The only people complaining of getting no leads from 4N are the people getting no leads from 4N

Hiya,

If you don't ask you don't get

and

you have 2 ears and one mouth.....don't forget the ear part

and finally..

it's good to talk...find out exactly what people do, it's OK to pick the phone up - if it wasn't members wouldn't put it in their profile

have a decent business that is attractive to the target audience at an affordable price - and be visible 

Being honest, open and friendly works really well for me. Patience is another key element

I have recently got back in to the breakfast meetings after a gap of 18 months. Even after that 18 month gap I was still getting referrals from when I went to my original meetings. It builds in layers and the more you attend the more referrals you will get.

90% of my 4N referrals come from these forums (I'm a national business, rather than local) as it gives me a massive reach. To me it makes great sense to make the forums your second "local" meeting. If you can take a few hours out a week to attend meetings then surely you have the ability to find the odd 5 minutes here and there to contribute to the forums

Don't expect too much to soon and don't sell. If businesses want to buy, they will do it on their terms, not your's.

I pick up business from visitors and past members, as well as current members, but this done by being memorable, friendly (I hope) and not too pushy. It also helps if you are a member of the 4N team at the one of the groups as you are often the first person someone new to the group meets. I still remember who greeted and looked after me at my first visit.

Stick at it and be seen. I think it's better to be well known at a handful of groups than an infrequent attendee at many. Be helpful, honest and show genuine interest in other people's businesses. Observe what others do and see what you can learn from them. Evaluate what you do and the skills you have - planning a 4Sight can be a great way of doing that.

So far this year I have:
Given work to 6 4N members
Received work from 3 4N members
Also I have received enquiries from around 15 4N members including 4NHQ

Considering I haven't been a passporter for some time, that's not bad going.
Now, I hear you cry - "you're not a passporter so how can you get the offers?"
Easy - by having a product or service which 4N members need/ want, being available and being present.

If you're not getting anything (seriously, nothing?) from 4N then you need to look at your offering.

Is it something that 4N members, and their contacts, need?
Do people know who you are?
Are you in their minds when the need arises?

If you're only in 4N for the taking, jog on because you're doing it wrong.

No secret Brad; be honest, be yourself, have a product/service that is attractive/useful and affordable. I've been in 4N from the early days in Scotland and still doing business, giving and receiving.

Be yourself, be honest, listen, be interested, be interesting, believe in what you do, help where you can.  You can't get any business if you are not there to be seen!!!

I'm glad to be back after I'd burnt myself out for a bit this year and needed time to concentrate on my business, don't beat yourself up and get back there as soon as possible.  Oh, and be patient, go with the mindset of raising awareness of your business, not to sell!!  Remember that just because you don't directly get a lead from someone in that room, every single person in that room, also knows lots of people not part of the 4N Network, if they've got you stuck in their mind, you'll be the first to get a mention!

I've got lots of business from 4N and got some more coming this week apparently!  Thanks guys! Glad to be back (again!).  Oh, and I've also used a fair few people in 4N too and have plans to use more!

I've heard people say in the past that 4N can be a bit like a self help group ... well, if self help is getting support from experts and friends in the room and on the forum, and then it helps you grow your business, I ask, what's wrong with that????  Still a no brainer to me!

I don't think there is any ''secret'' You just have to be yourself, do a good job at a fair price and the word will soon spread    MIGHTY COLIN

Two words really....... effort + relevance

Effort = results.... which BB would call "Getting off your Arse"

We all have days where we dont want to speak to people, we dont want to ring yet another 0845 number, we dont want to travel 50 miles for a quick coffee, we dont want too.... and the list goes on.  The difference the people make to their business is pushing themselves that little bit more outside of their comfort zone each day to grow, its not an exclusive club, it does takes a massive surge of effort.

Relevance - does your prospect / client truly need what you offer.

Pay it forward

Dont go in selling, make people aware of what you do, try and help others, and they will in return try and help you

People buy from People.  Be NICE,.!!!!!