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Mar

Support Community And Build Business

Posted by John  Published in MLM Leads

Here is a technique that I use for my brick and mortar business as well as my On line business. This offline marketing strategy supports the community as well as your business.

Sponsoring a local sports team often gives children the opportunity to play a team sport that they may otherwise not be able to play due to cost.

The community loves a business that gives back and will keep you in mind when they need whatever service your business may offer.

Another great part about this technique. The teams are usually listed in the paper, when they play, so you get print advertising for FREE!

If you should sponsor a winning team, your business name will be displayed on the front page of the sports section.

You never know if one of those team players or coaches may be interested in becoming part of your business.

I recommend implementing this offline business strategy and increase the awarness of your business in your community.

To YOUR Success

John Stone
Online Marketing Coach

John Stone Marketing
740-258-5622
JohnStone@JohnStoneBlog.com
http://JOHNSTONEBLOG.COM

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  • http://www.carlosanastacio.com/ carlos

    John,
    I tried that strategy last year ,but then I quit that company and basically my ad went to a park domain. I love that idea specially if you can sponsor a winning team.I should of stayed long enough with the company to bring you actual results of that marketing strategy.. Keep on Rocking..

  • http://www.carlosanastacio.com/ carlos

    John,
    I tried that strategy last year ,but then I quit that company and basically my ad went to a park domain. I love that idea specially if you can sponsor a winning team.I should of stayed long enough with the company to bring you actual results of that marketing strategy.. Keep on Rocking..

  • http://zackcovell.com/ Zack Covell

    Good idea for local promotion John!

  • http://zackcovell.com/ Zack Covell

    Good idea for local promotion John!

  • http://barrymonteiro.com/ Barry

    John,
    Great idea. I can tell you're involved in contributing to your offline community as much as you share with us online. Enjoy the weather!
    Barry

  • http://barrymonteiro.com/ Barry

    John,
    Great idea. I can tell you're involved in contributing to your offline community as much as you share with us online. Enjoy the weather!
    Barry

  • http://www.cassiestromlive.com cassiestrom

    Good Call John …. My Dad used to sponsor a Baseball team, he Loved it, and Even got to play a few times :)

  • http://www.katherinedroguett.com/ Katherine Droguett

    Great point John! giving back to your community by sponsoring a sports' team can definitely help you grow your biz offline, people are so curious! and they will want to find out about your biz and what is that you do? lol

    Katherine Droguett

  • http://www.katherinedroguett.com/ Katherine Droguett

    Giving back to your community by sponsoring a sports' team can definetely help your biz grow offline. People are so curious, and they will want to find out what is it that you do? and that's the whole point right! lol

    Great post

    Katherine Droguett

  • billpalte

    Hey John,
    Excellent post on expanding the thought process on marketing. Most people see MANY ads everyday ( I have heard as high as 3,000+ per day) but never implement anything different than what they have been doing. Unfortunately, they lose this easy advertising.

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. This is the reason that I keep coming back.

    To Your Continued Success,
    Bill

  • http://www.Bertmcclure.com/ Bert

    Awesome idea John, I never thought of that.
    Lots of great exposure and you are helping out the local youths.

    Thanks for another great post,
    ~Bert

  • http://www.kathysammons.com/ Kathy Sammons

    That is a great idea!!! I have seen those plaques in many business. It not only helps the team, but the business gets a boost by showing support to the community.

    Kathy Sammons
    Kathy Sammons Dot Com

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Carlos,
    In my area we get to deal directly with the Baseball organization. It is a great time to go watch the kids play.
    John

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Zack,

    Local promotion has always worked well for my business, So there is no reason it shouldn't work for your online business.

    John

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Thanks Barry,
    Community involvement has always been high on our list.

    John

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Cassie,

    It is a lot of fun to watch the kids play ball. It also lets you network with new people at the park!

    John

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Katherine,

    You are right. When the team is out on the field, I always get the question, “What is Collectassets.info?” I get to talk to new people without even trying.

    John

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Bill,

    Thanks for stopping by. This method has brought a lot of attention to our business. Thanks for the feedback.

    John

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Bert,
    You also get to network with the parents, spectators and coaches. It does work!

    John

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Kathy,

    Parents and kids will come into my business and scour over the pictures of the different years they had played on our team.

    John

  • jeffmitchell

    WOW. That is something that I have NEVER thought about. There are a ton of different things i could be doing around here just like that. We have kids and teams galore. I guess i am going to have to do some scouting and find some of the good ones…

    Jeff Mitchell

  • http://www.kathysammons.com/ Kathy Sammons

    I know what you mean, I have been in those pictures : )

  • http://susannahess.com/ Susanna Hess

    Wow John, what an incredible idea! I love it.

    When I get back to America I'm going to have to do this.

    Thank you!

    Susanna Hess

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Hi Susanna,

    Thanks for stopping by. Where are you living currently?

    John

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Hi Susanna,

    Thanks for stopping by. Where are you living currently?

    John

  • http://meetyole.com Yo Le

    John,

    My cousin and I actually talked very briefly about this… I was kind of in the middle of something so we didn't really get into it much.

    Sponsoring a Sunday recreational league men's softball team would be a Great idea as well. Have you ever sponsored a men's softball team before or just local kid's sports teams?

    - Yo

  • http://JohnStoneBlog.com John Stone

    Yo,

    Yes a couple of years ago we had a second location in a larger city and did sponsor some men's softball teams. The team did end up with a great season and made the local papers. It was great to see half page pictures in the paper with my company logo on every shirt. Anytime you can get YOUR brand displayed in front of the masses sales follow. The only aspect of this is you can not track the sales generated from this activity.

    John