Simple "Thank You" Note That Made an Impression on Me

[esavvymom]

For months now, I have had this "Thank you" note from an area businessman sitting on my desk. He had gone around the neighborhood introducing himself to area residents (those who'd open the door ). He was with Edwards Jones Investment company. But a couple of days after I met him, I received this simple note and it impressed me. I don't know why! But I kept it- so I could use it as an example in my own business. I wanted to share it:

Dear Bobbi,
Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself and my firm to you. I am looking forward to building my business in the community and when I can be of service to you, please let me know.
Thanks again,
M.C.

(I left his name off on purpose).

How much more professional would it look if I sent a Thank you to each guest and host, to anyone I met that gave me their contact information, or if I did some Pamper a Business visits.

What do you think? Or do you already do something like this?

 

[wadesgirl]

I use to send one to all hosts after I know they received their show. I got really busy last year and stopped sending them. Would really like to get it going again. One of my first hosts commented on how nice it was to hear something from me after the party.

 

[esavvymom]

I forgot to mention this guy did it as a First-class note (the regular stamp)....but I'd probably try to do it in a Postcard format at least, so I wasn't having to pay for that much postage.

 

[cookingwithlove]

I always send a thank you note to my host. Real note card with a first class stamp. I mail it the day of their party so they get it the next day. My note says, "Thank you for hosting a Pampered Chef party. I hope you had as much fun as I did" and I sign it. I send email thank yous to everyone who attended the party saying the same thing and I attach the recipe we made.

 

[lesliec]

I have been doing morning after calls and just saying a quick thank you, and that has made a huge difference!!!! I was thinking about doing some sort of post cards/ thank you cards etc, but haven't gotten around to it. I agree that it makes a difference and is a great touch.

 

[NooraK]

I've always liked EJ's business model. Very personal.I do hand-write a thank you letter to my hosts which I mail to them with any other post-show paperwork I need to get them.My mechanic sends us a thank you card after we bring the car in. My current investment professional also sent us thank you notes when we used his services.Julie Anne Jones recently posted this: http://julieannejones.com/video-blog-thank-you-notes

 

[raebates]

Excellent idea. I do send emails to networking contacts I've met, but a hand-written note is so much more personal and memorable.