The "Don'ts" of Outreach by https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw en-us 2021-01-10 15:26:49 UTC 2025-11-16 08:53:41 UTC hello@padlet.com nermorah76 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071609555 Don't plan a event during school hours, too late at night, or too early in the morning]]> 2021-01-10 16:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071609555 nermorah76 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071610234 Don't copy and paste! Make sure you send personalized messages indicating that you care about them. If you know they play basketball say something like "Hey (Prospect's First Name)! If you don't have a game, we're having a really fun event on Saturday, January 19th! We're going to be "_______" and I think it's gonna be a really good time. I really hope to see you there!"]]> 2021-01-10 16:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071610234 nermorah76 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071610612 Make sure to do it!! Do not forget about this step, it is very important! Follow-up is a great way to debrief on an event with a prospect, which will add a personal touch. In addition, it is a way to let prospects know about future events and ways to get more involved if they are an 8-10!]]> 2021-01-10 16:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071610612 nermorah76 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071612133 Don't invite them to a convention for their first event. This is members only, so lead up to the point of asking them to become a member by inviting them to an event with a Wow factor so that they want to come back.]]> 2021-01-10 16:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071612133 nermorah76 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071612662 Don't act as though they are a prospect! Appreciate the older members.]]> 2021-01-10 16:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071612662 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071623361 Don't say "fun/cool" instead, use more interactive language such as "Amusing, enjoyable"]]> 2021-01-10 16:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071623361 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071624184 don't ask "hey did you like the event?" maybe ask a more specific question like "hey it was so great seeing you! is there anything else you think you and other members would like to see in the future?"]]> 2021-01-10 16:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071624184 don't start the conversation talking about BBYO because they might not know what it is, start with catching up to make the conversation personal https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071624246 2021-01-10 16:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071624246 Don't overtext - it can get annoying if an inactive member/prospect is getting a million texts from different people, but don't ignore https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071624820 2021-01-10 16:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071624820 reach out mutliple times about the events https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071624839 2021-01-10 16:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071624839 make sure your board is gonna be there-so adjusted times so at least 1 or 2 board members are there https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071625074 2021-01-10 16:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071625074 alandstein2022 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071625205 Not being engaging and being boring: no exclamation marks!!!]]> 2021-01-10 16:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071625205 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071625246 Don't reach out an hour before the event

]]> 2021-01-10 16:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071625246 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071625314 don't ignore them as if they are hopeless]]> 2021-01-10 16:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071625314 don't make a huge paragraph https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071626191 2021-01-10 16:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071626191 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071626280 talk about how you want them specifically at an event ]]> 2021-01-10 16:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071626280 don't talk like you have to-talk like u actually want to hear their feedback from the event-you should!! https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071626815 2021-01-10 16:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071626815 https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071627273 Make sure to concisely explain everything]]> 2021-01-10 16:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071627273 don't plan an event during a holiday break or day off from school because people tend to be busy then https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071628030 2021-01-10 16:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071628030 don't be dry-sound encouraging and make them feel wanted https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071628305 2021-01-10 16:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071628305 don't ignore them-be very responsive and ask them what you can do to make bbyo more fun https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071629292 2021-01-10 16:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nermorah76/b3uxdjof5xru9sw/wish/1071629292