Comments on: If you “do” the three foot rule — stop it now. http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:00:41 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Savvy Sponsoring » Blog Archive » Surviving the 3-Foot Rule http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Savvy Sponsoring » Blog Archive » Surviving the 3-Foot Rule Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:36:49 +0000 http://www.savvysponsoring.com/?p=70#comment-32 [...] It was exciting to see the number of you who posted blog comments, sent me emails and called because of my blog article, If you ‘do’ the three foot rule — stop it now. [...] [...] It was exciting to see the number of you who posted blog comments, sent me emails and called because of my blog article, If you ‘do’ the three foot rule — stop it now. [...]

]]> By: Sarah http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Sarah Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:26:32 +0000 http://www.savvysponsoring.com/?p=70#comment-30 I'm so relieved to hear you give "permission" not to have to use the 3-foot rule technique. I think some people can get away with it and not come off as pushy, but I am not comfortable doing it and remaining true to myself and my business. I would like to learn effective techniques though for chatting with strangers in the grocery store and piquing their curiosity. How about a coaching call on that...? I’m so relieved to hear you give “permission” not to have to use the 3-foot rule technique. I think some people can get away with it and not come off as pushy, but I am not comfortable doing it and remaining true to myself and my business. I would like to learn effective techniques though for chatting with strangers in the grocery store and piquing their curiosity. How about a coaching call on that…?

]]> By: Marlin Gaffy http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Marlin Gaffy Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:19:29 +0000 http://www.savvysponsoring.com/?p=70#comment-29 If the three foot rule is not where it's at, then what would you suggest when you've run out of your warm market, ask for referrals and people won't give them to you and you don't have time for in home presentations. I think if you're not pushy and obnoxious, the three foot rule works. If i am friendly and leave them a way out if they choose, i think it works. What do you think? MG If the three foot rule is not where it’s at, then what would you suggest when you’ve run out of your warm market, ask for referrals and people won’t give them to you and you don’t have time for in home presentations.
I think if you’re not pushy and obnoxious, the three foot rule works. If i am friendly and leave them a way out if they choose, i think it works.
What do you think?
MG

]]> By: Nicole http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Nicole Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:56:23 +0000 http://www.savvysponsoring.com/?p=70#comment-33 Once upon a time, I thought the three-foot rule was the only way to meet new people. I then learned this method is like hunting versus farming. You see, when you practice the 3-foot rule, you take your "shotgun" out and attempt to bag the customer (or better yet, the new business builder). As with hunting, you can see the results quicker even though there are a lot of missed shots. On the other hand, if you go out with the intention of making friends and seeing how you can benefit them (and I don't mean how your product can help them but how you can truly benefit them) its like farming. You have to plant the seeds (meet people), cultivate (build the relationship by helping them in their needs), and finally reap the harvest. The best part is, by doing this, you produce more "food" than you ever could hunting. And that "food" will go out and refer you to others because they know you aren't a hard sell. So go to parties and networking events and groceries stores even, with the intent of seeing how many new friends you can make. It's a whole lot more fun and less pressure than seeing how many sales you can make. Oh, and I have to say, I am with that same company Tina had a bad experience with. I'm very sorry she had to face that. I guess with every company, you have some good and some bad. Once upon a time, I thought the three-foot rule was the only way to meet new people. I then learned this method is like hunting versus farming. You see, when you practice the 3-foot rule, you take your “shotgun” out and attempt to bag the customer (or better yet, the new business builder). As with hunting, you can see the results quicker even though there are a lot of missed shots.

On the other hand, if you go out with the intention of making friends and seeing how you can benefit them (and I don’t mean how your product can help them but how you can truly benefit them) its like farming. You have to plant the seeds (meet people), cultivate (build the relationship by helping them in their needs), and finally reap the harvest. The best part is, by doing this, you produce more “food” than you ever could hunting. And that “food” will go out and refer you to others because they know you aren’t a hard sell.

So go to parties and networking events and groceries stores even, with the intent of seeing how many new friends you can make. It’s a whole lot more fun and less pressure than seeing how many sales you can make.

Oh, and I have to say, I am with that same company Tina had a bad experience with. I’m very sorry she had to face that. I guess with every company, you have some good and some bad.

