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119: 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Asking For Support
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Genecia Alluora: Hi, I'm Genecia Alluora, founder of the number one leading female entrepreneur network in Southeast Asia, supporting 1 million women to own and love the F word. Being fabulous, having freedom, financial independence and family. With a challenge to women everywhere to stop talking themselves out of their dreams. Soul why - Secrets of the Soul Rich Women's blueprint identifies the excuses to let go of the behaviors to adopt and the skills acquire on the path to growth, confidence and believing in yourself to be recognized as a leader online, with clients online, and to have more impact on the world. Stop believing the lies about who you.
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Genecia Alluora: So you can become who you are meant to be. You are just an F word away from the life you want. The marriage you want, the family that you want is going to be fueled by the business and life you build. Join me. Be a soul rich woman. Alone, we are strong. Together we are unstoppable. Welcome to the show.
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Genecia Alluora: Hello gorgeous and welcome to today's episode. I'm your host, Genecia Alluora, and today I want to talk about the five common mistakes to avoid when asking for support. Now picture this. You are creating an event to share your new business offering with the world. You are excited and you want to share your passion with everyone. Awesome. You pick the date, you book a venue and you're all set. Now this could be a game changer and lead to amazing opportunities. Your eyes glaze over as you daydream about basing yourself in beautiful space with a bikini and a laptop. And then the light bulb goes off. What about the goody banks? Then you start to frantically list businesses to approach, find sponsors. Why wouldn't they be delighted to support your life changing event? It makes complete sense, surely. Okay, now slow down my dear. Back away from the loaded keyboard. It's at this dangerous point that deadly mistakes can be made.
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Genecia Alluora: Mistake number one, you're so focused on what you want to receive rather than what you are giving. You can hardly wait to get those cute products in your hot hands. So what would make it a no brainer for them to say yes? Make it easy. Mistake number two being too vague. Rather than stating this will be promoted, be specific. It will be shed to 200,000 database or just to your mom. Share details of your various platforms and networks you are in your early days. Be honest. Be creative about the ways you can promote. Demonstrate that you have thought about the value you are offering them. Remember, it's all about the value exchange. Mistake number three, not giving people enough time. No one likes to feel as though they have been approached as a desperate last resort. Be professional.
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Genecia Alluora: What will go through your mind if someone approached you only a week before the event? Give as much notice as you possibly can. Mistake number four using variations of these sentences, either on their own or as a compelling combination. One, it's worthwhile to do giveaways on Facebook, so I'm giving it a try. I couldn't use some of your products. Two, this will be good for you. Three, this is a great opportunity for your business. Four, supporting my event will really help you to move to the next level. And my personal favorite. Number five, this exposure is just what you have been waiting for. Your psychic.
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Genecia Alluora: I'll let you in on the secret. Yeah. These are emails I've received, okay? As a person who have done lots of events since my early days in media and entertainment as Miss Singapore, I was an artist and celebrity on TV, on radio, and I was tempted to respond with a friendly critique, but was busy cringing. Maybe you're a superstar. Your event is brilliant, it's a great opportunity, and your two businesses are a divine union. Fabulous. However, you need to be respectful. How would you respond to someone who hints that you should be grateful for being contacted? You know, because they are doing you a huge favor? Now, there's something else you need to consider. Yours may not be the only request for that week, or even that day. Hard to believe, but just imagine that yours is one of the ten or 100 similar emails that week. How are you then going to differentiate yourself so that your sponsor or that person you're going to work with say yes without hesitation.
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Genecia Alluora: Mistake number five. You don't know the difference between sponsorship and donation and incorrectly assume that these two words are interchangeable fail. Here are some simple definitions. You may be asking for sponsorship when you want product or service donation. Now, a donation is given with the expectation of receiving nothing in return. It's one off and could be the items that you receive, for example, to use in a fundraiser or a lucky door price. So I've got this before, right? And a sponsorship agreement means both parties receive benefits of equal value. Let me repeat again. A sponsorship agreement means both parties receive benefits of equal value. Now, when you ask a business to become a sponsor, you must offer them a benefits package that represents the value that you are receiving. And can you answer these questions?
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Genecia Alluora: One, how is being aligned with your business going to benefit them? This is kind of important. Two, what is the obvious synergy between both businesses? Three, how will they be acknowledged? Four, what opportunities are there to cross promote with any other parties? Five, how will it raise brand awareness or increase their exposure to their target market? Six, what will their ROI be? Now, focus on giving tangible rather than the intangible benefits. Is it valuable for them to have their logo on 100 programs if that does not translate into a single sale?
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Genecia Alluora: So the bonus mistake I want to share is that do not send a follow up email chasing for a response less than 24 hours after sending the first request unless you want to be of the recipient, especially if you are one of those people asking a week before the event date. So the next time, if you have a brilliant idea and you want to ask for help and support for your event, you must write the most irresistible, appealing, charming, heart melting request that you would love to receive. So ask yourself this question. what would you love to find in your own inbox? Or WhatsApp? Or in a message people sent to you? What would you love to find in that space? Okay?
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Genecia Alluora: So wishing you the best of luck and really understand that we all have a part to play in this and this is your time and you are ready for the next step. Now, remember to rate, review and subscribe if you love today's episode on iTunes and Spotify, because if you review our podcast, it gets found more easily. Someone could be just waiting to hear this message. As always, I love you. I appreciate you greatly. And that is why I show up every single day to support you and cheer you on to own and love your F word. Being fabulous, having freedom, financial independence, and happy family.
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Genecia Alluora: Need more unstoppableness? Alleviate your status instantly in your brand, business, and life? This new free book shows Unknown Secrets to get from stuck to unstoppable without changing who you are even if no one believes in you or stand by you. We'll like to rush a free copy of a brand new book to your doorstep ASAP. Reserve your free copy now at makeithappensecrets.com.
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Genecia Alluora: The key to unlock consistent success. The key to unlock that diamond within you. No other things involved. This is what you need to do and must do tonight. You can do it because I've done it. As long as you have a mentor who can take you from where you are now to where you want to be, you can shortcut your success. You can be different in order to make a difference. Turn your talent into your business. Turn your passion into a paycheck by being you, by being you and owning you. Give yourself a second chance. Never say no to your failures. As a woman, we have the power in our hands. Never let your fears hold you back. Quit thinking and start doing. Life is really short and keep pursuing what you truly ever wanted to achieve. Women come together. Alone, we are strong. Together, we are unstoppable. The Soul Rich Woman Blueprint is going to be transforming your life today, yesterday, last year. Because you took action today, I'm going to say more power to you.