how do convince people of my agenda? it is a good one.?
493246
You sound interesting, but you need to explain things more fully.
395512
Sales is hard enough without the comments and backseat driving of someone not being supportive.  You need to let your friends and family off the hook, though-- you need to expand your market beyond them so they don't dodge you out of fear of a sales pitch.\n\nTry doing some simple posters about the product line, or feature one product like a good sunscreen or wrinkle cream and make a cheapo flyer, hang it up at apartment complexes (bulletin boards often by the mailboxes or in the laundry rooms), daycare centers, coffee shops, laundry mats, etc.  you get the idea.    Good luck, building a clientele takes time and effort, it doesn't happen overnight.
145301
simple by planting yourself all the herbs and trees you like and even encouraging your friends and everyone else to do teh same.. \n    you really cannot go around preaching everyone now adays the best thing is they should realise and this best shown by actions than words..\ncya...
504237
Well if you want to get one stared you have to get your plan out in your community. Tell them where it will be, when it will, what they can do to help out and what the rules will be for the event. But before all that you much find a place to play that's the most impotent.
1100256
i agree. start getting others to join your cause. i will be one. email me at happylittlecity@yahoo.com anytime you have something going on. i will be there to help. seriously. i will make phone calls, demonstrate, write letters. you tell me what you want done.
79482
become an active member of your community, and run for office. no one seems to relize they can. oh yeah, we dont need any more clever bumperstickers.
323555
you don't want to announce it too early before elections, or people will start judging you, so start when sign-ups begin.  if you wait for this, everything will work out nicely, and people will kno youre serious about the position.\n\nvote me best answer! and good luck!
149907
To be convincing among a group it helps to be a good orator and state your ideas clearly and efficiently. If you stumble around through your ideas people are less likely to think you're prepared and able to carry out a leadership role.
1137709
laod people with info abt how it can help them and dont make it look official. make it fun
942480
If you want to get people's attention and/or probably make some of them mad, you should do a speech on the "wedge" issues (as Lou Dobbs calls them) between Republicans and Democrats, environmental issues, lowering the drinking age, abortion, foreign policy, drugs legal/illegal. Another thing is to find an issue that is at least semi-interesting within your local/state community, like something in the news perhaps, or an on going problem, or why to outlaw something, or make something into a law.
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When we put forth our answers with conviction & sincerity it helps , but remember our past impressions (record) plays a big role convince a person . also remember when you promise some thing to some one you are doubting your own capability to stand true to your word.Your words should make others take your statements on face value ( no pleading no begging) it is a long and tiresome path which you and your dear & near ones both have to walk on. for that is COMPATIBILITY in it's true & genuien form,which needs no explanation or convincing.
1052483
Run for any party!  Get involved!  Be a force for positive change!\nBe a statesman, not a politician.
1152582
Like any biz, convince people are bigger and more important than you actually are. Dont claim to be start up.  Play well off and confident and it will pay off
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You have your work cut out for you and the results may not warrant the time and energy invested, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.\n\nThe key to your situation is money and influence. The other guys have both and you have neither.\n\nOn the "influence" issue:\n\n1) The politicians who run the show where you live have to run for reelection at some point. If you and others are willing to go door to door and get petitions signed by enough voters (emphasis on "registered" voters) you may raise a few eyebrows. \n\n2) You form a committee and the committee decides what the petition should say. If you can't get enough people to join a committee, that will tell you the level of non support and lack of interest there is in the community. The bottom line is sacrifice - less time in front of the TV - more time networking on the phone and computer.\n\n3) Make a connection with the local news media and get your story in print - politicians hate publicity, at least the unfavorable type. Keep that connection going, with routine updates through the local news media. If you quit, they'll quit.\n\n4) Hold and announce public meetings on the topic - ask for off hours use of public or private buildings with enough room for participants. Tip - the bigger the space, the greater the likelihood of a bad outcome. Why - large spaces create an image problem as far as filling a room is concerned. Better to have standing room only in a small space than empty seats in a large space. Do a head count prior to a meeting and then reduce that number by a fudge factor. Rule of thumb: committment of the mouth (lip service) is a lot easier than committment of action (getting one's butt off the sofa).\n\n5) Assign some task to each potential attendee, even if trivial, to ensure participation at meetings. That makes it harder for potential no shows.\n\n6) Find out who the "spies" are. Someone near you is "in bed" with the other guys but won't be waving a flag announcing it. Count on them to feed your every move to the opposition.\n\n7) Get somebody with a real set of brains and preferably experience on your team. Be careful about appointing executives who travel frequently - poor attendance and part time engagement is analogous to an absentee general during war.\n\n8) Find out if environmental issues are involved. State and local officials may have already been "bought off" by the developer. See if you can get the Feds involved if that appears to be the case.\n\nOn the "money" issue:\n\n1) Your local officials and politicians are supported by local business owners, especially during reelection campaigns.\n\n2) Local businees owners need your dollars to stay in business. If you withhold those dollars, they feel pain. They make it possible for your local politicians to screw you (sorry for the language) but that accurately describes the process. Rosa Parks, a poor black lady with minimal influence in her community, forced a bus company in Alabama to roll over - you can do it too.\n\n3) If you successfully organize a boycot of certain local businesses (pick one or two businesses who are in bed with the enemy) and put the hurt on them, guess whose phones will ring next. That's right - city hall. Don't attempt to boycott everyone - be picky and focus the pain.\n\nOn other issues:\n\n1) Let the politicians who are hurting you know where you stand and that you and many others have something they will eventually need - votes.\n\n2) Consider running for office yourself and see if there are others who are like minded willing to do that.\n\nBottom line: carrot and stick\n\nCarrot is support during reelection campaign, stick is the business boycott.\n\nYou may already be too late - money may have already changed hands from the developer with more on the way, but worth a shot. You can at least work to punish those who are hurting you.
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Be upfront and sincere. Maybe they can tell already : )
633306
Make a statement and ask people to offer their opinions. That's it.
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There are a number of controversial propositions that need attention.  I hope to defeat some and support some.  I also want to give my vote to some worthy candidates.\n\nWhat did you hope to accomplish with your vote?