MagicMethod Classroom Chat Log Monday, April 28, 2008

[Maureen Sharib]

MagicMethod Classroom Chat
April 28, 2008 Noon – 1 p.m. (EST)
Yesterday's class centered around “Handling the Gatekeeper”and there were a couple dozen people in attendance for the Inaugural MagicMethod Classroom Chat. Several of them participated, asking some very good questions. By the way, I had a note from someone before class started that several people from one company wanted to attend BUT their company's firewall had the site (like many other Internet sites) blocked. Did you know 64% of U.S. companies deny their employees access to social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, etc.? If you have trouble signing in you might want to talk to your company's IT department about unblocking the site.

MagicMethod Classroom Chat Best Remark of the Day
“For what it's worth - my Mantra in Recruiting is the telephone is the shortest distance between two points and beats the Internet hands down.” ~ Bill Vick
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Recruiting Animal
Do Gatekeepers ever recognize your voice?

Maureen Sharib
Have I ever been recognized? Sure! All the time. In fact, I say, once we've est'd some rapport (this usually takes 2-3 calls), "It's me again!"

Kristin Scala
Do you have experience sourcing for Financial Advisors? Any recommendations getting past the gatekeepers at wealth centers?

Maureen Sharib
Tell me more Kristin. Wealth Centers - What are they? We've worked a good deal in this space but usually at banks/insurance companies/brokerage houses - is that what you mean?

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