2018/2019 Memberships

[Big Al]

So membership predictions?

I think start of season we'll probably be down. Considering how many had their resolve broken last season, followed by the embarrassment that was a paired bookend thumping by the scum...well

Three weeks till FFA cup and the conch has yet to be blown and the team fully assembled

If we lose that game, as expected, it won't help. Win and/or show massive potential and it'll bring a few more onboard.

The first few games will influence a lot. Some stirring, passionate results might turn the key the other way. Fans have been starved of guts and glory for so long that they would flock to it if it was on offer again - genuine excitement.
If it's a poor start to the season I can't see much growth if any in memberships this year.

Agree. I’m waiting for them to prove themselves and some spare coin. I’m definitely on the wait and see List.
So far very unimpressed

 

[Big Al]

Also the club needs to do a better job of the hard sell and pull at the heart strings.

I got a girl who was almost embarrassed to call and took no for the answer straight away.

That’s fine first up but Dan or someone with more experience needs to come back a second time and put the hard sell on.
With no players signed worth twisting people maybe they are waiting for the striker.

 

[Timmah]

Only useful for those living on the coast - or who are going to be there for games. It's a decent package, but not suitable for interstate members who aren't likely to be home for a couple of games.

I don't know if it's clear or not - but the package I outlined does include tickets to one away game which is more or less suitable for interstate members in every state except VIC or NSW.

 

[Josho Howe]

I am guessing we are at about 2000 members at the moment, maybe more. There will be an onrush as we get closer to the season. You're right, beating Adelaide in the FFA Cup will boost morale.

 

[nebakke]

Also the club needs to do a better job of the hard sell and pull at the heart strings.

I got a girl who was almost embarrassed to call and took no for the answer straight away.

That’s fine first up but Dan or someone with more experience needs to come back a second time and put the hard sell on.
With no players signed worth twisting people maybe they are waiting for the striker.

I don't disagree, but I think it's worth bearing in mind that even the greatest of salesman can be broken down by repeated responses of "If the owner isn't spending, why should I?" and I'm guessing there'd be quite a few of those, and very few staff to spread the load onto.
For mine, I was holding off, waiting for a signing to woo me - but ended up giving in this one last time, to secure my seat etc... I'm curious to see how many of the people in my bay will be back, I know at least one is gone and I know there's a large group some of who travel rather far, I'm not sure if they'll be back. But I'm slowly watching my concerns from the discussion a couple of weeks back materialise, with us pushing it to field a workable team, who has had a pre-season, for the first FFA Cup game - and that's not a good start.

 

[Big Al]

I don't disagree, but I think it's worth bearing in mind that even the greatest of salesman can be broken down by repeated responses of "If the owner isn't spending, why should I?" and I'm guessing there'd be quite a few of those, and very few staff to spread the load onto.
For mine, I was holding off, waiting for a signing to woo me - but ended up giving in this one last time, to secure my seat etc... I'm curious to see how many of the people in my bay will be back, I know at least one is gone and I know there's a large group some of who travel rather far, I'm not sure if they'll be back. But I'm slowly watching my concerns from the discussion a couple of weeks back materialise, with us pushing it to field a workable team, who has had a pre-season, for the first FFA Cup game - and that's not a good start.

Sure I’m not saying they will be able to sell it but a good salesman will come up with other reasons and deflect the negative as something unimportant.

Some are susceptible to it but when your only attempt is the intern when your product has been ordinary and looks to ordinary again you need your best seller on the case.

Will be very interesting to see who is waiting to be wooed.

 

[Josho Howe]

I had a chat with a few people who said ''i'm not renewing coz of the owner/till we sign a big player'' can't blame anyone for saying any of that at all. You get the occasional serve from someone who is out of line but those are rare fortunately.

 

[marinermick]

Sure I’m not saying they will be able to sell it but a good salesman will come up with other reasons and deflect the negative as something unimportant.

Some are susceptible to it but when your only attempt is the intern when your product has been ordinary and looks to ordinary again you need your best seller on the case.

Will be very interesting to see who is waiting to be wooed.

Good objection handling in sales should be workshopped, messaged refined, trained, practiced, practiced and practiced.

I wonder how much of this went on?

 

[Big Al]

Good objection handling in sales should be workshopped, messaged refined, trained, practiced, practiced and practiced.

I wonder how much of this went on?

My guess is none. We have some kids here what can we get them to do? Ring for renewals.
Maybe they were trained and the person in question didn’t follow script. Easy done when someone is shy or inexperienced or disobedient (highly doubt the last one).

Selling is definitely a confidence thing but also you need to believe in your product.

Maybe they will come back again but maybe not.

 

[Big Al]

We at 2,168
https://www.a-league.com.au/membership

 

[Wombat]

Good objection handling in sales should be workshopped, messaged refined, trained, practiced, practiced and practiced.

I wonder how much of this went on?

This is not really applicable when what you are trying to sell is a shit product. Explain to me how a person is going "handle the objection" of.....we always come last......our players are shit.......we never buy any quality players......our last 3 coaches have been clueless at HAL level. The owner is a Arsehole who doesn't care about the club...the owner wants to move us to Canberra ...etc etc.
What script are you going to write for them to overcome objections to renewals???

DDTMM is a rare human being. Warm, kind, articulate and caring. Sales is all about the relationship but even Dan cant resign some members because they are not willing to flog a dead "pikey" horse.

My Limo driver from the airport told me he hasn't been to a Mariners game for the last 3 years because every time he goes now they lose. I didnt have the heart to tell him we generally lose regardless of if he attends or not.

 

[marinermick]

This is not really applicable when what you are trying to sell is a shit product. Explain to me how a person is going "handle the objection" of.....we always come last......our players are shit.......we never buy any quality players......our last 3 coaches have been clueless at HAL level.

You obviously haven't worked in pharma

 

[Wombat]

You obviously haven't worked in pharma

Potential sponsor??

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

I know this is dumb, but I have been looking to get a membership for my little boy for his first birthday. Other clubs seem to offer baby/toddler memberships might be a good idea to develop a silly little package?

 

[Wombat]

We used to offer a Pet Membership so I don't see why they can't do a baby one......without the collar.

 

[Rowdy]

We used to offer a Pet Membership so I don't see why they can't do a baby one......without the collar.

Just read that and couldn't stop giggling myself.

Piss funny
.... as usual from the marsupial.

 

[Rowdy]

You obviously haven't worked in pharma

Yeah but who can say no to drugs ...

 

[Rowdy]

Which leads me too what's been bouncing around in my head the last 2 days:


Inhaaaale ... Exhale
Just got Bolt in the mail.

We're go'in insane for the Usain


We're so using THS in Bay16 if he signs
.... calling it !

 

[Rowdy]

I was going to post THAT photo of THAT player but common sense prevailed

Phew

ps - try not to inhale in the bathrooms at the Ivy kids

???
- txt it to me plz.

 

[sydmariner]

i alway's thought that hearfield was the only ccm player that got court.