Tips on Scripts

For the most part, I think scripts are highly over rated.

Don’t get me wrong here…a well thought-out, well written script can be a wonderful tool if in the hands or should I say mouth of the right person.

The problem with scripts is that too many networker’s believe the script is what gets people interested in their business. In other words, too much emphasis is placed on the message and not the messenger.

Ever since I have been in this industry I have heard this over and over again…”It’s not what you say it’s how you say it.” No truer words have ever been spoken and if you heed this cerebral advice you will become more effective in the development of a large and growing team.

Scripts are best considered to be guidelines. A script is there to keep you from going off in eight million different directions when talking to a lead.

A script is not designed to convince or sell people in to your business nor is it designed to be read like a play. Remember, Billy Shakespeare never built a down line.

There is no such thing as a magic script.

There are great scripts to use and some better than others but let’s face reality for a minute and realize that the best script coming from the mouth of an uninspired person is powerless. On the flip side, a mediocre script coming from a person that is motivated, confident and sold on their business and themselves can work wonders.

Here are a few simple rules about scripts that I promise will help.

1. Don’t believe for a minute that the script alone is the difference maker
2. Scripts are guidelines and not meant to read word for word
3. Personality can’t be written so you will be required to add that when you
    talk to your leads
4. Make room in your script to create a connection with the person you are talking too
5. Make room in your script to listen to what your leads are saying
6. Rehearse and practice so you can sound confident when you call
7. It’s alright not to be perfect
8. Use them. No matter how good your script is or how good you are, if you
    aren’t talking to lot’s of people you won’t grow your business
9. Keep it simple. You are training people the minute you begin talking to them

Smile. Believe it or not it makes a big difference.

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