by Matt DiMaio
Category: Social Media
Okay, I’m not going to sugarcoat it. This really bugs me, and I’ll bet it bothers you too.
Have you ever ‘friended’ someone on Facebook or LinkedIn and the very FIRST THING they do is send you a private message “Pitch” about what they offer?
Or how about this? They post promotional stuff about their company or products right on your page without any sort of permission or conversation with you.
That is so NOT cool.
BAD FOR BUSINESS
Pitching someone before even saying “hello”, or dumping your promotional stuff on their page are two of the most disrespectful things a person can do on social networks.
It’s just plain rude. Not only that, it’s bad for business.
I will NOT do business with someone who treats me like that right out of the gate.
A BETTER WAY
If you truly want to be successful, think of making contacts on social networks the same way you would treat people at a live business networking event, or at a social party.
Greet a new person properly. Introduce yourself. Say something that will get the other person to engage with you. Ask a few questions to learn more about them. Quietly determine whether or not they’d be a likely prospect for what you offer.
Then, if you feel it’s appropriate, give your “elevator pitch”. Keep it short and sweet.
If the other person is receptive, then set a time to have a proper business conversation. Now, when you’ve just met, may not be the best time.
Treating those you meet on social media the same way you would as if you’re meeting them face to face will lead you to far greater success.
Even if you never do business with that person, sometimes, down the road, those connections can lead to unexpected benefits.
Remember, success is not just about WHAT you know, but also WHO you know…
Author BIO
Matt DiMaio
Speaker, Trainer, Published Author, and popular YouTuber, Matt DiMaio has been conducting his special brand of training for more than 40 years.
Known as “The EnterTrainer” because he helps people Laugh and Learn their way to success, Matt also has 3 books on Amazon: “How To Remember People’s Names”, “Forgetful No More”, and “Straight ‘A’ Strategies for Successful Online Learning”.
Matt has been on stage and conducted training at some of North America’s most prestigious venues including Caesar’s Palace, Bally’s, The Paris Hotel and Casino, The Waldorf Astoria, Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Hotel Del Coronado, Westbury Music Fair, Nassau Coliseum, The Toronto Convention Center, and even at The Super Dome.
School tells you WHAT to learn, Matt DiMaio teaches you HOW to learn it.
Now in his 4th decade of producing attention-getting results, Matt is a renowned speaker, published author with a #1 Best Seller on Amazon, and Guinness World Record Certificate holder.
Matt DiMaio is also the creator of the popular YouTube channel: “Be Smarter Faster” where he teaches accelerated learning skills that have helped tens of millions of students and gained an enthusiastic worldwide audience.
Since 1980, he has continued to research, teach, and publish the very best tips, tactics, and techniques that enable students of every age to learn everything and anything, faster and easier.
Living up to the adage of “Practice what you preach” Matt often recalls the names of everyone in his audience, even when there are hundreds.
Matt got his start in Network Marketing way back in 1976 and has worn many hats in our profession since then: a top personal producer, a respected trainer, a corporate executive with several companies, an industry consultant, and today is the “Ghost Writer” for 2 industry legends.
Often called “The EnterTrainer” for his dynamic and humorous style, Matt’s philosophy is to “Laugh and Learn Your Way to Success”.
