The “Forgotten Fortunes” of the Follow Up!
April 6, 2011 by Debra Warren
Filed under Blog Highlights, Direct Sales By Design
“The Fortune is in the Follow Up” is a mantra that we hear over and over again. As direct sales entrepreneurs, it’s true that the more consistently we follow up with clients, possibility thinkers, and team partners, the more sales, bonuses, and organizational growth we’ll experience.
However, if we only focus on the monetary outcome of our follow up, we are limiting ourselves and others from the true fortunes; the personal growth and enriching rewards of touching lives. These overlooked or “forgotten fortunes” are priceless.
It’s time to start a revolution to redefine, reshape, and embrace a broader mindset of fortunes!
The True Fortune in the Follow Up is…
…Connecting, growing, and deepening relationships
…Empowering or reigniting another’s dream
…Sharing a gift of hope, solution, and new direction
…Celebrating another’s courage to break away from the status quo of life
…Building self-confidence and self-accountability through your consistency
…Listening and wanting to hear another’s “why”
…Respecting another’s decision-making process
…Modeling leadership and authentic sponsoring
…Believing a life changing experience is possible for everyone
…Making a difference in someone’s day
…Placing another person’s interests first
…Servicing clients with personal care
…Giving value by giving of yourself
…Inspiring another to move beyond their comfort zone
…Learning that you are a success simply because you are moving forward
…Elevating our profession through courage, kindness, and integrity
Today, as you follow up, appreciate the abundant fortunes of your actions!
Deb






Wow, Debra!
Thank you for the thoughtful list on follow-up. It’s something to use as a touch-stone every day. You highlighted so many “Whys” in this piece that remind us why we are in this direct marketing business and became passionate in the first place. So many times a new team member will say they don’t follow up because it’s a bother to their client…here are the concrete reasons to serve, not bother! Thanks so much, V