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Finish Your Tours With a Bang

07 03 12

Photo Credit: Link Child Care Center

According to Jon Gordan, a best-selling author and keynote speaker, “Whatever your job or business add some fireworks to your work. Think of ways you can create a grand finale and leave a lasting impression. Finish your speech or sales presentation with a bang and give your audience a reason to clap at the end. Give your customers something positive to talk about as they walk out the door.”

“Fireworks don’t have to occur just on the 4th of July. You can create a fireworks experience every day by finishing strong and making people say… “Wow.”

I shared this excerpt from Jon’s ( July 2, 2012) weekly e-newsletter with you to inspire you to (intentionally) finish your tours with a bang.

Prior to reading Jon’s e-newsletter, I noticed that when I end my tours by giving parents  a “Free” gift (Law of Reciprocity) for visiting the program or by simply having a great conversation at the end of the tour; it usually resulted in the child enrolling in my program.

However,  I found that if I was tired while conducting a tour and not really focused on closing the sale or not focused on ending the tour with a bang, I wondered if the parent would even call me after the tour. Parents choose your program based on how you present yourself to them and your business.

Tip: If you are tired, go outside to get some fresh air, listen to something motivational or do not give the tour.

Today, I hope that you have been inspired to end your tours with a bang and continue to strive to develop that salesperson within you. Moreover,  Conducting tours is all about being  a great sales person and if you want to build enrollment, it is vital that you end your tours with a BANG!

Think about how you feel after watching the grand finale of a firework show….that’s the feeling you want parents to get as you wrap up your tour with them. View Jon’s e-Newsletter, Fireworks and Finishing with a Bang!

With Your Enrollment in Mind,

Shiketa Morgan

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A Berry Delicious Snack Time With a Patriotic Parfait

07 02 12

Could you use more snack ideas?  Are you ready to have a Patriotic Snack time?

Today I want to share a patriotic snack idea that will get you and the children in a Patriotic Mood!

Every Summer, I look forward to observing lots of mouth watering and enriching cooking activities in my classrooms. In fact, at my center, our theme during the week of the 4th of July is Patriotic fun and it is a great week for a patriotic snack.

Today I am going to share with you, one of my favorite Summer Time snacks/recipes; “The Patriotic Parfait.” You will find the recipe below. Be sure to pass it on by clicking the share buttons below. Enjoy!

What you will need

Blueberries

Strawberries

Whip Cream

Crumbled Graham Crackers

A plastic clear cup

Make it

Encourage each child to add a scoop of blueberries to their cup, then add some strawberries, crumble a graham cracker over the berries, then squeeze whip cream on the top of the parfait; add a small flag and enjoy!

Does this snack meet Child Adult and Food Program Guidelines?

Yes it does! Be sure to serve the required serving of fruit and the graham cracker is a credible grain or bread. To be sure that this snack is  healthy and low in fat, choose a low-fat whip cream!

 

*** If you have children in care that are allergic to berries, consider making a jello patriotic parfait. click here

 

With a Patriotic Snack in mind!

Shiketa

For more healthy menu ideas, be sure to check out  the Preview copy of my Healthy Child Care Menus ebook!

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Child Care Center, Family Child Care, Food Program, Home Daycare, Menu Planning, Recipes

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