Talking to People
Talking About Simply Music
Hello Teachers, I’ve had a question about “The Talk” come up twice this week so I thought I’d ask for your input. 1) Let’s say you are in an elevator and someone asks you what you do for work. You have 30 seconds….what do you…
Handling Phone Inquiries
What do you say when you’re talking to people on the phone about Simply Music? I typically just give them the price and that’s it… they are looking for something cheaper, which I didn’t know even existed. Also what do you say when someone says…
Simply Music Information Packets- Discussing Rates
I am still slowly building up my piano business but have had several speculative calls or emails from people asking how much I charge? How often, etc. I find myself having a lengthy conversation with these people either via email or on the phone and…
How to Improve Phone Results
When people call and request printed information about SM, I usually give them a copy of the Curriculum Overview (they can also download it from the website), the SM History, Student Brochure, my own SM flyer, and a business card. I don’t get many call-backs,…
Talking to Strangers- Students From Unexpected Sources
Just a quick story about how I got a recent student. At Halloween, I was passing out candy to kids and happened to mention to one of the moms that I was a piano teacher. She took interest and within a week her son started…
Being Bold and Talking to Strangers
I was in a restaurant the other night and there was a gentleman who had just listened to the whole place sing happy birthday to him. On the spur of the moment, I went over to him, with a flyer I had on me, and…
Free Advertising- Getting Started
A note to all: Don’t forget that often the best form of “advertising” is free. That is, news articles that your local paper prints because you are doing something newsworthy. Usually you can get a write up in the business section for opening up or…
Answering Questions- Talking to People About Money
I am working on a project and would love your input – particularly newer teachers, but any input is welcome. When you take a phone call from someone asking you about piano lessons, are there questions that you are not quite comfortable answering yet? For…
Discussing Rates
Hi all– I still consider myself newly licensed (three months+/-) and have about six to seven students that have transitioned or are going to, and a group of six to seven starting soon. Yes, I am pretty excited! I do have a question, though. There…
Simply Music Information Packets
I am still slowly building up my piano business but have had several speculative calls or emails from people asking how much? How often? etc. I find myself having a lengthy conversation with these people either via email or on the phone, and none of…