Sponsoring games are especially helpful for anyone in direct sales who is not yet confident talking about the business opportunity in a more direct way.
Planning to play a recruiting game at your parties also ensures you don’t forget to bring up the business opportunity at all (which we’ve all done!).
It’s a fun and relaxed way to introduce the career options, not “salesy” or pushy at all and guests are likely to be more receptive to the message when it’s shared in a fun way.
NOTE: This blog post is written by our guest Christine Tylee, founder of Direct Sales Inspiration. Christine is our next guest trainer.
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CHRISTINE WRITES:
When I first started my direct sales business I didn’t play any games of any type at my parties. I thought that my guests would find them childish or just not fun.
I had been to party plan events with other companies and I had been asked to walk like a chicken or sing a line from my favorite song – and I hated it. I was out of my comfort zone and I didn’t want to do that my guests. So I avoided all games for quite some time.
But when I was encouraged to try and play some games that respected people’s comfort zones and focused on having fun, my results were amazing! Guests were more relaxed and I got more bookings and more leads for potential new team members too.
So that’s why I am encouraging you now to give games a try.
Recruiting games are especially helpful for anyone who is not yet confident talking about the business opportunity in a more direct way. Planning to play a recruiting game at your parties also ensures you don’t forget to bring up the business opportunity at all (which we’ve all done!).
It’s a fun and relaxed way to introduce the career options, not “salesy” or pushy at all and guests are likely to be more receptive to the message when it’s shared in a fun way.
There are two important things to remember when playing games at your direct selling event:
- Have a little fun with it. That means you have to keep up a good pace, don’t slog through it slowly but don’t rush either. Make some jokes and be a bit silly (just a bit).
- Make the game yours so it fits with your style and your personality (and your company and products).
Today I have 2 recruiting games for you that have worked well for me, so give them a try.
SPONSOR GAME ONE:
Recruiting Rhyme
If any selling you have done before, put down 10 to start your score.
If you have a car and are able to drive, the thing to do is just add 5.
If some extra money is what you would like, add 10 more which is just about right.
A little spare time will add to your score, for this, you may add 15 more.
If you like people and think they are grand, add 5 more and see where you stand.
Add 10 points if you think parties are fun, and when you add this you are almost done.
If you score the highest, it is plain to see a Company Name consultant is what you should be.
Add 25 more if you want to be a Company Name consultant, like me….learn how you can make money and get lots of products for free!
To play this game, simply give each guest a piece of paper to keep track of their score as they listen to you recite the following poem. Anyone who adds the 25 points at the end should be followed up with about the business opportunity.
You can also add some small prizes (small incentives, chocolates, etc.) for high scores.
SPONSOR GAME 2:
Ask me about my job
This is a game that I play at the end of the party when people have well and truly ‘warmed up’.
I set a timer for 2 minutes to make sure it doesn’t drag on. You encourage guests to ask you about your job. Reward a question that relates to being a consultant with a (chocolate) prize or a raffle ticket (with a raffle prize drawn at the end). By throwing the chocolate prizes (gently…) you keep the momentum going and fun in the game.
Sometimes nobody wants to be first and nobody asks you a question. The way to get the ball rolling is to act like an auctioneer and ask yourself a question. Like an opening bid. Make it funny and guests will pretty quickly join in.
Keep your answers short and succinct, don’t overwhelm people with too much information at one time.
Now grab the FREE recruiting rhyme printable that you can use at your next party.
Meet Your Guest Trainer: CHRISTINE TYLEE
I’m Christine Tylee, founder of Direct Sales Inspiration. My passion is helping people in the direct sales industry to achieve their dreams. These can be big bold, daring dreams or dreams of the perfect little business to fit your lifestyle.
I’ve been in the direct selling industry for over 15 years and I’ve built a multi-million dollar organization. I love my business. I’ve won so many awards that I wouldn’t know where to start listing them all (plus I don’t want you to nod off). But a few that I’m particularly proud of are the fact that I was the first person to achieve the top career-plan rank in my company and I’ve been in the prestigious ‘Million Dollar Club’ for nearly a decade. I also hold the record for the most people recruited into the business in a single month. I LOVE sharing this great Industry with others.
One of the things I love about the direct selling industry is how flexible it is.
This became very clear recently when my 6-year old daughter was diagnosed with acute leukemia.
I am so very grateful that I am able to work from my daughter’s hospital room. Other parents I’ve met on the pediatric oncology ward have had to give up their job or put their career on hold, causing further stress in the family. But I’ve been able to keep my business going, keep my sanity by giving me an outlet for my own needs, and continue to provide an income. I don’t know of any other industry where you can do that!
My passion for helping others achieve their dreams and have the kind of amazing income and security I’ve been able to build for my family, led me to creating Direct Sales Inspiration. It brings together my love for education (putting my Masters Degree in Education to good use) and my love for this wonderful industry.
~ Christine
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