Appreciation Marketing is a really cool concept when you understand it. Most people think they are doing Appreciation Marketing when they send a card to a past client and include a business card. The truth is: Real Appreciation Marketing is sending some “Appreciation” without expecting anything in return. Not trying to market anything.
Next time you receive a flyer or a letter from a “Salesman” look and see if they are thanking you or soliciting you. You may have heard the term Go-Giver before. The type of person that gives without expecting anything in return. This is a form of TRUE “Appreciation Marketing” at its finest.
“Tribe Tuesdays”, #Follow Fridays are all forms of true Appreciation Marketing.
Take a moment and think about your motives. What reason do you have to syndicate this post? What benefit does it do for you? Why would you bother to retweet this? All for ONE REASON! “Appreciation Marketing!
You can’t give without getting. Sooner or later everything will come back to you. Promote your friends, tell them you appreciate them and you will be the winner without asking for it. Hope you have a great day, you are a great person!
Your Friend!
April 17th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Bill,
Appreciation Marketing…Love it! You are an appreciation magnet.
Val
.-= Val Wilcox´s last blog ..How Many Rocks Are in Your Backpack? =-.
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Bill Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Val,
Thank you for the compliment. I love my Tribe buddies! You guys are true Go-Givers!
Sincerely,
Bill
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April 19th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Bill – I love this post! I wish more business people and online marketers alike had your appreciation attitude. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always seem to be the case:) You do have to give before you can receive:) Great information!
.-= Glyna Humm´s last blog ..Is Your Online Marketing Working? How Do You Know? =-.
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Bill Reply:
June 9th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Glyna,
Thank you for your response to this post on appreciation marketing. You of all the people I have met online know me best. I really appreciate the friendship that we have and do look forward to meeting you and Rob someday.
Bill
PS you are a Rock Star!
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April 19th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
….well first I grumble a bit… and then I let the sun shine in!
But I really wonder sometimes about people who approach me and want
to sell me out of the blue…
Referral marketing IS relationship marketing IS about appreciating
those that are in and coming into your life. These are simple and
heart-lifting steps you teach here Bill. The advise you share can
help many if applied. Love it!
.-= Robin Lynn Brooks´s last blog ..Teachable & Doable Social Media Networking =-.
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Bill Reply:
April 19th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Robin,
Thank you for the kind response. This 30 day challenge is truly what it is “A Challenge”
Bill
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April 27th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Appreciation and validation without expectation of something in return will give you WAY more of a return than any marketing campaign you could every implement! It’s all about being authentic, and nurturing your relationships. THAT is success.
I have to second what Val said ~ you are an appreciation magnet because you are a true go-giver! Thanks Bill!
.-= Beth Allen´s last blog ..Is Your Attention on Your Intention? =-.
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Bill Reply:
April 27th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Beth allen,
What a wonderful time we can have if we simply learn to be true go givers. Thank you for the friendship I feel.
Bill
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June 14th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Bill – I have practiced Appreciation Marketing for years – people do not realize how powerful this is to growing a business. Thanks someone today!
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Bill Reply:
June 14th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Tim,
I do believe that. I have read extensively on your Blog. Would love to talk to you on Skype sometime. Give me a shout wmjhartman on Skype.
Thanks
Bill
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