Of course nowadays. Practically anytime you hear or read the phrase sales funnel. Your gut kneed reaction. Is to probably think of some super or semi techie online sales process, right?And you’ll need market tested “OTO’s”. (One time only offer pages.)
And market tested down sell pages. As well as a reputable. paid email service provider. (Extremely important note: There are many good ones to choose from. Based on your particular budget and current and future functionality needs.)
But you’ll be able to systematically follow up with both your customers, clients and ideal prospects. For literally pennies on the dollar.
Otherwise, you’re talking about a major ongoing time suck, right?
This Is Why You Need A Sales Funnel Of Some Kind!
For those of you who’ve already been around the block once or twice. You’ve already discovered. no matter which paid, state of the art page builder you ultimately decide on.
You either have to write the persuasive sales copy yourself, correct? 😀 Or invest a fortune hiring, (or sometimes firing!) A or B list copy writers to do it for you. We’re talking online.
On the other hand. Offline, (initially anyway.) You and I don’t have to be nor hire A or B list copy writers to persuade, either your best customers or ideal prospects. To drag a friend with them to your store or showroom. Whose at least 18.
Before your X day expiration date window expires. 😀 Because a good ethical bribe or two will definitely do the trick.
If You’re New To Writing Your Own Copy! (It Takes Quite A Bit Of Effort In The Beginning!)
Be brutally honest here. If you’re attempting to write your own copy of any kind. It’s not exactly easy to get comfortable with. Especially in the very beginning, right? 😀
You’re not sure if you have what it takes. And your immediate alternative is to try and hire someone. And “if” they’re any good at all. They’re not exactly cheap, correct? 😎
In the very beginning stages of your offline sales funnel. Your persuasive copy writing might or could be. As simple as handing your ideal prospects or your best customers.
Who spent at least X. A sealed envelop. With the words “Thank You!” In big bold red letters. On the outside of the envelop. Entrepreneur, How long would it take you to rip open an envelop with that written on the outside of it? It’s not exactly high level, persuasive copy writing 101, is it?
But potentially effective as you want or need it to be, right? So their next action is doing X,Y or Z. And being further ethically bribed (rewarded!) for doing so.
Without A Doubt Online A Successful Funnel Of Some Kind Is Definitely A Plus! (And A Giant Step In The Right Direction!)
But offline, your sales funnel. Could or might be as simple as letting other non directly competing vendors. Current and future employees. And current and future vendors, current & future employees and vendors.
Save X on their very first or X number of purchases. And ethically bribe them for dragging a friend with them. Whose at least 18. Before your X day expiration date window expires. It just isn’t that hard. To create or at least start a successful offline sales funnel of some kind. Don’t you agree?
Don’t Or Stop Waiting Until You Think It’s Perfect! (Instead Get Started Now And Systematically Adjust As You Go!)
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