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Are You Serious About WOM?

by Geoff Kirkwood

This is a 2-3 minute activity that involves those at the meeting. You will need to read it through beforehand and be prepared. What you say out loud to the group is in larger type in bold.

The purpose of this workshop is to highlight the importance of Dance Cards.

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Ask the chapter the following question and repeat some of the responses.

In the last month, how many dance cards have you completed?

Write that number down.

Now multiply the number of Dance Cards completed by 0.75 (which equates to 45 minutes for a dance card).

Now you have the number of hours you spent on “out of chapter” Dance Card WOM activity in the last month.

Ask the chapter the following question and repeat some of the responses.

Can I have some of the final numbers?

Now, ask the group….

Do you really think that is enough to ensure your WOM Marketing will work?

Repeat some of the responses.

Then tell them that

Research amongst successful BNI members who actively work a WOM Marketing Plan shows that they spend at least 1.5 hours per week just on Dance Cards – that’s at least 6 hours a month.

Then ask the question….

So I ask again, how serious are you about WOM Marketing?

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3 comments

Graham Southwell 2 March 2011 - 7:00 am

Thanks Geoff – we missed you the last couple of weeks!

Stephen Collier 7 March 2011 - 8:27 am

Good Day

Before I use this can you provide detail on the research please?

Many thanks…..Stephen

Geoff Kirkwood 7 March 2011 - 11:55 am

G’day Stephen
The research was gained…
1. By personally interviewing hundreds of BNI members around the world during my 13 year association with BNI and my 6 year role as Master Franchisee for BNI Australia.
2. From BNI members in 15 countries who subscribe to my newsletter.
3. From testimonials when I have spoken on Referral Marketing in 7 countries as well as speaking Building Million Dollar Relationships in those same countries, both over the last 10 years.
4. From people who have given testimonials on my website at http://www.geoffkirkwood.com

Regards

Geoff

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