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Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm
B24:

You see someone approach you in a suit, and it just can’t be anything good. 

  Well put.  I think if you look casual but presentable, that's the right mix.  I see a guy in a suit and I know he's coming to sell me something.   And I love that cup of coffee idea.  Very personal, very casual.  Not sure how I could pull that off with my clipboard in one hand and pen in the other (I'm at the survey stage of the application).  Hmm, I wonder if I did my surveys on a voice recorder and transcribed them when I got home...
Jan 13, 2009 8:30 pm

[quote=Fud Box]Thanks for the tips everybody.

  The polo shirt idea sounds promising. Did you have them custom made or were they purchased through EJ? [/quote] EJ has a gift catalog. 
Feb 1, 2009 6:51 am

While out door knocking in cold weather no one wants to stand with their door open when its 20 degrees out.

  instead of the usual conversational open ended questions, is there a quicker, better way to get the name and number that has worked good for anyone during the winter months?
Feb 1, 2009 3:30 pm

[quote=F.A.4]While out door knocking in cold weather no one wants to stand with their door open when its 20 degrees out.

  instead of the usual conversational open ended questions, is there a quicker, better way to get the name and number that has worked good for anyone during the winter months?[/quote]

Hello, Mr. Prospect ... 'I'm So-and-So, EJ, I know some people are looking for help in this cold market climate, so I just want to give you my card.' Give card. Pause to see if they say anything. If not: . 'Can I send you (blank, something appropriate to this person), Mr ..... (pause).' Most of the time they will give you a name. And most of the time you can find the number in a directory.
They WILL remember you when you call.


Feb 2, 2009 8:50 pm

Jones wants you to get “permission” to call them.  I’ve had a lot of people give me their names and numbers but not necessarily say to call them.  Are they fair game?

Feb 2, 2009 11:45 pm

I will make a very profound statement…I know you can hardly wait…If the people gave you their number I think ( if you think about really, really long and hard)…you can probably call them.  I know it is a very big decision to have to make in the investment business. But you can do it…atta boy!! go ahead a call them, take a risk… sorry it was too good to  pass up…having some fun!!

Feb 2, 2009 11:53 pm

[quote=schlemoc]Jones wants you to get “permission” to call them.  I’ve had a lot of people give me their names and numbers but not necessarily say to call them.  Are they fair game?
[/quote]

They probably want you to tattoo their phone numbers on your butt.

Feb 3, 2009 3:34 am

I've been out doorknocking for the last two weeks in just above freezing and foggy weather. 

The people who would talk to me in good weather still talk to me, and for just as long as they probably would otherwise.  I feel like the grim reaper knocking on doors in thick fog, but if you just pretend it isn't there you'll see no difference in the way people respond to you.   So much about doorknocking is psychological, and only an issue if you let it get into your head.
Feb 3, 2009 3:43 am

Glad it is for you, come back in 2012 and see if you still like door knocking and it’s not gotten you down!!

Feb 4, 2009 3:17 pm

I wish I was just above freezing weather.  I have no problem getting people to talk then.  It’s the 5 degrees out like today that is keeping those doors shut.  Thanks for the insight.  I’ll give it a shot and see how it works.

Feb 5, 2009 12:07 am

ya its funny how theres a difference between 5 and 25.  25 degrees actually felt nice with the sun out after a couple days in the single digits

Feb 5, 2009 4:18 am

It truly is surprising how just a few degrees makes a HUGE difference in people’s moods.  Anyone who doorknocked has probably experienced it.  Is the heat in the summer similar to insane cold in the winter?  I would think summer would be a little easier to get people to come outside.