The World's Best Known Marketing Secret: Building Your Business with Word-Of-Mouth Marketing (SIGNED)

This book shows you how to grow your business in the toughest of times with the oldest, best and most effective marketing method in the world.

Misner, a motivational speaker and expert on business networking, acknowledges in his title that there is nothing secret about word-of-mouth ("W-O-M") marketing and advertising. W-O-M, in fact, is often credited for the popularity of movies, restaurants, etc. Misner, though, suggests ways to take advantage of the tremendous potential of W-O-M. Ten years ago he founded Business Network International in Arcadia, California, by assembling a group of friends to exchange business referrals. Since then the organization has expanded to more than 300 chapters and generated more than $325 million in business as a result of more than one million referrals among its members. Misner offers examples to demonstrate the power of W-O-M, shows how to develop referral networks, suggests how to deliver a positive message, and lays out how to put together a W-O-M marketing plan. Recommended for libraries serving small business, professionals, and salespeople. David Rouse