You will meet many amazing people as you work your way through the World Wide Web and learn your way around your niche. You may be interested in attempting joint ventures with many of these great people you meet. The problem for many is that they never get beyond the point of interest. Many times it is out of a fear of rejection but on occasion it is simply a matter of not knowing how to go about approaching someone and pitching a possible joint venture project.
It sounds incredibly intimidating—especially to someone that has never done this before. It doesn't have to be nearly as intimidating as you make it out to be though. You just need to learn the right approach to make. Before you get too deep into the possible approaches you could use it is important to remember that not all approaches will work with all potential business partners. It's a good idea to get to know a little about the person you are pitching to before you head to the mound.
Some things to keep in mind when pitching joint ventures to potential business partners are listed below. Keep them in mind and you should have a head start on the competition.
1)Be brief. This lets person know that you value their time as much as your own and aren't interested in wasting either. It's a good sign and a great start. Make sure you leave them wanting more. Curiosity is an excellent motivator that is often underrated and underutilized.
2)Let them know how your proposal can benefit them. Sad to say but true. We live in a world where the bottom line matters. If you can present the project or proposal in a manner that shows them their benefit from the very beginning you've won half the battle already.
3)Offer them the opportunity to contact you for more information. Don't overload them with details but leave an invitation for them to contact you with questions. If they contact you with questions, this is an excellent sign and means that they are at least interested in the project. If not, there could be many reasons. Always remember to be kind and thank them for their time.
4)Create a sense of urgency. Don't go high pressure on them, but turn their tactics back in their direction. Let them know that you are interested in potential partners and that you are trying to get the project under way as soon as possible. A perceived sense of urgency will do one of two things: it will encourage them to give you an answer immediately or it will send them running for the hills. However, true Internet marketers are well aware of how well this ploy works when it comes to making sales and it will give them a little bit of confidence in your ability to market the product.
The absolute best thing you can do when approaching potential joint venture partners is be yourself, offer a solid plan for product creation and distribution, let them know how your product can help them, and make them curious about you and the product you offer.