What is word of mouth advertising worth?

Posted by creed on June 9, 2009 under Indy Remodeling News | 3 Comments to Read

That is the age old question isnt it? How many people do you have to tell your story to before they hear it enough that they will tell 2 other people? Well I can only tell you my personal experience. Don’t worry I will keep it very short.

Over the last year while working in business development for a great technology company I met and introduced myself to over 1500 people. Yes I didn’t add an extra zero.  Through the network marketing group called Rainmakers (www.gorainmakers.com) I was able to attend over 12 events per month for a year. Do the math that is an average of meeting 10 new people per meeting for a year.

So I launched my new company CREED Improvements about 90 days ago. Have you heard of us? Well I sent out a E-newsletter and after 7 days it was read or opened by over 600 people. Immediately a buzz was created by my career transition. What happened was the phone started ringing. At first it was “what are you doing Chris?” but then it became “well my brother needs some drywall work done or my cousin needs a new concrete patio can you handle that Chris?” I answered every call with a resounding yes. Now 90 days later the calls are still coming in. I am a very blessed man. What else would you call someone being able to quit his job, launch a business and be able to replace his income in less than 60 days and then double gross sales numbers 3 months back to back.

Well I thank my God first, my wife second (for such loving support), and then I thank the network of folks that I call my friends and associates that a guy named Tony Scelzo by creating Rainmakers gave me a way to meet and get to know but more so gave me 1500 people who got to know who Chris Reed is. I am sold on word of mouth advertising its priceless. But know if I can do it anyone can but will you?