Wednesday, March 4, 2009

March Forth and Take Action

Today is such a wonderful day, it is March 4th! Or March Forth!

I encourage everyone to join me as I celebrate the day as “March Forth and Take Action Day!” I recently found a great quote, “Action makes more fortune than caution” by Luc DeClapiers. How true is that!

Just getting into action is a million times better than standing still, sitting like a bump on a log, or lying face down in the mud. Now that I’ve said that, there can be a dramatic difference between taking action and taking the RIGHT action. I was reminded of this as I read a brief email message from Victoria Trafton of Referral Institute. In her email she was discussing this very concept and how she sees all of these business professionals scurrying around in busy-ness attempting to drum up sales and generate income in the midst of an economic recession, yet they are using ineffective methods. Many of these methods and tactics can end up hurting business in the long run, rather than helping. She used the example of cold calling which produces an astounding 1-2% return compared to generating referral business through relationship marketing which produces a 70-80% closing ratio. So as you move forward and take action today, ask yourself if the action you are taking is a high income producing activity or a low income producing activity; is it going to create long-lasting results or a short term fix at best.

I invite those who are serious about setting themselves up for success in any type of economy to attend the following webinar (seats are limited, so RSVP right away).


"How to Become a Master of Relationship Marketing: Lifetime Clients & Endless Referrals"
Tele-seminar Friday March 6 @ 1pm EST/10am PST
(access details will be sent once you RSVP)


We are in the midst of a new economy which requires us to take some new approaches to marketing & promoting our product/business. It has been stated that 80% of all marketing & advertising is not effective, that means only 20% of your marketing & advertising works. That sounds like the old 80/20 rule to me.

If you would like to learn how you can utilize one of the most effective marketing methods "Personal Contact Marketing" (PCM) aka "Relationship Marketing" and realize 99.9% of your marketing/advertising efforts reaching your intended audience in a powerful way, then you will want to clear your schedule and be on the following tele-seminar.

What else will you get from this call?

* How to increase customer/client retention through the power of appreciation and recognition.
* How to increase the amount of referrals you receive from customers and others in your circle of influence.
* How to be more efficient & effective with your follow up method.
* How to creatively add value and create the "WOW" experience for prospects & customers.
* and MORE!
Success to you,
Melissa Guthrie
MBS Development Group
Developing Highly Effective Entrepreneurs and Sales Pros
Developing Business Relationships to Last a Lifetime
Developing Six-Figure Income Earners