Four Types of Retail Customers

February 21, 2012

Relating the 10-Day Challenge to Different Customers

As business people we deal with many different personality types on a daily basis. As Brand Builders we also understand that each customer or prospect is unique. However, there does seem to be universal agreement regarding four basic personality types in the world of consumers, specific to retail. What motivates each one of these personalities is completely different when it comes to buying.

The Director – loves facts, benefits and reasons. They are the take-charge type and make their own decisions.

The Analytical – also loves facts and data. This type will visit the website, do their own research and have it neatly filed away. They love being asked their opinion (they consider it a compliment).

The Relater – wants to feel part of something. It’s personal for them and they take an ownership position in anything they do.

The Socializer – is outgoing, fun, loves to talk and make new friends. Relationships are paramount to this person. If they don’t like you, they will not do business with you. For them it is not “all” about the product; it is about the relationship. They look at the whole experience as a fun event in their life.

Historically the way drink companies have approached getting close to customers is to market their products by standing at the local grocery store and soliciting customers. They encourage people to sample their product as they walk by and then give them a coupon whether they want it or not. Hit it and hope. One taste – that’s it! With no consideration for the personality of the customer or the WIIFM (what’s in it for me) factor.

The 10-Day Challenge is a very powerful way to get close to your customer. By being prepared and using this approach you are in a better position to interact with each customer in the four basic personality types.

For the Director – this experience is exactly the way they want it. They are in control, they have the facts and will “feel” the benefits.

For the Analytical – they will be able to get their facts and data both from what you provide them and what they can get on their own from our website (and yes, they will be all over our website).

For the Relater – bottom line for them is they are included, they are making the decision and they are not being sold. They want to tell you about their experience so make sure they tell you about their results. The people in this group are wonderful customers to have and a sensational source of never-ending referrals.

For the Socializer – it’s about the relationship. Your fortune with this group is in the personalized follow up. You need to follow up – and follow up with enthusiasm!

As we know, in today’s world competing for people’s attention is not easy. The goal is to get someone’s attention and when we have it, the fact that we can KEEP it for 10 days is invaluable. With your customer on the 10-Day Challenge, you have that person’s undivided attention. Even if it is only for a moment while they are drinking Life Shotz – you still have their attention throughout the entire 10 days.

The 10-Day Challenge meets the customer on their terms, all you have to do is talk to them. All of these people have problems and quietly have goals – you have the solution and Life Shotz will deliver the results.

Now that you have their attention in regard to the product, you also have their attention about being a potential new Brand Builder. And as you are prepared to interact with them on a higher level, you are increasing your sales and your group drastically.

Set your goal: two new people a day on the 10-Day Challenge. Let’s continue transforming people’s lives one stick at a time.

Make good things happen today!
Rick

Momentum

January 27, 2012

Are you still bubbling over with excitement about your future after last week’s launch? Contagious excitement creates power. It creates momentum. It propels you forward and it will draw people to you. It creates energy and fun!

It creates MARKETING MOMENTUM!

The timing couldn’t have been better for the new Life Shotz introduction. The product is crazy good and to have the Brunswick report coming out at the same time increases your marketing momentum.

And that energy goes beyond announcements and reports. It picks up speed when you look at all the new sales tools that were created to support you in your business – all designed to accelerate the work you already have in motion. All designed for you to hit as wide a number of prospects as possible.

If you already have momentum going, we want to simply give you more speed by pushing the wheel that is already moving. If you need a push, we have created a coordinated campaign that will quickly and easily start to build momentum in your business: the 10-Day Challenge!

The 10-Day Challenge is specifically designed to do more than just get you noticed. It is designed to actually grab your prospect’s attention. Get bigger results for your business; discover how easy it is to put your marketing in motion by implementing this simple tool. Remember, the toughest push is the push that gets the wheels started.

Let’s start the wheels rolling today! Don’t miss this opportunity to get some serious momentum going in your business. Now is the time!

3 MUST DO ACTIONS:

  1. TALK to everyone you meet about the NEW Life Shotz and the 10-Day Challenge
  2. Continue 2 A DAY 10 IN PLAY
  3. BE a product of the BRAND

Make good things happen today.
Rick

Cruise with Life Shotz, They did it!

January 13, 2012

Winter is the coldest season of the year, but not at Life Shotz! We’re turning up the heat – Caribbean style! We’ve got an awesome group of people going on THE cruise of the year. So take a moment, stop what you’re doing, and throw a mini umbrella in your glass of Life Shotz, because we’ve got some winners to toast!

Raise your glasses for:

Steve and Amy Machado (won two spots!)
Annette and Manual Machado (won two spots!)
Lisa Jimenez
Alison Lucio
Jennifer Reedy
Matthew Machado
Janine Avila

And, we’ve got to roll out the purple carpet for Steve and Amy Machado — they are currently the top point earners. Double toast!

If you’ve won a Life Shotz cruise before, you know what these awesome winners are in store for! If you haven’t, these cruises are incredible.

We’re talking private rooms and personal balconies where you can look out over the sunrise every morning.

We mean snorkeling, warm, sandy beaches, and some pretty tasty refreshments to celebrate with.

We mean the chance to really relax and let loose on a tropical Caribbean getaway.

But most of all? These cruises are an unforgettable memory of what happens when a group of amazing people come together to celebrate success, and they leave feeling closer than ever.

The contest runs through March 31st so there’s still plenty of time to earn your boarding pass!

There are several ways you can earn points. Check out the cruise page here.

Kick off your 2012 by winning and boarding the tropical cruise you deserve! We’re heading to Nassau, The Bahamas, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk. Not to mention we’re going to be visiting a few festive cantinas that won’t forget us anytime soon!

So let’s hear it for this incredible group of winners for building their business, sharing Life Shotz, and winning their seat on this cruise. They’re going to have an unforgettable experience of a lifetime basking in success.

And that’s what it’s all about, right? They knew they could do it, and they did it!

So, here’s to tropical drinks and the bluest of waters! Who else is going cruising? Let’s pack the house Life Shotz style!

Make good things happen today.
Rick