Are you “Crazy Good”?
I admit it, a family member got my husband and I hooked on American Idol. Last night one contestant in particular was called “Crazy Good!” It was definitely the case.
The declaration transitioned into my connecting how one treats customer service policies, interviewing proceedings, career management, and marketing to prospects and clients. When someone refers to you as crazy good, it becomes part of your brand.
Now those exact words may not be chosen to describe you, but, are you receiving testimonials and referrals without asking? It’s worth your time to analyze where you stand on this measure of business. My book, Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results, speaks to these very techniques to improve your stature in the world you serve. HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews adapts those skills to the interviewing process.
When you strive to always do your best, you are naturally seen as the leader and expert in your field. Your actions also reflect seriousness about your talent and delivering your best to others. Being consistent in this endeavor becomes both a part of your business development and marketing-communication to the world that you are the one to be taken seriously.
Job seekers and entrepreneurs, you know you are on to something when interviews and business come to you by referral. This is the sign that you too are crazy good and defines a Smooth Sale!
