Alright it's time for day 5's training!! Let's dive in!
Social media is one of my favorite things about being a
coach! Honestly if I wasn't on social media I wouldn't have a business. Let's
face it I am a stay at home Mom in a town where I hardly get out. I would
probably be NO WHERE if it weren't for things like Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr,
etc.
Even if you have decided to take a more traditional route
with coaching and don't think you will use social media as a main source I highly suggest you pay attention
to today's lesson. This is the future of network marketing. So many businesses
are switching their gears to social media, so there has to be something to it
right?!
If you are unsure about social media, where to start, don't
want to be so open I encourge you to ask questions. Chances are others have had
the same thoughts and they will be able to help you out! There are so many
successful coaches who have built their business ONLY through social media.
Don't just think you have to use Facebook, find a social media that works and
appeals to you! For example you may be into writing, create a blog OR you might
be a shining star look into YouTube. Just find one that appeals to you, and
that you are comfortable with. You'll be surprised at how you can make social
media work for you!!
Like I said before I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the
convience of social media. I wouldn't be able help people all over the US if it
weren't for the opportunity social media gives me. I honestly have customers
from California to New York, from Florida to Canada. Have I met these people
before...NOPE but because I stepped out of my comfort zone and shared my story
on social media I was able to connect with others. You are able to meet so many
people that will relate and connect with YOU. We are able to help people by
being in our own homes, in our own time. As long as you have internet you can
work from ANYWHERE! How cool is that!?
Here are a few options: You an use Facebook, Instagram,
YouTube, Pinterest, Blogger, Twitter, Tumblr, and I am sure I have missed a few
others. The most important thing about Social Media is it's NOT about selling.
Think of your form of social media as a reality show. You need to share with
others your LIFE. Think about the Kardashians. I am sure you have all heard of
them. They make tons of money by just being themselves.
By sharing your story and experiences you will attract new
people, then you start building a relationship with them like we talked about
the other day! It is seriously SO much
fun!! I have a customer who is turning into a coach from Florida that I met
through Instagram. I feel like she is friend of mine even though we have never
met!! I think the first time we really chatted we were up super late talking on
Facebook. I never would have met such a fun and amazing person if it weren't
for Instagram. It's about sharing and connecting!! Build relationships just
like you were doing it in person.
Say you are in town and you run into a friend from
highschool, you aren't going to just walk up to them and start selling them
Shakeology right!? I mean that would be super weird and they would be sooo
turned off!! You're going to catch up
with them, and connect. Say it's someone you don't know you aren't going to
sell to them right off the bat either. You are going to find out their
interests, see if you guys have anything in common, form some sort of
connection with them. You don't want to be the person everyone avoids because
all you do is SELL.
Act like you would in person, on social media. They are
human beings so treat them that way! You need to talk to them, form a
relationship, and then if there is an opportune moment to talk to them about
Beachbody do it!
YouTube is probably one of my FAVORITE forms of Social
Media!! I love making videos! Facebook is FABULOUS but I love that I can show
my personality more in YouTube videos. Through my videos you are able to get a
sense of who I am and see that I am kind of quirky. Honestly, I feel that
through YouTube you can connect with people better because you can see their
face, hear them speaking, and feel like you actually know the person. I am a
visual person so this is the best way for me to connect with others. I can just
turn on the webcam and GO! The other cool thing is that you can share these
videos on other forms of social media, so not only will random people find you
but you can also direct your current followers to learn more about you! I
encourage you to try out video.
Now this doesn't mean this is your thing, and if it's not that's
totally fine but give a fair shot!! Some of the most introverted people are
SUPER popular on YouTube. They shine in videos, it's where they are
comfortable. Have you ever seen a video by Scottie Hobbs or Caleb Thomas? They
are both AMAZING at making videos but in person they are super shy and
reserved!! So just because you are shy or introverted doesn't mean you can't be
a YouTube star, just give it a shot.
Side Note:Don't be critical of your videos!! Don't pick them
apart, just be you!! You don't have to have an amazing backdrop (eh hem look at
mine) or be perfectly rehearsed. Honestly the best videos are of people just
keeping it real.
Instagram and Twitter are great because they are a little
more fast paced. With Instagram you are taking pictures and adding a caption,
same goes for Twitter. It's all about getting to the point. Facebook is more
involved and with Instagram it's like a flip book of your life, quick and to
the point.
Your goal should be to make Facebook your main place, the
place where you send people once you connect with them on the other outlets.
That's where you are running groups, you have your team page, and they are able
to get a better sense of who you are.
So these are the basics of Social Media, your assignment for
today is to start meeting new people through social media. Pick 2 forms of
Social Media don't feel like you have to do them all!! It is overwhelming!! You
do not want to be a Jack of All Trades and a master of none. Pick 2. I highly
suggest Facebook being one of them. If you are wondering how to meet new people
message your upline or post on the team page and we can give you a little more
info on how to go about that. You can also look it up online! :) That's how I
started.
Don't think you have to be an expert, but you need to start
somewhere. New forms of social media can be scary and overwhelming in the
beginning but just keep learning!! If you keep at it eventually it will come to
you naturally just like Facebook. Don't compare yourself to other coaches. We
are all in different places on our coaching journey. Just put your blinders on
and focus on you and what you need to be doing. Once you are in the groove of
things and feel comfortable then you can move on to adding another. Just pick 2
After you have decided which two you are going to use, start
posting a minimum of 2 to 3 times a day. So that you have a presence there and
people can see that you are serious. People can get to know you, be open share
with them who you are!! I personally suggest coming up with 5 subjects that
describe you. For example: Family, Faith, Fun, Fitness, Fashion. Then aim to keep things balanced,
post about each thing 20% of the time. If you keep that in mind then it helps
you stay consistent and others can learn about you!
I want you to message your upline with your 2 forms of
social media and to get out there and start meeting new poeple. If have any
questions let us know, we want to help! Have a great day!!
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