| First, let me say that reading profiles is never a | | | | them. They want to make money and have no |
| replacement for calling people and talking "real | | | | time for chit-chat. Pictures of family or pets |
| time." But you can learn much from what people | | | | suggest a yellow, and you want to approach |
| do, or do not, put in their profile before you call | | | | them with how they can help others. Greens will |
| them. | | | | normally be alone and not "flashy." They like lots |
| When looking for new friends, some people will | | | | of information, and need time to process it. Never |
| allow you to view their profile before you are | | | | push a green! Remember, these are not |
| friends while others will not. I find it helpful to see | | | | hard-and-fast rules though! |
| what I can learn before I even send a friend | | | | Personal interests and hobbies are also very |
| request. After all, if the person's primary language | | | | informative. The reds usually won't even mention |
| is not English I know I may have a difficult time | | | | them. The blues will mention travel, or "risk taker" |
| communicating. If they do not live in a country | | | | sports like sky diving, mountain climbing, or |
| where I can do business, I also do not connect. I | | | | para-sailing. They also love to be around people |
| have also seen some groups or pages people | | | | having any kind of fun. Yellows tend to mention |
| belong to that would make me believe they are | | | | doing things with their family, church, or animals, |
| not the person I am looking for. | | | | and things in nature like hiking or camping or |
| Once you have access to their profile, you can tell | | | | gardening. Greens don't typically socialize as much |
| from their website links (if they have any) what | | | | and might mention hobbies with a technical nature. |
| business they are in or what affiliate or training | | | | In general, blues will have a ton of information in |
| program they support. If someone is serious | | | | their profile. Just like in person, they love to talk! |
| about a business they will provide links in their | | | | The reds have the least information because they |
| profile. | | | | are all about business, direct and to the point. The |
| The next thing I try to figure out is their | | | | greens may list their degrees and certifications |
| personality type. There are four: | | | | because education and accomplishment levels are |
| | | | usually important to them. |
| 1. Yellow (nurturer) | | | | I also like to see what books people read. People |
| 2. Blue (fun seeker) | | | | who mention self development books are usually |
| 3. Green (analytical) | | | | serious business builders, and therefore people I |
| 4. Red (all about the money) | | | | want to connect with. |
| I look for profile photographs that are clear, plus I | | | | Finally as mentioned earlier, the groups or fan |
| look for a smile. I think head shots are best but I | | | | pages someone belongs to may tell something |
| don't rule someone out if there are others in the | | | | about them. However, do not assume that |
| picture. In fact, that is a good way to start a | | | | because someone has joined a group or become |
| conversation (which one are you?) Flowered | | | | a fan relating to a specific company, that they |
| shirts, pictures from beaches or on boats, or | | | | are with that company. They might simply be |
| pictures of a sport indicate the person may be a | | | | trying to meet people who are in that company. I |
| blue. This is another good conversation starter as | | | | find lots of realtors in MLM groups who just find |
| well as good information for later if you get a | | | | that some of the same training is useful to them. |
| good relationship going. Fun seekers will be | | | | Be selective about who you connect with and |
| motivated by travel incentives and contests. If | | | | approach them with their interests in mind |
| there is something prestigious in the picture like a | | | | whenever possible. Remember that people want |
| fancy sports car, this may be a red person and | | | | to talk about themselves, not you! |
| that also gives you ideas on how to approach | | | | |