How Do You Coach on a Script?

August 1, 2015 by Chris Thompson

“I don’t like using a script.” “The script isn’t how I talk.” “I don’t like being confined by a script.” “I do my best when I can wing it.” Those are the first few comments that come to mind that I’ve heard from canvassers, both veterans and newbies. I’ve heard them all over the past […]

Happy 4th of July! Canvassing Update Edition

July 4, 2015 by Chris Thompson

An Open Discussion Answering Your Most Pressing Canvassing Questions Working in harmony for the attainment of a definite purpose. Borrowing the education, influences and experiences of other like-minded people to attain your own plans in life. Being able to accomplish more in one year than most will do in a lifetime. This is the definition […]

The Big Picture Mindset

April 18, 2015 by Chris Thompson

Nate Holzapfel procured $50,000 from billionaire venture capitalist Damon John on the ABC hit TV show “Sharktank” entirely on the fact that he sold his product door to door. The product almost didn’t matter, but Damon was investing in Nate, which is why most people will ultimately invest in others. The investment can be of […]

The Benchmarks & Numbers You Should Know

April 4, 2015 by Chris Thompson

First, let me say thank you and congratulate you at the same time. There are thousands of companies in the country who are direct sales oriented and who use canvassing as part of their lead generation efforts. I’m plastered all over the Internet with videos and information and I talk with people every day who […]

Cross Training

March 7, 2015 by Chris Thompson

When I say the words “Cross Training” most will immediately picture a man or woman training at a gym. That would be accurate, but you may be surprised that it has its place in canvassing, show and event marketing. Before I go there… Think about cross training, in the athletic sense, in the traditional sense, […]