Check out my latest podcast interview with Bianca on the #SocialSavvySpotlight. We got down into the topics that are often ignored by entrepreneurs. Everyone wants to know how to find a gazillion followers on social media without asking the KEY question. So listen for ideas on how to grow your biz.
If you run a service based business, sales is necessary. But darn! It can be so hard to deal with rejection when people don’t want to buy your services. Because it’s not that they are saying “no”. They are saying no to YOU!
So how do you overcome this hurdle? How do you find more people that are interested in your services? And best of all, how do you convert more people who are interested into actual paying customers?
I share a key insight in this video. There are about 20 insights in this video! LOL. As I can’t resist when it comes to helping entrepreneurs uncover what they don’t know that they don’t know.
I share the insight so you can apply it in your business. And I also give an example of how I have used it in my business.
Please share this post with anyone you know would benefit!
Before you crack open the new fancy schmancy calendar, review last year’s WINS!!!
Whether you are running a side hustle or a full time enterprise, you wear the C.E.O. hat. At all times. You have a responsibility to strategize, plan, and see the big picture for your business.
Even when you are still the chief bottle washer.
But that can be ALOT. Trust me I get it. We are pros at checking the list.
But the big picture goal setting. Whew! That’s hard.
So here is a quick story and three easy ways to get you started:
If you are struggling about how your business can participate in Black Friday, I’ve got some solutions in my video below.
Even if you are a busy shop owner – like the pie company I mentioned – you can engage in the holiday spending season. Why? People are going to spend money this time of year. Why shouldn’t they support small businesses??
And yes, I get that you are an eternal perfectionist who wants to spend 10 months on your website. Or you are still battling over which service offering to share.
I’ve got some tools to help you cut through the noise.
The truth of the matter is you HAVE to become an expert at sales. Even if you HATE selling. So roll up your sleeves and get some quick wins.
Plus I’ll be happy to answer any questions to arise! Just shoot a comment to me.
Highlights from the video include:
No time to listen? No worries! I’ll share the highlights below the video.
I’m betting you have a list of reasons why you aren’t interested in promoting a Black Friday special.
These are all legit concerns. It IS a heavy lift. You to think and execute a promotion that makes sense to your bottom line.
However, you might want to participate after listening to the audio below. There are sooooo many benefits besides earning revenue. Sure, sales is a great thing! But as a small business owner you want to learn how to connect with your people intimately – and Black Friday specials can help you do just that.
So listen to the audio or read the short list below:
I overheard someone asking “Would you be my mentor?” It’s such a tough question!! You are trying to grow your business and need help. But you know that your chances of getting “yes” are pretty slim.
So how do you do it well?
I participated in a small business mentoring roundtable this year. Attendees asked one question and the mentors shared advice. My job – along with the other mentors – was to give amazing on the spot coaching.
Which of course, lead to ongoing mentoring requests as soon as the event concluded.
Can you relate to this scenario?
You are in the midst serving several clients. Your schedule is packed. You are giddy with the invoices that you are able to send out.
So of course you are bound to forget this KEY thing in your business.
Check out the video:
If you haven’t heard the buzz about Black Panther, you might be on a serious social media/news fast! The movie is breaking all types of records and has generated a solid cult following.Did you ever write this “I am DETERMINED to grow my business” list?
You might be missing out on a key variable when you set these growth goals. You have to start first with: