YOU’VE GOT THIS!
WE’LL HELP YOU SEE HOW SELLING YOUR DISCOUNT CARDS CAN BE QUICK & EASY!
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BEFORE YOU START SELLING
THREE THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN ASKING FOR SUPPORT
BE YOURSELF
Communicate in a way that’s most comfortable for you.
BE SINCERE
Share why your group or team is important to you.
BE CREATIVE
Have fun while asking for support. Check out some tips below.
IF YOU ARE AUTHENTIC, PEOPLE WILL LISTEN.
IF YOU SHARE VISION AND THE HEART BEHIND YOUR GROUP, PEOPLE WILL BE INSPIRED.
IF YOU ARE HAVING FUN WHEN ASKING FOR SUPPORT, PEOPLE WILL RESPOND.
10 TIPS TO HELP YOU SELL 10 CARDS
SELLING YOUR DISCOUNT CARDS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT.
FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW AND YOU'LL SELL 10 OR MORE CARDS FAST AND EASY!
BUY ONE FOR YOURSELF
This is a great way to get things moving while showing others that you believe in what you’re selling!
ASK YOUR PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS
They would love to support you if they can! Why not ask?
REACH OUT TO EXTENDED FAMILY
Work with your parents to draft a list of at least 10 reliable family members that you can call, text, or contact on social media and count on for support.
HIT UP SOCIAL MEDIA
Take a pic or video and post it on all of your social media. You might be surprised to sell another card or two!
ASK YOUR PARENTS TO HELP YOU SELL
Only take this step if you’ve already worked hard on the first five tips!
TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS
Work out a strategy with your parents and stay safe!
ORGANIZE A HANGOUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND SELL TOGETHER
We’re better together! Your friends or teammates may have ideas you haven’t thought of!
KEEP YOUR CARDS AND INFO WITH YOU ALL OF THE TIME
Hard to sell if you don’t have the card or information with you! Stay ready to strike at all times!
STAY POSITIVE AND DON’T PROCRASTINATE
Don’t wait, start right away! Don’t let a “NO” discourage you. You’ve got this!
ASK FOR THE SALE!
Don’t just talk about the card, break out those puppy dog eyes and ask!
SCRIPTS & EXAMPLES
SO YOU’VE THOUGHT ABOUT HOW YOU CAN BE AUTHENTIC AND HOW YOU’LL COMMUNICATE WHY YOUR TEAM OR GROUP IS SO IMPORTANT TO YOU, YOU’VE SEEN SOME STRATEGIC TIPS ON HOW TO SELL 10 OR MORE CARDS, NOW HERE ARE SOME TOOLS TO HELP YOU WIN.
// SCRIPTS //
TEXT
“Hi Grandma! I hope you’re having a good day. My football team is selling discount cards to raise money for this season and your support would really mean a lot to me! The team is really important to me because I get to play the sport I love while also spending time with friends and staying in shape! Will you buy one? You can buy them by visiting (your team’s link here)”
PHONE
“Hi Uncle Jim! How is everything going?”
— Leave some room for a very brief personal conversation to happen before diving in. —
“I’m glad things are going well! Hey I don’t want to take much of your time, but there is a reason I’m calling. My football team is currently doing a fundraiser for this next season, may I share the details with you real quick?
— Asking for permission first helps the conversation feel more personal. —
“Awesome, thanks! We are selling discount cards that give discounts to local restaurants you can use all year as many times as you want. They only cost $20 and most people get their money back within 1-2 uses of the card. I really love being a part of the football team because I get to compete and I feel like I get to consistently improve. I really want to show my coaches that I’m dedicated by doing a good job with this. Will you buy one from me?
— Get straight to the point, and be bold and finish your thought by asking for the sale. —
If they say yes. —- “Thanks so much, Uncle Jim! This will be a huge help! You can buy the cards online, if you’re around your computer I’ll walk you through it real quick.”
— Always offer to walk them through purchasing the card online if you can, this way you guarantee they buy the card before you get off the phone. If they don’t want to, let them know you’ll text them the link to your team’s store right after you get off the phone. Don’t forget, if they tell you they’ll buy later, make sure to set a reminder to call them in a couple of days to make sure they didn’t forget! —
If they say no. — “No problem at all, Uncle Jim. Thanks for the time! Is it ok if I text the link to our team’s web page to you after we hang up just in case you change your mind?” — “Great, have a good day!”
— Sometimes people don’t want to spend $20 but they may be willing to donate a smaller amount. Always offer to text your team’s web page link after the call. They just might change their mind later! —
SOCIAL MEDIA
“My football team is raising money by selling discount cards. They’re only 20 bucks and you get great deals! Who doesn’t like free food? Click the link in my bio to buy!”
Some Tips for Social Media
Facebook and Twitter will auto populate with a picture of your card when you type the link of your team’s store first.
Consider uploading a video along with your post showing the card and talking about why your team is important to you.
Have fun with your posts and let your personality shine! How can you match the style of your post with the rest of the content you normally post on each platform? Also, don’t forget to always share your team’s link.
While you may get a sale or two just posting to your entire page, it’s always a better idea to DM specific people as well. Use the text script above as a guide when DM’ing.