. I listened for | | | | information to my friend. I have another friend very |
| about 25 of those minutes and only spoke for 5 | | | | interested in social media. I would never think of not |
| minutes. She went and told someone that I was one | | | | passing on resources I find to her. Finally, I have a |
| of the most interesting people she has met in a very | | | | friend who looks for gluten free recipes for her son. |
| long time. What was the appeal? I listened. I truly | | | | When I find new recipes, I always share them with her. |
| listened to what she had to say. | | | | 5. Don't gossip. When you talk about others, the person |
| 2. Reach out on a regular basis. I do my best to | | | | you're speaking with knows that there's a good |
| remember birthdays, to inquire how someone is feeling | | | | chance you'll talk about them to the next person you |
| when they've been ill and to ask questions based on | | | | speak with. Gossip leads to lack of trust. People want |
| previous conversations. I also invite people to meet me | | | | to do business with those they trust. |
| for coffee, go for a walk, play a game and just hang | | | | Follow these five tips to build relationships which in time |
| out. I send emails to let people know I'm thinking of | | | | will lead to more business for you. |
| them or to relay something that made me think of | | | | |