Aloha,

How are you feeling about connecting face to face with your friends?

 

We’ve been inviting two friends (at a time) for morning tea on the patio and finding it’s so good to catch up, talk about our travels, laugh at each other’s failings and enjoy having conversations face to face 6 feet apart in the fresh air.  

 

I think this is what many people are missing today and I pray that 2021 brings us back to having conversations face to face.  We are missing everyone’s warm smiles and eye to eye connections that is so natural in our relationships.

 

I am so proud of my clients who are growing their business today WITHOUT getting together face to face.  They are taking their business seriously, setting goals, planning each month and taking action:  holding online parties via zoom, Facebook and other online platforms.  

 

I wrote a post on Instagram this week on being intentional about being visible and connecting with positivity.  Check it out here.  Follow me on Instagram and I'll follow you back!

 

Our business is all about CONNECTIONS!

In my coaching group we work on a Visibility Plan.  One of the things we’re missing is the connections getting to know people at our in-home parties.  That face to face connection happens in a short amount of time at a Hostess’s home.   What seemed natural when we got together face to face now has to be transferred to an online world.

 

How do we get to know one another, build connections and develop friendships online?  

 

I caution you to be aware of people telling you to reach out and friend people you don’t know.  That’s like cold calling.  That’s when you know someone wants to sell you something.   In fact, I had a person on “Words with Friends” (yes, I’m an addict) actually pitch me about bitcoins while playing a game and I had to tell her “I wasn’t interested.”   Seriously? 

 

So, how do we “connect” with people at online parties? 

 

We ask QUESTIONS and have online conversations and get to know people.  We build a relationship!   One of my systems I recommend to my clients to build a relationship at their online parties is to use the acronym F.O.O.D. and ask questions.

    

F  is for “Family. These questions encourage people to share about their values.

  

O is for “Occupation.”  Asking questions about occupation gives a good picture of her life. 

 

O is for “Outside interests.” These questions evoke many great conversations.

 

D is for “Dreams.”  Understanding people’s dreams helps you understand their goals in life.  

 

F.O.O.D is an easy acronym to remember.  Each one of these questions around F.O.O.D.  leads to building deeper relationships when connecting ONLINE.   Let me know if you try using this little system.

 

 Did someone say PLANNER?

“Gale, checking to see if your 2021 Planner is available for purchase?   

I checked your website but did not see one there.”

 

Stay alert….   It’s coming soon with MANY NEW EXCITING FEATURES for 2021!

 

I’d love to hear how you’re CONNECTING ONLINE at your parties.

 

If you’re looking for ways to be more visible and create more connections with a VISIBLITY PLAN, book a 30-minute complimentary coaching session.  Reply to me with one click below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gale Bates,  Your “Make the Leap” Mentor

P.S. Did you know I share a live training every Monday in my 90-day goals Facebook group.  I started this group because we all need support in achieving our goals.  

October’s training theme is focusing on three top struggles in Direct Sales.  These trainings are FREE and put into UNITS.  I believe the value you place on learning how to overcome obstacles helps you grow a stronger business and a more confident YOU.

 If you're not a member of my group, please join and please come on Monday. I'd love to see you!