What do I do with all my virtual friends on Facebook, Ryze, Link In, SelfGrowth.com and all the other forums and networks I participate in?
One idea is to be open and ready for joint ventures. So I am getting out to make direct contact and start building connections with my on-line friends and those who have generically requested to network with me.
I have written the following (made some revisions as per Felicia’s comments) and plan to send it out to my virtual friends, what do you think?
Hello,
We have recently become friends here on Facebook, I want to take a moment to connect, share a bit about my business, and find out how I can help you.
I am Jodi Rosenberg a Life Coach who works primary (but not exclusively) with women preparing for and going through transition. Coaching services are provided via:
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1:1 phone conversations
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newsletter and articles
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e-mail supported e-courses
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groups
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tele-workshops
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I offer all subscribers to my newsletter, including you when you subscribe:
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a free e-course called Set Inspiring Goals: Bringing Your Innermost Desires to Life
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a subscription into a weekly strategic tip series for goal setters and getters called Blueprint for Life Success: Strategic Tips to Life by So You’ll Feel Happier and More Fulfilled
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Recently I started compiling information on list building ideas and plan to offer that information in the near future for those looking to grow their contact lists. This week I am focused on
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creating a “how to” about joint venture partnerships
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documenting a successful joint venture at http://www.effectivecommunicationsgiveaway.com/ , which ends today.
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Upcoming events include:
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The fourth year of Makeovers & More!, a personal development coach-led monthly book discussion via teleconference. This year reading Cheryl Richardson’s book, Take Time for Your Life.
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A new tele-workshop based on my e-course Set Inspiring Goals: Bringing Your Innermost Desires to Life
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Now that you know a little more about me and what I have to offer, how can I help you?
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Are you seeking a coach to brainstorm with, bounce ideas off of, and have cheering you on? Contact me for a FREE initial coaching session.
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Are you ready to achieve your most inspiring goal? Sign up for my newsletter and receive the e-course and strategic tip series.
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Do you have an idea for a joint venture that will help us grow our businesses? E-mail me, let’s talk about it.
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Your virtual friend, coach and networking partner,
Jodi Rosenberg
Please add a comment and tell me what you think. Have you done something like this before? Received something like this in the past?
Please share your thoughts and experience.
1 response so far ↓
Felicia Slattery // June 30, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Hi Jodi!
June has been a fantastic month. As you mentioned June is Effective Communications Month and to celebrate I created a giveaway and included 20 gifts from myself and some of my friends who I knew had something of value to help others communicate in their businesses.
It went very well and was highly successful, adding a total of thousands of leads to the lists of experts around the world.
In fact it went SO well, I’ll be teaching a class on exactly how I did it and how others can do it, too. I’ve participated in numerous joint ventures or referral marketing projects. There are a variety of options for entrepreneurs to choose from, some similar to mine and others quite different. And all can lead to more money in the end, if it’s done well. Visitors to my blog and subscribers will hear about the class details first. Subscribe at http://www.CommunicationTransformation.com.
One suggestion I’d make about your above mailing: be specific about what you’d like to offer. It’s always good to connect with others, certainly, but if you are reaching out to already-busy experts, they’ll be looking for exactly why you’re contacting them. Give them a solid reason to write back and they will!
Thanks for participating in my event!
Warmly,
Felicia
Felicia J. Slattery, M.A., M.Ad.Ed.
Communication Consultant, Speaker & Coach