]]> By: Dena Whitney http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Dena Whitney Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:27:48 +0000 http://www.savvysponsoring.com/?p=70#comment-31 Jillian, I love what you said about the 3 foot rule. It's that perspective that will move people into action. It's that truth that lets me see more clearly the responsibility and flexibility that is mine in this business. My own unique talents can be developed and a business created that is authentic. At the same time I contribute to the whole when I am real. This viewpoint brings me to a place that it is packed full of integrity and a welcome jolt into action as a network marketer. I can do this and what's more, I want to do this! Thanks Jillian for once again sharing thoughts and words that move and inspire. Jillian,
I love what you said about the 3 foot rule. It’s that perspective that will move people into action. It’s that truth that lets me see more clearly the responsibility and flexibility that is mine in this business. My own unique talents can be developed and a business created that is authentic. At the same time I contribute to the whole when I am real. This viewpoint brings me to a place that it is packed full of integrity and a welcome jolt into action as a network marketer. I can do this and what’s more, I want to do this! Thanks Jillian for once again sharing thoughts and words that move and inspire.

]]> By: Megan http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Megan Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:30:08 +0000 http://www.savvysponsoring.com/?p=70#comment-26 " I have to admit, that, yes, I was encouraged to work the 3-foot rule, and I do talk to a lot of people, but if I was really honest with myself, I HAVE NEVER SPONSORED, OR BROUGHT SOMEONE INTO MY BUSINESS THIS WAY. When I create curiosity talking to someone in the grocery store line, and they ask, "well, what do you do?" or something where if I DON'T answer I will seem rude, then of course I share the name of my company, and GET PERMISSION to share. I have learned that truly SAVVY people form relationships, they don't "business card bomb" as I call it.:) Thanks for this blog, it is so true. ” I have to admit, that, yes, I was encouraged to work the 3-foot rule, and I do talk to a lot of people, but if I was really honest with myself, I HAVE NEVER SPONSORED, OR BROUGHT SOMEONE INTO MY BUSINESS THIS WAY. When I create curiosity talking to someone in the grocery store line, and they ask, “well, what do you do?” or something where if I DON’T answer I will seem rude, then of course I share the name of my company, and GET PERMISSION to share. I have learned that truly SAVVY people form relationships, they don’t “business card bomb” as I call it.:) Thanks for this blog, it is so true.

]]> By: Tina http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Tina Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:34:21 +0000 http://www.savvysponsoring.com/?p=70#comment-27 I've been on the receiving end of the 3 foot rule many a time... it has rarely been a good experience. Most recently I was corresponding with someone on a technical issue, and out of the blue he sends me an email about 'send out cards and he'd like to call me tomorrow to chat for for about 15 minutes'. Uhhhh, nope! I politely resonded 'no thanks'. It was just strange as I barely know this person other than a few emails back and forth, and after this I honestly want to avoid him. He's damaged our relationship before it could even start. I’ve been on the receiving end of the 3 foot rule many a time… it has rarely been a good experience.

Most recently I was corresponding with someone on a technical issue, and out of the blue he sends me an email about ’send out cards and he’d like to call me tomorrow to chat for for about 15 minutes’. Uhhhh, nope! I politely resonded ‘no thanks’.

It was just strange as I barely know this person other than a few emails back and forth, and after this I honestly want to avoid him. He’s damaged our relationship before it could even start.

]]> By: Norine http://www.savvysponsoring.com/2007/02/if-you-do-the-three-foot-rule-stop-it-now/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Norine Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:36:23 +0000 http://www.savvysponsoring.com/?p=70#comment-28 I have always thought of the "three foot rule" is kind of like going fishing and throwing out a big net, lots of twigs branches and debris get caught up there. Or like the other expression "Throw mud at the wall and see what sticks" ugg ! Now having said that I think we should be aware of WHO is in our three foot circumforance and if we choose to we can start a conversation with the intent to make an appointment to discuss our business. Choice, it's always about making those choices ! I don't want debris and mud in my downline taking up space and my time for the short time we know they will be there. Rather I prefer to pick who I want to work with and help develop and coach a strong team of people I enjoy to be around and who are committed business builders, now that's productive and we all have fun moving forward together. I have always thought of the “three foot rule” is kind of like going fishing and throwing out a big net, lots of twigs branches and debris get caught up there.

Or like the other expression “Throw mud at the wall and see what sticks” ugg !

Now having said that I think we should be aware of WHO is in our three foot circumforance and if we choose to we can start a conversation with the intent to make an appointment to discuss our business.

Choice, it’s always about making those choices ! I don’t want debris and mud in my downline taking up space and my time for the short time we know they will be there. Rather I prefer to pick who I want to work with and help develop and coach a strong team of people I enjoy to be around and who are committed business builders, now that’s productive and we all have fun moving forward together.

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